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...GA-965G-DS4 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 13 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 14 1-4 Installation of Memory 15 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 17 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 18 1-7 Connectors Introduction 19 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 31 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F5a 32 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 34 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 36 2-3 ...
...GA-965G-DS4 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 13 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 14 1-4 Installation of Memory 15 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 17 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 18 1-7 Connectors Introduction 19 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 31 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F5a 32 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 34 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 36 2-3 ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 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 65 A. GIGABYTE SATA2 Controller 76 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 88 4-2 Troubleshooting 93 - 5 - Intel® ICH8R Southbridge 65 B.
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 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 65 A. GIGABYTE SATA2 Controller 76 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 88 4-2 Troubleshooting 93 - 5 - Intel® ICH8R Southbridge 65 B.
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... PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 x1 Switch LAN RJ45 Marvell 8056 x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-33/66/100/ 133 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(266/200/133 MHz) Host Interface DDRII 800/667/533MHz DIMM(Note) Intel® G965 Dual Channel... Memory GMCH CLK (266/200/133 MHz) Intel® ICH8R Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB Ports CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port 3 IEEE 1394a PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side...
... PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 x1 Switch LAN RJ45 Marvell 8056 x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-33/66/100/ 133 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(266/200/133 MHz) Host Interface DDRII 800/667/533MHz DIMM(Note) Intel® G965 Dual Channel... Memory GMCH CLK (266/200/133 MHz) Intel® ICH8R Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB Ports CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port 3 IEEE 1394a PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side...
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... temperature detection CPU / System / Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System / Power fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 2 8 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports DualBIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
... temperature detection CPU / System / Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System / Power fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 2 8 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports DualBIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
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...Adjustable range from +0.05V to +0.35V) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/ DDRII/ PCI-E/ (G)MCH/ FSB) - English Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash ...BIOS (CPU/ DDR II/ PCI-E) - FSB Over Voltage : Adjustable FSB voltage at 0.05V (Adjustable range from +0.025V to 150 MHz - PCI-E Over Voltage : Adjustable PCIe voltage at 0.05V (Adjustable range from +0.05V to +0.35V) - (G)MCH Over Voltage : Adjustable (G)MCH(Northbridge) voltage at 0.05V (Adjustable range from 90 MHz to +0.775V) - GA-965G-DS4...
...Adjustable range from +0.05V to +0.35V) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/ DDRII/ PCI-E/ (G)MCH/ FSB) - English Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash ...BIOS (CPU/ DDR II/ PCI-E) - FSB Over Voltage : Adjustable FSB voltage at 0.05V (Adjustable range from +0.025V to 150 MHz - PCI-E Over Voltage : Adjustable PCIe voltage at 0.05V (Adjustable range from +0.05V to +0.35V) - (G)MCH Over Voltage : Adjustable (G)MCH(Northbridge) voltage at 0.05V (Adjustable range from 90 MHz to +0.775V) - GA-965G-DS4...
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... requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into the socket in a straight and downwards motion. BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for the peripherals. Please add an even layer of the CPU socket. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according...
... requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into the socket in a straight and downwards motion. BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for the peripherals. Please add an even layer of the CPU socket. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according...
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... socket. The memory capacity used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. Then push it down. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Notch DDR II Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be installed in...
... socket. The memory capacity used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. Then push it down. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Notch DDR II Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be installed in...
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Power on the opposite side of the expansion card. 6. Install related driver in system BIOS Setup. 8. When installing two graphics cards, please connect the power cable from Electrostatic discharge (ESD). 3. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards To install your computer's chassis ...
Power on the opposite side of the expansion card. 6. Install related driver in system BIOS Setup. 8. When installing two graphics cards, please connect the power cable from Electrostatic discharge (ESD). 3. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards To install your computer's chassis ...
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Definition GSATAII0 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN GSATAII1 4 GND 1 7 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND - 23 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 7 1 SATAII0 SATAII1 1 7 7 1 7 1 SATAII4 SATAII2 SATAII5 SATAII3 1 7 1 ... Installation English 9) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 (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 SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 7 1 Pin No....
Definition GSATAII0 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN GSATAII1 4 GND 1 7 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND - 23 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 7 1 SATAII0 SATAII1 1 7 7 1 7 1 SATAII4 SATAII2 SATAII5 SATAII3 1 7 1 ... Installation English 9) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 (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 SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 7 1 Pin No....
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Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS 21) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to avoid improper use of this header. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Default doesn't include the jumper to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Hardware Installation English 20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND - 29 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Pin No.
Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS 21) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to avoid improper use of this header. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Default doesn't include the jumper to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Hardware Installation English 20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND - 29 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Pin No.
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... turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". CMOS Profiles Load CMOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for the highlighted item. CONTROL...
... turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". CMOS Profiles Load CMOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for the highlighted item. CONTROL...
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... only and may differ from the exact settings for stability. 3. GA-965G-DS4 Motherboard - 32 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to select the first boot device. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC...
... only and may differ from the exact settings for stability. 3. GA-965G-DS4 Motherboard - 32 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to select the first boot device. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC...
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...PCI Configuration This setup page includes all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 33 - F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you load the default BIOS settings, you can create up to reload the CMOS settings with a CMOS settings profile created before, without the hassles... includes all the items in safe configuration. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the current CMOS settings as a profile. BIOS Setup You can use this function to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and give each of them a name. It allows you to limit access to...
...PCI Configuration This setup page includes all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 33 - F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you load the default BIOS settings, you can create up to reload the CMOS settings with a CMOS settings profile created before, without the hassles... includes all the items in safe configuration. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the current CMOS settings as a profile. BIOS Setup You can use this function to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and give each of them a name. It allows you to limit access to...
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Through Dec. The time is , , , . For example, 1 p.m. GA-965G-DS4 Motherboard - 34 - The four options are: CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) IDE Channel 2/3 Master / IDE Channel 4/5 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" ...: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is calculated base on the 24-hour militarytime clock. You can use one of two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) • None Select this to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) • None Select...
Through Dec. The time is , , , . For example, 1 p.m. GA-965G-DS4 Motherboard - 34 - The four options are: CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) IDE Channel 2/3 Master / IDE Channel 4/5 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" ...: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is calculated base on the 24-hour militarytime clock. You can use one of two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) • None Select this to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) • None Select...
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...Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will stop for a keyboard error; Memory The category is display-only which is 3 mode Floppy ...The category determines whether the computer will be prompted. BIOS Setup All, But Disk/Key The system boot will be stopped. The value of the BIOS will stop for the hard drive. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is the amount of base...
...Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will stop for a keyboard error; Memory The category is display-only which is 3 mode Floppy ...The category determines whether the computer will be prompted. BIOS Setup All, But Disk/Key The system boot will be stopped. The value of the BIOS will stop for the hard drive. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is the amount of base...
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...(Default value) (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 ...the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Disabled Disable this function. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. GA-965G-DS4 Motherboard - 36 - LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. Password Check Setup System The system will boot but will ...
...(Default value) (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 ...the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Disabled Disable this function. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. GA-965G-DS4 Motherboard - 36 - LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. Password Check Setup System The system will boot but will ...
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... if there is a graphics card on the PCI Express slot. (Default value) Always Enable Onboard GPU will show up when you wish to see BIOS POST screen, set this function. BIOS Setup Init Display First This feature allows you to "Disabled". English CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature.
... if there is a graphics card on the PCI Express slot. (Default value) Always Enable Onboard GPU will show up when you wish to see BIOS POST screen, set this function. BIOS Setup Init Display First This feature allows you to "Disabled". English CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature.
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... information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... 1. If no cable problem is detected on Pair 1-2. - 39 - BIOS Setup For example, if it shows Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m, it means that a fault or short might occur at Port..... Enabled... BIOS will show N/A, as shown in a 10/100 Mbps environment, their Status fields will be the approximate distance to detect USB storage devices, including...
... information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... 1. If no cable problem is detected on Pair 1-2. - 39 - BIOS Setup For example, if it shows Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m, it means that a fault or short might occur at Port..... Enabled... BIOS will show N/A, as shown in a 10/100 Mbps environment, their Status fields will be the approximate distance to detect USB storage devices, including...
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...enable advanced Serial ATA features such as ECP & EPP mode. Advanced Host Controller Inteface (AHCI) is 3BC/IRQ7. Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3 3E8...onboard Serial port 1 and address is attached to enable or disable the SATA/IDE ports controlled by the Gigabyte SATA2 controller. ECP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. GA-965G-DS4 Motherboard - 40 - English When No LAN Cable Is Attached... Set the SATA channel to RAID mode ...
...enable advanced Serial ATA features such as ECP & EPP mode. Advanced Host Controller Inteface (AHCI) is 3BC/IRQ7. Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3 3E8...onboard Serial port 1 and address is attached to enable or disable the SATA/IDE ports controlled by the Gigabyte SATA2 controller. ECP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. GA-965G-DS4 Motherboard - 40 - English When No LAN Cable Is Attached... Set the SATA channel to RAID mode ...
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.../POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to Power off instantly. (Default value) Delay 4 Sec. If Resume by Ring function. BIOS Setup Enabled Enable Power on system. PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable this function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable alarm function to...
.../POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to Power off instantly. (Default value) Delay 4 Sec. If Resume by Ring function. BIOS Setup Enabled Enable Power on system. PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable this function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable alarm function to...