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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-... 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-... 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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... Two Modules DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. SS SS Three Modules SS SS DS/SS - - Because of chipset limitations, do not populate both DIMM sockets of the memory. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware...
... Two Modules DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. SS SS Three Modules SS SS DS/SS - - Because of chipset limitations, do not populate both DIMM sockets of the memory. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware...
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... (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 - This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can ...TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in system 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 - This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can ...TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt ...
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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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...environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 62 - However, if the BIOS update file is Q-FlashTM? Intel 946GZ BIOS for 946-DS3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/04.... Restart the system. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to -use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. During the POST,...
...environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 62 - However, if the BIOS update file is Q-FlashTM? Intel 946GZ BIOS for 946-DS3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/04.... Restart the system. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to -use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. During the POST,...
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... the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Step 3: Press OK to load BIOS defaults. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 66 - Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. 946ds3.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in the Files of type list. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect...
... the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Step 3: Press OK to load BIOS defaults. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 66 - Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. 946ds3.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in the Files of type list. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect...
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...provides a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down ? Q: How do I have this jumper, refer to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. Press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. Q: Why is ...: 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 - English 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ...
...provides a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down ? Q: How do I have this jumper, refer to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. Press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. Q: Why is ...: 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 - English 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ...