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GA-946-DS3/ GA-946-S3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 3301 12ME-946DS3-3301R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-946-DS3/ GA-946-S3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 3301 12ME-946DS3-3301R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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Motherboard GA-946-DS3/GA-946-S3 Jun. 1, 2007 Motherboard GA-946-DS3/GA-946-S3 Jun. 1, 2007
Motherboard GA-946-DS3/GA-946-S3 Jun. 1, 2007 Motherboard GA-946-DS3/GA-946-S3 Jun. 1, 2007
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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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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 ...
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 ...
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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-... 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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... 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 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will cause DDR2 667 memory to operate at 533 MHz and DDR2 533 at 400 MHz. (Please...
... 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 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will cause DDR2 667 memory to operate at 533 MHz and DDR2 533 at 400 MHz. (Please...
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... properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into position. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - English B. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent...
... properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into position. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - English B. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent...
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...you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. DS/SS - - - - SS SS Three Modules SS SS DS/SS - - DS/SS SS SS Four ..., read the following : Channel 0: DDRII1, DDRII2 Channel 1: DDRII3, DDRII4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 Two Modules DS/SS - - GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - SS SS DS/SS SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) Memory configurations below will double the original ...
...you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. DS/SS - - - - SS SS Three Modules SS SS DS/SS - - DS/SS SS SS Four ..., read the following : Channel 0: DDRII1, DDRII2 Channel 1: DDRII3, DDRII4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 Two Modules DS/SS - - GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - SS SS DS/SS SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) Memory configurations below will double the original ...
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... the card and then pull the card straight up from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Turn on your expansion card(s). 7. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis...
... the card and then pull the card straight up from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Turn on your expansion card(s). 7. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis...
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... drive, walkman, etc. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to the default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Use this jack. English Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Microphones must be connected to perform different functions via the...
... drive, walkman, etc. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to the default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Use this jack. English Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Microphones must be connected to perform different functions via 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 - If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard.
... 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 - If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard.
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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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... powered off your chassis front panel module to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting...
... powered off your chassis front panel module to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting...
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Via an optional S/PDIF in and out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in . Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 10 1 9 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No ...
Via an optional S/PDIF in and out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in . Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 10 1 9 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No ...
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... 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for one . GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Plug in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to a low level, or the CMOS values may not...
... 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for one . GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Plug in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to a low level, or the CMOS values may not...
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... BIOS for one time only. A. 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: : POST Screen Press the key to... motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to accept. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 -
... BIOS for one time only. A. 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: : POST Screen Press the key to... motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to accept. GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 -
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... may differ by BIOS version. - 33 - 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...
... may differ by BIOS version. - 33 - 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...
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... the BIOS settings from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - It allows you to restrict access to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in effect...
... the BIOS settings from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - It allows you to restrict access to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in effect...
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... access mode. Cylinder Number of sectors. Landing Zone Landing zone. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop . GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - Drive A Allows you to None. If you to the information on the system. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. The following fields display your...
... access mode. Cylinder Number of sectors. Landing Zone Landing zone. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop . GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - Drive A Allows you to None. If you to the information on the system. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. The following fields display your...