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.... Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with ...Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC.
.... Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with ...Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC.
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... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Software Applications 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-...
... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Software Applications 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-...
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.... 12CR1-1SPINO-11/R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. 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 SATA...
.... 12CR1-1SPINO-11/R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. 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 SATA...
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... bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Align the card with your expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express... the chassis back panel. 2. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 -
... bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Align the card with your expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express... the chassis back panel. 2. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 -
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... from the device configured in Boot Menu. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. A. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu ... on page 38. : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility 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: : POST Screen ...
... from the device configured in Boot Menu. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. A. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu ... on page 38. : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility 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: : POST Screen ...
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...button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system. Please select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install. Or you wish to install... all the drivers that you can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to restart your optional drive. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still...
...button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system. Please select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install. Or you wish to install... all the drivers that you can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to restart your optional drive. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still...
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GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 54 - 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. English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 54 - 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. English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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Drivers Installation English 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 55 -
Drivers Installation English 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 55 -
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... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of it. Windows® XP with...
... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of it. Windows® XP with...
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English B. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to startup XpressRecovery2..... After you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to access Xpress Recovery2 for 946-DS3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/04/2007-...to store the backup image file. - 60 - Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Figure 12 GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) ...
English B. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to startup XpressRecovery2..... After you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to access Xpress Recovery2 for 946-DS3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/04/2007-...to store the backup image file. - 60 - Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Figure 12 GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) ...
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... 1. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to start. 4. B. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to your system supports Intel® Hyper-Threading technology... box and click Update New BIOS. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 5. Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS>@BIOS C. Options and Instructions: 1. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching...
... 1. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to start. 4. B. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to your system supports Intel® Hyper-Threading technology... box and click Update New BIOS. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 5. Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS>@BIOS C. Options and Instructions: 1. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching...
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...rate. Configuring Speakers: (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for each jack through... listen to change the function for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1 Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to be simultaneously processed. A. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog...
...rate. Configuring Speakers: (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for each jack through... listen to change the function for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1 Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to be simultaneously processed. A. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog...
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... cannot be used at the same time. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray. English 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel - 73 - Step 2: Connect your microphone to...
... cannot be used at the same time. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray. English 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel - 73 - Step 2: Connect your microphone to...