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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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...If you are connected. 4. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Product determined to improper installation. 4. Please turn off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have a problem ...use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to...
...If you are connected. 4. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Product determined to improper installation. 4. Please turn off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have a problem ...use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to...
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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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... 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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... - Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with HT Technology - If you install the CPU in a straight and downwards motion. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. OS: An operation system that might cause damage to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to system use, otherwise... of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following platform components: - If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 12 -
... - Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with HT Technology - If you install the CPU in a straight and downwards motion. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. OS: An operation system that might cause damage to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to system use, otherwise... of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following platform components: - If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 12 -
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..., 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 motherboard after installing. Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the CPU as the picture, the installation is complete. If the push pin is... inserted as a result of hardening of the heat paste. The CPU cooler may adhere to the pin hole on the motherboard. 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...
..., 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 motherboard after installing. Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the CPU as the picture, the installation is complete. If the push pin is... inserted as a result of hardening of the heat paste. The CPU cooler may adhere to the pin hole on the motherboard. 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...
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...they can be used is switched off to remove the DIMM module. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Before installing or removing memory modules, please...the motherboard. Please make sure that the memory used . 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in one direction. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard -...
...they can be used is switched off to remove the DIMM module. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Before installing or removing memory modules, please...the motherboard. Please make sure that the memory used . 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in one direction. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard -...
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...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. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from BIOS. 8. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install...card. 6. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 16 - Install related driver from the operating system. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the latch...
...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. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from BIOS. 8. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install...card. 6. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 16 - Install related driver from the operating system. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the latch...
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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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... supply that is able to start . If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard and connect tightly. otherwise, please do not remove it. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...). If the ATX_12V power connector is not connected, the system will not start . Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord; Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all the components on the...
... supply that is able to start . If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard and connect tightly. otherwise, please do not remove it. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...). If the ATX_12V power connector is not connected, the system will not start . Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord; Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all the components on the...
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... direction, the chip fan will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is the ground wire (GND). Sometimes will not work. Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 20 - Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies...
... direction, the chip fan will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is the ground wire (GND). Sometimes will not work. Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 20 - Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies...
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GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 22 - It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s ...
GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 22 - It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s ...
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... 1: Power Pin 2- 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-
... 1: Power Pin 2- 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-
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You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No. 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 ...
You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No. 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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... value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General help window that does not require users to boot to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". You can be used. Status Page Setup Menu / ...default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu Main Menu The on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to activate certain system features. When the power is turned off, the battery on -line description of the highlighted setup...
... value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General help window that does not require users to boot to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". You can be used. Status Page Setup Menu / ...default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu Main Menu The on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to activate certain system features. When the power is turned off, the battery on -line description of the highlighted setup...
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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