Intel GA-945PL-S3G user manual Installation and Configuration

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Installation and Configuration

(The following procedure uses Windows XP as the example operating system.)

A. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive

1.Set CD-ROM drive as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Save the changes and exit.

2.When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) (Figure 2).

Figure 1

Figure 2

3.Select a file system (for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3).

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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