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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 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I .T 44... 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 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I .T 44... 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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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 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...
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 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...
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... using the product, please verify that the power supply is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. Thus, prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - These stickers are uncertain about any installation steps or have these items on an uneven surface. 7. Product determined to installation...
... using the product, please verify that the power supply is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. Thus, prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - These stickers are uncertain about any installation steps or have these items on an uneven surface. 7. Product determined to installation...
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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® ICH7 LAN...
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® ICH7 LAN...
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... Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out) I/O Control IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU/System/Power fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP...
... Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out) I/O Control IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU/System/Power fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP...
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... not insert properly. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of Hyper-Threading Technology for the peripherals. HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of...
... not insert properly. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of Hyper-Threading Technology for the peripherals. HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of...
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... of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is only for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the CPU cooler atop the CPU and make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the...is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat paste be used for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the CPU cooler. - 13 - English 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of heat paste...
... of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is only for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the CPU cooler atop the CPU and make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the...is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat paste be used for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the CPU cooler. - 13 - English 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of heat paste...
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... or a system that is recommended that a power supply that can supply enough stable power to handle the system voltage requirements. It is unable to the CPU. If a power supply is used (300W or greater). Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord...
... or a system that is recommended that a power supply that can supply enough stable power to handle the system voltage requirements. It is unable to the CPU. If a power supply is used (300W or greater). Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord...
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Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a ... sometimes the chip fan will be damaged. The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V/Speed Control...
Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a ... sometimes the chip fan will be damaged. The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V/Speed Control...
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.... PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in...
.... PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in...
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... 3 Mode is present during power up. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - Base Memory The POST of memory located above 1 MB in the system. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for a keyboard or disk error; it...
... 3 Mode is present during power up. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - Base Memory The POST of memory located above 1 MB in the system. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for a keyboard or disk error; it...
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... or to make [SETUP] empty. (Note) This item will not access to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Full Screen LOGO Show [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup]...device, then press to move it down the list. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Disabled ...
... or to make [SETUP] empty. (Note) This item will not access to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Full Screen LOGO Show [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup]...device, then press to move it down the list. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Disabled ...
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...operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Default Disabled value) Disable CPU Hyper Threading. CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value) Disable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. Full Screen LOGO Show Enabled Disabled Show...this function. If you install a processor which supports this function. - 35 - BIOS Setup capability. (Default value) CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature. to 3(Note) Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to "Disabled". (Note) This item will show ...
...operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Default Disabled value) Disable CPU Hyper Threading. CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value) Disable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. Full Screen LOGO Show Enabled Disabled Show...this function. If you install a processor which supports this function. - 35 - BIOS Setup capability. (Default value) CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature. to 3(Note) Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to "Disabled". (Note) This item will show ...
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... status. (Default value) Clear case open status at 90oC / 194oF. Disable this function. (Default value) CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled Enabled Disable the fan fail warning function. (Default value) Enable the fan fail warning function. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically...
... status. (Default value) Clear case open status at 90oC / 194oF. Disable this function. (Default value) CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled Enabled Disable the fan fail warning function. (Default value) Enable the fan fail warning function. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically...
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...will not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 43 - Users can be used for it. (Default value) Voltage Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with a 3-pin fan power cable. Note: In fact, the Voltage option can adjust the fan speed with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables. BIOS...Disabled Disable this function is enabled. Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for CPU fans with Easy Tune based on CPU temperature. PWM Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with a 4-pin fan power cable. Enabled When this function.
...will not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 43 - Users can be used for it. (Default value) Voltage Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with a 3-pin fan power cable. Note: In fact, the Voltage option can adjust the fan speed with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables. BIOS...Disabled Disable this function is enabled. Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for CPU fans with Easy Tune based on CPU temperature. PWM Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with a 4-pin fan power cable. Enabled When this function.
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... to get higher performance. Sports Set C.I .A.2 to Sports. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(7%,9%) by CPU loading. Turbo Set C.I .A.2 to Turbo. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(15%,17%) by CPU loading. menu items are for power users only. Racing Set C.I .A.2 to...Set C.I.A.2 to maximize system performance. Disabled Disable this function. Full Thrust Set C.I .A.2 to Fast. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 44 - FSB1333 Core. 2 CPU CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) x PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) DIMM...
... to get higher performance. Sports Set C.I .A.2 to Sports. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(7%,9%) by CPU loading. Turbo Set C.I .A.2 to Turbo. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(15%,17%) by CPU loading. menu items are for power users only. Racing Set C.I .A.2 to...Set C.I.A.2 to maximize system performance. Disabled Disable this function. Full Thrust Set C.I .A.2 to Fast. GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 44 - FSB1333 Core. 2 CPU CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) x PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) DIMM...
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... 1066 MHz FSB processor, set memory frequency by 0.1V ~ 0.3V. Incorrect using it may cause system unable to the CPU or decrease in the CPU life expectancy may occur. System Memory Multiplier The adjustable range will vary based on CPUs. (Default value: Normal) Please note ...that by 0.1V ~ 0.7V. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) 100MHz ~ 600MHz Set CPU Host Frequency from 90 MHz to 600 MHz. FSB OverVoltage Control Normal Supply FSB voltage as DIMM required. (Default value)...
... 1066 MHz FSB processor, set memory frequency by 0.1V ~ 0.3V. Incorrect using it may cause system unable to the CPU or decrease in the CPU life expectancy may occur. System Memory Multiplier The adjustable range will vary based on CPUs. (Default value: Normal) Please note ...that by 0.1V ~ 0.7V. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) 100MHz ~ 600MHz Set CPU Host Frequency from 90 MHz to 600 MHz. FSB OverVoltage Control Normal Supply FSB voltage as DIMM required. (Default value)...
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Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of CPU frequency 8. Smart-Fan Enters the Smart-Fan setting page 4. English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1... and M.I.B./M.I.B.2 Enters the C.I.A./2 and M.I.B./2 setting page 3. Display screen Display panel of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan, 4) PC health for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I .B. GIGABYTE Logo Log on different motherboards. - 53 - Help button Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file 11....
Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of CPU frequency 8. Smart-Fan Enters the Smart-Fan setting page 4. English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1... and M.I.B./M.I.B.2 Enters the C.I.A./2 and M.I.B./2 setting page 3. Display screen Display panel of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan, 4) PC health for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I .B. GIGABYTE Logo Log on different motherboards. - 53 - Help button Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file 11....