Intel GA-945PL-S3G user manual Startup Screen, Logo Screen Default, Post Screen

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2-1 Startup Screen

The following screens may appear when the computer boots.

A. The LOGO Screen (Default)

<TAB>:POST Screen <DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>:XpressRecovery2 <F12>:Boot Menu <End>:Qflash

Function Keys

B. The POST Screen

Motherboard Model

BIOS Version

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally

 

 

Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc.

 

 

Intel 945 BIOS for 945PL-S3G D11

 

 

 

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<DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2

<F12>: Boot Menu

<End>: Qflash

Function Keys

09/10/2007-945-ICH7-6A89TG03C-00

 

 

 

Function Keys:

<TAB>: POST Screen

Press the <Tab> key to show the BIOS POST screen. To show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on page 36.

<DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash

Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup.

<F9>: Xpress Recovery2

If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the <F9> key can be used for subsequent access to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2."

<F12>: Boot Menu

Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key < > or the down arrow key<> to select the first boot device, then press <Enter> to accept. To exit Boot Menu, press <Esc>. The system will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu.

Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. You can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed.

<End>: Q-Flash

Press the <End> key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first.

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Contents GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard Documentation Classifications CopyrightDisclaimer 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 Main Menu Sample Bios Version D11Bios Setup Program Function Keys Main Menu Help„ Power Management Setup „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationsIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave DateTime IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/SlaveHalt on Floppy 3 Mode SupportDrive a MemoryPassword Check Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst/Second/Third Boot Device HDD S.M.A.R.T. CapabilityNo-Execute Memory Protect Note CPU Hyper-Threading NoteLimit Cpuid Max. to 3 Note CPU Enhanced Halt C1E NotePata IDE Set to On-Chip Sata ModeOn-Chip Primary PCI IDE Sata Port 0/2 Set toUSB Controller Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic FunctionSata Port 1/3 Set to USB 2.0 ControllerECP Mode Use DMA Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode Onboard Serial PortPower On by Ring Soft-Off by PWR-BTTNPME Event Wake Up Power On By Keyboard Resume by AlarmPower On By Mouse KB Power on PasswordPnP/PCI Configurations CPU Warning Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCurrent CPU Temperature Case OpenedCPU Clock Ratio Note Robust Graphics BoosterFSB1333 Core.2 CPU PCI Express Frequency Mhz CPU Host Clock ControlCPU Host 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 What is Q-FlashTM? Bios Update UtilitiesUpdating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility What is @BIOSTM?Updating the Bios Page Save the Current Bios File Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilityInstalling and Using @BIOS 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 Speakers Configuring Audio Input and OutputConfiguring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio 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