Intel GA-945PL-S3G user manual Update the Bios without Using the Internet Update Function

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Step 3:

First make sure the model name on the screen is correct, then click OK. Upon completion, restart your system.

If more than one model is present when doing Step 3 above, recomfirm your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system.

If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below.

Step 4:

As the system reboots, press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup program. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press <Enter> to load BIOS defaults.

3.Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function

Click Update New BIOS

Step 1:

Click Update New BIOS.

Step 2:

In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in the Files of type list. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. 945pls3g.f1) obtained from the Internet or through other source.

Step 3:

Press OK to begin the BIOS update process. Upon completion, restart your system.

Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system.

Step 4:

As the system boots, press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup program. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press <Enter> to load BIOS defaults.

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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 Installing the CPU and CPU CoolerHyper-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 ATX Power Connector Internal ConnectorsSATAII0/1/2/3 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 Startup Screen Logo Screen DefaultPost 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 PortSoft-Off by PWR-BTTN Power On by RingPME 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 OpenedRobust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio NoteFSB1333 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 Before You Begin Xpress Recovery2System Requirements Installation and Configuration Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard DrivePage Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2Removing the Backup Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Exiting 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 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 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting Procedure StartEND 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 Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersGigabyte Global Service System Poland Ukraine Romania Serbia & Montenegro