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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 cache...138; 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-channel ... USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) "*" Only the GA-946-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design.
...® 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 cache...138; 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-channel ... USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) "*" Only the GA-946-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design.
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... memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Four Modules SS DS...
... memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Four Modules SS DS...
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...graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-... Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Set this item to Enabled for operating systems that supports this feature. to Disabled for the computer, reducing exposure to...
...graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-... Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Set this item to Enabled for operating systems that supports this feature. to Disabled for the computer, reducing exposure to...
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You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 54 - English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 54 - English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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...BIOS flashing process. Intel 946GZ BIOS for 946-DS3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/04/2007-946GZ-ICH7-6A89LG00C-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to enter MSDOS mode. English 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools.... Before You Begin: 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 62 - What...
...BIOS flashing process. Intel 946GZ BIOS for 946-DS3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/04/2007-946GZ-ICH7-6A89LG00C-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to enter MSDOS mode. English 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools.... Before You Begin: 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 62 - What...
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... BIOS update file (e.g. 946ds3.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. Step 3: Press OK to load BIOS defaults. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 66 - Updating the BIOS...
... BIOS update file (e.g. 946ds3.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. Step 3: Press OK to load BIOS defaults. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 66 - Updating the BIOS...
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...3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 76 - Press to load BIOS default settings. 6. Q: Why is equipped with power/ amplifier. Q: What do the beeps emitted... the power cord. 2. Saves changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save & Exit Setup") to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. Turn off your computer. 5. English 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions...
...3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 76 - Press to load BIOS default settings. 6. Q: Why is equipped with power/ amplifier. Q: What do the beeps emitted... the power cord. 2. Saves changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save & Exit Setup") to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. Turn off your computer. 5. English 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions...