Intel GA-945PL-S3P, GA-945PL-DS3P user manual Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler

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1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler

Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions:

1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU.

3.Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and CPU cooler.

4.Please make sure the CPU cooler is installed on the CPU prior to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur.

5.Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifica- tions since it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hard- ware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

HT functionality requirement content :

Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires all of the following platform components:

-CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology

-Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology

-BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled

-OS: An operation system that has optimizations for HT Technology

1-3-1 Installation of the CPU

Metal Lever

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Gently lift the metal

Remove the plastic

 

 

lever located on the

covering on the CPU

 

CPU socket to the

socket.

 

upright position.

 

 

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

 

Notice the small gold

Once the CPU is

 

colored triangle

properly inserted,

 

located on the edge of

please replace the

 

the CPU socket.

load plate and push the

 

Align the indented

metal lever back into

 

 

its original position.

corner of the CPU with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into position. (Grasping the CPU firmly between your thumb and forefinger, care- fully place it into the socket in a straight and down- wards motion. Avoid twisting or bending motions that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.)

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Contents GA-945PL-DS3P GA-945PL-S3P Motherboard GA-945PL-DS3P GA-945PL-S3P Copyright Product Manual ClassificationTable of Contents Install Drivers Item Checklist GA-945PL-DS3P / GA-945PL-S3P Motherboard Layout GA-945PL-DS3P/GA-945PL-S3PBlock Diagram Considerations Prior to Installation Installation NoticesInstances of Non-Warranty Preparing Your ComputerFeature Summary CPUMbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Installation of the CPUInstallation of the Cooler Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction MICATX12V/ATX Power Connector 5 Cpufan / Sysfan / Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power Connector Nbfan Chip Fan ConnectorIDE1 IDE Connector FDD FDD ConnectorSATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors PwrledFaudio Front Audio Connector Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Cdin CD In Connector Spdifio S/PDIF In/Out ConnectorFUSB1 / FUSB2 Front USB Connectors CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenClrcmos Clear Cmos English Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Main MenuMain Menu For example GA-945PL-DS3P Bios Ver. E1 „ Standard Cmos Features „ Advanced Bios Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationsStandard Cmos Features TimeIDE Channel 0 Master, Slave IDE Channel 2/3 Master, SlaveFloppy 3 Mode Support for Japan Area Drive aHalt on MemoryAdvanced Bios Features Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Password CheckHDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading NoteLimit Cpuid Max. to 3 Note No-Execute Memory ProtectNoteIntegrated Peripherals Sata Port 0/2 Set toSata Port 1/3 Set to Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function USB ControllerUSB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard SupportOnBoard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial PortOnboard Parallel Port Power Management Setup Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA Power On by RingResume by Alarm Power On By MousePower On By Keyboard KB Power on PasswordPnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ AssignmentPC Health Status CPU Smart FAN Mode CPU Smart FAN ControlMB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T CPU Clock Ratio NoteRobust Graphics Booster A.2FSB1333 Core 2 CPU CPU Host Clock ControlCPU Host Frequency Mhz PCI Express Frequency MhzPCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage ControlCPU Voltage Control Normal CPU VcoreLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingEnglish Install Drivers Install Chipset DriversSoftware Applications Driver CD InformationHardware Information Contact UsEnglish Unique Software Utilities EasyTune 5 IntroductionUser Interface Overview Xpress Recovery2 Introduction How to use the Xpress Recovery2System requirements Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2 PrecautionsLimitations Flash Bios Method Introduction Updating the BiosMethod 1 Q-FlashTM Before UseCopy Bios completed Pass Please press any key to continue Method 2 @BIOSTM Utility Methods and stepsEnglish Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings 4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function IntroductionChannel Audio Setup English English Sound Effect Configuration Troubleshooting English English Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersGigabyte Global Service System