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GIGABYTE GA-945PLM-(D)S2 User's Manual

1. rh Hg MAT 12 13 15 14 16 8 10 1 ATX 12V 10 F PANEL 2 ATX Power Connector 11 F AUDIO 3 CPU FAN 12 CD IN 4 SYS FAN 13 SPDIF IO 5 FDD 14 F USB1 F USB2 6 IDE 15 COMB 7 SATAI0 1 2 3 16 CLR CMOS 8 PWR LED 17 CI 9 BATTERY GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 18 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 not start Caution Please use a power supply that is able to handle the system voltage requirements It is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used 300W or greater If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power the result can lead to an unstable system or a system that is unable to start If you use a 24 pin ATX power supply please remove the small
2. vent CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating CPU FAN Pin No Definition 1 GND aa e el 2 12V Speed Control 3 Sense CPU FAN 4 Speed Control SYS FAN 1 Pin No Definition SYS FAN 1 cD 2 12V 3 Sense 5 FDD Floppy Connector The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive The types of FDD drives supported are 360 KB 720 KB 1 2 MB 1 44 MB and 2 88 MB Before attaching the FDD cable please take note of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector kb Ca EJ ES app GB aar aco EST GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 20 6 IDE IDE Connector An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector One IDE connector can connect to one IDE cable and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices hard drive or optical drive If you wish to connect two IDE devices please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave for information on settings please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device Before attaching
3. n Ca Q Cap du CELEB CHE po 9 BATTERY Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer lt Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions a EN CB ar ar If you want to erase CMOS 1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Gently take out the battery and putit aside for about one minute Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make them short for five seconds 3 Re install the battery 4 Plug the power cord in and turn on the computer GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 22 10 F PANEL Front Panel Jumper Please connect the power LED PC speaker reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front pane D mam J Ei dro to the F PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below
4. GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 74 75 Appendix GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 76 77 Appendix Contact Us e Taiwan Headquarters GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD Address No 6 Bau Chiang Road Hsin Tien Taipei 231 Taiwan TEL 886 2 8912 4888 FAX 886 2 8912 4003 Tech and Non Tech Support Sales Marketing http ggts gigabyte com tw WEB address English http www gigabyte com tw WEB address Chinese http www gigabyte tw e USA G B T INC TEL 1 626 854 9338 FAX 1 626 854 9339 Tech Support http rma gigabyte usa com Web address http www gigabyte us e Mexico G B T Inc USA Tel 1 626 854 9338 x 215 Soporte de habla hispano FAX 1 626 854 9339 Correo soporte gigabyte usa com Tech Support http rma gigabyte usa com Web address http www gigabyte latam com Japan NIPPON GIGA BYTE CORPORATION WEB address http www gigabyte co jp Singapore GIGA BYTE SINGAPORE PTE LTD WEB address http www gigabyte com sg GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard e China NINGBO G B T TECH TRADING CO LTD WEB address http www gigabyte cn Shanghai
5. Message LED Speaker Connector Power Power Sleep LED Switch I I bk a SIS Qia S x gje BP 2 a bd 77 FIF TTT 20 1d 19 alon T te o ale r H I Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED MSG Message LED Power Sleep LED Pin 1 LED anode Pin 2 LED cathode PW Power Switch Open Normal Close Power On Off SPEAK Speaker Connector Pin 1 Power Pin 2 Pin 3 NC Pin 4 Data HD IDE Hard Disk Active LED Pin 1 LED anode Pin 2 LED cathode RES Reset Switch Open Normal Close Reset Hardware System NC NC 23 Hardware Installation 11 F AUDIO Front Audio Connector This connector supports either HD High Definition or AC97 front panel audio module If you wish to use the front audio function connect the front panel audio module to this connector Check the pin assignments carefully while you connect the front panel audio module Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to work or even damage it For optional front panel audio module please contact your chassis manufacturer ca 10 9 3 CD E Co F 2051 E HD Audio
6. le EnableUSBS3Xp fe nru Intel chipset software installation utility for Windows ME Intel chipset software installation utility for Windows 98 Keen Intel application accelerator for Windows XP Intel application accelerator for Windows 2000 Fn Win2K XP Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Windows XP Win2k XP Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Windows 2000 Enable USB device back form 83 mode le XPR2 e USB20 PRI For fixed USB Issue on WinXP64 bit TE Name cuu le MSHDOFE High Definition Audio patch file from Microsoft le Realtek Realtek High Definition Audio driver le Rilac97 Realtek SCHT Audio driver EH Name e RUB139 RealTek 8139 8100 8110s LAN driver eo Per RealTek 81 1X LAN driver e RUBIB7 RealTek 8187 LAN driver a lt z 7 This page lists the conte es and drivers in this CD title GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 52 3 4 Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard ef 97579557945 1 13 B6 1011 1 GIGABYTE Hardware information Gio The following information shows the detail hardware information of your motherboard Software Applications Driver CD Information e BIOS Info Intel 1945 BIOS for 945PLM DS2 DK e CPU Info CPU intel Genuinelntel Hardware a e Memory tfo 529 760 KB RAM Contact Us le Device Description Marvell Yukon 88E8001 8003 8010 PCI G
7. Appendix 6 Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots When you are in BIOS menu move to Load Optimized Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Optimized Defaults Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded Therefore we highly recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Select Language Load Fail Safe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Power Mana PnP PCI Cor PC Health Sta MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Optimized Defaults Press Y on your keyboard to load defaults 7 Select Save amp Exit Setup item to save the settings to CMOS and exit the BIOS menu System will reboot after you exit the BIOS menu The procedure is completed CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Select Language Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail Safe Default Integrated Pe Power Mar PnP PCI Cor PC Health Status Save amp Exit Setup MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Exit Without Saving ESC Quit F3 Change Language F8 Dual BIOS Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit Part Two Updating BIOS with Q Flash Utility on Single BIOS Motherboards This part guides users of single BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q Flash utility CMOS Setup Utility Copy
8. STEP 2 NE In the Audio Control Panel click the Audio I O tab Sunt 3 In the upper left list click 6CH Speaker DIGITAL V FEL on STEP 3 Connect the 6 channel speakers to the audio jacks on the motherboard and the surround cable a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected Choose a device depend ing on the type of speaker connected 6 channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out Line Out Rear Speaker Out and Center Subwoofer Speaker Out then click OK The 6 channel audio setup is completed LELETEI Setting Up 8 Channel Audio STEP 1 After installation of the audio driver you should find an Audio Manager amp licon in your system tray you can also find the icon in Control Panel Double click the icon to open the Audio Control Panel GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 70 STEP 2 In the Audio Control Panel click the Audio I O tab In the upper left list click 8CH Speaker STEP 3 Connect the 8 channel speakers to the audio jacks on the motherboard and the surround cable a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected Choose a device depend ing on the type of speaker connected 8 channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out Line Out Rear Speaker Out Center Subwoofer Speaker Out and Side Speaker Out then click OK The 8 chan nel audio setup is completed Sound Effect Configuration At the Sound Effect menu
9. month day year b Week The week from Sun to Sat determined by the BIOS and is display only gt gt Month The month Jan Through Dec Day The day from 1 to 31 or the maximum allowed in the month b Year The year from 1999 through 2098 gt Time The times format in lt hour gt lt minute gt lt second gt The time is calculated base on the 24 hour military time clock For example 1 p m is 13 00 00 7 IDE Channel 0 Master Slave gt gt IDE HDD Auto Detection Press Enter to select this option for automatic device detection IDE Channel 0 Master Slave IDE devices setup You can use one of three methods Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE SATA devices during POST Default value None Select this if no IDE SATA devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up Manual User can manually input the correct settings b Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive The four options are CHS LBA Large Auto default Auto b Capacity Capacity of currectly installed hard drive lt gt IDE Channel 2 3 Master Slave IDE HDD Auto Detection Press Enter to select this option for automatic device detection H Extended IDE Drive You can use one of the two methods Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE SATA devices during POST default None Select this if no IDE SATA devices are used and the system will skip the au
10. NOB Method 2 BIOS Utility TM f you do not have a DOS startup disk we recommend that you use the BEER ee new BIOS utility BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under Windows Just select the desired BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS Fig 1 Installing the BIOS utility Fig 2 Installation Complete and Run BIOS B Click Start Programs Gigabyte BIOS BIOS Current Mainboard Info Flash Memory PMC 2517040 Please select BIOS server site onc TES A oa J f Click Update New BIOS Gabe CEOS saver in Taman ation AWARD n Gigabyte BIOS server 2 in Taiwan Gigabyte BIOS server in China iv feet pda Gigabyte BIOS server in Japan mm I Clear DMI Data Poo Save Current BIOS Gigabyte BIDS server in U S A GES T Clear PnP Data Pool Update BIOS F D Sea NN 100 Pons 1 Methods and steps I Update BIOS through Internet a Click Internet Update icon Click Update New BIOS icon Select BIOS sever Select the exact model name on your motherboard System will automatically download and update the BIOS rens Il Update BIOS NOT through Internet a Do not click Internet Update icon b Click Update New BIOS c Please select All Files in dialog box while opening the old file d Please search for BIOS unzip file downloading from internet or any other methods such as 9pImds21 F1 e Complete update process following the instructio
