Intel GA-945PL-S3G user manual

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GA-945PL-S3G

LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family

User's Manual

Rev. 1001 12ME-945PLS3G-1001R

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Contents GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard Disclaimer CopyrightDocumentation Classifications Identifying Your Motherboard RevisionTable of Contents Regulatory Statements Box Contents GA-945PL-S3G GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard LayoutBlock Diagram Installation Precautions Hardware InstallationCPU Product Specifications4 Mbit flash Page Installing the CPU Installing the CPU and CPU CoolerHyper-Threading Technology System Requirements CPU Socket Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installing the MemoryInstalling a Memory Installing an Expansion Card Back Panel Connectors ATX Power Connector Internal ConnectorsSATAII0/1/2/3 GND CPUFAN/SYSFAN Fan Headers FDD Floppy Disk Drive ConnectorSATAII0/1/2/3 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH7 IDE IDE ConnectorBAT Battery Pwrled System Power LED HeaderFpanel Front Panel Header Faudio Front Panel Audio Header Cdin CD In ConnectorFUSB1/FUSB2 USB Headers Spdifo S/PDIF Out HeaderClrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper CI Chassis Intrusion HeaderBios Setup Startup Screen Logo Screen DefaultPost Screen Bios Setup Program Function Keys Sample Bios Version D11Main Menu Main Menu Help„ Advanced Bios Features „ Standard Cmos Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationsTime DateIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/SlaveDrive a Floppy 3 Mode SupportHalt on MemoryFirst/Second/Third Boot Device Hard Disk Boot PriorityPassword Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. CapabilityLimit Cpuid Max. to 3 Note CPU Hyper-Threading NoteNo-Execute Memory Protect Note CPU Enhanced Halt C1E NoteOn-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip Sata ModePata IDE Set to Sata Port 0/2 Set toSata Port 1/3 Set to Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic FunctionUSB Controller USB 2.0 ControllerParallel Port Mode Onboard LAN Boot ROMECP Mode Use DMA Onboard Serial PortSoft-Off by PWR-BTTN Power On by RingPME Event Wake Up Power On By Mouse Resume by AlarmPower On By Keyboard KB Power on PasswordPnP/PCI Configurations Current CPU Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCPU Warning Temperature Case OpenedRobust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio NoteFSB1333 Core.2 CPU CPU Host Frequency Mhz CPU Host Clock ControlPCI Express Frequency Mhz System Memory MultiplierNormal CPU Vcore CPU Voltage ControlLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsUser Password Supervisor PasswordExit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupGA-945PL-S3G Motherboard Installing Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationGA-945PL-S3G Motherboard Before You Begin Xpress Recovery2System Requirements Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive Installation and ConfigurationPage Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Accessing Xpress Recovery2Removing the Backup Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility Bios Update UtilitiesWhat is Q-FlashTM? What is @BIOSTM?Updating the Bios Page Installing and Using @BIOS Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilitySave the Current Bios File Update the Bios Using the Internet Update FunctionClick Update New Bios Update the Bios without Using the Internet Update FunctionEasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table EasyTuneProperties Windows Vista ReadyBoostConfiguring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio Configuring Audio Input and OutputConfiguring Speakers High Definition Audio HD AudioSpeakers or Headphones Configuring AC97 Audio Configuring Sound EffectSound Effect tab Installing the S/PDIF Out Cable Installing the S/PDIF Out Cable OptionalPdif out Configuring S/PDIF out Configuring Microphone Recording Appendix Recording the Sound Using the Sound RecorderPlaying the Sound Frequently Asked Questions TroubleshootingStart Troubleshooting ProcedureEND Regulatory Notices Weee Symbol StatementOur Commitment to Preserving the Environment China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard Appendix GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsPoland Ukraine Romania Serbia & Montenegro Gigabyte Global Service System