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GA-946-DS3/ GA-946-S3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 3301 12ME-946DS3-3301R * 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-946-DS3/ GA-946-S3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 3301 12ME-946DS3-3301R * 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-946-DS3/GA-946-S3 Jun. 1, 2007 Motherboard GA-946-DS3/GA-946-S3 Jun. 1, 2007
Motherboard GA-946-DS3/GA-946-S3 Jun. 1, 2007 Motherboard GA-946-DS3/GA-946-S3 Jun. 1, 2007
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Table of Contents OptionalItems ...6 Box Contents ...6 GA-946-DS3/S3 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 OptionalItems ...6 Box Contents ...6 GA-946-DS3/S3 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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... (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-21/R) SATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-11R ) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-11/R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-946-DS3 or GA-946-S3 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...
... (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-21/R) SATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-11R ) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-11/R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-946-DS3 or GA-946-S3 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-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN GA-946-DS3/S3 COMA LPT PWR_FAN USB USB LAN AUDIO1 AUDIO2 RTL8111B CODEC F_AUDIO DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 NB_FAN Intel® 946GZ PCIE_3 ATX PCIE_16 PCIE_1 PCIE_2 PCI1 PCI2 CLR_CMOS Intel® ICH7 BAT SATAII0 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII3 BIOS SYS_FAN IT8718 PCI3 CI FDD IDE1 PWR_LED F_PANEL CD_IN SPDIF_IO F_USB1 F_USB2 "*" Only the GA-946-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN GA-946-DS3/S3 COMA LPT PWR_FAN USB USB LAN AUDIO1 AUDIO2 RTL8111B CODEC F_AUDIO DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 NB_FAN Intel® 946GZ PCIE_3 ATX PCIE_16 PCIE_1 PCIE_2 PCI1 PCI2 CLR_CMOS Intel® ICH7 BAT SATAII0 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII3 BIOS SYS_FAN IT8718 PCI3 CI FDD IDE1 PWR_LED F_PANEL CD_IN SPDIF_IO F_USB1 F_USB2 "*" Only the GA-946-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
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...; Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® D processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Support for Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology L2...Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 667 (Note 2)/533 MHz memory modules (Note 3) (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-... connected to the internal USB headers) "*" Only the GA-946-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 -
...; Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® D processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Support for Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology L2...Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 667 (Note 2)/533 MHz memory modules (Note 3) (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-... connected to the internal USB headers) "*" Only the GA-946-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 -
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... example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) Use of memory is less than the stated amount. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - English Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash ...
... example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) Use of memory is less than the stated amount. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - English Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash ...
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... sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into position. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 -
... sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into position. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 -
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...that memory of the same channel (e.g. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of memory modules. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS DDRII4 - - DDRII1 DDRII2 ... limitations, do not populate both DIMM sockets of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. English 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode...
...that memory of the same channel (e.g. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of memory modules. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS DDRII4 - - DDRII1 DDRII2 ... limitations, do not populate both DIMM sockets of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. English 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode...
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... then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your expansion card(s). 7. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports...
... then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your expansion card(s). 7. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports...
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... a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Microphones must be connected to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in jack. Refer to the default Mic in jack. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack ( ). Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack.
... a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Microphones must be connected to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in jack. Refer to the default Mic in jack. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack ( ). Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack.
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... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 22 - The power connector possesses a foolproof design.
... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 22 - The power connector possesses a foolproof design.
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... (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 2 40 1 39 GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 24 - English 7) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is used to connect a floppy disk drive. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof...
... (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 2 40 1 39 GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 24 - English 7) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is used to connect a floppy disk drive. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof...
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... RXN RXP GND 10) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED on when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is in S1 sleep state. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Pin No. System Status... LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off - 25 - English 9) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH7, Orange) The SATA connectors conform to indicate system power status...
... RXN RXP GND 10) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED on when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is in S1 sleep state. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Pin No. System Status... LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off - 25 - English 9) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH7, Orange) The SATA connectors conform to indicate system power status...
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The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. Message/Power/ Power Sleep ... below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- If a problem is detected at system startup. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - English 11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to...
The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. Message/Power/ Power Sleep ... below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- If a problem is detected at system startup. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - English 11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to...
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... In/Out Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - Via an optional S/PDIF in /out.
... In/Out Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - Via an optional S/PDIF in /out.
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... an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. Danger of...
... an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. Danger of...
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... to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu... Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. The system will still be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Intel 946GZ BIOS for 946-DS3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/04/2007-946GZ-ICH7-6A89LG00C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST ...
... to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu... Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. The system will still be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Intel 946GZ BIOS for 946-DS3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/04/2007-946GZ-ICH7-6A89LG00C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST ...
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... Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you to save the current BIOS settings to...
... Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you to save the current BIOS settings to...
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... you to determine whether the system will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The amount of memory installed on the hard drive. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 -
... you to determine whether the system will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The amount of memory installed on the hard drive. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 -