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...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 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: GA-965GM-DS2 BIOS Ver.: F1 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
...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 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: GA-965GM-DS2 BIOS Ver.: F1 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
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Chapter 3 Install Drivers 47 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 47 3-2 SoftwareApplications 48 3-3 Driver CD Information 48 3-4 Hardware Information 49 3-5 Contact Us ...49 Chapter 4 Appendix 51 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 51 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 51 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 52 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 54 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) (Controller: GIGABYTE SATA2 63 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 76 4-2 Troubleshooting 81 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Install Drivers 47 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 47 3-2 SoftwareApplications 48 3-3 Driver CD Information 48 3-4 Hardware Information 49 3-5 Contact Us ...49 Chapter 4 Appendix 51 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 51 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 51 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 52 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 54 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) (Controller: GIGABYTE SATA2 63 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 76 4-2 Troubleshooting 81 - 5 -
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GA-965GM-DS2 / GA-965GM-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX FDD IT8718 COMA GA-965GM-DS2 / GA-965GM-S2 DDRII1 LPT VGA USB_1394 USB_LAN Intel® G965 AUDIO F_AUDIO Marvell 88E8056 PCIE_16 PCI1 BIOS PCI2 Intel® ICH8 IDE GIGABYTE SATA2 CD_IN CODEC PCIE_1 CI CLR_CMOS BATTERY COMB F1_1394 F2_1394 F_USB2 F_USB3 SATAII2 SATAII3 SPDIF_IO SYS _FAN F_USB1 SATAII0 GSATAII0 SATAII1 GSATAII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 PWR_LED F_PANEL - 7 -
GA-965GM-DS2 / GA-965GM-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX FDD IT8718 COMA GA-965GM-DS2 / GA-965GM-S2 DDRII1 LPT VGA USB_1394 USB_LAN Intel® G965 AUDIO F_AUDIO Marvell 88E8056 PCIE_16 PCI1 BIOS PCI2 Intel® ICH8 IDE GIGABYTE SATA2 CD_IN CODEC PCIE_1 CI CLR_CMOS BATTERY COMB F1_1394 F2_1394 F_USB2 F_USB3 SATAII2 SATAII3 SPDIF_IO SYS _FAN F_USB1 SATAII0 GSATAII0 SATAII1 GSATAII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 PWR_LED F_PANEL - 7 -
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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 Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out...
... 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 Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out...
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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(only supports Hardware Monitor function) (Note 2) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm (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(only supports Hardware Monitor function) (Note 2) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm (Note...
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... the following platform components: - If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 12 - Please set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it into its original position. HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of the CPU may occur. 5. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering...
... the following platform components: - If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 12 - Please set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it into its original position. HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of the CPU may occur. 5. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering...
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Memory modules are unable to lock the DIMM module. The memory capacity used can only fit in one direction. GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Then push it down. English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing ...or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Please make sure that the memory used . 2. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a...
Memory modules are unable to lock the DIMM module. The memory capacity used can only fit in one direction. GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Then push it down. English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing ...or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Please make sure that the memory used . 2. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a...
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Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Replace your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 16 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Replace the screw...
Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Replace your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 16 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Replace the screw...
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Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 7) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by Intel ICH8) SATA ...
Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 7) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by Intel ICH8) SATA ...
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...- 3 MPD- Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is on/off. GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 22 - It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). English 8) GSATAII0/1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up...
...- 3 MPD- Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is on/off. GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 22 - It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). English 8) GSATAII0/1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up...
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Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND - 27 - Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDBNSINB NSOUTB NDTRBGND NDSRBNRTSBNCTSBNRIBNo Pin 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Hardware Installation Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. English 16) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector.
Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND - 27 - Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDBNSINB NSOUTB NDTRBGND NDSRBNRTSBNCTSBNRIBNo Pin 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Hardware Installation Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. English 16) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector.
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...the possible selections for Main Menu Main Menu The on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for the highlighted... help window that may result in the CMOS SRAM of the screen. Exit current page and return to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". When the power is turned off, the battery on -line description of...
...the possible selections for Main Menu Main Menu The on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for the highlighted... help window that may result in the CMOS SRAM of the screen. Exit current page and return to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". When the power is turned off, the battery on -line description of...
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... reset to access advanced options. 2. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit...GA-965GM-DS2 BIOS Ver.: F1) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to the default settings for 965GM-DS2 F1 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, : Boot Menu 10/12/2006-G965-ICH8-6A79LG0PC-00 : Boot Menu Use < > or < > to select a device, then press enter to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-965GM-(D)S2...
... reset to access advanced options. 2. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit...GA-965GM-DS2 BIOS Ver.: F1) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to the default settings for 965GM-DS2 F1 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, : Boot Menu 10/12/2006-G965-ICH8-6A79LG0PC-00 : Boot Menu Use < > or < > to select a device, then press enter to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-965GM-(D)S2...
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.... Set User 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 peripherals. ... all the items of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup
.... Set User 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 peripherals. ... all the items of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup
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... is , , , . is display-only Month Day The month, Jan. Manual User can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) None Select this option for the hard drive. Extended IDE Drive. The day, from 1999...maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1 to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:00:00. For example, 1 p.m. You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 32 - Through Dec.
... is , , , . is display-only Month Day The month, Jan. Manual User can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) None Select this option for the hard drive. Extended IDE Drive. The day, from 1999...maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1 to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:00:00. For example, 1 p.m. You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 32 - Through Dec.
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... All, But Disk/Key The system boot will determine the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the system. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up . Memory The category is display...-only which is the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is typically 512 K for systems with 512 K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640 K for systems with 640 K...
... All, But Disk/Key The system boot will determine the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the system. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up . Memory The category is display...-only which is the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is typically 512 K for systems with 512 K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640 K for systems with 640 K...
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... Disk. 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. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 34 -
... Disk. 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. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 34 -
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... card on -chip frame buffer size to 8MB. (Default value) (Note) This item will show up when you to 1MB. 8MB Set on the motherboard. BIOS Setup Disabled (Default value) Disable CPU Hyper Threading. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size 1MB Set on-chip frame buffer size to select the first initiation...
... card on -chip frame buffer size to 8MB. (Default value) (Note) This item will show up when you to 1MB. 8MB Set on the motherboard. BIOS Setup Disabled (Default value) Disable CPU Hyper Threading. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size 1MB Set on-chip frame buffer size to select the first initiation...
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... USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. Enabled Enable USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller. GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 36 - Enabled Disabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Disabled Set SATA Port0...
... USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. Enabled Enable USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller. GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 36 - Enabled Disabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Disabled Set SATA Port0...
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... fields of Pair 1-2 and Pair 3-6 will show Normal and the Length fields will show Short or Open and the length shown will show 0.0m. - 37 - BIOS Setup Refer to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of the attached LAN cable. If no cable problem is the approximate length...
... fields of Pair 1-2 and Pair 3-6 will show Normal and the Length fields will show Short or Open and the length shown will show 0.0m. - 37 - BIOS Setup Refer to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of the attached LAN cable. If no cable problem is the approximate length...