Intel GA-945P-DS3/S3 user manual Troubleshooting

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4-2 Troubleshooting

Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw

Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why?

Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version. Please press Ctrl and F1 keys after entering BIOS menu and you will be able to see these options.

Questions 2: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after computer shuts down?

Answer: In some boards, a small amount of electricity is kept on standby after computer shuts down and that's why the light is still on.

Question 3: How do I clear CMOS?

Answer: If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper, please refer to the Clear CMOS steps in the manual. If your board doesn't have such jumper, you can take off the on-board battery to leak voltage to clear CMOS. Please refer to the steps below:

Steps:

1.Turn off power.

2.Disconnect the power cord from MB.

3.Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 1 minute (Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short for 5 seconds).

4.Re-insert the battery to the battery holder.

5.Connect power cord to MB again and turn on power.

6.Press Del to enter BIOS and load Fail-Safe Defaults(or load Optimized Defaults).

7.Save changes and reboot the system.

Question 4: Why do I still get a weak sound after turning up the speaker to the maximum volume?

Answer: Please make sure the speaker you are using is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, please change another speaker with power/amplifier and try again later.

Question 5: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up. What do these beeps usually stand for?

Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are only for reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case.

AWARD BIOS Beep Codes

1 short: System boots successfully

2 short: CMOS setting error

1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error

1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error

1 long 3 short: Keyboard error

1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error

Continuous long beeps: DRAM error

Continuous short beeps: Power error

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Appendix

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Contents GA-945P-DS3/S3 Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Install Drivers Item Checklist GA-945P-DS3/GA-945P-S3 Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Installation Notices Considerations Prior to InstallationInstances of Non-Warranty Preparing Your ComputerCPU Feature SummaryMbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and CPU CoolerInstallation of the CPU Cooler Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction ATX12V/ATX Power Connector Nbfan Chip Fan Power Connector 5 Cpufan / Sysfan / Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorIDE1 IDE Connector FDD Floppy ConnectorPwrled SATAII0/1/2/3 Sata 3Gb/s ConnectorFpanel Front Panel Jumper Faudio Front Audio Connector Spdifio S/PDIF In/Out Connector Cdin CD in ConnectorCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open USB1 / FUSB2 Front USB ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos English Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuMain Menu For example GA-945P-DS3 Bios Ver. F2c „ Advanced Bios Features „ Standard Cmos Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationsTime Standard Cmos FeaturesIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/SlaveDrive a Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaHalt on MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority Advanced Bios FeaturesFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Password CheckCPU Hyper-Threading Note HDD S.M.A.R.T. CapabilityLimit Cpuid Max. to 3Note No-Execute Memory ProtectNoteSmart LAN Integrated PeripheralsUSB 2.0 Controller Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic FunctionUSB Keyboard Support USB Mouse SupportParallel Port Mode OnBoard LAN Boot ROMOnboard Serial Port Onboard Parallel PortECP Mode Use DMA Power Management SetupPower On By Keyboard Power On By MouseKB Power on Password AC Back FunctionPCI1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPC Health Status CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN ModeCPU Clock Ratio Note MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.TRobust Graphics Booster A.2CPU Host Clock Control FSB1333 Core CPUCPU Host Frequency Mhz PCI Express Frequency MhzLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupInstall Chipset Drivers Install DriversDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish User Interface Overview Unique Software UtilitiesEasyTune 5 Introduction How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionBoot from CD/DVD F9 Xpress Recovery2 System requirementsLimitations Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Precautions Updating the Bios Flash Bios Method IntroductionMethod 1 Q-FlashTM Before UseCopy Bios completed Pass Please press any key to continue Methods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish 4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Stereo Speakers Connection and SettingsChannel Audio Setup English English Sound Effect Configuration Troubleshooting English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System