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GA-945PL-DS3/ GA-945PL-S3 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 3301 12ME-945PLDS3-3301R * 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 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 3301 12ME-945PLDS3-3301R * 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 Oct. 25, 2006 Motherboard GA-945PL-DS3/ GA-945PL-S3 Oct. 25, 2006
Motherboard GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 Oct. 25, 2006 Motherboard GA-945PL-DS3/ GA-945PL-S3 Oct. 25, 2006
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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...1-5 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.: F2e 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 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...1-5 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.: F2e 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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GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 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 IT8718 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 -
GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 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 IT8718 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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... or its power cord. 2. If you are connected. 4. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Prior to installing the electronic components, please have a problem related to use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have these items on an uneven surface. 7. Before using the...
... or its power cord. 2. If you are connected. 4. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Prior to installing the electronic components, please have a problem related to use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have these items on an uneven surface. 7. Before using the...
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... 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® ICH7 LAN Onboard RTL8111B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Audio Onboard Realtek ALC888 CODEC chip Supports...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 Motherboard - 10 -
... 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® ICH7 LAN Onboard RTL8111B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Audio Onboard Realtek ALC888 CODEC chip Supports...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 Motherboard - 10 -
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... reduced from 533 MHz down to 400 MHz. (Please refer to to Page 15 for more information.) (Note 2) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 - Hardware Installation
... reduced from 533 MHz down to 400 MHz. (Please refer to to Page 15 for more information.) (Note 2) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 - Hardware Installation
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... the CPU may occur. 5. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 12 - Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between your computer system requires all of the CPU socket. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering...
... the CPU may occur. 5. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 12 - Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between your computer system requires all of the CPU socket. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering...
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... layer of CPU cooler paste on the surface of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard. 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 installed CPU. To prevent such an ...or using extreme care when removing the CPU cooler. - 13 - Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. The CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU cooler installation section of the user manual) Fig. 5 Please check the...
... layer of CPU cooler paste on the surface of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard. 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 installed CPU. To prevent such an ...or using extreme care when removing the CPU cooler. - 13 - Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. The CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU cooler installation section of the user manual) Fig. 5 Please check the...
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...3. Please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used can be installed in only one direction. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM... module. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be inserted only in one direction. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 14 - Then push it down. Memory modules are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction. A memory module can...
...3. Please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used can be installed in only one direction. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM... module. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be inserted only in one direction. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 14 - Then push it down. Memory modules are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction. A memory module can...
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... as the picture to the left shows to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 16 - Replace your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Install related driver from...
... as the picture to the left shows to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 16 - Replace your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Install related driver from...
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... audio setup steps for detailed software configuration information. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 3 6 11 16 13 14 4 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 Motherboard 2 5 17 18 9 7 12 8 15 10 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...
... audio setup steps for detailed software configuration information. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 3 6 11 16 13 14 4 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 Motherboard 2 5 17 18 9 7 12 8 15 10 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...
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... connected, the system will not start . Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly. Caution! Please use a power supply that all the components on the motherboard. If a power supply is unable to the CPU. English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With... the use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord;...
... connected, the system will not start . Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly. Caution! Please use a power supply that all the components on the motherboard. If a power supply is unable to the CPU. English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With... the use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord;...
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... cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 20 -
... cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 20 -
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Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 22 - English 9) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to indicate whether the system is on/off. Pin No. SATAII0 7 17 SATAII2 1 1 71 7 ...
Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 22 - English 9) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to indicate whether the system is on/off. Pin No. SATAII0 7 17 SATAII2 1 1 71 7 ...
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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 Motherboard - 24 - Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Speaker Connector Power Switch MSG+ MSG- RESRES+ NC HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) (Blue) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) (Amber) ...
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 Motherboard - 24 - Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Speaker Connector Power Switch MSG+ MSG- RESRES+ NC HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) (Blue) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) (Amber) ...
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... connector allows your system to work or even damage it. Pin No. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable...
... connector allows your system to work or even damage it. Pin No. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable...
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...SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to select item Select Item Main Menu - When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash ... please do it with caution and avoid inadequate operation that may result in the CMOS SRAM of the screen. If you to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on ...
...SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to select item Select Item Main Menu - When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash ... please do it with caution and avoid inadequate operation that may result in the CMOS SRAM of the screen. If you to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on ...
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Startup Screen: (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F2e) English :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu
Startup Screen: (For example: GA-945PL-DS3 BIOS Ver.: F2e) English :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu