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GA-945PL-DS3/ GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2002 12ME-945PLDS3-2002R * 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-945PL-DS3/ GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2002 12ME-945PLDS3-2002R * 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-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) Oct. 25, 2006 Motherboard GA-945PL-DS3/ GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) Oct. 25, 2006
Motherboard GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) Oct. 25, 2006 Motherboard GA-945PL-DS3/ GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) Oct. 25, 2006
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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) 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... Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F1a 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...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) 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... Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F1a 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...
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REV: 2.0 IT8718 GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 COMA LPT ATX USB USB_LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO NB_FAN Intel® 945PL RTL 8111B PCIE_3 PCIE_16 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 PWR_FAN CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_2 CI CD_IN SYS _FAN SPDIF_IO CLR_CMOS BATTERY Intel® ICH7 PCI1 SATAII0 BIOS PCI2 SATAII1 PCI3 FDD F_USB2 SATAII2 SATAII3 IDE1 F_PANEL F_USB1 PWR_LED - 7 -
REV: 2.0 IT8718 GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 COMA LPT ATX USB USB_LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO NB_FAN Intel® 945PL RTL 8111B PCIE_3 PCIE_16 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 PWR_FAN CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_2 CI CD_IN SYS _FAN SPDIF_IO CLR_CMOS BATTERY Intel® ICH7 PCI1 SATAII0 BIOS PCI2 SATAII1 PCI3 FDD F_USB2 SATAII2 SATAII3 IDE1 F_PANEL F_USB1 PWR_LED - 7 -
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GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) 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 800/533 MHz FSB Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 945PL Express Chipset Southbridge...PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector "*" Only the GA-945PL-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design.
GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) 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 800/533 MHz FSB Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 945PL Express Chipset Southbridge...PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector "*" Only the GA-945PL-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design.
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..., please comply with the following platform components: - If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 -
..., please comply with the following platform components: - If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 -
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... insertion design. Memory modules are unable to remove the DIMM module. The memory capacity used . 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 -
... insertion design. Memory modules are unable to remove the DIMM module. The memory capacity used . 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 -
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... the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Remove your expansion card by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion...
... the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Remove your expansion card by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion...
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... configuration information. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 3 6 2 11 5 17 18 9 7 16 12 13 14 4 8 15 10 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) PWR_FAN 6) NB_FAN 7) IDE1 8) FDD 9) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard 10) PWR_LED 11) F_AUDIO 12) F_PANEL 13) CD_IN 14) SPDIF_IO 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 16) CI 17) CLR_CMOS 18) BATTERY - 18 - In addition to the...
... configuration information. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 3 6 2 11 5 17 18 9 7 16 12 13 14 4 8 15 10 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) PWR_FAN 6) NB_FAN 7) IDE1 8) FDD 9) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard 10) PWR_LED 11) F_AUDIO 12) F_PANEL 13) CD_IN 14) SPDIF_IO 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 16) CI 17) CLR_CMOS 18) BATTERY - 18 - In addition to the...
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A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 20 - Sometimes will not work. The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Remember ...
A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 20 - Sometimes will not work. The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Remember ...
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... the system is on/off. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD-
... the system is on/off. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD-
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... assignment below. Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 24 - PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- RESRES+ NC HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) (Blue) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) (Amber) RES (Reset...
... assignment below. Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 24 - PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- RESRES+ NC HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) (Blue) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) (Amber) RES (Reset...
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Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DyUSB DX+ ...
Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DyUSB DX+ ...
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...Ctrl+F1" to select the first boot device. This action makes the system reset to accept or enter the sub-menu. Startup Screen: (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F1a) English :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu : POST Screen Press the TAB key to see BIOS POST screen. (...LOGO Show item on the screen. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup when somehow the system is not stable as figure below) will ...
...Ctrl+F1" to select the first boot device. This action makes the system reset to accept or enter the sub-menu. Startup Screen: (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F1a) English :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu : POST Screen Press the TAB key to see BIOS POST screen. (...LOGO Show item on the screen. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup when somehow the system is not stable as figure below) will ...
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... Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:00:00. IDE Channel 0 Master IDE/SATA Device Setup. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - The time is , , , . Extended IDE/SATA Drive. Manual User can use one of the two methods: Auto None Allows BIOS to select...
... Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:00:00. IDE Channel 0 Master IDE/SATA Device Setup. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - The time is , , , . Extended IDE/SATA Drive. Manual User can use one of the two methods: Auto None Allows BIOS to select...
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... password is not entered at the prompt. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - Password Check Setup The system will boot but will not access to exit this function. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority...
... password is not entered at the prompt. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - Password Check Setup The system will boot but will not access to exit this function. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority...
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... set to ". PATA devices will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use ; 4 SATA HDDs plus PATA HDDs. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - BIOS will be simulated to use up to 6 HDDs to PATA mode. Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. PATA IDE Set to Ch...
... set to ". PATA devices will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use ; 4 SATA HDDs plus PATA HDDs. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - BIOS will be simulated to use up to 6 HDDs to PATA mode. Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. PATA IDE Set to Ch...
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...: A fault or short might occur at a speed of wires, the Status field will show Short and the length shown will automatically setup the port 1 address. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... Auto BIOS will be the approximate distance to invoke the boot ROM of the attached LAN...
...: A fault or short might occur at a speed of wires, the Status field will show Short and the length shown will automatically setup the port 1 address. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... Auto BIOS will be the approximate distance to invoke the boot ROM of the attached LAN...
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.... Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Double Click Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on system. If Resume by Alarm is Enabled. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 40 - Power On By Keyboard Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to POWER ON system. KB Power ON Password When "Power...
.... Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Double Click Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on system. If Resume by Alarm is Enabled. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 40 - Power On By Keyboard Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to POWER ON system. KB Power ON Password When "Power...