Intel GA-945PL-DS3P, GA-945PL-S3P user manual Troubleshooting

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4-2 Troubleshooting

Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw

Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why?

Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version. Please press Ctrl and F1 keys after entering BIOS menu and you will be able to see these options.

Questions 2: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after computer shuts down?

Answer: In some boards, a small amount of electricity is kept on standby after computer shuts down and that's why the light is still on.

Question 3: How do I clear CMOS?

Answer: If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper, please refer to the Clear CMOS steps in the manual. If your board doesn't have such jumper, you can take off the on-board battery to leak voltage to clear CMOS. Please refer to the steps below:

Steps:

1.Turn off power.

2.Disconnect the power cord from MB.

3.Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 1 minute (Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short for 5 seconds).

4.Re-insert the battery to the battery holder.

5.Connect power cord to MB again and turn on power.

6.Press Del to enter BIOS and load Fail-Safe Defaults(or load Optimized Defaults).

7.Save changes and reboot the system.

Question 4: Why do I still get a weak sound after turning up the speaker to the maximum volume?

Answer: Please make sure the speaker you are using is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, please change another speaker with power/amplifier and try again later.

Question 5: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up. What do these beeps usually stand for?

Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are only for reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case.

AWARD BIOS Beep Codes

1 short: System boots 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

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Appendix

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Contents GA-945PL-DS3P GA-945PL-S3P Motherboard GA-945PL-DS3P GA-945PL-S3P Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Install Drivers Item Checklist GA-945PL-DS3P/GA-945PL-S3P GA-945PL-DS3P / GA-945PL-S3P Motherboard LayoutBlock Diagram Preparing Your Computer Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantyCPU Feature SummaryMbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and CPU CoolerInstallation of the Cooler Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction MIC Connectors IntroductionATX12V/ATX Power Connector Nbfan Chip Fan Connector 5 Cpufan / Sysfan / Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorFDD FDD Connector IDE1 IDE ConnectorPwrled SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 Sata 3Gb/s ConnectorsFaudio Front Audio Connector Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Spdifio S/PDIF In/Out Connector Cdin CD In ConnectorCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open FUSB1 / FUSB2 Front USB ConnectorsClrcmos Clear Cmos English Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuMain Menu For example GA-945PL-DS3P Bios Ver. E1 „ PnP/PCI Configurations „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ Power Management SetupIDE Channel 2/3 Master, Slave Standard Cmos FeaturesTime IDE Channel 0 Master, SlaveMemory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a Halt onPassword Check Advanced Bios FeaturesHard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DeviceNo-Execute Memory ProtectNote HDD S.M.A.R.T. CapabilityCPU Hyper-Threading Note Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 NoteSata Port 0/2 Set to Integrated PeripheralsSata Port 1/3 Set to USB Keyboard Support Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic FunctionUSB Controller USB 2.0 ControllerOnboard Serial Port OnBoard LAN Boot ROMOnboard Parallel Port Power On by Ring Power Management SetupParallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMAKB Power on Password Resume by AlarmPower On By Mouse Power On By KeyboardPCI 1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPC Health Status CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN ModeA.2 MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.TCPU Clock Ratio Note Robust Graphics BoosterPCI Express Frequency Mhz FSB1333 Core 2 CPUCPU Host Clock Control CPU Host Frequency MhzNormal CPU Vcore PCI-E OverVoltage ControlFSB OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage ControlLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupEnglish Install Chipset Drivers Install DriversDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish EasyTune 5 Introduction Unique Software UtilitiesUser Interface Overview How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionSystem requirements Precautions Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Limitations Before Use Flash Bios Method IntroductionUpdating the Bios Method 1 Q-FlashTMCopy Bios completed Pass Please press any key to continue Methods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish 4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Stereo Speakers Connection and SettingsChannel Audio Setup English English Sound Effect Configuration Troubleshooting English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System