11. gt HDD S M AR T Capability This feature allows your hard disk to report read write errors and to issue warnings when third party hardware monitor utility is installed gt gt Enabled Enable HDD S M A R T capability b Disabled Disable HDD S M A R T capability Default value c CPU Hyper Threading Neid gt gt Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature Please note that this feature is only working for operating system with multi processors mode supported Default value H Disabled Disable CPU Hyper Threading gt Limit CPUID Max to 3 Note Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4 H Disabled Disable CPUID Limit for windows XP Default value No Execute Memory Protect Note H Enabled Enable No Execute Memory Protect function Default value H Disabled Disable No Execute Memory Protect function c CPU Enhanced Halt C1E Note gt gt Enabled Enable CPU Enhanced Halt C1E function Default value gt gt Disabled Disable CPU Enhanced Halt C1E function CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 Note H Enabled Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 function Default value H Disabled Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 function gt CPU EIST Function Reg Enabled Enable CPU EIST function Default value H Disabled Disable EIST function Virtualization Technology Dog gt gt Enabled Enable Virtualization technology function Default value b Disabled Disable this function Note Thi
12. ule can only fit in one direction Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket Then push it down Fig 2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 14 Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA 945PLM DS2 GA 945PLM S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology After operating the Dual Channel Technology the bandwidth of memory bus will double The GA 945PLM DS2 GA 945PLM S2 includes 2 DIMM sockets If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology please note the following explanations 1 Dual Channel mode will not be enabled if only one DDRII memory module is installed 2 To enable Dual Channel mode please insert two DDRII memory modules it is recom mended to use memory modules of identical brand size chips and speed into DDRII1 and DDRII2 memory sockets 15 Hardware Installation 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 Remove your computer s chassis cover screws and slot bracket from the computer Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot Replace the screw to secure
13. users can adjust sound option settings as desired EE LES Environment None GIGABYTE DIGITAL d Oly ra C ann GIGABYTE Karaoke AAE EL Equalizer Appendix AC 97 Audio Configuration To enable the front panel audio connector to sup port AC97 Audio mode go to the Audio Control Panel and click the Audio I O tab In the ANA LOG area click the Tool icon and then select the Disable front panel jack detection check box This action completes the AC 97 Audio configuration GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 72 4 2 Troubleshooting Below is a collection of general asked questions To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model please log on to http www gigabyte com tw Question 1 cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS Why Answer Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version Please press Ctrl and F1 keys after entering BIOS menu and you will be able to see these options Questions 2 Why is the light of my keyboard optical mouse still on after computer shuts down Answer In some boards a small amount of electricity is kept on standby after computer shuts down and that s why the light is still on Question 3 How do I clear CMOS Answer If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper please refer to the Clear CMOS steps in the manual If your board doesn t have such jumper you can take off the on board
14. 2 1 Motherboard A4 2 7 Frequency Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2006 Award Software age Control CPU Clock Ratio X O C FSB 1066 Core 2 CPU Menu Level d Auto 142 Move E Incorrectly using these features may result in system instability or corruption Doing a overclock or overvoltage on CPU chipsets and memory modules may result in caution damages or shortened life expectancy to these components Please be aware that the menu items are for power users only gt CPU Clock Ratio Note This setup option will automatically assign by CPU detection The option will display Locked and read only if the CPU ratio is not changeable gt O G FSB1066 Core 2 CPU Enable use of Core 2 CPUs with 1066 MHz FSB through overclocking To enable this feature you must install DDRII 533 memory module s and a Core 2 CPU b Disabled Disable the use of Core 2 CPU 1066 MHz FSB Default value gt gt Enabled Enable the use of Core 2 CPU 1066 MHz FSB 7 CPU Host Clock Control Please note that if your system is overclocked and cannot restart please wait 20secs for automatic system restart or clear the CMOS setup data and perform a safe restart b Disabled Disable CPU Host Clock Control Default value H Enabled Enable CPU Host Clock Control 7 CPU Host Frequency Mhz b 100 600 Set CPU Host Clock from 100MHz to 600MHz The actual range depends on the CPU you install If you use a
15. 533 MHz FSB processor please set CPU Host Frequency to 133 MHz If you use an 800 MHz FSB processor please set CPU Host Frequency to 200 MHz Note This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function 45 BIOS Setup 9 PCI Express Frequency Mhz H Auto Set PCI Express frequency automatically Default value 90 150 Set PCI Express frequency from 90 MHz to 150 MHz gt System Memory Multiplier The adjustable range will vary based on the CPU FSB Default value Auto set memory frequency by DRAM SPD data Wrong frequency settings may cause system unable to boot Clear CMOS to overcome wrong frequency issue gt Memory Frequency Mhz The values depend on System Memory Multiplier and CPU Host Frequency item GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 46 2 8 Load Fail Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility ght C 1984 2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password LAL W IUUUL Dav 1v Select Item Fail Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance 2 9 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password PC Health stav Ait WiuiVuL Day F
16. ATA33 66 100 IDE Channel BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb s PCI Express Bus PCI Bus d 8 USB Ports x1 Marvell Floppy B9900 LPT Port I IT8718 RJ45 CODEC ITE LAN d Stes epee seo A 000 5059 Ko PS 2 KB Mouse CES Sse 25908 3PC 89 5 Of Qoo 72 DM 0D e52 PCI CLK SS 33 MHz LES e 2 5 o Chapter 1 Hardware 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 Itis best to wear an electrostatic discharge ESD cuff when handling electronic components CPU RAM 4 Prior to installing the electronic components please have these items on top of an antistatic pad or within a electrostatic shielding container 5 Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard Installation Notices 1 Priorto installation please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard These stickers are required for warrant
17. B Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 SP4 Realtek Audio Codec Driver install Size 50 3MB Version 510 0 5282 The Realtek Audio Codec driver provides support for 7 1 channel audio rd Marvell Yukon Gigabit LAN Driver Install Sue 1 5MB Version 859 installs drivers for Marvell Gigabit LAN Chipset intel ICH7ACHS USB 2 0 Driver Install Sze 399518 Version 5 126000 a High Speed USB 2 0 driver to provide high speed USB functionality v kand Go Tech ie drivers automat ust select the divers you want ine ETG0 button The press Install will execute the AS Some device drivers will restart your system automatically After restarting your system the nor Xpress Install will continue to install other drivers System will reboot automatically after install the drivers afterward you can install others application For USB2 0 driver support under Windows XP operating system please use Windows Service Pack After install Windows Service Pack it will show a question mark in caution Universal Serial Bus controller under Device Manager Please remove the question mark and restart the system System will auto detect the right USB2 0 driver 51 Install Drivers 3 2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software you can choose anyone you want and press install to install them ed 97579557945 1 13 B6 1011 1 GIGABYTE j Software Appli
18. BIOS updating procedure is completed Dual BIOS Utility Boot Brom cce er tede Main Bios Main ROM Type Size SST 49LF003A 512K Backup ROM Type Size SST 49LF003A 512K Wide Range Protection Disable Copy BIOS completed Pass Please press any key to continue Q Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from Floppy Load Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter Run TV Move ESC Reset F10 Power Off You can repeat Step 1 to 4 to flash the backup BIOS too 5 Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q Flash utility The computer will restart automatically after you exit Q Flash Dual BIOS Utility NA eryngium Main Bios Main ROM Type Size SST 49LF003A 512K Backup ROM Type Size SST 49LF003A 512K Wide Range Protection Disable Are you sure to RESET Enter to continure or Esc to abort Q Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from Floppy Load Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter Run TV Move ESC Reset F10 Power Off After system reboots you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed The BIOS file becomes Fba after updating or Intel Pentium lt Patch ID Memory T 13 Memory Frequen Primary M REATIVEDVD RM DVD1242E BC101 Press DEL to enter SETUP Dual BIOS Q Flash F9 For Xpre 6A79BG03C 00
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20. as follows PATA IDE primary channel PATA IDE secondary channel SATA IDE channel 1 SATA IDE channel 2 SATA IDE channel 3 SATA IDE channel 4 so CO Cc m Precautions 1 When using hard disks with more than 128G under Windows 2000 be sure to execute the EnableBigLba exe program from the driver CD before data backup It is normal that data backup takes longer time than data restoration Xpress Recovery2 is compliant with the GPL regulations On a few motherboards based on Nvidia chipsets BIOS update is required for Xpress Recovery2 to correctly identify RAID and SATA IDE mode Please contact your motherboard manufacturer 57 Appendix 4 1 3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction Method 1 Q Flash Utility GCHFksh Q Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM With this utility users only have to stay in the BIOS menu when they want to update BIOS Q Flash allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in DOS or Windows Using Q Flash indicating no more fooling around with any complicated instructions and operating system since it is in the BIOS menu Please note that because updating BIOS has potential risk please do it with caution We are sorry that Gigabyte Technology Co Ltd is not responsible for damages of system because of GAUTION incorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to avoid any claims from end users Before You Begin Before you start updating BIOS with the Q Flash utilit
21. automatically CPU Warning Temperature H 60 C I 140 F Monitor CPU temperature at 60 C 140 F H 70 C I 158 F Monitor CPU temperature at 70 C 158 F p gt 80 C I 176 F Monitor CPU temperature at 80 C 176 F b gt 90 C I 194 F Monitor CPU temperature at 90 C 194 F gt gt Disabled Disable this function Default value CPU System FAN Fail Warning gt gt Disabled Disable fan warning function Default value gt gt Enabled Enable fan warning function 43 BIOS Setup lt gt CPU Smart FAN Control H Disabled Disable this function gt gt Enabled When this function is enabled CPU fan will run at different speed depending on CPU temperature Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune based on their requirements Default value c CPU Smart FAN Mode This option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled H Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for it Default value H Voltage Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with a 3 pin fan power cable H PWM Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with a 4 pin fan power cable Note In fact the Voltage option can be used for CPU fans with 3 pin or 4 pin power cables However some 4 pin CPU fan power cables are not designed following Intel 4 Wire fans PWM control specifications With such CPU fans selecting PWM will not effectively reduce the fan Speed GA 945PLM D S2 rev
22. cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord otherwise please do not remove it Pin No Definition 1 GND 2 GND 3 12V 3 1 4 HAN ATX 12V Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 3 3V 13 3 3V 2 3 3V 14 12V 3 GND 15 GND 4 5V 16 PS ON soft On Off 5 GND 17 GND 6 5V 18 GND 7 GND 19 GND 8 Power Good 20 5V 9 5V SB stand by 5V 21 5V 10 12V 22 5V 11 12V Onlyfor24 pin ATX 23 5V Only for 24 pin ATX 12 3 3V Only for 24 pin ATX 24 GND Only for 24 pin ATX 19 Hardware Installation 3 4 CPU FAN SYS FAN Cooler Fan Power Connector The cooler fan power connector supplies a 12V power voltage via a 3 pin 4 pin 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 FAN connector to pre
23. the slot bracket of the expansion card Replace your computer s chassis cover Power on the computer if necessary setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS Install related driver from the operating system So AO Ox B CN For example Installing a PCI Express x16 VGA card CAUTION When installing the graphics card push down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock When removing the graphics card gently push back on the black lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 16 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 Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of a printer scanner and other peripheral devices COMA Serial Port Connects to serial based mouse or data processing devices USB Port Before you connect your device s into USB connector s please make sure your device s such as USB keyboard mouse scanner zip speaker etc have a standard USB interface Also make sure your OS supports USB controller If your OS does not support USB controller please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrad
24. 6 Award Software PnP PCI Configurations Auto Auto Menu Level Auto 7 PCI 1IRQ Assignment b Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1 Default value b gt 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 Set IRQ 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 to PCI 1 7 PCI2IRQ Assignment b Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2 Default value p gt 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 Set IRQ 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 to PCI 2 PCI3IRQ Assignment H Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3 Default value 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 Set IRQ 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 to PCI 3 GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 42 2 6 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2006 Award Software PC Health Status Open Status Disabled Ye Menu Level 1 M FAN Fail Warning Disabled CPU Smart FAN Control Enabled CPU Smart FAN Mode Auto Optimized Defaults Reset Case Open Status b Disabled Don t reset case open status Default value H Enabled Clear case open status at next boot Case Opened If the case is closed Case Opened will show No If the case have been opened Case Opened will show Yes If you want to reset Case Opened value set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled and save CMOS your computer will restart Current Voltage V Vcore DDR18V 3 3V 12V H Detect system s voltage status automatically Current CPU Temperature H Detect CPU temperature automatically Current CPU SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM H Detect CPU System fan speed status
25. 6 gt Load the Fail safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table lt F7 gt Load the Optimized Defaults lt F8 gt Q Flash utility lt F9 gt System Information lt F10 gt Save all the CMOS changes only for Main Menu Main Menu The on line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen Status Page Setup Menu Option Page Setup Menu Press lt F1 gt to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item To exit the Help Window press lt Esc gt Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky please do it with caution and avoid inadequate operation that may result in system malfunction CAUTION 29 BIOS Setup lt F12 gt Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard or add on cards device Award Modular BIOS v6 00PG An Energy Star Ally Copyright C 1984 2006 Award Software Inc Intel 1945 BIOS for 945PLM DS2 F1a lt DEL gt BIOS Setup Q Flash F9 Xpress Recovery F12 Boot Menu lt F12 gt Boot Menu 11 20 2006 1945 6A79TG0CC 00 Use lt T gt or lt gt to select a device then press enter to accept Press lt ESC gt to exit this menu Select a Boot First device Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB FDD USB ZIP USB CDROM USB HDD LAN Tv Move Enter Accept ESC Exit The Main Menu For example GA 945PLM DS2 BIOS Ver F1a Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Set
26. AC 97 Audio Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 MIC2 L 1 MIC 2 GND 2 GND 3 MIC2 R 3 MIC Power 4 ACZ DET 4 NC E Q 5 LINE2 R 5 Line Out R ER GB COLE CELEB miin 6 FSENSE1 6 NC 7 FAUDIO JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2 L 9 Line Out L 10 FSENSE2 10 NC ET By default the audio driver is configured to support HD Audio To connect an AC97 front panel Ss note audio module to this connector please refer to the instructions on page 72 about the software settings 12 CD IN C Connect C D IN Connector GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 24 D ROM or DVD ROM audio out to the connector Pin No Definition 1 CD L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD R 13 14 SPDIF 10 S PDIF In Out Connector The S PDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function Use S PDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF IO connector Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the S PDIF cable incorrect connection between
27. CI Configuration This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI amp PnP ISA resources PC Health Statu S This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature voltage fan speed Frequency Voltage Control This setup page i s control CPU clock and frequency ratio Load Fail Safe Defaults Fail Safe Defaults configuration Load Optimized Optimized Defaul best performance Set Supervisor Change set or d to Setup Set User Passw indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe Defaults S indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in configuration Password isable password It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup or just ord Change set or d isable password It allows you to limit access to the system Save amp Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup 31 BIOS Setup 2 1 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date mm dd yy Mon Nov 20 2006 Time hh mm ss 10 31 24 Menu Levelb IDE Channel 0 Master None IDE Channel C None None None IDE 3 r None IDE Channel 3 Slave None Drive A 1 44M 3 5 Floppy 3 Mode Support Disabled Halt On All But Keyboard ESC F1 Genera F7 Optimized Defaults 7 Date The date format is week
28. Disable Power on by Ring function H Enabled Enable Power on by Ring function Default value gt Resume by Alarm You can set Resume by Alarm item to Enabled and key in Date Time to power on system H Disabled Disable this function Default value H Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system If Resume by Alarm is Enabled H Date of Month Alarm Everyday 1 31 Time hh mm ss Alarm 0 23 0 59 0 59 7 Power On By Mouse H Disabled Disable this function Default value b Double Click Double click on PS 2 mouse left button to power on the system GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 40 gt Power On By Keyboard H Disabled Disable this function Default value H Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the keyboard power on password b Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have POWER Key button you can press the key to power on the system KB Power ON Password When Power On by Keyboard set at Password you can set the password here H Enter Input password from 1 to 5 characters and press Enter to set the password AC BACK Function H Soft Off When AC power back to the system the system will be in Off state Default value gt gt Full On When AC power back to the system the system always in On state H Memory When AC power back to the system the system will return to the Last state before AC power off 41 BIOS Setup 2 5 PnPIPCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility C ght C 1984 200
29. E Set to If PATA IDE were set to Ch 1 Master Slave this function will auto set to Ch 0 Master Slave gt SATA Port 1 3 Set to H This value will auto make by the setting On Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to If PATA IDE were set to Ch 0 Master Slave this function will auto set to Ch 1 Master Slave gt USB Controller gt gt Enabled Enable USB controller Default value gt gt Disabled Disable USB controller GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 36 USB 2 0 Controller You can disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2 0 feature H Enabled Enable USB 2 0 controller Default value H Disabled Disable USB 2 0 controller USB Keyboard Support H Enabled Enable USB keyboard support H Disabled Disable USB keyboard support Default value USB Mouse Support gt gt Enabled Enable USB mouse support b Disabled Disable USB mouse support Default value Legacy USB storage detect This option allows users to decide whether to detect USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST gt gt Enabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices Default value H Disabled Disable this function Azalia Codec H Auto Auto detect Azalia audio function Default value H Disabled Disable Azalia audio function Onboard H W LAN H Enabled Enable onboard H W LAN function Default value H Disabled Disable this function 37 BIOS Setup gt SMA
30. GA 945PLM D S2 v 21 Intel Core 2 Extreme dual core Core 2 Duo Intel Pentium D Pentium 4 Celeron D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User s Manual Rev 2102 12ME 945PLMDR 2102R K The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user s other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The WEEE marking applies only in European Union s member states O EN 55011 O EN 55013 O EN 55014 1 O EN 55015 O EN 55020 E EN 55022 O DIN VDE 0855 D part 10 D part 12 D CE marking O EN 60065 DEN 60335 Stamp Declaration of Conformity We Mi G B T Technology Trading GMbH Ausschlager Wog 41 1F 20537 Hamburg Germany declare that the product description of the apparatus system installation to which it refers Motherboard GA 945PLM DS2 GA 945PLM S2 rev 2 1 is in conformity with reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89 336 EEC EMC Directive Limits and methods of measurement E EN 61000 3 2 of radio disturbance characteristics of industrial scientific and medical ISM high frequency equipment E EN 61000 3 3 Limits and methods of measurement E EN 55024 of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and associated equipment Limits and methods of measurement DEN 50082 1 of radio disturbanc
31. MHz FSB Chipset Northbridge Intel 945PL Express Chipset Southbridge Intel ICH7 LAN Onboard Marvell 88E8001 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 connection Storage Intel ICH7 Southbrigde 1FDD connector allowing connection of 1 FDD device 1 IDE connector with UDMA 33 ATA 66 ATA 100 support allowing connection of 2 IDE devices 4 SATA 3Gb s connectors allowing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb s devices O S Support Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Memory 2 DDRII DIMM memory slots supports up to 2 GB memory Supports dual channel DDRII 533 400 unbuffered DIMMs Supports 1 8V DDRII DIMMs Expanstion Slots 1 PCI Express x16 slot 3 PCI slots Internal Connectors 000 90 9 019 9 99 1 24 pin ATX power connector 4 pin ATX 12V power connector floppy connector IDE connector 4 SATA 3Gb s connectors 1 CPU fan connector system fan connector front panel connector front audio connector CD In connector 1 S PDIF In Out connector 2 USB 2 0 1 1 connectors for additional 4 ports by cables 1 COMB connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector power LED connector 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Only the GA 945PLM DS2 adopts All Solid Capacitor design GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 10 Rear Panel UO 1 PS 2 keyboard port 1 PS 2 mo
32. OS The progress of updating BIOS will be shown at the same time Q Flash Utility V1 30 Flash Type Size sese SST 49LF003A 256K CAUTION Updating BIOS Now Do not turn off power or IRL a UPPER EE reset your system Ej Don t Turn Off Power or Reset System r Off at this stage 4 Press any keys to return to the Q Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed Q Flash Utility V1 30 Flash Type Size eee SST 49LF003A 256K Copy BIOS completed Pass Please press any key to continue 5 Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q Flash utility The computer will restart automatically after you exit Q Flash Q Flash Utility V1 30 Flash Type Size namana SST 49LF003A 256K Are you sure to RESET Enter to continure or Esc to abort Award Modular BIOS v6 00PG An Energ ht C 1984 2003 Award Sof The BIOS file Intel Pentium R 4 1 7GHz 100x17 0 becomes F4 after lt CPUID OFOA Patch ID 00093 updating emory g 122880K OK 8192K Shared Memory Press DEL to enter SETUP Q Flash 03 18 2003 I845GE 6A69 Y G01C 00 6 Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots and Load BIOS Optimized Defaults See how to Load BIOS Optimized Defaults please kindly refer to Step 6 to 7 in Part One Congratulation You have updated BIOS successfully GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 64
33. RT LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function CMOS Setup Utility Copy C 1984 2006 Award Software S T LAN Length Menu Levelb Normal Length Normal Length Normal Length F10 Save F1 General Help mized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN cable This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally 1 If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub the Status fields of Pair 1 2 Pair 3 6 Pair 4 5 and Pair 7 8 will show Normal and the Length fields will show N A as shown in the figure above 2 If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a 10 100 Mbps hub the Status fields of Pair 1 2 and Pair 3 6 will show Normal and the Length fields will show N A However because Pair 4 5 and Pair 7 8 are not used in a 10 100 Mbps environment their Status fields will show Short or Open and the length shown is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable When a Cable Problem Occurs If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires the Status field will show Short or Open and the length shown will be the approximate distance to the fault or short For example if it shows Pair1 2 Status Short Length 1 6m it means that a fault or sh
34. SOUTB NDTRB GND NDSRB NRTSB NCTSB NRIB No Pin o Alen ol A w rm o 16 CLR CMOS Clear CMOS You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header To clear CMOS temporarily short the two pins Default doesn t include the jumper to avoid improper use of this header ma XP Open Normal CE Short Clear CMOS 100 cum amaw cD GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 26 17 CI Chassis Intrusion Case Open This 2 pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed You can check the Case Opened status in BIOS Setup Eg Pin No Definition 8 1 Signal 1 2 GND 27 Hardware Installation GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 28 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS Basic Input and O
35. aterials O KIRA BA ERE AA ARAR PY 8738 15 ESJ T1 1363 2006 HR ERLE AY IRB SERA TB Indicates that this hazardous substance contained in all homogenous materials of this part is below the limit requirement SJ T 11363 2006 X BA RE IP AA OR 15 KA 9 BB AB HUS J T11363 2006 KR HEER A SEK Indicates that this hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogenous materials of this part is above the limit requirement in SJ T 11363 2006 THES AMSA KERNISCH ER FEDES AH FI BES th A ERS RATE TIRADA This table shows where these substances may be found in the supply chain of our electronic information products as of the date of the sale of the enclosed products Note that some of the component types listed above may or may not be a part of the enclosed product 80
36. back up data on hard disks on PATA and SATA IDE controllers After Xpress Recovery2 is executed from CD ROM for the first time it will stay permanent in your hard disk If you wish to run Xpress Recovery2 later you can simply press F9 during system bootup to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD ROM System requirements 1 Intel x86 platforms 2 At least 64M bytes of system memory 3 VESA supported VGA cards How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by booting from CD ROM and subsequent access by pressing the F9 key Steps After entering BIOS Setup go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to boot from CD ROM Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup Insert the provided driver CD into your CD ROM drive Upon system restart the message which says Boot from CD DVD will appear in the bottom left corner of the screen Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2 After the steps above are completed subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 can be made by simply pressing the lt F9 gt key during system power on Boot from CD DVD Award Modular BIOS v6 00PG An Energy Star Ally Copyright C 1984 2006 Award Software Inc Intel 1945 BIOS for 945PLM DS2 F1a lt DEL gt BIOS Setup Q Flash F9 Xpress Recovery2 5425 Boot Many lt F9 gt Xpress Recovery2 11 20 2006 1945 6A79TGOC0 41 AN 1 If you have already entered Xpress Recovery2 by booting from the CD ROM you can noe enter Xpress Recovery2 by pressing the lt F9 gt key in
37. battery to leak voltage to clear CMOS Please refer to the steps below Steps 1 Turn off power 2 Disconnect the power cord from MB 3 Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 1 minute Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short for 5 seconds Re insert the battery to the battery holder Connect power cord to MB again and turn on power Press Del to enter BIOS and load Fail Safe Defaults or load Optimized Defaults Save changes and reboot the system PO onm Question 4 Why do I still get a weak sound after turning up the speaker to the maximum volume Answer Please make sure the speaker you are using is equipped with an internal amplifier If not please change another speaker with power amplifier and try again later Question 5 Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up What do these beeps usually stand for Answer The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems However they are only for reference purposes The situations might differ from case to case gt AWARD BIOS Beep Codes 1 short System boots successfully 2 short CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short DRAM or M B error 1 long 2 short Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short Keyboard error 1 long 9 short BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps DRAM error Continuous short beeps Power error T3 Appendix
38. bled CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 No Enabled CPU EIST Function et Enabled Virtualization Technology Ne Enabled timized Defaults gt Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard or add on cards SCSI RAID etc Use 1 or lt 4 gt to select a device then press lt gt to move it up or lt gt to move it down the list Press lt ESC gt to exit this menu First Second Third Boot Device gt gt Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy gt gt LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120 b Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk H CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP H USB FDD Select your boot device priority by USB FDD gt gt USB ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB ZIP H USB CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB CDROM H USB HDD Select your boot device priority by USB HDD gt gt LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN b Disabled Disable this function Password Check H System The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt b Setup The system will boot but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt Default value Note This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 24
39. cations ios fl poen Please click on the following applications listed below to install Software Applications Driver CD Norton internet Security NIS stall D Size 1023MB l Norton Internet Security 2006 provides essential protection from viruses hackers and privacy threats Itincludes Norton Antivirus Norton Personal Firewall Norton Privacy Control Norton AntiSpam Norton Parental Control Kaspersky antvirus stal sae 27 1MB Kaspersky antirus Acrobat Reader stal Size i59MB Utility for viewing or printing Adobe Portable Document Format PDF files Marvell Network Tools Size 6 6MB Marvell Network Tools GIGABYTE C O M Corporate Online Manager stal EECH A web based system management tool that allows client system hardware information such as CPU and memory and graphics card and much more t be monitored or controlled via a host The page reveals the value 3 3 Driver CD Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD title IC 97579551945 1 13 B6 1011 1 GIGABYTE Driver CD information The following information shows the detail contents stored in this Driver CD 7 ion irectory Name jescription Hardware Information Intel chipset software installation utility for Windows XP Intel chipset software installation utility for Windows 2000
40. d manageability utility Featuring several powerful yet easy to use tools such as 1 Overclocking for enhancing system performance 2 C I A and M I B for special enhancement for CPU and Memory 3 Smart Fan control for managing fan speed control of both CPU cooling fan and North Bridge Chipset cooling fan 4 PC health for monitoring system status Note User Interface Overview Button Display Description 1 Overclocking Enters the Overclocking setting page 2 C LA C I A 2 and M I B Enters the C I A 2 and M I B setting page 3 Smart Fan Enters the Smart Fan setting page 4 PC Health Enters the PC Health setting page 5 GO Confirmation and Execution button 6 Easy Mode amp Advance Mode Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode T Display screen Display panel of CPU frequency 8 Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status 9 GIGABYTE Logo Log on to GIGABYTE website 10 Help button Display EasyTune 5 Help file 11 Exit or Minimize button Quit or Minimize EasyTune 5 software Note EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards 55 Appendix 4 1 2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction Xpress Recovery2 is designed to provide quick backup and restora tion of hard disk data Supporting Microsoft operating systems including press Windows XP 2000 NT 98 Me and DOS and file systems including FAT16 FAT32 and NTFS Xpress Recovery2 is able to
41. d 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 GA 945PLM DS2 GA 945PLM S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard Layout 178718 CPU FAN KB MS 7 ATX 12V la E5 j LGA775 N a o zd EX wo E K lt Q 8 S o a m en zZ par 3 3 DAP z AE 2 Ed a is zm d Ha i gi Intel 945PL CH 2 a AUDO Ej amp 5 o ng s u lt a LU o a E LU Q Q ea u PCIE 16 2 DDRII1 DDRII2 Marvell 88E800 1 Intel ICH7 Esc SATAII3 SATAIIO SATAII2 BATTERY up 8 CLR CMOS CI core 2900 00 E E axo CEN 8 CD IN COMB USBL F PWR LED F PANEL J REV 2 1 SATAII4 BIOS SPDIF IO Block Diagram LGA775 CPU CLK 200 133 MHz PCle CLK Processor 100 MHz Host Interface Intel 945PL Intel ICH7 DDRII 533 400 MHz DIMM PCI Express x16 Dual Channel Memory
42. e For more information please contact your OS or device s vendors LAN Port The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet providing data transfer speeds of 10 100 1000 Mbps Center Subwoofer Speaker Out The default Center Subwoofer Speaker Out jack Center Subwoofer speakers can be connected to Center Subwoofer Speaker Out jack Surround Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out The default Surround Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out jack Rear surround speakers can be connected to Surround Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out jack Side Speaker Out The default Side Speaker Out jack Surround side speakers can be connected to Side Speaker Out jack Line In The default Line In jack Devices like CD ROM walkman etc can be connected to Line In jack 17 Hardware Installation Line Out Front Speaker Out The default Line Out Front Speaker Out jack Stereo speakers earphone or front surround speakers can be connected to Line Out Front Speaker Out jack 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 AM perform different functions via the audio software Only microphones still MUST be connected Note to the default Mic In jack 6 Please refer to the 2 4 6 8 channel audio setup steps for detailed software configuration information 1 7 Connectors Introduction
43. e characteristics of household electrical appliances portable tools and similar electrical apparatus DEN 50082 2 Limits and methods of measurement C EN 55014 2 of radio disturbance characteristics of fluorescent lamps and luminaries Immunity from radio interference of C EN 50091 2 broadcast receivers and associated equipment Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment Cabled distribution systems Equipment for receiving and or distribution from sound and television signals Disturbances in supply systems caused Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment Voltage fluctuations Information Technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement Generic immunity standard Part 1 Residual commercial and light industry Generic immunity standard Part 2 Industrial environment Immunity requirements for household appliances tools and similar apparatus EMC requirements for uninterruptible power systems UPS EC conformity marking The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 73 23 EEC Safety requirements for mains operated C EN 60950 electronic and related apparatus for household and similar general use Safety of household and similar DEN 50091 1 electrical appliances Manufac
44. er back into its original position CPU with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into position Grasping the CPU firmly between your thumb and forefinger carefully place it into the socket in a straight and downwards motion Avoid twisting or bending motions that might cause damage to the CPU during installation GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 12 1 3 2 Installation of the CPU Cooler Fig 1 Please apply an even layer of CPU cooler paste on the surface of the installed CPU Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin m Fig 2 Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to 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 Place the CPU cooler atop the CPU and make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the motherboard Pressing down the push pins diagonally Fig 5 Please check the back of motherboard after installing If the push pin is inserted as the picture the installation is complete Fig 4 Please make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely for detailed installation instructions please refer to the CPU cooler instal lation section of the user manual Fig 6 Finally please attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header located on the mot
45. ermission Specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice Product Manual Classification In order to assist in the use of this product Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the following m For detailed product information and specifications please carefully read the Product User Manual m For detailed information related to Gigabyte s unique features please go to Technology Guide section on Gigabyte s website to read or download the information you need For more product details please click onto Gigabyte s website at www gigabyte com tw Table of Contents Item Checklist i dd e t ft aote deep te 6 OptionalAccessories cccecccecsesesesececsesessceeseseecseseeceseaceeeceesecesansacesensnsasatanstsesaneeeeees 6 GA 945PLM DS2 GA 945PLM S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram usage ei na minanang e d rro eu ipei ded pre ADAN 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation sse 9 1 1 Considerations Prior to Installation A 9 12 Feature Summary nee ee AO LR E 10 13 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler A 12 1 3 1 Installation of Weeer 12 1 3 2 Installation of the CPU Cooler AAA 13 14 Installation of Memory rece trt tec ttt eren 14 15 Installation of Expansion Cards AA 16 16 O Back Panel Introduction A 17 17 Connectors Introduction A 18 Chapter 2 ONES 0 o ENEE 29 The Main Menu For example GA 945PLM DS2 BIOS Ve
46. ervisor Password Set User Pa ord PC Health Status Save amp Exit Setup MB Intelligent Tweaker M L T Exit Without Saving mein F3 Change Language ual BIOS Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup Time Date Hard Disk Type Step 2 Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Dual BIOS Q Flash utility Exploring the Q Flash Dual BIOS utility screen The Q Flash Dual BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components Dual BIOS Utility Dual BIOS utility bar x Main Bios SST 49LF003A 512K SST 49LF003A 512K Boot From Main ROM Type Size Backup ROM Type Size Task menu for Wide Range Protection Disable Dual BIOS Boot From Main Bios utility Auto Recovery Enable Halt On Error Disable Copy Main ROM Data to Backup Load Default Settings Save Settings to CMOS Q Flash Utility Q Flash utility title Load Main BIOS from Floppy bar Task menu for Load Backup BIOS from Floppy Q Flash utility Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter Run TV Move ESC Reset F10 Power Off Action bar Task menu for Dual BIOS utility Contains the names of eight tasks and two item showing information about the BIOS ROM type Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task Task menu for Q Flash utility Contains the names of four tasks Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on yo
47. follow the steps below to flash BIOS Steps 1 Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to Update BIOS from Floppy item in the Q Flash menu and press Enter button Later you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk rm If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose you can begin Step 1 with Save nora BIOS to Floppy item 2 Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter In this example we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file 8GE800 F4 is listed Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard CAUTION Q Flash Utility V1 30 Flash Type Size ccc SST 49LF002A 756K 1 file s found 8GE800 F4 256K BIOS file in the floppy disk Total size 1 39M Ej FS Refresh Free size 1 14M DEL Delete Q Flash Utility V1 30 Flash Type Size YY SST 49LF002A 256K CAUTION Reading BIOS file from floppy Do notturn off power or MORS rim E reset your system atthis stage After BIOS file is read you ll see a confirmation dialog box asking you Are you sure to update BIOS Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS CAUTION 63 Appendix 3 Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS Then it will begin to update BI
48. henever the BIOS detects a non fatal error the system will be stopped H All But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error it will stop for all other errors Default value b All But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error it will stop for all other errors H All But Disk Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error it will stop for all other errors Memory The category is display only which is determined by POST Power On Self Test of the BIOS Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base or conventional memory installed in the system The value of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU s memory address map 33 BIOS Setup 2 2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features b Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter First Boot Device Floppy Menu Level Second Boot Device Hard Disk Third Boot Device CDROM Password Check Setup HDD S M A R T Capability Disabled CPU Hyper Threadir Enabled Limit CPUID Max to 3 e Disabled No Execute Memory Protect Ne Enabled CPU Enhanced Halt C1E Ena
49. herboard The CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heat paste To prevent an 7 such an occurrence it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat paste be used for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the CPU cooler 13 Hardware Installation 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 Itis CAUTION 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 one direction If you are unable to insert the module please switch the direction The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction The memory capacity used can differ with each slot Notch DDRII Fig 1 The DIMM socket has a notch so the DIMM memory mod
50. igabit Ethemet Controller le Devicd DriverProvider Marvell System Device Description intel R 82801 PCI Bridge 244E Devicd DriverProvider Microsoft Device Description Intel R 945G GZIP PL Processor to VO Controller 2770 Devicd DriverProvider Intel le Device Description intel R 9456 6ZPIPL PCI Express Root Port 2771 Devicd DriverProvider intel Device Description intel R 82801 GB GR CH7 Family LPC Interface Controller 2788 Devicd DriverProvider Intel Device Description Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio Devicd DriverProvider Micrasoft je Device Description Intel R 828016 CH7 Family SMBus Controller 27DA This page lis 3 5 Contact Us Please see the last page for details IC 97579557945 1 13 B6 1011 1 GIGABYTE me Intel 975 955 945 Chipset Family Utilities CD Install Etipset rivers GIGABYTE Appl Contact Us Driver CD Information Hardware Information Contact Us Japan NIPPON BIG BYTE CORPORATION Tel 64 2578 1 4438 ne contact us via 53 Install Drivers GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 54 Chapter 4 Appendix 4 1 Unique Software Utilities Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities please check your MB features 4 1 1 EasyTune 5 Introduction EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement an
51. ll be prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu If you select Setup at Password Check in Advance BIOS Features Menu you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 40 2 11 Save amp Exit Setup Standard CMOS Features Load Fail Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password DAIL W LULUUL Savy 1v Select Item Type Y will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS Type N will return to Setup Utility 2 12 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password PC Health stav Alt Wiuivur Day Frequen Type Y will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS Type N will return to Setup Utility 49 BIOS Setup GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 50 apter 3 Install Drivers oy Pictures below are shown in Windows XP 7 Insert the driver CD title that came with your motherboard into your CD ROM drive the driver CD title will auto start and show the installation guide If not please double click the CD ROM device icon in My computer and execute the Run exe 3 1 Install Chipse
52. n 65 Appendix IIl Save BIOS In the very beginning there is Save Current BIOS icon shown in dialog box It means to save the current BIOS version IV Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM In the very beginning there is About this program icon shown in dialog box It can help you check out which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported 2 Note In method I if it shows two or more motherboard s model names to be selected please make sure your motherboard s model name again Selecting wrong model name will cause the System unbooted I In method Il be sure that motherboard s model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as your motherboard s Otherwise your system won t boot Il In method I if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in BIOS server please go onto Gigabyte s web site for downloading and updating it according to method II V Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted V Do not use BIOS and COM Corporate Online Management at the same time GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 66 8g Che IS 4 1 4 2 14 16 18 Channel Audio Function AUDIO Ob Introduction The default speaker settings for the 6 audio jacks are as shown in the picture to the right The jack retasking capability supported by HD Audio allows users to change the function for each audio jack by the audio software provided For example if a rear speaker i
53. onboard LPT port and address is 3BC IRQ7 Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port Default value gt gt EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port b gt ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port gt gt ECP EPP Using Parallel port as ECP amp EPP mode ECP Mode Use DMA 3 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3 Default value 1 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1 39 BIOS Setup 2 4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2006 Award Software fanagement Setup ACPI Suspend Type SI POS Soft Off by PWR BTTN Instant Off Menu Level PME Event Wake Up Enabled Power On by Ring Enabled Resume by Disabled Jat Ev 1 n On By Mouse ed On By Keyboard Disabled KB I issword Enter AC Back Function Soft Off T4142 Move gt ACPI Suspend Type H S1 POS Set ACPI suspend type to S1 POS Power On Suspend Default value b gt S3 STR Set ACPI suspend type to S3 STR Suspend To RAM gt Soft Off by PWR BTTN gt gt Instant Off Press power button then Power off instantly Default value b Delay 4 Sec Press power button 4 sec to Power off Enter suspend if button is pressed less than 4 sec c PME Event Wake Up This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead b Disabled Disable this function gt gt Enabled Enable PME as wake up event Default value gt Power On by Ring H Disabled
54. ort might occur at about 1 6m on Pair 1 2 When No LAN Cable Is Attached If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open and the Length fields show 0 0m GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 38 Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip H Enabled Enable this function H Disabled Disable this function Default value Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address H 3F8 IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8 IRQ4 Default value H 2F8 IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8 IRQ3 H 3E8 IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8 IRQ4 H 2E8 IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8 IRQ3 H Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 b Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address H 3F8 IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8 IRQ4 H 2F8 IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8 IRQ3 Default value H 3E8 IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8 IRQ4 H 2E8 IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8 IRQ3 b Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2 Onboard Parallel Port b Disabled Disable onboard LPT port H 378 IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378 IRQ7 Default value H 278 IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278 IRQ5 H 3BC IRQ7 Enable
55. r F1a 30 24 Standard CMOS Features ENEE 32 22 Advanced BIOS Features AEN 3 23 Integrated Peripherals AEN 36 24 Power Management Setup ul nnaman nananana nanaaannaanns unawa annasansanaasannasaasasaasans 40 25 PnP PCI Configurations sess 42 26 PE Health Status eerte Zeta 43 2 7 Frequency Voltage Control 45 28 LoadFail Safe Defaults ENEE 47 29 Load Optimized Defaults EE 47 2 10 Set Supervisor User Password 48 2291 SaVe amp Exit e euer des ee kt 49 242 Exit Without Saving umuna naawa na naawa annawana anuna anasawsanansannasawnasaasansasawaassasanann 49 Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3 1 Install Chipset Drivers amn 51 3 2 Software Applications umunawa na nana nanasa nanan na nanasans asa naaanasannasansannasawnanasans 52 33 Driver CD Information sss 52 34 Hardware Information AA 53 35 Contact Us Chapter 4 Appendix EE 55 41 Unique Software Utilities ss 55 4 1 1 EasyTune 5 Introduction sssssssseeeeeteteteententnenes 55 4 1 2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction sees 56 4 1 3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction seen 58 4 1 4 2 14 16 1 8 Channel Audio Function Introduction ss 67 42 Troubleshooting circ ree tenti bici e 73 Item Checklist vi IDE Cable x 1 FDD Cable x 1 M SATA 3Gb s Cable x 1 v I O Shield The items liste
56. requen Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automati cally detects 47 BIOS Setup 2 10 Set Supervisor User Password CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Set Super ssword PC Health Frequency Voltage Control When you select this function the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password Type the password up to eight characters and press lt Enter gt You will be asked to confirm the password Type the password again and press lt Enter gt You may also press lt Esc gt to abort the selection and not enter a password To disable password just press lt Enter gt when you are prompted to enter password A message PASSWORD DISABLED will appear to confirm the password being disabled Once the password is disabled the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD When disabled anyone may access all BIOS Setup program function When enabled the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup program and having full configuration fields the User password is required to access only basic items If you select System at Password Check in Advance BIOS Features Menu you wi
57. right C 1984 2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Top Performance Advanced BIOS Features Load Fai fe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password PnP PCI Configurations Set User Pa ord PC Health Status Save amp Exit Setup MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Exit Without Saving ct Item GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 62 Exploring the Q Flash utility screen The Q FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components Q Flash Utility V1 30 Q Flash utility bar Flash Type Size ete SST 49LF003A 256K Task menu for Keep DMI Data Enable aa Update BIOS from Floppy Q Flash utility Save BIOS to Floppy Enter Run T4 Move ESC Reset F10 Power Off Action bar Task menu for Q Flash utility Contains the names of three tasks Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task Action bar Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q Flash utility Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions Using the Q Flash utility This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q Flash utility As described in the Before you begin section above you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to your computer If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have entered the Q Flash utility please
58. rot STEE I file s found 512K BIOS file in the floppy Total size 1 39M F5 Refresh Free size 911 50K disk DEL Delete Q Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from Floppy Load Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter Run TV Move ESC Reset F10 Power Off After pressing Enter you ll then see the progress of reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk Dual BIOS Utility gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt Boot From x Main Bios Main ROM Type Size SST 49LF003A 512K Backup ROM Type Size SST 49LF003A 512K Wide Range Protection Reading BIOS file from floppy Disable CAUTION Do not turn off power or reset your system at this stage Q Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from Floppy Load Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter Run TV Move ESC Reset F10 Power Off After BIOS file is read you ll see a confirmation dialog box asking you Are you sure to update BIOS GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 60 3 Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS Then it will begin to update BIOS The progress of updating BIOS will be displayed Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS CAUTION 4 Press any keys to return to the Q Flash menu when the
59. s item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function 35 BIOS Setup 2 3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility C ght C 1984 2006 Award Software In ed Peripherals On Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled On Chip A Auto Menu Level Ch ister Slav Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB Keyboard Support Disabled USB Mouse Support Disabled Legacy USB storage detect Enabled Auto Enabled SMART LAN Press Enter Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port I Onboard Serial Port 2 7 On Chip Primary PCI IDE gt gt Enabled Enable onboard st channel IDE port Default value gt gt Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port On Chip SATA Mode b Disabled Disable this function b Auto BIOS will auto detect Default value H Combined Set On Chip SATA mode to Combined you can use up to 4 HDDs on the motherboard 2 for SATA and the other for PATA b Enhanced Set On Chip SATA mode to Enhanced the motherboard allows up to 6 HDDs to use 4 for SATA and the other for PATA H Non Combined Set On Chip SATA mode to Non Combined SATA will be simulated to PATA mode Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices PATA devices will be ignored PATA IDE Set to Ch 0 Master Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch 0 Master Slave Default value b gt Ch 1 Master Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch 1 Master Slave gt SATA Port 0 2 Set to H This value will auto make by the setting On Chip SATA Mode and PATA ID
60. s plugged into the center subwoofer speaker out jack you can change the center subwoofer speaker out jack to fucntion as a rear speaker out jack via the audio software Please follow the steps to install the function Following pictures are in Windows XP M Ai Center Subwoofer e e Raab Speaker Out i ecu Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker TL e e Min Xi Note that if you wish to connect a microphone you MUST connect it to the default Mic In jack caution for the microphone to work correctly HD Audio With multiple built in high quality digital to analog converters DACs that support audio output at up to 192 kHz 24 bit quality and multi streaming applications HD Audio is able to handle multiple audio streams in and out simultaneously Multi channel audio experiences have become a reality so you can for instance listen to MP3 music have an Internet chat make a telephone call over the Internet and etc all at the same time Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied STEP 1 After installation of the audio driver you should find an Audio Manager g iicon in your system tray you can also find the icon in Control Panel Double click the icon to open the Audio Control Panel 1 55 PM 67 Appendix STEP 2 In the Audio Control Panel click the Audio I O tab In
61. t Drivers Xpress Install is now analyizing your computer 99 After insert the driver CD Xpress Install will scan automatically the system and then list all the drivers that recommended to install Please pick the item that you want and press install followed the item or you can press Xpress Install to install all items defaulted IC 97579557945 1 13 B6 1011 1 GIGABYTE Install Chipset Drivers Thgnle e listed below are recommended to be installed for your motherboard Please click on the Xpress Install to install all drivers automatically By Install AIS ptfefault tho drivers age XPress Install cked to be installed uncheck the selected drivers will not be installed Software Applications Driver CD sd Yahoo Toolbar Install a EES Size 686 118 Version 10 HERNAN Yahoo Toolbar Utv Information INE Update Utility Install ond Ue Sue 11MB Version 81101008 This utiiy installs INF files that inform the operating system how to properly configure the chipset for specific functionality such as PCI Express or USB interface CJ Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio Install Ske 29MB Version 5 10 0 5010 The Microsoft UAA Universal Audio Architecture Bus driver provides support for High Definition Audio Azalia This driver Is designed to work with the following versions of Windows 1 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 2 Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 SP1
62. the CPU and CPU cooler 4 Please make sure the CPU cooler is installed on the CPU prior to system use otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur 5 Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specifications It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifica tions since it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals If you wish to set the frequency beyond the proper specifications please do so according to your hard ware specifications including the CPU graphics card memory hard drive etc C HT functionality requirement content Enabling the functionality of Hyper Threading Technology for your computer system requires all of the following platform components CPU An Intel Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology Chipset An Intel Chipset that supports HT Technology BIOS A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled OS An operation system that has optimizations for HT Technology 1 3 1 Installation of the CPU Fig 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU socket to the upright position Fig 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket Metal Lever Fig 3 amp Notice the small gold colored triangle located WAN on the edge ofthe CPU B socket Align the EE indented corner of the 8 Fig 4 Es Once the CPU is 1 properly inserted please replace the is load plate and push the metal lev
63. the IDE cable please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector 40 39 a O cep dum p 7 SATAII0 71 213 SATA 3Gb s Connector Controlled by ICH7 SATA 3Gb s can provide up to 300 MB s transfer rate Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb s and install the proper driver in order to work properly Pin No Definition 1 GND TXP TXN GND RXN EE LL d RAE mme GND Hence eue 7 1 Fosse 7 HO i Ce dnb Ce ED SATAII2 SATAII3 SATAIIO SATAIM Al el ol rs o N 21 Hardware Installation 8 PWR LED The PWR LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on off It will blink when the system enters suspend mode S1 Pin No Definition 1 MPD 1000 2 MPD 3 MPD
64. the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it For optional S PDIF cable please contact your local dealer Pin No Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND Dla A wf rm GND F USB1 F USB2 Front USB Connector Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it For optional front USB cable please contact your local dealer Pin No Definition EH 1 Power 5V n 2 Power BV 3 USBDX BABAE 4 USB Dy 5 USB DX gf 6 USB Dy 7 GND o 8 GND 9 No Pin n 10 NC 25 Hardware Installation 15 COMB COMB Connector Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable Eg Pin No Definition NDCDB NSINB N
65. the future 2 System storage capacity and the reading writing speed of the hard disk will affect the data backup speed 3 It is recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be immediately installed once you complete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard S The Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2 1 RESTORE Restore the backed up data to your hard disk This button will not appear if there is no backup file 2 BACKUP Back up data from hard disk 3 REMOVE Remove previously created backup files to release disk space This button will not appear if there is no backup file 4 REBOOT Exit the main screen and restart the system Limitations 1 2 3 5 6 T Not compatible to Xpress Recovery For the use of Xpress Recovery2 a primary partition must be reserved Xpress Recovery2 will store the backup file at the end of the hard disk so free space available on the hard disk for the backup file must be allocated in advance A minimum 4GB is recom mended but the actual space is dependent on the size of the data to be backed up Capable of backing up hard disks installed with Windows operating systems including DOS and Windows XP 2000 NT 9x Me USB hard disks are currently not supported Does not support RAID AHCI class code 0104 0106 hard disks Capable of backing up and restoring only the first physical hard disk Hard disks detection sequence is
66. the upper left list click 2CH Speaker STEP 3 Connect a speaker or headphone to the rear Line Out jack a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected Choose Headphone or Line Out depending on the device connected and click OK The 2 channel audio setup is completed el DIGITAL V a o c Setting Up 4 Channel Audio STEP 1 After installation of the audio driver you should find an Audio Managergl icon in your system tray you can also find the icon in Control Panel Double click the icon to open the Audio Control Panel 1 55 PM GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 60 STEP 2 In the Audio Control Panel click the Audio I O tab In the upper left list click 4CH Speaker DIGITAL x NP US on o STEP 3 Connect the 4 channel speakers to the audio jacks on the motherboard and the surround cable a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected Choose a device depend ing on the type of speaker connected 4 channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out Line Out and Rear Speaker Out and then click OK The 4 channel audio setup is completed DIGITAL og om Setting Up 6 Channel Audio STEP 1 After installation of the audio driver you should find an Audio Managerg icon in your system tray you can also find the icon in Control Panel Double click the icon to open the Audio Control Panel 69 Appendix
67. tomatic detection step and allow for faster system start up GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 27 Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive The two options are Large Auto default Auto b Capacity Capacity of currently installed hard drive Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing Enter the appropriate option based on this information b Cylinder Number of cylinders H Head Number of heads H Precomp Write precomp b Landing Zone Landing zone b Sector Number of sectors Drive A The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A that has been installed in the computer gt gt None No floppy drive installed gt gt 360K 5 25 5 25 inch PC type standard drive 360K byte capacity gt gt 1 2M 5 25 5 25 inch AT type high density drive 1 2M byte capacity 3 5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled gt gt 720K 3 5 3 5 inch double sided drive 720K byte capacity gt gt 1 44M 3 5 3 5 inch double sided drive 1 44M byte capacity gt gt 2 88M 3 5 3 5 inch double sided drive 2 88M byte capacity Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan Area gt gt Disabled Normal Floppy Drive Default value b Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive Halt on The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up b No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you will be prompted gt gt All Errors W
68. turer Importer Safety for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment General and Safety requirements for uninterruptible power systems UPS Signature Jimmy Huang Name Timmy Huan DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a Responsible Party Name G B T INC U S A Address 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry CA 91748 Phone Fax No 818 854 9338 818 854 9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name Motherboard Model Number GA 945PLM DS2 GA 945PLM S2 rev 2 1 Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 107 a and Section 15 109 a Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful and 2 this device must accept any inference received including that may cause undesired operation Representative Person s Name ERIC LU Signature Eric Lu Date Nov 29 2006 Copyright 2006 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 p
69. up Utility the Main Menu as figure below will appear on the Screen Use arrow keys to select among the items and press Enter to accept or enter the sub menu CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP PCI Configurations Save amp Exit Setup PC Health Status Exit Without Saving Frequency Voltage Control ESC Quit 7142 Select Item F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup Time Date Hard Disk Type A 1 If you don t find the settings you want press Ctrl F1 to access advanced options note 2 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in the BIOS Setup when somehow the system is not stable as usual This action makes the system reset to the default settings for stability 3 The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard 20 Standard CMOS Features This setup page in cludes all the items in standard compatible BIOS Advanced BIOS Features This setup page in cludes all the items of Award special enhanced features Integrated Peripherals This setup page in cludes all onboard peripherals Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features PnP P
70. ur keyboard to enable execu tion of the task Action bar Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q Flash Dual BIOS utility Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions 59 Appendix Using the Q Flash utility please follow the steps below to flash BIOS Steps This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q Flash utility As described in the Before you begin section above you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to your computer If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have entered the Q Flash utility 1 Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to Load Main BIOS from Floppy item in the Q Flash menu and press Enter button Later you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk gt If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose you can begin Step 1 with Save Main nor BIOS to Floppy item 2 Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter In this example we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file 8KNXPU Fba is listed Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard CAUTION Dual BIOS Utility SKNXPU Fba Boot From G Main Bios Main ROM Type Size SST 49LF003A 512K Backup ROM Type Size SST 49LF003A 512K Wide Range D
71. use port 1 parallel port 1 serial port 4 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 RJ 45 port 6 audio jacks Line In Line Out MIC In Surround Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out T8718 chip System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU System fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU System fan failure warning CPU smart fan control 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q Flash Supports EasyTune only supports Hardware Monitor function Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Norton Internet Security OEM revision Micro ATX form factor 22 0cm x 24 4cm 2894 I O Control Hardware Monitor BIOS Additional Features Bundle Software Form Factor 90190 0 Note EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards 11 Hardware Installation 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 CAUTION 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
72. utput System includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to activate certain system features The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard When the power is turned off the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS SRAM When the power is turned on press the Del button during the BIOS POST Power On Self Test will take you to the CMOS SETUP screen You can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing Ctrl F1 If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS either GIGABYTE s Q Flash or BIOS utility can be used Q Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating System BIOS is a Windows based utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from the Internet CONTROL KEYS T e Move to select item Enter Select Item lt Esc gt Main Menu Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Exit current page and return to Main Menu lt Page Up gt Increase the numeric value or make changes lt Page Down gt Decrease the numeric value or make changes lt F1 gt General help only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu lt F2 gt Item Help lt F5 gt Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS only for Option Page Setup Menu lt F
73. ww giga byte es e Czech Republic Representative Office Of GIGA BYTE Technology Co Ltd in CZECH REPUBLIC WEB address http www gigabyte cz Turkey Representative Office Of GIGA BYTE Technology Co Ltd in TURKEY WEB address http www gigabyte com tr GIGABYTE Global Service System GIGABYTE ODO cova technica service Welcome lo GIGABYTE Service system If you want to submit new question or check our response please enter your E Mail address and press the button to log in GER NN engen KEEN rosas 79 Serbia amp Montenegro Representative Office Of GIGA BYTE Technology Co Ltd in SERBIA amp MONTENEGRO WEB address http www gigabyte co yu To submit a technical or non technical Sales Marketing question please link to http ggts gigabyte com tw Then select your language to enter the system Appendix 10 ATHAPH ORRABIuSAHSS EEE BAR Management Methods on Control of Pollution from Electronic Information Products China RoHS Declaration PUESAEM SUE ENRSE Hazardous Substances Table ASHE MART Hazardous Substances SIME FR Parts KH Cd AMM SAKE ZREN Cr v PBB PBDE Oo Oo O Oo HIER PUR 6 Mechanical parts and Fan iS Fr Bb aE Chip and other Active components ERR Connectors ETTR Passive Components Soldering metal DEH MAE RER At Flux Solder Paste Label and other Consumable M
74. y please follow the steps below first 1 Download the latest BIOS for your motherboard from Gigabyte s website 2 Extractthe BIOS file downloaded and save the BIOS file the one with model name Fxx For example 8KNXPU Fba to a floppy disk 3 Reboot your PC and press Del to enter BIOS menu The BIOS upgrading guides below are separated into two parts If your motherboard has dual BIOS please refer to Part One If your motherboard has single BIOS please refer to Part Two Part One Updating BIOS with Q Flash Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q Flash and Dual BIOS the Q Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same Screen This section only deals with how to use Q Flash utility In the following sections we take GA 8KNXP Ultra as the example to guide you how to flash BIOS from an older version to the latest version For example from Fa3 to Fba The BIOS file is Fa3 before updating GA 945PLM D S2 rev 2 1 Motherboard S Entering the Q Flash utility Step1 To use Q Flash utility you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP PCI Configurations Select Language Load Fail Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Sup
75. y validation 2 Priorto the installation of the motherboard or any hardware please first carefully read the information in the provided manual Before using the product please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected To prevent damage to the motherboard please do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components 5 Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing 6 Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface T Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user 8 If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product please consult a certified computer technician Instances of Non Warranty Damage due to natural disaster accident or human cause Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual Damage due to improper installation Damage due to use of uncertified components Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product 9 Hardware Installation 1 2 Feature Summary CPU LGA775 for Intel Core 2 Extreme dual core Core 2 Duo Pentium D Pentium 4 Celeron D L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus Supports 800 533

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