Gigabyte GA-945PL-DS3 Manual

Gigabyte GA-945PL-DS3 Manual

Gigabyte GA-945PL-DS3 manual content summary:

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    GA-945PL-DS3/ GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2002 12ME-945PLDS3-2002R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's
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    Motherboard GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) Oct. 25, 2006 Motherboard GA-945PL-DS3/ GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) Oct. 25, 2006
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    product information and specifications, please carefully read the "Product User Manual". „ For detailed information related to Gigabyte's unique features, please go to the "Technology Guide" section on Gigabyte's website to read or download the information you need. For more product details, please
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    Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 (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 the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation
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    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 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 67 4-2 Troubleshooting 72
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    Item Checklist IDE Cable x 1, FDD Cable x 1 SATA 3Gb/s Cable x 2 I/O Shield * The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice. Optional Accessories Š 2 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/R) Š 4 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-21
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    GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 COMA LPT ATX USB USB_LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO NB_FAN Intel® 945PL RTL 8111B PCIE_3 PCIE_16 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 PWR_FAN CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_2 CI CD_IN SYS _FAN SPDIF_IO
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    Intel® 945PL DDRII 400/533 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK(200/133 MHz) BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s Intel® ATA33/66/100 ICH7 IDE1 Channel Floppy IT8718 LPT Port COM Port CODEC 8 USB Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In
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    manual. 3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected. 4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit the user. 8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem
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    audio connector Š 1 CD In connector Š 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector Š 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables Š 1 power LED connector Š 1 Chassis Intrusion connector "*" Only the GA-945PL-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard
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    fan speed detection Š CPU warning temperature Š CPU / Power / System fan failure warning Š Supports CPU Smart Fan function BIOS Š 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Š Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Š Supports @BIOS Š Supports Download Center Š Supports Q-Flash Š Supports EasyTune(Note
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    specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology - Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology - BIOS: A BIOS that supports CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - Fig. 4 Once the CPU
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    make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the CPU cooler installation section of the user manual) Fig. 5 Please check the back of motherboard after installing. If the push pin is inserted as the picture, the installation is
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    direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 -
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    English Dual Channel Memory Configuration GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double. GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following:
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    x16 slot and press firmly down on the slot. Make sure your VGA card is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the picture to the left shows to release the card. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 -
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    . If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors. LAN Port The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100/ 1000Mbps. Center
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    speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still PWR_FAN 6) NB_FAN 7) IDE1 8) FDD 9) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard 10) PWR_LED 11) F_AUDIO 12) F_PANEL 13) CD_IN 14) SPDIF_IO 15) F_USB1
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    on the motherboard and connect tightly. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; otherwise, please do not remove it. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 12
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    : Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition GND +12V Sense 6) NB_FAN (Chip Fan Connector) If you installed wrong direction, the chip fan will not work. Sometimes will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is GND) Pin No. Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 20 -
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    settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Before attaching the FDD cable
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    to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly. SATAII0 7 17 SATAII2 1 1 71 7 SATAII1 SATAII3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP mode(S1). Pin No. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 -
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    AC'97 Audio: Pin No. Definition 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 Line Out (R) 6 NC 7 NC 8 No Pin 9 Line Out (L) 10 NC By default, the audio driver is configured to support HD Audio. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, please refer to the instructions on
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    1: Power Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 24 -
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    assignment carefully while you connect the S/PDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional S/PDIF cable, please contact your local dealer. 26 15 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND
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    work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DyUSB DX " status in BIOS Setup. Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 -
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    is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you want to erase CMOS... 1. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently take out the battery and put it
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    BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update
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    somehow the system is not stable as usual. This action makes the system reset to the default settings for stability. 3. The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 -
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    items in standard compatible BIOS. „ Advanced BIOS Features This setup page voltage, fan, speed. „ MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio to the system and Setup, or just to Setup. „ Set User Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to
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    start up. Manual User can manually input the correct BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard
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    3 Mode Support (for Japan memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory
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    to cancel the setting of password, please just press ENTER to make [SETUP] empty. (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 -
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    multi processors mode supported. Disabled (Default value) Disable CPU Hyper Threading. Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to value) Disable this function. If you wish to see BIOS POST screen, set this item to "Disabled". (Note) This item will
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    to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel function will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 -
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    users to decide whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. Enabled BIOS will Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. This feature will detect cabling issue
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    speed of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs Serial port 1 and address is 2E8/IRQ3. Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. Onboard Parallel GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 -
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    Type S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Instant-Off Press power button then Power function. Enabled Enable Power on by Ring function. (Default value) - 39 - BIOS Setup
