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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-965GM-DS2 / GA-965GM-S2 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...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-965GM-DS2 / GA-965GM-S2 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...
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... CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(266/200/133 MHz) VGA PCI Express x16 2 SATA 3Gb/s LAN ATA-33/66/100/133 IDE Channel GIGABYTE RJ45 Marvell SATA2 88E8056 PCI Express Bus x 1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 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 IT8718 LPT Floppy COM Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker...
... CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(266/200/133 MHz) VGA PCI Express x16 2 SATA 3Gb/s LAN ATA-33/66/100/133 IDE Channel GIGABYTE RJ45 Marvell SATA2 88E8056 PCI Express Bus x 1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 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 IT8718 LPT Floppy COM Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker...
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...1-2 Feature Summary CPU LGA775 for Serial ATA O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Memory 4 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 8 GB memory) Supports dual channel DDRII 800/667/533 unbuffered DIMMs(Note 1) Supports 1.8V...- 4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0,1, 2, 3), allowing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices Onboard GIGABYTE SATA2 chip - 1 IDE connector (ATA-33/66/100/133), allowing connection of 2 IDE devices - 2 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATAII0,1), allowing connection of 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 10 -
...1-2 Feature Summary CPU LGA775 for Serial ATA O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Memory 4 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 8 GB memory) Supports dual channel DDRII 800/667/533 unbuffered DIMMs(Note 1) Supports 1.8V...- 4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0,1, 2, 3), allowing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices Onboard GIGABYTE SATA2 chip - 1 IDE connector (ATA-33/66/100/133), allowing connection of 2 IDE devices - 2 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATAII0,1), allowing connection of 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 10 -
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... Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) To use a DDR II 800/667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 1066/ 800 MHz FSB processor. (Note 2) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 -
... Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) To use a DDR II 800/667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 1066/ 800 MHz FSB processor. (Note 2) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 -
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... this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU socket. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure that has optimizations for your computer system requires all of the following conditions: 1. If you install the CPU in the... paste between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into its original position. If you wish to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
... this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU socket. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure that has optimizations for your computer system requires all of the following conditions: 1. If you install the CPU in the... paste between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into its original position. If you wish to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
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... are unable to prevent hardware damage. 3. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Please make sure that the memory used . 2. The memory capacity used can only fit in one direction. The motherboard supports DDRII...
... are unable to prevent hardware damage. 3. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Please make sure that the memory used . 2. The memory capacity used can only fit in one direction. The motherboard supports DDRII...
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... populated and remain in dual-channel mode. - 15 - To enable Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules (it is installed. 2. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-965GM-DS2 / GA-965GM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. The GA-965GM-DS2 / GA-965GM-S2 includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel 0 : DDRII1, DDRII2 Channel...
... populated and remain in dual-channel mode. - 15 - To enable Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules (it is installed. 2. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-965GM-DS2 / GA-965GM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. The GA-965GM-DS2 / GA-965GM-S2 includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel 0 : DDRII1, DDRII2 Channel...
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...month, Jan. You can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 32 - Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) Year The year, ...None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 503M 504M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help...
...month, Jan. You can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 32 - Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) Year The year, ...None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 503M 504M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help...
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...A that used and the system will be prompted. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for a keyboard or disk error; Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will not stop for all other errors. No Errors The system boot will be stopped. it will stop for any...will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. This is present during power up . English None Select this to set the access mode for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy...
...A that used and the system will be prompted. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for a keyboard or disk error; Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will not stop for all other errors. No Errors The system boot will be stopped. it will stop for any...will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. This is present during power up . English None Select this to set the access mode for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy...
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... want to cancel the setting of password, please just press ENTER to make [SETUP] empty. (Note) This item will not access to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)(Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology(Note) Init Display First Onboard VGA On... Select your boot device priority by Floppy. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. If you install a processor that supports this function. GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 34 -
... want to cancel the setting of password, please just press ENTER to make [SETUP] empty. (Note) This item will not access to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)(Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology(Note) Init Display First Onboard VGA On... Select your boot device priority by Floppy. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. If you install a processor that supports this function. GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 34 -
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... onboard GPU when no PCI Express VGA card is only working for windows XP. (Default value) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) Disable No-Execute Memory Protect function. Enabled Disabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size 1MB Set on-chip frame buffer size...
... onboard GPU when no PCI Express VGA card is only working for windows XP. (Default value) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) Disable No-Execute Memory Protect function. Enabled Disabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size 1MB Set on-chip frame buffer size...
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KB Power ON Password When "Power On by Keyboard" set at Password, you can set the password here. Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "On" state. GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 40 - Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to PCI 1. AC...
KB Power ON Password When "Power On by Keyboard" set at Password, you can set the password here. Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "On" state. GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 40 - Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to PCI 1. AC...
