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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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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-channel... 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-channel... 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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... 16 for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for more information.) (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. 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 ...
... 16 for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for more information.) (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. 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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... 2: Remove the protective socket cover. Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into position. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches...
... 2: Remove the protective socket cover. Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into position. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches...
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...before you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS DDRII4 - - SS SS - - Four Modules SS DS/SS - - SS SS Three Modules SS SS ...Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. DS/SS - - - - DDRII1 and DDRII2)...
...before you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS DDRII4 - - SS SS - - Four Modules SS DS/SS - - SS SS Three Modules SS SS ...Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. DS/SS - - - - DDRII1 and DDRII2)...
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... chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in your card. Align the card with a screw. 5. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below...
... chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in your card. Align the card with a screw. 5. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below...
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... as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Refer to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Use this jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Only microphones still MUST be connected to the...
... as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Refer to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Use this jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Only microphones still MUST be connected to the...
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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 - English 1/2) ATX_12V_2X/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can...
... 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 - English 1/2) ATX_12V_2X/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can...
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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 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. 33 1 34 2 8) IDE1 (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to...
... (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 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. 33 1 34 2 8) IDE1 (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to...
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...drive is in different patterns to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. You may issue beeps in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. ...BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to indicate the problem. 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 ...
...drive is in different patterns to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. You may issue beeps in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. ...BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to indicate the problem. 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 ...
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... dealer. 26 15 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in /out.
... dealer. 26 15 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in /out.
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Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for ...
Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for ...
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... 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for 946-DS3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/04/2007-946GZ-ICH7-6A89LG00C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: ...key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Intel 946GZ BIOS for one time only. A. 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 ...
... 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for 946-DS3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/04/2007-946GZ-ICH7-6A89LG00C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: ...key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Intel 946GZ BIOS for one time only. A. 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 ...
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... Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this function to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 -
... Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this function to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 -
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... Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on Allows you to None. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - Base Memory Also called conventional memory. If you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. If...
... Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on Allows you to None. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - Base Memory Also called conventional memory. If you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. If...
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...CPUID Max. With virtualization, one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of ...) CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - This feature only works for legacy operating system such as the first display. (Note) This item is overheated. (Default: ...
...CPUID Max. With virtualization, one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of ...) CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - This feature only works for legacy operating system such as the first display. (Note) This item is overheated. (Default: ...
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... used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be automatically set to detect the status of the USB functionalities below. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all four pairs of using the onboard LAN...
... used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be automatically set to detect the status of the USB functionalities below. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all four pairs of using the onboard LAN...
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... less than in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at any time. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - S1(POS) Enables the system to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to ... (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function [S3(STR)] [Instant-Off] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Everyday 0 : 0 : 0 [Enabled] [32-bit mode] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enter [Soft-Off] Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter...
... less than in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at any time. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - S1(POS) Enables the system to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to ... (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function [S3(STR)] [Instant-Off] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Everyday 0 : 0 : 0 [Enabled] [32-bit mode] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enter [Soft-Off] Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter...
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GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 44 - BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the second PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the third PCI slot. BIOS ...
GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 44 - BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the second PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the third PCI slot. BIOS ...