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    back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state. (Default value) Full-On Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state. When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state before AC-power off. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 40 -
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    3 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 3. - 41 - BIOS Setup
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    CPU temperature at 80oC / 176oF. Monitor CPU temperature at 90oC / 194oF. Disable this function. (Default value) CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled Enabled Disable the fan fail warning function. (Default value) Enable the fan fail warning function. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard
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    will run at different speed depending on CPU temperature. Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune based on their requirements. (Default Value) CPU Smart FAN Mode This option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled. Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed
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    to Racing. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(9%,11%) by CPU loading. Set C.I.A.2 to Turbo. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(15%,17%) by CPU loading. (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 44 -
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    User use only! PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Auto Set PCI Express frequency automatically. (Default value) 90~150 Set PCI Express frequency from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. System Memory Multiplier The adjustable range will vary based on the CPU broken. For power End-User use only! - 45 - BIOS Setup
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    Set FSB OverVoltage Control to +0.3V. CPU Voltage Control Supports adjustable CPU Vcore. The adjustable range is dependent on CPU voltage, damage to the CPU or decrease in the CPU life expectancy may occur. Normal CPU Vcore Display your CPU Vcore Voltage. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard
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    (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Load Fail-Safe DefaultsS(aYv/eN&)? NExit Setup
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    BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu. If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard
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    Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Setup Save Data to CMOS Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. 2-12
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    Pictures below are shown in Windows XP. Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the Run.exe. 3-1 Install
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    This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 52 -
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    English 3-4 Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 53 - Install Drivers
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    use tools such as 1) Overclocking for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I.A. and M.I.B. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan, 4) PC health for monitoring system status.(Note) User
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    of system memory 3. VESA-supported VGA cards How speed of the hard disk will affect the data backup speed. 3. It is recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be immediately installed once you complete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard
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    hard disk, so free space available on supported. 6. Does not support driver CD before data backup. 2. It is normal that data backup takes longer time than data restoration. 3. Xpress Recovery2 is compliant with the GPL regulations. 4. On a few motherboards based on Nvidia chipsets, BIOS update
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    Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 58 -
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    Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F3: Change Language F10: Save & Exit Setup
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    Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off Do not turn off power or reset your system at this stage!! After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard
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    Fba after updating. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc. 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
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    : Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards. This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard
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    Q-FlashTM utility Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Floppy Save BIOS to Floppy :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off Action download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file, 8GE800.F4, is listed. Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard
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    -I845GE-6A69YG01C-00 6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots and load BIOS optimized defaults. See how to load BIOS optimized defaults, please kindly refer to Step 6 to 7 in Part One. Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!! GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 64 -
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    / GIGABYTE/@BIOS Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server 1. Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c. Select @BIOSTM sever d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard e. System will automatically download and update
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    , please go onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II. IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted. V. Do not use @BIOS and C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) at the same time. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 66 -
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    Speaker Out Line In Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Mic In Note that if you wish to connect a microphone, you MUST connect it to the default Mic In jack for the microphone to work correctly. HD Audio With multiple built-in high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that support audio output at
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    find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can also find the icon in Control Panel). Doubleclick the icon to open the Audio Control Panel. STEP 2: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. In the upper left list, click 4CH Speaker. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 68
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    on the type of speaker connected (4-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line Out) and Rear Speaker Out) and then click OK. The 4-channel audio setup is completed. 6 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray
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    connected. Choose a device depending on the type of speaker connected (8-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line Out), Rear Speaker Out, Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, and Side Speaker Out) then click OK. The 8-channel audio setup is completed. GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 70 -
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    can adjust sound option settings as desired. AC'97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode, go to the Audio Control Panel and click the Audio I/O tab. In the ANALOG area, click the Tool icon and then select the Disable front panel jack detection
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    successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 72 -
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    - 77 - Appendix English
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    : +86-29-85531943 FAX: +86-29-85539821 Shenyang TEL: +86-24-83992901 FAX: +86-24-83992909 y India GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITED WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.in y Australia GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY PTY. LTD. WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.au GA-945PL-(D)S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 78 -
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    BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. in SERBIA & MONTENEGRO WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.yu y GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/ Marketing) question, please link to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. - 79 - Appendix
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GA-945PL-DS3/
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User's Manual
Rev. 200
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12ME-945PLDS3-200
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The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste
and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!
*
The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.