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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-965QM-DS2 (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 ... 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. : D11 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 37 2-4 Power Management Setup 39 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 41 2-6 PC Health ...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-965QM-DS2 (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 ... 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. : D11 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 37 2-4 Power Management Setup 39 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 41 2-6 PC Health ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 SoftwareApplications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 53 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 54 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 60 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 71 4-2 Troubleshooting 76 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 SoftwareApplications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 53 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 54 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 60 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 71 4-2 Troubleshooting 76 - 5 -
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... (100 MHz) x1 Nineveh 82566DM GLCI x1 PCI Express Bus ATA-33/66/100/ 133 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 Intel® Q965 Intel® ICH8DO Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (266/200/133 MHz) BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB Ports PCI Bus CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse...
... (100 MHz) x1 Nineveh 82566DM GLCI x1 PCI Express Bus ATA-33/66/100/ 133 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 Intel® Q965 Intel® ICH8DO Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (266/200/133 MHz) BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB Ports PCI Bus CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse...
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...CPU warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS 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 Virtual Dual BIOS Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM revision) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm (Note...
...CPU warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS 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 Virtual Dual BIOS Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM revision) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm (Note...
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If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-965QM-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the following platform components: - Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology and has ... push the metal lever back into the socket in a straight and downwards motion. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU socket. BIOS: A BIOS that might cause damage to set the CPU host frequency in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold...
If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-965QM-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the following platform components: - Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology and has ... push the metal lever back into the socket in a straight and downwards motion. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU socket. BIOS: A BIOS that might cause damage to set the CPU host frequency in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold...
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...Installation of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand... Then push it down. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be installed in one direction. GA-965QM-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - It is recommended that they can only fit in only one direction.
...Installation of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand... Then push it down. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be installed in one direction. GA-965QM-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - It is recommended that they can only fit in only one direction.
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...the expansion card firmly into the expansion slot in the operating system. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. GA-965QM-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Make sure the VGA card is locked by the small white drawable bar. Make sure the metal contacts... on the computer, if necessary, configure required settings for the expansion card in system BIOS Setup. 8. Install related driver in the motherboard. 4. Power on the card are fully seated in the slot. 5. Replace the screw ...
...the expansion card firmly into the expansion slot in the operating system. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. GA-965QM-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Make sure the VGA card is locked by the small white drawable bar. Make sure the metal contacts... on the computer, if necessary, configure required settings for the expansion card in system BIOS Setup. 8. Install related driver in the motherboard. 4. Power on the card are fully seated in the slot. 5. Replace the screw ...
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... the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in order to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can provide up to the...
... the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in order to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can provide up to the...
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Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 18) TPM_CLR (TPM_PHYSICAL_PRESENCE) Pin No. Pin No. English 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Definition 1 1 GND 2 TPM_PP 3 VCC3 TPM_CLR 1-2 short 2-3 short Force_Clear command Support Hardware/Software physical presence function. (Default) Support Hardware physical presence function. - 27 - Hardware Installation You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup.
Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 18) TPM_CLR (TPM_PHYSICAL_PRESENCE) Pin No. Pin No. English 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Definition 1 1 GND 2 TPM_PP 3 VCC3 TPM_CLR 1-2 short 2-3 short Force_Clear command Support Hardware/Software physical presence function. (Default) Support Hardware physical presence function. - 27 - Hardware Installation You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup.
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...You can be used. CMOS Profiles Load CMOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu Save CMOS to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". To ...exit the Help Window press . Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary ...
...You can be used. CMOS Profiles Load CMOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu Save CMOS to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". To ...exit the Help Window press . Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary ...
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..., Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this menu. F12 : Load CMOS from the exact settings for 965QM-DS2 D11 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/19/2006-Q965-ICH8-6A79LG0OC-00 Press F12 Boot Menu == Select a Boot First ... CMOS settings as usual. GA-965QM-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. Intel Q965 BIOS for your system becomes unstable and you load the default BIOS settings, you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main...
..., Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this menu. F12 : Load CMOS from the exact settings for 965QM-DS2 D11 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/19/2006-Q965-ICH8-6A79LG0OC-00 Press F12 Boot Menu == Select a Boot First ... CMOS settings as usual. GA-965QM-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. Intel Q965 BIOS for your system becomes unstable and you load the default BIOS settings, you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main...
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.... Set Supervisor 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. ... page includes all the items of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configuration This setup page includes all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 31 - BIOS Setup
.... Set Supervisor 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. ... page includes all the items of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configuration This setup page includes all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 31 - BIOS Setup
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You can use one of two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . Extended IDE Drive. GA-965QM-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . IDE Device Setup. The four options are used and the system will ...
You can use one of two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . Extended IDE Drive. GA-965QM-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . IDE Device Setup. The four options are used and the system will ...
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...the POST. it will not stop for all other errors. it will not stop for a disk error; Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will be stopped. Total Memory This item displays the memory size that has been installed in the CPU's memory address map. Floppy 3 Mode ... systems with 640 K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will be prompted. This is present during power up. BIOS Setup Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors Drive A The category identifies...
...the POST. it will not stop for all other errors. it will not stop for a disk error; Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will be stopped. Total Memory This item displays the memory size that has been installed in the CPU's memory address map. Floppy 3 Mode ... systems with 640 K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will be prompted. This is present during power up. BIOS Setup Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors Drive A The category identifies...
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... 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. to exit this menu. LS120 Hard Disk Select ... Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. GA-965QM-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - Select your boot device priority by ZIP. Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up, or to Setup page...
... 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. to exit this menu. LS120 Hard Disk Select ... Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. GA-965QM-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - Select your boot device priority by ZIP. Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up, or to Setup page...
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... 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. BIOS Setup Disabled Disable this function. English HDD S.M.A.R.T. Disable CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Default Disabled value) Disable CPU Hyper Threading.
... 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. BIOS Setup Disabled Disable this function. English HDD S.M.A.R.T. Disable CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Default Disabled value) Disable CPU Hyper Threading.
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BIOS Setup Enabled Enable USB 2.0 controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 controller. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA ...
BIOS Setup Enabled Enable USB 2.0 controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 controller. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA ...
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... to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. GA-965QM-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - OnBoard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. Enable onboard Serial port...
... to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. GA-965QM-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - OnBoard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. Enable onboard Serial port...
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... by Ring function. If Resume by PWR-BTTN Instant-Off Press power button then Power off . Soft-Off by Alarm is pressed less than 4 seconds. BIOS Setup Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB...
... by Ring function. If Resume by PWR-BTTN Instant-Off Press power button then Power off . Soft-Off by Alarm is pressed less than 4 seconds. BIOS Setup Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB...
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... IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2. - 41 - Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1. BIOS Setup
... IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2. - 41 - Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1. BIOS Setup