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...GA-965G-DS3 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 CPU 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. : F7a 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
...GA-965G-DS3 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 CPU 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. : F7a 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
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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 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) (Controller: GIGABYTE SATA2 62 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 75 4-2 Troubleshooting 80 - 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 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) (Controller: GIGABYTE SATA2 62 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 75 4-2 Troubleshooting 80 - 5 -
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GA-965G-DS3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS COAXIAL OPTICAL VGA LPT ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX GA-965G-DS3 USB USB LAN SYS_FAN F_AUDIO AUDIO Intel® G965 NB_FAN DDRII1 PCIE_3 FDD Marvell 88E8056 PCIE_16 DDRII3 DDRII4 PWR_FAN DDRII2 PCIE_1 CODEC PCIE_2 PCI1 PCI2 IT8718 PCI3 CD_IN CLR_CMOS BATTERY Intel® ICH8 GSATAII0 GIGABYTE SATA2 GSATAII1 BIOS IDE1 CI F_PANEL SATAII0 SATAII1 SATAII2 SATAII3 SPDIF_I COMA F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 PWR_LED - 7 -
GA-965G-DS3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS COAXIAL OPTICAL VGA LPT ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX GA-965G-DS3 USB USB LAN SYS_FAN F_AUDIO AUDIO Intel® G965 NB_FAN DDRII1 PCIE_3 FDD Marvell 88E8056 PCIE_16 DDRII3 DDRII4 PWR_FAN DDRII2 PCIE_1 CODEC PCIE_2 PCI1 PCI2 IT8718 PCI3 CD_IN CLR_CMOS BATTERY Intel® ICH8 GSATAII0 GIGABYTE SATA2 GSATAII1 BIOS IDE1 CI F_PANEL SATAII0 SATAII1 SATAII2 SATAII3 SPDIF_I COMA F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 PWR_LED - 7 -
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) VGA PCI Express x16 ATA-33/66/100/133 IDE Channel 2 SATA 3Gb/s GIGABYTE SATA2 LAN RJ45 Marvell 88E8056 PCI Express Bus x 1 x1 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 3 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(...) Host Interface DDRII 800/667/533 MHz DIMM(Note) Intel® G965 Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (266/200/133 MHz) Intel® ICH8 CODEC BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB Ports IT8718 LPT Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line...
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) VGA PCI Express x16 ATA-33/66/100/133 IDE Channel 2 SATA 3Gb/s GIGABYTE SATA2 LAN RJ45 Marvell 88E8056 PCI Express Bus x 1 x1 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 3 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(...) Host Interface DDRII 800/667/533 MHz DIMM(Note) Intel® G965 Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (266/200/133 MHz) Intel® ICH8 CODEC BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB Ports IT8718 LPT Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line...
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... CPU / System fan failure warning CPU Smart Fan Control BIOS 1 8 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune ...(Note 2) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM revision) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note...
... CPU / System fan failure warning CPU Smart Fan Control BIOS 1 8 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune ...(Note 2) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM revision) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note...
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... components: - Please make sure that might cause damage to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - Avoid twisting or bending motions that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4...of the following conditions: 1. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-965G-DS3 Motherboard - 12 - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the CPU specifications. ...
... components: - Please make sure that might cause damage to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - Avoid twisting or bending motions that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4...of the following conditions: 1. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-965G-DS3 Motherboard - 12 - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the CPU specifications. ...
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... modules, please comply with each slot. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that the memory used can be installed in one direction. GA-965G-DS3 Motherboard - 14 - A memory module can only fit in only one direction. The memory capacity used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. The motherboard...
... modules, please comply with each slot. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that the memory used can be installed in one direction. GA-965G-DS3 Motherboard - 14 - A memory module can only fit in only one direction. The memory capacity used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. The motherboard...
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... Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. GA-965G-DS3 Motherboard - 16 - Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down... on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the picture to the left...
... Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. GA-965G-DS3 Motherboard - 16 - Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down... on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the picture to the left...
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English 9) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300 MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to 300 MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the.../s Connector, Controlled by Intel ICH8) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to work properly. 7 1 GSATAII0 GSATAII1 1 7 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-965G-DS3 Motherboard - 22 -
English 9) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300 MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to 300 MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the.../s Connector, Controlled by Intel ICH8) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to work properly. 7 1 GSATAII0 GSATAII1 1 7 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-965G-DS3 Motherboard - 22 -
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You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Hardware Installation For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power(5V) Power(5V) USB DXUSB DyUSB ...
You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Hardware Installation For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power(5V) Power(5V) USB DXUSB DyUSB ...
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... numeric value or make changes General help window that does not require users to boot to BIOS - To exit the Help Window press . BIOS Setup If you to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or...
... numeric value or make changes General help window that does not require users to boot to BIOS - To exit the Help Window press . BIOS Setup If you to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or...
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...: Load CMOS from the exact settings for stability. 3. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-965G-DS3 Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to select the first boot device. Select the... Load Optimized Defaults item in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from BIOS Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1....
...: Load CMOS from the exact settings for stability. 3. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-965G-DS3 Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to select the first boot device. Select the... Load Optimized Defaults item in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from BIOS Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1....
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.... Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be 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 ...you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup You can use this function to reload the CMOS settings with a CMOS settings profile created before, without the hassles of resetting the CMOS ...
.... Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be 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 ...you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup You can use this function to reload the CMOS settings with a CMOS settings profile created before, without the hassles of resetting the CMOS ...
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... devices during POST(default) • None Select this option for automatic device detection. Extended IDE Drive. GA-965G-DS3 Motherboard - 32 - You can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to set the access mode for faster system start up . Week Month The week, from Sun to ...the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1 to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . User can use one of the two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection...
... devices during POST(default) • None Select this option for automatic device detection. Extended IDE Drive. GA-965G-DS3 Motherboard - 32 - You can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to set the access mode for faster system start up . Week Month The week, from Sun to ...the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1 to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . User can use one of the two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection...
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...stop if an error is typically 512 K for systems with 512 K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640 K for all other errors. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720 K byte capacity 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.... inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2 M byte capacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is present during power up. The value of the BIOS. Halt on The category determines whether the computer will stop for all other errors. it will be stopped. Total Memory This item displays the...
...stop if an error is typically 512 K for systems with 512 K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640 K for all other errors. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720 K byte capacity 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.... inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2 M byte capacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is present during power up. The value of the BIOS. Halt on The category determines whether the computer will stop for all other errors. it will be stopped. Total Memory This item displays the...
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... (Note) Limit CPUID Max. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. Disabled Disable this menu. GA-965G-DS3 Motherboard - 34 - 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. Hard...
... (Note) Limit CPUID Max. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. Disabled Disable this menu. GA-965G-DS3 Motherboard - 34 - 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. Hard...
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...function. Init Display First This feature allows you to "Disabled". Enabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. If you wish to PCI Express VGA card. BIOS Setup party hardware monitor utility is only working for windows XP. (Default value) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enabled Enable No... CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature. English HDD S.M.A.R.T. PEG Set Init display first to see BIOS POST screen, set this function. Disable CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Default value) Disabled Disable CPU Hyper...
...function. Init Display First This feature allows you to "Disabled". Enabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. If you wish to PCI Express VGA card. BIOS Setup party hardware monitor utility is only working for windows XP. (Default value) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enabled Enable No... CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature. English HDD S.M.A.R.T. PEG Set Init display first to see BIOS POST screen, set this function. Disable CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Default value) Disabled Disable CPU Hyper...
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... controller to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. - 37 - USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support. BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to operate at Native IDE mode. USB 2.0 Controller Disable this...
... controller to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. - 37 - USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support. BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to operate at Native IDE mode. USB 2.0 Controller Disable this...
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Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disable Azalia audio function. English Enabled Disabled Azalia Codec Auto Disabled BIOS will show Open and the Length fields show 0.0m. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable...length shown is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. If no LAN cable is detected on Pair 1-2. When a Cable Problem Occurs... GA-965G-DS3 Motherboard - 38 - This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the motherboard, the Status fields of all USB storage...
Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disable Azalia audio function. English Enabled Disabled Azalia Codec Auto Disabled BIOS will show Open and the Length fields show 0.0m. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable...length shown is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. If no LAN cable is detected on Pair 1-2. When a Cable Problem Occurs... GA-965G-DS3 Motherboard - 38 - This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the motherboard, the Status fields of all USB storage...
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.... Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. BIOS Setup OnBoard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode This function allows users to decide the operating mode of the onboard LAN chip. For more details... Parallel Port. English OnBoard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the SATA ports controlled by the GIGABYTE SATA2 controller. Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard SATA/IDE Device This function allows users to enable advanced Serial ATA features such...
.... Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. BIOS Setup OnBoard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode This function allows users to decide the operating mode of the onboard LAN chip. For more details... Parallel Port. English OnBoard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the SATA ports controlled by the GIGABYTE SATA2 controller. Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard SATA/IDE Device This function allows users to enable advanced Serial ATA features such...