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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 ... 4 - F2c 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 39 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 41 2-6 PC Health 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 ... 4 - F2c 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 39 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 41 2-6 PC Health 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.
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Chapter 3 Install Drivers 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 SoftwareApplications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 53 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 54 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 60 4-2 Troubleshooting 65 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Install Drivers 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 SoftwareApplications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 53 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 54 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 60 4-2 Troubleshooting 65 - 5 -
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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... x1 PCI Bus CODEC BIOS ATA 33/66/100 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side...
...) 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... x1 PCI Bus CODEC BIOS ATA 33/66/100 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side...
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...138; CPU/System/Power fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune... (Note 3) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM revision) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 19.3cm (Note...
...138; CPU/System/Power fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune... (Note 3) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM revision) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 19.3cm (Note...
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...triangle located on the CPU prior to the upright position. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU may occur. 5. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please make sure that supports HT Technology and has it into the socket in a straight and downwards...lever located on the CPU socket. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - It is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the metal lever back into position. (Grasping ...
...triangle located on the CPU prior to the upright position. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU may occur. 5. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please make sure that supports HT Technology and has it into the socket in a straight and downwards...lever located on the CPU socket. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - It is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the metal lever back into position. (Grasping ...
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... or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules are unable to remove the DIMM module. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. If you wish to insert the module, please...
... or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules are unable to remove the DIMM module. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. If you wish to insert the module, please...
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... to the left shows to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to release the card.... Remove your expansion card by the latch at the end of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Make sure your computer's chassis cover. 7. Power on ...
... to the left shows to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to release the card.... Remove your expansion card by the latch at the end of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Make sure your computer's chassis cover. 7. Power on ...
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It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 22 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 7 1 SATAII0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP ...
It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 22 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 7 1 SATAII0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP ...
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... or even damage it. English 15) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup.
... or even damage it. English 15) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup.
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... Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". BIOS Setup The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in system malfunction. - 29 - To exit the Help Window press . When...
... Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". BIOS Setup The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in system malfunction. - 29 - To exit the Help Window press . When...
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.... : Boot Menu Press the F12 key to enter Boot Menu to access advanced options. 2. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB...F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. The Main Menu (For example: GA-945P-DS3 BIOS Ver. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default settings for your motherboard. If you don't find the settings...
.... : Boot Menu Press the F12 key to enter Boot Menu to access advanced options. 2. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB...F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. The Main Menu (For example: GA-945P-DS3 BIOS Ver. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default settings for your motherboard. If you don't find the settings...
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.... Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. English Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. ... Optimized Defaults indicates the value of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 31 - BIOS Setup
.... Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. English Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. ... Optimized Defaults indicates the value of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 31 - BIOS Setup
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...The year, from 1999 through 2099. Manual User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to set the access mode for faster system start up . The time is 13:0:0. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" ...to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:...
...The year, from 1999 through 2099. Manual User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to set the access mode for faster system start up . The time is 13:0:0. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" ...to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:...
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...The POST of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. All, But Keyboard The system boot will determine the amount of the BIOS will not stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will be detected and you will not stop... 1 MB in the computer. it will not stop for any error that has been installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte ...
...The POST of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. All, But Keyboard The system boot will determine the amount of the BIOS will not stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will be detected and you will not stop... 1 MB in the computer. it will not stop for any error that has been installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte ...
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... priority by ZIP. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Disabled Disable this function. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it down the list. First / Second... The system will not boot and will show up , or to exit this menu. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T....
... priority by ZIP. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Disabled Disable this function. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it down the list. First / Second... The system will not boot and will show up , or to exit this menu. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T....
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... 2 (TM2) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. (Default value) Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. If you wish to see BIOS POST screen, set this item to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Virtualization Technology (Note) Enabled Enable Virtualization Technology. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function...
... 2 (TM2) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. (Default value) Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. If you wish to see BIOS POST screen, set this item to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Virtualization Technology (Note) Enabled Enable Virtualization Technology. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function...
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...to This value will be ignored. SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value will be simulated to use; 4 SATA HDDs plus 2 PATA HDDs. BIOS will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave,this function will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you ...Port 0/2 Set to SATA Port 1/3 Set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. USB Controller Enabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB Controller. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. PATA IDE Set to Ch...
...to This value will be ignored. SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value will be simulated to use; 4 SATA HDDs plus 2 PATA HDDs. BIOS will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave,this function will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you ...Port 0/2 Set to SATA Port 1/3 Set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. USB Controller Enabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB Controller. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. PATA IDE Set to Ch...
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Enabled BIOS will scan all four pairs of wires will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: ... the Length fields show 0.0m, as shown in the figure above. - 37 - Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup Refer to the fault or short. If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of the attached LAN cable.
Enabled BIOS will scan all four pairs of wires will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: ... the Length fields show 0.0m, as shown in the figure above. - 37 - Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup Refer to the fault or short. If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of the attached LAN cable.
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... approximate distance to the fault or short. Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will appear: Start detecting at about 1.6m on the LAN cable connected to invoke the boot ROM of the attached LAN cable. ECP... Disable onboard Serial port 1. Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in MS-DOS mode; If no cable problem is 3BC/IRQ7. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Onboard Parallel Port Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default ...
... approximate distance to the fault or short. Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will appear: Start detecting at about 1.6m on the LAN cable connected to invoke the boot ROM of the attached LAN cable. ECP... Disable onboard Serial port 1. Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in MS-DOS mode; If no cable problem is 3BC/IRQ7. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Onboard Parallel Port Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default ...