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Intel GA-945PL-S3G user manual Drivers Installation

Models: GA-945PL-S3G

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation		51
3-1	Installing Chipset Drivers	51
3-2	SoftwareApplications	52
3-3	Driver CD Information	52
3-4	Hardware Information	53
3-5	Contact Us	53

Chapter 4 Unique Features			55
4-1	Xpress Recovery2		55
4-2	BIOS Update Utilities		60
	4-2-1	Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility	60
	4-2-2	Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility	63
4-3	EasyTune 5		65
4-4	Windows Vista ReadyBoost		66

Chapter 5 Appendix		....................................................................................................	67
5-1	Configuring Audio Input and Output		67
	5-1-1	Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio	67
	5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIF Out Cable (Optional)		70
	5-1-3	Configuring Microphone Recording	72
	5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder		74
5-2	Troubleshooting		75
	5-2-1	Frequently Asked Questions	75
	5-2-2	Troubleshooting Procedure	76
Regulatory Statements			78

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Intel GA-945PL-S3G user manual Drivers Installation

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Users Manual GA-945PL-S3GGA-945PL-S3G Sept MotherboardMotherboard GA-945PL-S3GDisclaimer CopyrightDocumentation Classifications Identifying Your Motherboard RevisionTable of Contents Chapter 3 Drivers Installation Optional Items Box ContentsGA-945PL-S3G GA-945PL-S3GMotherboard LayoutBlock Diagram 1-1Installation Precautions Chapter 1 Hardware InstallationProduct Specifications x 24-pinATX main power connector Unique Features Hyper-ThreadingTechnology System Requirements 1-3Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler1-3-1Installing the CPU Step Completely raise the CPU socket lever Step 1-3-2Installing the CPU Cooler 1-4-1Dual Channel Memory Configuration 1-4Installing the MemoryStep 1-4-2Installing a MemoryStep 1-5Installing an Expansion Card PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port 1-6Back Panel ConnectorsParallel Port Serial PortATX Power Connector 1-7Internal ConnectorsATX_12V F PANELPage GA-945PL-S3GMotherboard 5FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector3/4 CPU FAN/SYS FAN Fan Headers 6IDE IDE Connector 9BAT Battery 8PWR_LED System Power LED Header10 F PANEL Front Panel Header 11F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header 12CD_IN CD In Connector14F_USB1/F_USB2 USB Headers 13SPDIF O S/PDIF Out Header16CLR CMOS Clearing CMOS Jumper 15CI Chassis Intrusion HeaderChapter 2 BIOS Setup 2-1Startup Screen A. The LOGO Screen DefaultB. The POST Screen DEL BIOS Setup/Q-FlashBIOS Setup Program Function Keys Sample BIOS Version: D112-2The Main Menu Main Menu Help„Advanced BIOS Features „Standard CMOS Features„Power Management Setup „PnP/PCI ConfigurationsDate Standard CMOS FeaturesTime IDE Channel 0 Master/SlaveFloppy 3 Mode Support Drive AHalt on MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority Advanced BIOS FeaturesFirst/Second/Third Boot Device Password CheckLimit CPUID Max. to 3 Note CPU Hyper-Threading NoteNo-ExecuteMemory Protect Note CPU Enhanced Halt C1E NoteOn-ChipPrimary PCI IDE Integrated PeripheralsOn-ChipSATA Mode PATA IDE Set toSATA Port 1/3 Set to SMART LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic FunctionUSB Controller USB 2.0 ControllerOnboard Serial Port Onboard LAN Boot ROMOnboard Parallel Port Parallel Port ModeACPI Suspend Type Power On by RingSoft-Offby PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake UpPower On By Mouse Resume by AlarmPower On By Keyboard KB Power ON PasswordPCI1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI2 IRQ Assignment PCI3 IRQ AssignmentPC Health Status Reset Case Open StatusCase Opened Current VoltageV Vcore/DDR18V/+3.3V/+12VCPU Clock Ratio Note MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.TRobust Graphics Booster O.C. FSB1333 Core.2 CPUCPU Host Frequency Mhz CPU Host Clock ControlPCI Express Frequency Mhz System Memory MultiplierNormal CPU Vcore CPU Voltage ControlDisplays the normal operating voltage of your CPU GA-945PL-S3GMotherboard2-11Load Optimized Defaults 2-10Load Fail-SafeDefaults2-12 Set Supervisor/User PasswordSupervisor Password User Password2-14Exit Without Saving 2-13Save & Exit SetupGA-945PL-S3GMotherboard 3-1Installing Chipset Drivers Chapter 3 Drivers InstallationGA-945PL-S3GMotherboard 3-2Software Applications3-3Driver CD Information 3-5Contact Us 3-4Hardware InformationGA-945PL-S3GMotherboard 4-1Xpress Recovery2 Chapter 4 Unique FeaturesBefore You Begin System RequirementsInstallation and Configuration Figure C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2F. Exiting Xpress Recovery2 D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2E. Removing the Backup 4-2-1Updating the BIOS with the Q-FlashUtility 4-2BIOS Update UtilitiesA. Before You Begin What is Q-FlashTM?B. Updating the BIOS Step B. Installing and Using @BIOS 4-2-2Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS UtilityC. Options and Instructions 1.Save the Current BIOS FileStep The EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table 4-3EasyTuneProperties 4-4Windows Vista ReadyBoost5-1-1Configuring 2/4/5.1-ChannelAudio 5-1Configuring Audio Input and OutputA. Configuring Speakers Chapter 5 AppendixStep Speakers or HeadphonesStep 2-ChannelSpeakersSound Effect tab B. Configuring Sound EffectC. Configuring AC97 Audio S/PDIF out 5-1-2Installing the S/PDIF Out Cable OptionalA. Installing the S/PDIF Out Cable Step B. Configuring S/PDIF out5-1-3Configuring Microphone Recording Step StepPlaying the Sound 5-1-4Using the Sound RecorderRecording the Sound 5-2-1Frequently Asked Questions 5-2TroubleshootingGA-945PL-S3GMotherboard 5-2-2Troubleshooting ProcedureCheck if there is display on your monitor Regulatory Statements WEEE Symbol StatementRegulatory Notices Our Commitment to Preserving the EnvironmentChina Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-945PL-S3GMotherboard Appendix GA-945PL-S3GMotherboard Contact Us GA-945PL-S3GMotherboard GIGABYTE Global Service SystemThen select your language to enter the system