Gigabyte GA-945PLM-(D)S2 user manual Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Item Checklist		6
OptionalAccessories		6
GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard Layout		7
Block Diagram		8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation		9
1-1	Considerations Prior to Installation	9
1-2	Feature Summary	10
1-3	Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler	12
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU		12
1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler		13
1-4	Installation of Memory	14
1-5	Installation of Expansion Cards	16
1-6	I/O Back Panel Introduction	17
1-7	Connectors Introduction	18
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup		29
The Main Menu (For example:GA-945PLM-DS2 BIOS Ver. : F1a)		30
2-1	Standard CMOS Features	32
2-2	Advanced BIOS Features	34
2-3	Integrated Peripherals	36
2-4	Power Management Setup	40
2-5	PnP/PCI Configurations	42
2-6	PC Health Status	43
2-7	Frequency/Voltage Control	45
2-8	Load Fail-Safe Defaults	47
2-9	Load Optimized Defaults	47
2-10	Set Supervisor/User Password	48
2-11	Save & Exit Setup	49
2-12	Exit Without Saving	49

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