Intel GA-945PL-S3G user manual

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Unique Features	Support for @BIOS
	Support for Download Center
	Support for Q-Flash
	Support for EasyTune (Note 3)
	Support for Xpress Install
	Support for Xpress Recovery2
	Support for Virtual Dual BIOS
Bundled Software	Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System	Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.4cm

(Note 1) By overclocking you must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 MHz (or above) memory module(s).

(Note 2) Use of an 800 MHz FSB (or above) CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model.

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Contents GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard Copyright DisclaimerDocumentation Classifications Identifying Your Motherboard RevisionTable of Contents Regulatory Statements Box Contents GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard Layout GA-945PL-S3GBlock Diagram Hardware Installation Installation PrecautionsProduct Specifications CPU4 Mbit flash Page Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Installing the CPUHyper-Threading Technology System Requirements CPU Socket Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Installing the Memory Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationInstalling a Memory Installing an Expansion Card Back Panel Connectors Internal Connectors ATX Power ConnectorSATAII0/1/2/3 GND FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector CPUFAN/SYSFAN Fan HeadersIDE IDE Connector SATAII0/1/2/3 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH7Pwrled System Power LED Header BAT BatteryFpanel Front Panel Header Cdin CD In Connector Faudio Front Panel Audio HeaderSpdifo S/PDIF Out Header FUSB1/FUSB2 USB HeadersCI Chassis Intrusion Header Clrcmos Clearing Cmos JumperBios Setup Logo Screen Default Startup ScreenPost Screen Sample Bios Version D11 Bios Setup Program Function KeysMain Menu Main Menu Help„ Standard Cmos Features „ Advanced Bios Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationsDate TimeIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/SlaveFloppy 3 Mode Support Drive aHalt on MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority First/Second/Third Boot DevicePassword Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. CapabilityCPU Hyper-Threading Note Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 NoteNo-Execute Memory Protect Note CPU Enhanced Halt C1E NoteOn-Chip Sata Mode On-Chip Primary PCI IDEPata IDE Set to Sata Port 0/2 Set toSmart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function Sata Port 1/3 Set toUSB Controller USB 2.0 ControllerOnboard LAN Boot ROM Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA Onboard Serial PortPower On by Ring Soft-Off by PWR-BTTNPME Event Wake Up Resume by Alarm Power On By MousePower On By Keyboard KB Power on PasswordPnP/PCI Configurations Reset Case Open Status Current CPU TemperatureCPU Warning Temperature Case OpenedCPU Clock Ratio Note Robust Graphics BoosterFSB1333 Core.2 CPU CPU Host Clock Control CPU Host Frequency MhzPCI Express Frequency Mhz System Memory MultiplierCPU Voltage Control Normal CPU VcoreLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsSupervisor Password User PasswordSave & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingGA-945PL-S3G Motherboard Drivers Installation Installing Chipset DriversSoftware Applications Driver CD InformationHardware Information Contact UsGA-945PL-S3G Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 Before You BeginSystem Requirements Installation and Configuration Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard DrivePage Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Removing the BackupExiting Xpress Recovery2 Bios Update Utilities Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash UtilityWhat is Q-FlashTM? What is @BIOSTM?Updating the Bios Page Updating the Bios with the @BIOS Utility Installing and Using @BIOSSave the Current Bios File Update the Bios Using the Internet Update FunctionUpdate the Bios without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BiosEasyTune EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information TableWindows Vista ReadyBoost PropertiesConfiguring Audio Input and Output Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel AudioConfiguring Speakers High Definition Audio HD AudioSpeakers or Headphones Configuring Sound Effect Configuring AC97 AudioSound Effect tab Installing the S/PDIF Out Cable Optional Installing the S/PDIF Out CablePdif out Configuring S/PDIF out Configuring Microphone Recording Appendix Using the Sound Recorder Recording the SoundPlaying the Sound Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting Procedure StartEND Weee Symbol Statement Regulatory NoticesOur Commitment to Preserving the Environment China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard Appendix GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersGigabyte Global Service System Poland Ukraine Romania Serbia & Montenegro