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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 ... 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 41 2-6 PC Health...
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 ... 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 41 2-6 PC Health...
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Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 56 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 58 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 67 4-2 Troubleshooting 72 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 56 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 58 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 67 4-2 Troubleshooting 72 - 5 -
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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 - REV: 2.0 IT8718
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(200/133 MHz) PCI Express x16 RJ45 RTL 8111B x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 3 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus Host Interface Intel® 945PL DDRII 400/533 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK(200/133 MHz) BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s Intel® ATA33/66/100 ICH7 IDE1 Channel Floppy IT8718 LPT Port COM Port CODEC 8 USB Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(200/133 MHz) PCI Express x16 RJ45 RTL 8111B x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 3 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus Host Interface Intel® 945PL DDRII 400/533 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK(200/133 MHz) BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s Intel® ATA33/66/100 ICH7 IDE1 Channel Floppy IT8718 LPT Port COM Port CODEC 8 USB Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
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... temperature CPU / Power / System fan failure warning Supports CPU Smart Fan function BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune(Note 2) Supports... Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 19.3cm ...
... temperature CPU / Power / System fan failure warning Supports CPU Smart Fan function BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune(Note 2) Supports... Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 19.3cm ...
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Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - If you wish to set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled - If you install the...between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into its original position. CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the processor specifications. BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in a straight and downwards motion. If this occurs, please change the insert ...
Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - If you wish to set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled - If you install the...between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into its original position. CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the processor specifications. BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in a straight and downwards motion. If this occurs, please change the insert ...
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...make sure that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. It is recommended that the memory used can be installed in one direction. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - A memory module can only fit in one direction. Reverse the installation steps when you are ...a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be inserted only in only one direction. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to prevent hardware damage...
...make sure that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. It is recommended that the memory used can be installed in one direction. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - A memory module can only fit in one direction. Reverse the installation steps when you are ...a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be inserted only in only one direction. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to prevent hardware damage...
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... card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the computer. 3. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to secure the ... expansion card. 6. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from BIOS. 8. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Install related driver from the operating system. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the...
... card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the computer. 3. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to secure the ... expansion card. 6. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from BIOS. 8. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Install related driver from the operating system. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the...
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Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is connected with the system power indicator to work properly. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - SATAII0 7 17 SATAII2 1 1 71 7 SATAII1 SATAII3...
Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is connected with the system power indicator to work properly. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - SATAII0 7 17 SATAII2 1 1 71 7 SATAII1 SATAII3...
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Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - Pin No. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. 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+ USB ...
Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - Pin No. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. 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+ USB ...
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... Save all the CMOS changes, only for the highlighted item. Exit current page and return 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 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or...
... Save all the CMOS changes, only for the highlighted item. Exit current page and return 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 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or...
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... Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - 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. (To show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the... instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on the screen. The Main Menu (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F1a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to the default settings for your motherboard. Use arrow keys to select ...
... Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - 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. (To show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the... instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on the screen. The Main Menu (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F1a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to the default settings for your motherboard. Use arrow keys to select ...
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.... Set Supervisor 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. ... page includes all the items of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 31 - BIOS Setup
.... Set Supervisor 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. ... page includes all the items 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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... step and allow for faster system start up . IDE Channel 0 Master IDE/SATA Device Setup. Manual User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) None Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system will skip the...(default:Auto) IDE Channel 2/3 Master, Slave IDE/SATA HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection. Extended IDE/SATA Drive. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - Through Dec.
... step and allow for faster system start up . IDE Channel 0 Master IDE/SATA Device Setup. Manual User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) None Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system will skip the...(default:Auto) IDE Channel 2/3 Master, Slave IDE/SATA HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection. Extended IDE/SATA Drive. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - Through Dec.
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...720K byte capacity 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the computer. This is present during power up. Cylinder Number of... The POST of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. The two options are: Large/Auto(default: Auto) Capacity Capacity of the BIOS. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for a keyboard or disk error; None 360K, 5.25" No floppy drive installed 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive...
...720K byte capacity 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the computer. This is present during power up. Cylinder Number of... The POST of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. The two options are: Large/Auto(default: Auto) Capacity Capacity of the BIOS. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for a keyboard or disk error; None 360K, 5.25" No floppy drive installed 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive...
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... want to cancel the setting of password, please just press ENTER to make [SETUP] empty. (Note) This item will not access to exit this function. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) ...-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD ...
... want to cancel the setting of password, please just press ENTER to make [SETUP] empty. (Note) This item will not access to exit this function. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) ...-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD ...
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.... Enabled Disabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. CPU EIST Function (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU EIST function. (Default value) Disable EIST function. BIOS Setup to 3 (Note) Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to "Disabled". (Note) This item will show up when you install...is installed. Virtualization Technology (Note) Enabled Enable Virtualization technology function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. If you wish to see BIOS POST screen, set this item to 3 when use older OS like NT4. CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable...
.... Enabled Disabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. CPU EIST Function (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU EIST function. (Default value) Disable EIST function. BIOS Setup to 3 (Note) Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to "Disabled". (Note) This item will show up when you install...is installed. Virtualization Technology (Note) Enabled Enable Virtualization technology function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. If you wish to see BIOS POST screen, set this item to 3 when use older OS like NT4. CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable...
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BIOS will be simulated to PATA mode. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA ...
BIOS will be simulated to PATA mode. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA ...
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...Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: - 37 - BIOS Setup Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support. (...storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Refer to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. Enabled BIOS will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB ...
...Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: - 37 - BIOS Setup Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support. (...storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Refer to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. Enabled BIOS will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB ...
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... occur at Port..... English When No LAN Cable Is Attached... Auto BIOS will operate at a speed of the onboard LAN chip. it will automatically setup the port 1 address. Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is 3BC/IRQ7. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 -
... occur at Port..... English When No LAN Cable Is Attached... Auto BIOS will operate at a speed of the onboard LAN chip. it will automatically setup the port 1 address. Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is 3BC/IRQ7. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 -