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GA-945PL-S3G LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-945PLS3G-1001R
GA-945PL-S3G LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-945PLS3G-1001R
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the ...
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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-945PL-S3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two ...
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-945PL-S3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two ...
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GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT R_USB ATX IDE DDRII1 GA-945PL-S3G DDRII2 PWR_LED F_PANEL LAN USB AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111B IT8718 CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_16 PCIE_2 PCIE_3 PCI1 CD_IN SPDIF_O PCI2 PCI3 Intel® 945 MBIOS Intel® ICH7 SATAII2 BAT SATAII3 CLR_CMOS F_USB1 F_USB2 SATAII0 SATAII1 FDD CI SYS_FAN - 7 -
GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT R_USB ATX IDE DDRII1 GA-945PL-S3G DDRII2 PWR_LED F_PANEL LAN USB AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111B IT8718 CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_16 PCIE_2 PCIE_3 PCI1 CD_IN SPDIF_O PCI2 PCI3 Intel® 945 MBIOS Intel® ICH7 SATAII2 BAT SATAII3 CLR_CMOS F_USB1 F_USB2 SATAII0 SATAII1 FDD CI SYS_FAN - 7 -
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...processor/ Intel® Pentium® 4 processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Support for Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology L2 cache varies... Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 667 (Note 2)/533/400 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC662 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel... panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 10 -
...processor/ Intel® Pentium® 4 processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Support for Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology L2 cache varies... Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 667 (Note 2)/533/400 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC662 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel... panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 10 -
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GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support ...
GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support ...
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... one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 14 - Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted...
... one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 14 - Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted...
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... direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the... of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 16 -
... direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the... of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 16 -
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... expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your computer. GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover...
... expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your computer. GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover...
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... 5 9) BAT 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) SPDIF_O 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 15) CI 16) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 20 -
... 5 9) BAT 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) SPDIF_O 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 15) CI 16) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 20 -
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... may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The black connector wire is typically designated by a stripe of different color. 33 1 34 2 GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 22 - Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is recommended that a system fan be sure to...
... may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The black connector wire is typically designated by a stripe of different color. 33 1 34 2 GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 22 - Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is recommended that a system fan be sure to...
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... power LED on when the system is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of the battery holder, making them short for one . GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 24 - Danger of the battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be handled in S1 sleep state. You may be...
... power LED on when the system is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of the battery holder, making them short for one . GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 24 - Danger of the battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be handled in S1 sleep state. You may be...
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...) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 26 -
...) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 26 -
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... pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 28 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Definition 1 Signal...
... pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 28 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Definition 1 Signal...
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Motherboard Model BIOS Version Intel 945 BIOS for 945PL-S3G D11 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/10/2007-945-ICH7-6A89TG03C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to ... restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 30 - In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to set...
Motherboard Model BIOS Version Intel 945 BIOS for 945PL-S3G D11 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/10/2007-945-ICH7-6A89TG03C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to ... restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 30 - In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to set...
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... password only allows you to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 32 - Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the...
... password only allows you to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 32 - Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the...
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... an error during the POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". If you to None. GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 34 - Landing Zone Landing zone. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard...
... an error during the POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". If you to None. GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 34 - Landing Zone Landing zone. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard...
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...With virtualization, one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This function may enhance protection for legacy operating system such as multiple virtual systems. ... Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 36 - Set this item to Enabled for the computer, reducing exposure to Disabled for operating systems that supports this feature. Disabled displays...
...With virtualization, one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This function may enhance protection for legacy operating system such as multiple virtual systems. ... Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 36 - Set this item to Enabled for the computer, reducing exposure to Disabled for operating systems that supports this feature. Disabled displays...
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... or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the attached LAN cable. GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 38 - SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value is configured to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this item to Disabled. When PATA IDE Set to is dependent...
... or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the attached LAN cable. GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard - 38 - SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value is configured to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this item to Disabled. When PATA IDE Set to is dependent...