Item Checklist | Gigabyte GA-945PLM-(D)S2 instruction

Item Checklist

IDE Cable x 1, FDD Cable x 1

SATA 3Gb/s Cable x 1

I/O Shield

* The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.

Optional Accessories

2 Ports USB2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/R)

4 Ports USB2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-21/R)

COM Port Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-1CM001-31/12CF1-1CM001-12R)

S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1SPINO-11/R)

e-SATA Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-3SATPW-11R)

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Gigabyte GA-945PLM-(D)S2 user manual Item Checklist

Contents

GA-945PLM-DS2 rev Motherboard Copyright Product Manual Classification Table of Contents Install Drivers Item Checklist GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 rev .1 Motherboard Layout DS2/GA S2-945PLM Block Diagram Instances of Non-Warranty Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Preparing Your Computer Feature Summary CPU Mbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Installation of the CPU Installation 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 Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power Connector FDD Floppy Connector IDE IDE Connector SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 Sata 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by ICH7 Pwrled Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Faudio Front Audio Connector Cdin CD in Connector Spdifio S/PDIF In/Out Connector USB1 / FUSB2 Front USB Connector Comb Comb Connector Clrcmos Clear Cmos CI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open English Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Main Menu Main Menu For exampleGA-945PLM-DS2 Bios Ver. F1a F12 Boot Menu „ Power Management Setup „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ PnP/PCI Configuration IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Standard Cmos FeaturesTime IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave Halt on Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a Memory First / Second / Third Boot Device Advanced Bios FeaturesHard Disk Boot Priority Password Check Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 Note HDD S.M.A.R.T. CapabilityCPU Hyper-Threading Note No-Execute Memory Protect Note Integrated Peripherals Smart LAN USB Mouse Support USB 2.0 ControllerUSB Keyboard Support Legacy USB storage detect Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally ECP Mode Use DMA Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode Onboard Serial Port Power Management Setup Acpi Suspend Type Power On By Keyboard KB Power on PasswordAC Back Function PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PC Health Status CPU Smart FAN Mode CPU Smart FAN Control FSB1066 Core CPU Frequency/Voltage ControlCPU Clock Ratio Note CPU Host Clock Control PCI Express FrequencyMhz System Memory MultiplierMemory Frequency Mhz Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving English Install Drivers Install Chipset Drivers Software Applications Driver CD Information Hardware Information Contact Us English 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 Entering the Q-FlashTMutility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Task menu for Q-Flash utility Using the Q-FlashTMutility Steps You can repeat to Part Two Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screen FlashTMutility bar Congratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Method 2 @BIOSTM Utility Methods and steps English 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 Contact Us Taiwan Headquarters Gigabyte Global Service System