Intel GA-945PL-S3P, GA-945PL-DS3P user manual Method 2 @BIOSTM Utility, Methods and steps

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Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility

If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS.

Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility

Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS

Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS

Select @BIOS item than click Install

Fig 3. The @BIOS Utility

Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server

Click "3" Click "Update New BIOS"

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 the BIOS.

II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:

a.Do not click "Internet Update" icon

b.Click "Update New BIOS"

c.Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file.

d.Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 9plds3p.F1).

e.Complete update process following the instruction.

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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