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... Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
... Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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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 ... Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 39 2-6 Power Management Setup 42 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-8 PC Health Status ...
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 ... Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 39 2-6 Power Management Setup 42 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-8 PC Health Status ...
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... 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...67 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring...
... 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...67 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring...
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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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... 3 PCI Express x1 x 1 x 1 x 1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus Intel® 946GZ Intel® ICH7 CODEC Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (266/200/133 MHz) BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker...
... 3 PCI Express x1 x 1 x 1 x 1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus Intel® 946GZ Intel® ICH7 CODEC Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (266/200/133 MHz) BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker...
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... temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU fan speed control BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b - 11 - Hardware Installation
... temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU fan speed control BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b - 11 - Hardware Installation
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..., a certain amount of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU 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 Support for EasyTune (...Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version)...
..., a certain amount of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU 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 Support for EasyTune (...Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version)...
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... from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for instructions on the CPU. Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements: (Go to Intel's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading ...supports HT Technology • A chipset that supports HT Technology • An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology • A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU ...
... from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for instructions on the CPU. Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements: (Go to Intel's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading ...supports HT Technology • A chipset that supports HT Technology • An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology • A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU ...
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... not populate both DIMM sockets of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction... begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of ...is recommended that memory of the same channel (e.g. SS SS - - GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - -
... not populate both DIMM sockets of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction... begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of ...is recommended that memory of the same channel (e.g. SS SS - - GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - -
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... metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Example: Installing and ...card to prevent hardware damage. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in the slot. 3. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI...
... metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Example: Installing and ...card to prevent hardware damage. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in the slot. 3. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI...
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.../ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker Connector MSG+ MSG- The system reports system startup status by chassis. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to perform a normal restart. • NC (Purple): No connection The front panel design may configure ... the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is in S1 sleep state. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity...
.../ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker Connector MSG+ MSG- The system reports system startup status by chassis. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to perform a normal restart. • NC (Purple): No connection The front panel design may configure ... the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is in S1 sleep state. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity...
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...Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection ... provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and...
...Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection ... provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and...
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English 18) BAT The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. Turn off . Replace the battery when the battery .... • When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for one . GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off your...
English 18) BAT The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. Turn off . Replace the battery when the battery .... • When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for one . GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off your...
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... instructions on . To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the... user to keep the configuration values in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during system startup, saving system parameters and ...
... instructions on . To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the... user to keep the configuration values in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during system startup, saving system parameters and ...
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..., An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. To show the BIOS POST screen. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - A. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot...
..., An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. To show the BIOS POST screen. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - A. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot...
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... shown below) appears on the screen. BIOS Setup Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to display a help screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-946-DS3 E1) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` ...
... shown below) appears on the screen. BIOS Setup Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to display a help screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-946-DS3 E1) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` ...
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...about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, ... optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. A supervisor password allows you can use this task.) GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - An user password only allows you wish to load, then press to complete. Standard CMOS Features Use this ...
...about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, ... optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. A supervisor password allows you can use this task.) GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - An user password only allows you wish to load, then press to complete. Standard CMOS Features Use this ...
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.../SATA device on this item to set this channel. Options are used , set to set the date. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. BIOS Setup is week (read-only), month, date and year. English 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup ... the up arrow or down arrow key to None so the system will skip the detection of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the three methods...
.../SATA device on this item to set this channel. Options are used , set to set the date. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. BIOS Setup is week (read-only), month, date and year. English 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup ... the up arrow or down arrow key to None so the system will skip the detection of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the three methods...
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...errors. If you to determine whether the system will stop for all other errors. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop . English...memory installed on Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - No Errors The system boot will be reserved for any error. Total Memory The total amount of extended memory....
...errors. If you to determine whether the system will stop for all other errors. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop . English...memory installed on Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - No Errors The system boot will be reserved for any error. Total Memory The total amount of extended memory....
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...when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - BIOS Setup Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to exit this... item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. After configuring this menu when finished. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your ...
...when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - BIOS Setup Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to exit this... item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. After configuring this menu when finished. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your ...