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.... (Default value) Intel(R) QST Control the fan speed with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables. Smart FAN Control Mode Auto BIOS autodetects the type of system memory will not effectively reduce the fan speed. (Note) Before setting this item to Intel(R) QST, make sure at least DDRII1 or DDRII2 socket in Channel... a CPU fan with a 4-pin fan power cable. Legacy CPU fan runs at full speed. Disable CPU fan runs at different speed depending on CPU temperature. GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 42 -
.... (Default value) Intel(R) QST Control the fan speed with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables. Smart FAN Control Mode Auto BIOS autodetects the type of system memory will not effectively reduce the fan speed. (Note) Before setting this item to Intel(R) QST, make sure at least DDRII1 or DDRII2 socket in Channel... a CPU fan with a 4-pin fan power cable. Legacy CPU fan runs at full speed. Disable CPU fan runs at different speed depending on CPU temperature. GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 42 -
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... items are for power users only. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) This setup option will vary based on CPU, chipsets and memory modules may result in damages or shortened life expectancy to these features may result in system instability or corruption. English 2-7 Frequency.../Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio (Note) System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) [16X] [Auto] 533 Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value ...
... items are for power users only. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) This setup option will vary based on CPU, chipsets and memory modules may result in damages or shortened life expectancy to these features may result in system instability or corruption. English 2-7 Frequency.../Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio (Note) System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) [16X] [Auto] 533 Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value ...
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for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of CPU frequency 8. Smart-Fan Enters the Smart-Fan setting page 4. Help button Display EasyTuneTM 5... panel of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan, 4) PC health for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I .B. Appendix Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status 9. and M.I .A. C.I.A./C.I.A.2 and M.I.B./M.I.B.2 Enters the C.I.A./2 and M.I.B./2 setting page 3. PC Health Enters the PC ...
for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of CPU frequency 8. Smart-Fan Enters the Smart-Fan setting page 4. Help button Display EasyTuneTM 5... panel of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan, 4) PC health for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I .B. Appendix Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status 9. and M.I .A. C.I.A./C.I.A.2 and M.I.B./M.I.B.2 Enters the C.I.A./2 and M.I.B./2 setting page 3. PC Health Enters the PC ...
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...Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..... It is recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be made by booting from CD-ROM for 965GM-DS2 F1 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, : Boot Menu 10/12/2006-G965...System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of OS and all required drivers as well as software. GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 52 - Intel x86 platforms 2. After Xpress Recovery2 is executed from the CD-ROM, you ...the bottom left corner of system memory 3. English 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction Xpress Recovery2 is designed to enter Xpress Recovery2.
...Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..... It is recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be made by booting from CD-ROM for 965GM-DS2 F1 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, : Boot Menu 10/12/2006-G965...System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of OS and all required drivers as well as software. GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 52 - Intel x86 platforms 2. After Xpress Recovery2 is executed from the CD-ROM, you ...the bottom left corner of system memory 3. English 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction Xpress Recovery2 is designed to enter Xpress Recovery2.
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...is Fa3 before updating Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc. Please note that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for your motherboard has dual-BIOS, please refer to a floppy disk. 3. For example, 8KNXPU.Fba)...-6A79BG03C-00 GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 54 - The BIOS upgrading guides below first. 1. If your motherboard from end-users. Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fa3 Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) Memory Testing : 131072K OK Memory Frequency 266 ...
...is Fa3 before updating Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc. Please note that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for your motherboard has dual-BIOS, please refer to a floppy disk. 3. For example, 8KNXPU.Fba)...-6A79BG03C-00 GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 54 - The BIOS upgrading guides below first. 1. If your motherboard from end-users. Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fa3 Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) Memory Testing : 131072K OK Memory Frequency 266 ...
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...[EtoscB]atcokuapbort... Appendix Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fba Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) Memory Testing : 131072K OK Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single Channel Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave...
...[EtoscB]atcokuapbort... Appendix Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fba Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) Memory Testing : 131072K OK Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single Channel Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave...
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.../18/2003-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00 6. Intel 845GE AGPSet BIOS for 8GE800 F4 Check System Health OK Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.7GHz (100x17.0) Memory Testing : 122880K OK + 8192K Shared Memory Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None Press DEL to exit... your keyboard after updating Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc. Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!! GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 60 -
.../18/2003-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00 6. Intel 845GE AGPSet BIOS for 8GE800 F4 Check System Health OK Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.7GHz (100x17.0) Memory Testing : 122880K OK + 8192K Shared Memory Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None Press DEL to exit... your keyboard after updating Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc. Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!! GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 60 -
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Appendix English Step 2: To boot from Windows installation CD-ROM disk, set First Boot Device under the Advanced BIOS Features menu to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) CPU EIST Function Virtualization Technology Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press ...
Appendix English Step 2: To boot from Windows installation CD-ROM disk, set First Boot Device under the Advanced BIOS Features menu to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) CPU EIST Function Virtualization Technology Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press ...