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5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure

If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem.

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Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc.

Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis

 

Yes

 

Isolate the short

or other metal objects.

 

 

 

circuit.

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The problem is verified and solved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely. Is the

 

 

 

Secure the CPU

 

No

 

cooler on the CPU.

power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU_FAN

 

 

Connect the CPU

 

 

 

header properly?

 

 

 

cooler power cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to the motherboard.

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The problem is verified and solved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot.

 

No

 

Correctly insert the

 

 

memory into the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

memory socket.

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The problem is verified and solved.

 

 

 

 

Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable. Turn on the power to start the computer.

Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup.

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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