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Table of Contents
Item Checklist ................................................................................................................. 6
Optional Accessories ......................................................................................................6
GA-945P-DS3/GA-945P-S3 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-945P-DS3 BIOS Ver. F2c)................................ 30
2-1 Standard CMOS Features............................................................................. 32
2-2 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 34
2-3 Integrated Peripherals..................................................................................... 36
2-4 Power Management Setup............................................................................. 39
2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 41
2-6 PC Health Status........................................................................................... 42
2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)....................................................................... 44
2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults................................................................................... 46
2-9 Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................. 46
2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................... 47
2-11 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 48
2-12 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 48