Intel GA-945PL-S3G Standard Cmos Features, Advanced Bios Features, Integrated Peripherals

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Standard CMOS Features

Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc.

Advanced BIOS Features

Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter.

Integrated Peripherals

Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc.

Power Management Setup

Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions.

PnP/PCI Configurations

Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources.

PC Health Status

Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc.

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations.

Load Optimized Defaults

Optimized defaults are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations.

Set Supervisor Password

Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup.

Set User Password

Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. An user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes.

Save & Exit Setup

Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing <F10> can also carry out this task.)

Exit Without Saving

Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing <Y> to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing <Esc> can also carry out this task.)

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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 Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements Installing the CPU and CPU CoolerInstalling the CPU CPU Socket Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Installing the Memory Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationInstalling a Memory Installing an Expansion Card Back Panel Connectors SATAII0/1/2/3 Internal ConnectorsATX Power Connector 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 Post Screen Logo Screen DefaultStartup 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 PortPME Event Wake Up Power On by RingSoft-Off by PWR-BTTN 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 OpenedFSB1333 Core.2 CPU CPU Clock Ratio NoteRobust Graphics Booster 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 System Requirements Xpress Recovery2Before You Begin Installation and Configuration Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard DrivePage Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Removing the Backup 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 Sound Effect tab Configuring Sound EffectConfiguring AC97 Audio Pdif out Installing the S/PDIF Out Cable OptionalInstalling the S/PDIF Out Cable Configuring S/PDIF out Configuring Microphone Recording Appendix Playing the Sound Using the Sound RecorderRecording the Sound Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting Procedure StartEND Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment Weee Symbol StatementRegulatory Notices 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