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...GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver.: F1a 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
...GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver.: F1a 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
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Channel Audio Function Introduction 67 4-2 Troubleshooting 72 - 5 - Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 56 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 58 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
Channel Audio Function Introduction 67 4-2 Troubleshooting 72 - 5 - Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 56 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 58 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
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GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT VGA USB USB_LAN AUDIO1 AUDIO2 F_AUDIO NB_FAN RTL 8111B Intel® 946GZ PCIE_3 PCIE_16 GA-946GZ-DS3 PWR_FAN ATX DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_2 CI CD_IN FDD SPDIF_IO CLR_CMOS BATTERY Intel® ICH7 SYS _FAN PCI1 PCI2 BIOS SATAII0 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII3 PCI3 IDE1 F_USB2 F_PANEL F_USB1 PWR_LED - 7 - REV: 2.0 IT8718
GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA LPT VGA USB USB_LAN AUDIO1 AUDIO2 F_AUDIO NB_FAN RTL 8111B Intel® 946GZ PCIE_3 PCIE_16 GA-946GZ-DS3 PWR_FAN ATX DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_2 CI CD_IN FDD SPDIF_IO CLR_CMOS BATTERY Intel® ICH7 SYS _FAN PCI1 PCI2 BIOS SATAII0 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII3 PCI3 IDE1 F_USB2 F_PANEL F_USB1 PWR_LED - 7 - REV: 2.0 IT8718
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... Express Bus x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 3 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus Host Interface Intel® 946GZ DDRII 667(Note)/533 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (266/200/133 MHz) BIOS ATA33/66/100 IDE Channel Intel® ICH7 4 SATA 3Gb/s Floppy IT8718 LPT Port COM Port 3 PCI...
... Express Bus x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 3 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus Host Interface Intel® 946GZ DDRII 667(Note)/533 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (266/200/133 MHz) BIOS ATA33/66/100 IDE Channel Intel® ICH7 4 SATA 3Gb/s Floppy IT8718 LPT Port COM Port 3 PCI...
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... / Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System / Power fan failure warning Supports CPU Smart Fan function BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of memory is reserved for more information.) (Note 4) EasyTune functions may vary depending on the ...at 533 MHz and DDRII 533 at 400 MHz. (Please refer to to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune(Note 4) Supports Xpress Install ...
... / Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System / Power fan failure warning Supports CPU Smart Fan function BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of memory is reserved for more information.) (Note 4) EasyTune functions may vary depending on the ...at 533 MHz and DDRII 533 at 400 MHz. (Please refer to to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune(Note 4) Supports Xpress Install ...
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...Grasping the CPU firmly between the CPU and CPU cooler. 4. CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the following platform components: - BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in a straight and downwards motion. Align the indented corner of the CPU with... the insert direction of the CPU. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. Avoid twisting or bending motions that has...
...Grasping the CPU firmly between the CPU and CPU cooler. 4. CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the following platform components: - BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in a straight and downwards motion. Align the indented corner of the CPU with... the insert direction of the CPU. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. Avoid twisting or bending motions that has...
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The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. If you wish to insert the module, please switch the direction. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure that the memory used . 2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that...
The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. If you wish to insert the module, please switch the direction. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure that the memory used . 2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that...
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.... Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to release the card. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and...
.... Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to release the card. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and...
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.../s Connectors) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to indicate whether the system is on/off. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly.
.../s Connectors) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to indicate whether the system is on/off. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly.
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... the cable and connector will make the device unable to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No. English 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connectors) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB...
... the cable and connector will make the device unable to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No. English 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connectors) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB...
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... or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General help window that does not require users to boot to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to activate certain system features. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page...
... or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General help window that does not require users to boot to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to activate certain system features. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page...
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The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver.: F1a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to select the first boot device. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for stability. 3. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - Use ...arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default settings for your motherboard. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual....
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver.: F1a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to select the first boot device. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for stability. 3. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - Use ...arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default settings for your motherboard. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual....
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...Password Change, set , or disable password. English Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard ...the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without...
...Password Change, set , or disable password. English Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard ...the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without...
