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GA-945P-DS3/S3 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 3301 12ME-945PDS3-3301R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-945P-DS3/S3 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 3301 12ME-945PDS3-3301R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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Motherboard GA-945P-DS3/GA-945P-S3 Oct. 27, 2006 Motherboard GA-945P-DS3/ GA-945P-S3 Oct. 27, 2006
Motherboard GA-945P-DS3/GA-945P-S3 Oct. 27, 2006 Motherboard GA-945P-DS3/ GA-945P-S3 Oct. 27, 2006
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... Status 42 2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I /O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: GA-945P-DS3 BIOS Ver. Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945P-DS3/GA-945P-S3 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12...
... Status 42 2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I /O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: GA-945P-DS3 BIOS Ver. Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945P-DS3/GA-945P-S3 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12...
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GA-945P-DS3/GA-945P-S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT GA-945P-DS3/GA-945P-S3 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 USB USB LAN ATX F_AUDIO AUDIO NB_FAN Intel® 945P RTL8111B CODEC CI IT8718 PCIE_16 PCIE_3 PCIE_1 PCIE_2 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 CD_IN SPDIF_IO SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS BATTERY Intel® ICH7 PWR_FAN SATAII0 SATAII2 BIOS SATAII1 SATAII3 IDE1 PWR_LED F_PANEL FDD F_USB1 F_USB2 - 7 -
GA-945P-DS3/GA-945P-S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT GA-945P-DS3/GA-945P-S3 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 USB USB LAN ATX F_AUDIO AUDIO NB_FAN Intel® 945P RTL8111B CODEC CI IT8718 PCIE_16 PCIE_3 PCIE_1 PCIE_2 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 CD_IN SPDIF_IO SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS BATTERY Intel® ICH7 PWR_FAN SATAII0 SATAII2 BIOS SATAII1 SATAII3 IDE1 PWR_LED F_PANEL FDD F_USB1 F_USB2 - 7 -
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...) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(266/200/133 MHz) PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 RTL8111B Host Interface DDRII 667(Note)/533/400 MHz DIMM Intel® 945P Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (266/200/133 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK Intel® (100 MHz) ICH7 3 PCI Express... MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) 8 USB Ports (Note) To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install a 1066/800 MHz FSB processor. - 8 -
...) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(266/200/133 MHz) PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 RTL8111B Host Interface DDRII 667(Note)/533/400 MHz DIMM Intel® 945P Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (266/200/133 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK Intel® (100 MHz) ICH7 3 PCI Express... MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) 8 USB Ports (Note) To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install a 1066/800 MHz FSB processor. - 8 -
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... computer and unplug its components. 5. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Product determined to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its power cord. 2. Thus, prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the information in...
... computer and unplug its components. 5. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Product determined to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its power cord. 2. Thus, prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the information in...
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GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU LGA775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core/CoreTM 2 Duo/Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4/Celeron® D L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus Supports 1066/800/533 MHz FSB Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 945P Express Chipset Southbridge: Intel... 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 ports by cables 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector "*" Only the GA-945P-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design.
GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU LGA775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core/CoreTM 2 Duo/Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4/Celeron® D L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus Supports 1066/800/533 MHz FSB Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 945P Express Chipset Southbridge: Intel... 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 ports by cables 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector "*" Only the GA-945P-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design.
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..., a certain amount of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB memory during system startup. (Note 2) To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install a 1066/800 MHz FSB processor. (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different...
..., a certain amount of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB memory during system startup. (Note 2) To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install a 1066/800 MHz FSB processor. (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different...
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... load plate and push the metal lever back into the socket in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket to the upright position. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed... this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 -
... load plate and push the metal lever back into the socket in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket to the upright position. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed... this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 -
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Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the CPU cooler, on the contrary, ... CPU Cooler Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of heat paste on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the CPU fan header located on the surface of...
Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the CPU cooler, on the contrary, ... CPU Cooler Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of heat paste on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the CPU fan header located on the surface of...
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... sure that they can be inserted only in one direction. If you wish to insert the module, please switch the direction. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are unable to remove the DIMM module. ... computer power is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot.
... sure that they can be inserted only in one direction. If you wish to insert the module, please switch the direction. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are unable to remove the DIMM module. ... computer power is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot.
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... metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to release the card. Make sure your VGA card is locked ... the slot. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16...
... metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to release the card. Make sure your VGA card is locked ... the slot. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16...
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... 8) IDE1 9) SATAII0/1/2/3 7 15 10 11 10) PWR_LED 11) F_PANEL 12) F_AUDIO 13) CD_IN 14) SPDIF_IO 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 16) CI 17) CLR_CMOS 18) BATTERY GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - English In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to the default Mic In jack ( ) . Please refer to perform...
... 8) IDE1 9) SATAII0/1/2/3 7 15 10 11 10) PWR_LED 11) F_PANEL 12) F_AUDIO 13) CD_IN 14) SPDIF_IO 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 16) CI 17) CLR_CMOS 18) BATTERY GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - English In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to the default Mic In jack ( ) . Please refer to perform...
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Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard. If the ATX_12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that does not provide the required power, ... +5V +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) - 19 - If you use a power supply that all the components on the motherboard and connect tightly. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to start . Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that is unable to the...
Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard. If the ATX_12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that does not provide the required power, ... +5V +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) - 19 - If you use a power supply that all the components on the motherboard and connect tightly. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to start . Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that is unable to the...
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... fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 6) NB_FAN (Chip Fan Power Connector) The chip fan will not work if you install it in the wrong direction and...
... fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 6) NB_FAN (Chip Fan Power Connector) The chip fan will not work if you install it in the wrong direction and...
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...) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to 300MB/s transfer rate. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 22 -
...) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to 300MB/s transfer rate. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 22 -
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To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to the instructions on Page 64 about the software settings. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 24 - English 12) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. Check the pin assignments carefully ...
To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to the instructions on Page 64 about the software settings. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 24 - English 12) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. Check the pin assignments carefully ...
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..., incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. English 15) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity...
..., incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. English 15) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity...
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...the possible selections for Main Menu Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the motherboard. Exit current page and return to Main Menu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General... Option Page Setup Menu Load the fail-safe default CMOS value from the Internet. When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ...
...the possible selections for Main Menu Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the motherboard. Exit current page and return to Main Menu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General... Option Page Setup Menu Load the fail-safe default CMOS value from the Internet. When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ...