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GA-945PL-DS3P/
GA-945PL-S3P
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Intel Core 2 Extreme dual-core / Core 2 Duo /
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Intel Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D LGA775 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 6602
12ME-945PLDS3P-6602R
* The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste
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Motherboard GA-945PL-DS3P/GA-945PL-S3P Motherboard GA-945PL-DS3P/ GA-945PL-S3P Apr. 3, 2007 Apr. 3, 2007
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Copyright © 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the manual are legally registered to their respective companies. Notice The written content provided with this product is the property of Gigabyte. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice. Product Manual Classification In
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Table of Contents Item Checklist ................................................................................................................. 6 Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................... 6 GA-945PL-DS3P / GA-945PL-S3P Motherboard Layout ............................................... 7 Block Diagram ................................................................................................................
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Chapter 3 Install Drivers ............................................................................................. 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 51 3-2 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 52 3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 52 3-4 Hardware Information .......
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Item Checklist IDE Cable x 1, FDD Cable x 1 SATA 3Gb/s Cable x 2 I/O Shield * The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice. Optional Accessories 2 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/R) 4 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-21/R) SPDIF In and Out Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1SPINO-11/R) e-SATA Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-3SATPW-11R) - 6 -
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GA-945PL-DS3P / GA-945PL-S3P Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN ATX_12V KB_MS LGA775 ATX USB USB_LAN ® Intel 945 F_AUDIO AUDIO NB_FAN PCIE_3 RTL 8111B PCIE_16 PWR_FAN CLR_CMOS PCIE_1 ® Intel ICH7 PCIE_2 BATTERY CODEC PCI1 SATAII0 SATAII2 BIOS SATAII3 PCI2 SATAII1 IDE1 PCI3 CI F_USB2 F_PANEL CD_IN FDD SYS _FAN F_USB1 PWR_LED SPDIF_IO - 7 - COMA LPT IT8718 GA-945PL-DS3P/GA-945PL-S3P DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4
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Block Diagram (Note 1) CPU CLK+/-(333 /266/200/133 MHz) LGA775 PCIe CLK Processor (100 MHz) Host Interface (Note 2) DDRII 667 /533/400 MHz DIMM PCI Express x16 Dual Channel Memory ® Intel 945 RJ45 (Note 1) MCH CLK(333 /266/200/133 MHz) RTL 8111B x1 PCI Express Bus BIOS x1 x1 x1 4 SATA 3Gb/s ® Intel ATA-33/66/100 PCIe CLK ICH7 IDE1 Channel (100 MHz) Floppy 3 PCI Express x1 LPT Port PCI Bus IT8718 COM Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse 8 USB Ports 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) TM (Note 1) Enable use of a Core 2 CP
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English Chapter 1Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord. 2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. 3. It is best to wear an electrostatic d
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1-2 Feature Summary TM TM ® ® CPU LGA775 for Intel Core 2 Extreme dual-core / Core 2 Duo / Pentium D / ® ® Pentium 4 / Celeron D L2 cache varies with CPU (Note 1) Front Side Bus Supports 1333 /1066/800/533 MHz FSB ® Chipset Northbridge: Intel 945 Express Chipset ® Southbridge: Intel ICH7 LAN Onboard RTL8111B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Audio Onboard Realtek ALC888 CODEC chip Supports High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports S/PDIF In/Out connection Supports CD In
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English Rear Panel I/O 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 parallel port 1 serial port 4 USB 2.0/1.1 port 1 RJ-45 ports 6 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In/Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out)/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out) I/O Control IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / Power / System fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / Power / System fan failure warning Supports CPU Smart Fan function B
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1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. 3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and CPU cooler. 4. Please make sure the CPU cooler is inst
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English 1-3-2 Installation of the Cooler Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig.1 Fig. 2 Please apply an even layer of CPU cooler paste (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to on the surface of the installed CPU. remove the CPU cooler, on the contrary, is to install.) Please note the direction of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is only for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Place the CPU cooler atop th
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1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed in only o
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English Dual Channel Memory Configuration GA-945PL-DS3P/GA-945PL-S3P supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double. GA-945PL-DS3P/GA-945PL-S3P includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel 0 : DDRII1, DDRII2 Channel 1 : DDRII3, DDRII4 If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the limitation of Intel chipset specifications.
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1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot. 5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of
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English 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the lower port (purple). LPT (Parallel Port) The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. COMA (Serial Port) Devices like mouses, modems, and etc. can be connected to Serial port. USB Port Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure you
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MIC In The default MIC In jack. Microphone must be connected to MIC In jack. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic In jack ( ). Please refer to the 2-/4-/6-/8- channel audio setup steps for detailed software configuration information. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 3 6 2 11 5 17 18 9 7 16 12 13 14 4 8 15 10 1) ATX_12V 10) PWR_LED 2) ATX
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English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power connector is not connected, the system will
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3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FA
