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GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad processor/Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor/ Intel...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 varies with CPU 1066/800/533 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel® 946GZ Express Chipset...
GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad processor/Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor/ Intel...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 varies with CPU 1066/800/533 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel® 946GZ Express Chipset...
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...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) Support for Microsoft® Windows... 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. (Note 3) Some memory configurations 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 - For...
...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) Support for Microsoft® Windows... 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. (Note 3) Some memory configurations 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 - For...
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mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin...
mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin...
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... be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. After the memory is installed. 2. Four Modules SS DS/SS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with 800 MHz FSB CPU). Because of chipset limitations, do not populate both DIMM sockets of the memory. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-4... the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to the configurations in the first table for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to ...
... be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. After the memory is installed. 2. Four Modules SS DS/SS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with 800 MHz FSB CPU). Because of chipset limitations, do not populate both DIMM sockets of the memory. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-4... the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to the configurations in the first table for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to ...
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... may hang. • These fan headers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. The black connector wire is the ground wire. Hardware Installation A red... Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to this header. English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN), and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage...
... may hang. • These fan headers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. The black connector wire is the ground wire. Hardware Installation A red... Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to this header. English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN), and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage...
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...list. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. After configuring this menu when finished. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System ...A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to...
...list. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. After configuring this menu when finished. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System ...A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to...
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... display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be reduced when the CPU is present only if you install a CPU that support multi-processors mode. (Default: Enabled) Limit CPUID Max. English CPU Hyper-Threading ... item to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) 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 - Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as ...
... display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be reduced when the CPU is present only if you install a CPU that support multi-processors mode. (Default: Enabled) Limit CPUID Max. English CPU Hyper-Threading ... item to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) 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 - Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as ...
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... this item to be set in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is highly recommended that supports this item to manually set the CPU host frequency. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for automated system reboot...installed. English 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 667 High ...
... this item to be set in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is highly recommended that supports this item to manually set the CPU host frequency. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for automated system reboot...installed. English 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 667 High ...
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...the PC Health setting page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTuneTM 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTuneTM 5 Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may provide ...Note 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and warning. (For instructions on using EasyTune5, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our website.) The EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1.
...the PC Health setting page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTuneTM 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTuneTM 5 Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may provide ...Note 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and warning. (For instructions on using EasyTune5, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our website.) The EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1.
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... is working properly. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Press to see ... computer is turned on your monitor. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. The problem is the CPU cooler running? Select "Save & Exit Setup" to solve your question. No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable ...BIOS Setup. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 78 -
... is working properly. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Press to see ... computer is turned on your monitor. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. The problem is the CPU cooler running? Select "Save & Exit Setup" to solve your question. No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable ...BIOS Setup. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 78 -