Intel GA-945PL-S3G instruction

GA-945PL-S3G

LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family

User's Manual

Rev. 1001 12ME-945PLS3G-1001R

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Intel GA-945PL-S3G user manual

Contents

GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard Disclaimer CopyrightDocumentation Classifications Identifying Your Motherboard Revision Table of Contents Regulatory Statements Box Contents GA-945PL-S3G GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Installation Precautions Hardware Installation CPU Product Specifications 4 Mbit flash Page Installing the CPU Installing the CPU and CPU CoolerHyper-Threading Technology System Requirements CPU Socket Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installing the Memory Installing a Memory Installing an Expansion Card Back Panel Connectors ATX Power Connector Internal ConnectorsSATAII0/1/2/3 GND CPUFAN/SYSFAN Fan Headers FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector SATAII0/1/2/3 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH7 IDE IDE Connector BAT Battery Pwrled System Power LED Header Fpanel Front Panel Header Faudio Front Panel Audio Header Cdin CD In Connector FUSB1/FUSB2 USB Headers Spdifo S/PDIF Out Header Clrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper CI Chassis Intrusion Header Bios Setup Startup Screen Logo Screen DefaultPost Screen Bios Setup Program Function Keys Sample Bios Version D11Main Menu Main Menu Help „ Advanced Bios Features „ Standard Cmos Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI Configurations Time DateIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave Drive a Floppy 3 Mode SupportHalt on Memory First/Second/Third Boot Device Hard Disk Boot PriorityPassword Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 Note CPU Hyper-Threading NoteNo-Execute Memory Protect Note CPU Enhanced Halt C1E Note On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip Sata ModePata IDE Set to Sata Port 0/2 Set to Sata Port 1/3 Set to Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic FunctionUSB Controller USB 2.0 Controller Parallel Port Mode Onboard LAN Boot ROMECP Mode Use DMA Onboard Serial Port Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Power On by RingPME Event Wake Up Power On By Mouse Resume by AlarmPower On By Keyboard KB Power on Password PnP/PCI Configurations Current CPU Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCPU Warning Temperature Case Opened Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio NoteFSB1333 Core.2 CPU CPU Host Frequency Mhz CPU Host Clock ControlPCI Express Frequency Mhz System Memory Multiplier Normal CPU Vcore CPU Voltage Control Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults User Password Supervisor Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit Setup GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard Installing Chipset Drivers Drivers Installation Driver CD Information Software Applications Contact Us Hardware Information GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard Before You Begin Xpress Recovery2System Requirements Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive Installation and ConfigurationPage Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Removing the Backup Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility Bios Update UtilitiesWhat is Q-FlashTM? What is @BIOSTM? Updating the Bios Page Installing and Using @BIOS Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilitySave the Current Bios File Update the Bios Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New Bios Update the Bios without Using the Internet Update Function EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table EasyTune Properties Windows Vista ReadyBoost Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio Configuring Audio Input and OutputConfiguring Speakers High Definition Audio HD Audio Speakers or Headphones Configuring AC97 Audio Configuring Sound EffectSound Effect tab Installing the S/PDIF Out Cable Installing the S/PDIF Out Cable OptionalPdif out Configuring S/PDIF out Configuring Microphone Recording Appendix Recording the Sound Using the Sound RecorderPlaying the Sound Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Start Troubleshooting Procedure END Regulatory Notices Weee Symbol StatementOur Commitment to Preserving the Environment China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard Appendix GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard Taiwan Headquarters Contact Us Poland Ukraine Romania Serbia & Montenegro Gigabyte Global Service System