Gigabyte GA-945PLM-(D)S2 user manual Install Drivers, Install Chipset Drivers

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Chapter 3 Install Drivers

Pictures below are shown in Windows XP.

Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the Run.exe.

3-1 Install Chipset Drivers

After insert the driver CD, "Xpress Install" will scan automatically the system and then list all the drivers that recommended to install. Please pick the item that you want and press "install" followed the item; or you can press "Xpress Install" to install all items defaulted.

Some device drivers will restart your system automatically. After restarting your system the "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers.

System will reboot automatically after install the drivers, afterward you can install others application.

For USB2.0 driver support under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver).

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Contents GA-945PLM-DS2 rev Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Install Drivers Item Checklist DS2/GA S2-945PLM GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 rev .1 Motherboard LayoutBlock Diagram Preparing Your Computer Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantyCPU 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 Line Out Front Speaker OutMIC ATX12V / ATX Power Connector FDD Floppy Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorSATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 Sata 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by ICH7 IDE IDE ConnectorPwrled Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Cdin CD in Connector Faudio Front Audio ConnectorUSB1 / FUSB2 Front USB Connector Spdifio S/PDIF In/Out ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos Comb Comb ConnectorCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open English Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuF12 Boot Menu Main Menu For exampleGA-945PLM-DS2 Bios Ver. F1a„ PnP/PCI Configuration „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ Power Management SetupIDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave Standard Cmos FeaturesTime IDE Channel 0 Master/SlaveMemory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a Halt onPassword Check Advanced Bios FeaturesHard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DeviceNo-Execute Memory Protect Note HDD S.M.A.R.T. CapabilityCPU Hyper-Threading Note Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 NoteSmart LAN Integrated PeripheralsLegacy USB storage detect USB 2.0 ControllerUSB Keyboard Support USB Mouse SupportWhen LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic FunctionOnboard Serial Port Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMAAcpi Suspend Type Power Management SetupPower On By Keyboard KB Power on PasswordAC Back Function PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPC Health Status CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN ModeCPU Host Clock Control Frequency/Voltage ControlCPU Clock Ratio Note FSB1066 Core CPUPCI Express FrequencyMhz System Memory MultiplierMemory Frequency Mhz Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupEnglish Install Chipset Drivers Install DriversDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish Unique Software Utilities EasyTune 5 IntroductionUser Interface Overview Xpress Recovery2 Introduction How to use the Xpress Recovery2System requirements Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2 PrecautionsLimitations Flash Bios Method Introduction Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityBefore You Begin Task menu for Q-Flash utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Entering the Q-FlashTMutilitySteps Using the Q-FlashTMutilityYou can repeat to Part Two FlashTMutility bar Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Methods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings English4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Setting Up 4-Channel Audio Setting Up 6-Channel Audio Setting Up 8-Channel Audio Sound Effect Configuration AC97 Audio Configuration Troubleshooting English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System