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... detection. The day, from 1 to select this option for the hard drive. You can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system will skip the... Manual User can use one of the two methods: Auto None Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) None Select this to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. Through Dec. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 -
... detection. The day, from 1 to select this option for the hard drive. You can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system will skip the... Manual User can use one of the two methods: Auto None Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) None Select this to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. Through Dec. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 -
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... drive; 720K byte capacity 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. BIOS Setup Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Precomp Number of heads Write precomp Landing Zone Sector Landing zone Number of sectors Drive A The category identifies the...Drive A Drive A is present during power up. No Errors The system boot will stop for a keyboard error; Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is 3 mode Floppy Drive. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for all other ...
... drive; 720K byte capacity 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. BIOS Setup Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Precomp Number of heads Write precomp Landing Zone Sector Landing zone Number of sectors Drive A The category identifies the...Drive A Drive A is present during power up. No Errors The system boot will stop for a keyboard error; Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is 3 mode Floppy Drive. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for all other ...
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... is not entered at the prompt. Select your boot device priority by CDROM. LAN Disabled Select your boot device priority by LAN. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - Password Check Setup The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct... make [SETUP] empty. (Note) This item will not access to exit this function. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. ...
... is not entered at the prompt. Select your boot device priority by CDROM. LAN Disabled Select your boot device priority by LAN. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - Password Check Setup The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct... make [SETUP] empty. (Note) This item will not access to exit this function. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. ...
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... when you install a PCI card and a PCI Express VGA card on the motherboard. PEG Set Init display first to 3 when use older OS like NT4. BIOS Setup Enabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability. (Default value) CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature. CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enabled Enable CPU... Enable Virtualization technology function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Capability This feature allows your hard disk to report read/write errors and to see BIOS POST screen, set this function. - 35 -
... when you install a PCI card and a PCI Express VGA card on the motherboard. PEG Set Init display first to 3 when use older OS like NT4. BIOS Setup Enabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability. (Default value) CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature. CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enabled Enable CPU... Enable Virtualization technology function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Capability This feature allows your hard disk to report read/write errors and to see BIOS POST screen, set this function. - 35 -
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...-Chip Frame Buffer Size 1MB Set on-chip frame buffer size to 1MB. 8MB Set on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - Enable If No Ext PEG Activate the onboard VGA first only when no PCI Express VGA card is installed. (Default value) Always... wish to set up a dual view configuration, set this function. Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. If you can use ; 4 SATA HDDs plus PATA HDDs. Auto BIOS will be ignored.
...-Chip Frame Buffer Size 1MB Set on-chip frame buffer size to 1MB. 8MB Set on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA. GA-946GZ-DS3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - Enable If No Ext PEG Activate the onboard VGA first only when no PCI Express VGA card is installed. (Default value) Always... wish to set up a dual view configuration, set this function. Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. If you can use ; 4 SATA HDDs plus PATA HDDs. Auto BIOS will be ignored.
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...Controller. (Default value) Disable USB Controller. Azalia Codec Auto Disabled Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disable Azalia audio function. BIOS Setup Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) Legacy USB storage detect This option allows users to decide whether to Ch. 1 Master/Slave.... Enabled BIOS will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave,this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. If PATA IDE were set...
...Controller. (Default value) Disable USB Controller. Azalia Codec Auto Disabled Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disable Azalia audio function. BIOS Setup Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) Legacy USB storage detect This option allows users to decide whether to Ch. 1 Master/Slave.... Enabled BIOS will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave,this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. If PATA IDE were set...
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...2E8/IRQ3 Auto Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3BC/IRQ7. ECP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. - 39 - BIOS Setup Enabled Disabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Disabled 3F8/IRQ4 Disable onboard Serial port 1. Onboard Parallel Port Disabled... Extended Capabilities Port. English OnBoard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP...
...2E8/IRQ3 Auto Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3BC/IRQ7. ECP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. - 39 - BIOS Setup Enabled Disabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Disabled 3F8/IRQ4 Disable onboard Serial port 1. Onboard Parallel Port Disabled... Extended Capabilities Port. English OnBoard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP...