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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-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 Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-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 Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18...
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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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...electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Prior to installing the electronic components, please have a problem related to installation, please do not place the computer system on top of...motherboard. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. Prior to natural disaster, accident or human cause. 2.
...electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Prior to installing the electronic components, please have a problem related to installation, please do not place the computer system on top of...motherboard. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. Prior to natural disaster, accident or human cause. 2.
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GA-945PL-(D)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 800/533 MHz FSB Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 945PL Express Chipset Southbridge: Intel® ... 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 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: Intel® ... 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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... Out/Side Speaker Out) I/O Control IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / Power / System fan speed detection CPU warning 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...
... Out/Side Speaker Out) I/O Control IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / Power / System fan speed detection CPU warning 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...
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... place it enabled - Please make sure that the system bus frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 12 - If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the...
... place it enabled - Please make sure that the system bus frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 12 - If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the...
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If the push pin is inserted as a result of hardening of motherboard after installing. Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU cooler installation section of the user manual) Fig. 5 Please check the back of the heat paste. To prevent such an occurrence, it is ... English 1-3-2 Installation of the Cooler Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of CPU cooler paste on the surface of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is only for heat ...
If the push pin is inserted as a result of hardening of motherboard after installing. Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU cooler installation section of the user manual) Fig. 5 Please check the back of the heat paste. To prevent such an occurrence, it is ... English 1-3-2 Installation of the Cooler Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of CPU cooler paste on the surface of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is only for heat ...
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... power, the result can supply enough stable power to all components and devices are properly installed. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. Please use a power supply that is not connected, the system will not start . If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small...
... power, the result can supply enough stable power to all components and devices are properly installed. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. Please use a power supply that is not connected, the system will not start . If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small...
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...connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Sometimes will not work. Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945PL-(D)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 ... and possesses a foolproof connection design. The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. 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 1 SYS_FAN 1 PWR_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. 1 2 ...
...connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Sometimes will not work. Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945PL-(D)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 ... and possesses a foolproof connection design. The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. 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 1 SYS_FAN 1 PWR_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. 1 2 ...
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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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...) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. it will not stop for any error that has been installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - Memory The category is display-only which is typically 512 K for systems with 640 K or more memory installed on the motherboard...
...) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. it will not stop for any error that has been installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - Memory The category is display-only which is typically 512 K for systems with 640 K or more memory installed on the motherboard...
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...CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Disabled Disable this menu. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 34 - English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard... 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...
...CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Disabled Disable this menu. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 34 - English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard... 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...
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...Disable this function. Enabled Disabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Please note that this function. - 35 - Limit CPUID Max. CPU EIST Function (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU EIST function. (Default value) Disable EIST function. Capability This feature allows your hard disk to report read/write ...BIOS POST screen, set this item to 3 when use older OS like NT4. CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value) Disable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. capability. English HDD S.M.A.R.T. Disable CPUID Limit for operating ...
...Disable this function. Enabled Disabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Please note that this function. - 35 - Limit CPUID Max. CPU EIST Function (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU EIST function. (Default value) Disable EIST function. Capability This feature allows your hard disk to report read/write ...BIOS POST screen, set this item to 3 when use older OS like NT4. CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value) Disable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. capability. English HDD S.M.A.R.T. Disable CPUID Limit for operating ...
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... Vcore DDR18V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current POWER FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning POWER FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode [Disabled] No ... / 176oF. 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. Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 42 -
... Vcore DDR18V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current POWER FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning POWER FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode [Disabled] No ... / 176oF. 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. Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 42 -
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...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 their requirements. (Default Value) CPU Smart FAN Mode This option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled, CPU fan will not effectively reduce ... is enabled. Note: In fact, the Voltage option can adjust the fan speed with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables. With such CPU fans, selecting PWM will run at different speed depending on CPU temperature. Users can be used for it. (Default Value) Voltage Set to PWM when you use...
...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 their requirements. (Default Value) CPU Smart FAN Mode This option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled, CPU fan will not effectively reduce ... is enabled. Note: In fact, the Voltage option can adjust the fan speed with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables. With such CPU fans, selecting PWM will run at different speed depending on CPU temperature. Users can be used for it. (Default Value) Voltage Set to PWM when you use...
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...Default value) Cruise Sports Racing Turbo Set C.I .A. 2 O.C FSB1066 Core. 2 CPU CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) x PCI Experss Frequency (Mhz) System Memory Multiplier Memory ...CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Robust Graphics Booster C.I .A.2 to Cruise. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(5%,7%) by CPU loading. Doing a overclock or overvoltage on CPU, chipsets and memory modules may result in damages or shortened life expectancy to Turbo. Disabled Disable this function. Set C.I.A.2 to Sports. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(7%,9%) by CPU detection. GA-945PL-(D)S3...
...Default value) Cruise Sports Racing Turbo Set C.I .A. 2 O.C FSB1066 Core. 2 CPU CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) x PCI Experss Frequency (Mhz) System Memory Multiplier Memory ...CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Robust Graphics Booster C.I .A.2 to Cruise. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(5%,7%) by CPU loading. Doing a overclock or overvoltage on CPU, chipsets and memory modules may result in damages or shortened life expectancy to Turbo. Disabled Disable this function. Set C.I.A.2 to Sports. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(7%,9%) by CPU detection. GA-945PL-(D)S3...
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... (Default value) 90~150 Set PCI Express frequency from 100 MHz to 200 MHz. Wrong frequency settings may occur. O.C FSB1066 Core 2 CPU Enable use of the DIMM voltage, damage to the memory may cause system unable to 150 MHz. Incorrect using it may cause your system ...6V. +0.7V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to overcome wrong frequency issue. BIOS Setup Warning: Stability is overclocked and cannot restart, please wait 20secs. CPU Host Clock Control Please note that by DRAM SPD data). Clear CMOS to +0.7V. English Full Thrust Set C.I.A.2 to 133 MHz. for automatic ...
... (Default value) 90~150 Set PCI Express frequency from 100 MHz to 200 MHz. Wrong frequency settings may occur. O.C FSB1066 Core 2 CPU Enable use of the DIMM voltage, damage to the memory may cause system unable to 150 MHz. Incorrect using it may cause your system ...6V. +0.7V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to overcome wrong frequency issue. BIOS Setup Warning: Stability is overclocked and cannot restart, please wait 20secs. CPU Host Clock Control Please note that by DRAM SPD data). Clear CMOS to +0.7V. English Full Thrust Set C.I.A.2 to 133 MHz. for automatic ...
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Set FSB OverVoltage Control to +0.3V. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 46 - For power End-User use only! Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to +0.2V. +0.3V Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to +0.3V. Normal CPU Vcore Display your system broken. FSB OverVoltage Control Normal Set FSB ...(Default value) +0.1V Set FSB OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V +0.3V Set FSB OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. CPU Voltage Control Supports adjustable CPU Vcore. English PCI-E OverVoltage Control Normal Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to Normal. (Default value) +0.1V +0.2V Set PCI...
Set FSB OverVoltage Control to +0.3V. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 46 - For power End-User use only! Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to +0.2V. +0.3V Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to +0.3V. Normal CPU Vcore Display your system broken. FSB OverVoltage Control Normal Set FSB ...(Default value) +0.1V Set FSB OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V +0.3V Set FSB OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. CPU Voltage Control Supports adjustable CPU Vcore. English PCI-E OverVoltage Control Normal Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to Normal. (Default value) +0.1V +0.2V Set PCI...
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Smart-Fan Enters the Smart-Fan setting page 4. GIGABYTE Logo Log on different motherboards. - 55 - for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of CPU frequency 8. Enters the C.I .B. setting page 3. Function display LEDs ...button 6. PC Health Enters the PC Health setting page 5. Help button Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file 11. Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. and M.I .A. and M.I .A. C.I .B. and M.I .A. English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities (Not all model ...
Smart-Fan Enters the Smart-Fan setting page 4. GIGABYTE Logo Log on different motherboards. - 55 - for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of CPU frequency 8. Enters the C.I .B. setting page 3. Function display LEDs ...button 6. PC Health Enters the PC Health setting page 5. Help button Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file 11. Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. and M.I .A. and M.I .A. C.I .B. and M.I .A. English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities (Not all model ...