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Gigabyte GA-945PL-S3E User Manual

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GA-945PL-S3E
Intel
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Intel
Pentium
D / Pentium
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User's Manual
Rev. 6602
12ME-945PLS3E-6602R
* 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.
TM
4 / Celeron
D LGA775 Processor Motherboard
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  • Page 1 GA-945PL-S3E Intel Core 2 Extreme dual-core / Core 2 Duo / ® Intel Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D LGA775 Processor Motherboard ® ® ® ® User's Manual Rev. 6602 12ME-945PLS3E-6602R * 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.
  • Page 3 Gigabyte's prior written permission. 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: For quick installation, please refer to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with the product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Item Checklist ......................... 6 Optional Accessories ...................... 6 GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard Layout ................7 Block Diagram ........................ 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................9 Considerations Prior to Installation ..............9 Feature Summary ..................10 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler ............12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ..................
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Install Drivers ..................... 49 Install Chipset Drivers ..................49 Software Applications ..................50 Driver CD Information ..................50 Hardware Information ..................51 Contact Us ..................... 51 Chapter 4 Appendix ....................53 Unique Software Utilities ................53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................53 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction .................

  • Page 6: Item Checklist

    Item Checklist IDE Cable x 1, FDD Cable x 1 SATA 3Gb/s Cable x 1 I/O Shield * The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice. Optional Accessories 2 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/R) 4 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-21/R) S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1SPINO-11/R) SATA bracket (Part Number: 12CF1-3SATPW-11R)

  • Page 7: Ga-945Pl-S3E Motherboard Layout

    GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 Intel ® AUDIO PCIE_16 8111B PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 Intel ICH7 ® CD_IN PCI4 CODEC PCI5 BATTERY F_AUDIO BIOS CLR_CMOS PCIE_1 PWR_LED F_USB1 F_USB2 SYS_FAN F_PANEL SPDIF_IO - 7 -...

  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram PCIe CLK LGA775 (100 MHz) CPU CLK+/- Processor (333 /266/200/133 MHz) (Note 1) Host Interface DDR2 667 /533/400 MHz DIMM (Note 2) PCI Express x16 Dual Channel Memory Intel ® MCH CLK(333 /266/200/133 MHz) (Note 1) PCI Express Bus ATA-33/66/100 IDE Channel BIOS Intel...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual. 3. Damage due to improper installation. 4. Damage due to use of uncertified components. 5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Hardware Installation...

  • Page 10: Feature Summary

    1 system fan connector 1 front panel connector 1 front audio connector 1 CD In connector 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 ports by cables 1 Chassis Intrusion connector 1 power LED connector GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 10 -...
  • Page 11 Rear Panel I/O 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 parallel port 2 serial ports 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) I/O Control IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor...

  • Page 12: Installation Of The Cpu And Cpu Cooler

    CPU into position. (Grasping the CPU firmly between your thumb and forefinger, care- fully place it into the socket in a straight and down- wards motion. Avoid twisting or bending motions that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Installation Of The Cooler

    1-3-2 Installation of the Cooler Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig.1 Fig. 2 Please apply an even layer of CPU cooler paste (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to on the surface of the installed CPU.

  • Page 14: Installation Of Memory

    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-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 14 -...

  • Page 15: Installation Of Expansion Cards

    Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945PL-S3E supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of memory bus will double. The GA-945PL-S3E includes 2 DIMM sockets. If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations: 1.

  • Page 16: I/O Back Panel Introduction

    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. GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 16 -...

  • Page 17: Connectors Introduction

    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 perform different functions via the audio software.
  • Page 18 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V -12V PS_ON(soft On/Off) Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) +12V +12V(Only for 24-pin ATX) +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) 3.3V(Only for 24-pin ATX) GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 18 -...
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 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 SATAII2 SATAII3 SATAII0 SATAII1 GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 20 -...
  • Page 21 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 MPD+ MPD- MPD- 9) BATTERY Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 22 RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal (Green) Close: Reset Hardware System PW (Power Switch) Open: Normal (Red) Close: Power On/Off MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) (Yellow) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC ( Purple) GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 22 -...

  • Page 23: Front Audio Connector

    11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC'97 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.
  • Page 24 For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. Pin No. Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DX- USB DY- USB DX+ USB DY+ No Pin GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 25 15) 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. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed.
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  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    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.

  • Page 28: Startup Screen

    Press the F9 key to enter the Xpress Recovery2 screen. <F12>: Boot Menu Press the F12 key to enter Boot Menu to select the first boot device. <End>: Qflash Press the End key to enter Q-Flash utility. GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 28 -...

  • Page 29: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : Fac)

    The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : FAc) Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup 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) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
  • Page 30 Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 30 -...

  • Page 31: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Tue, May 22 2007 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 10:31:24 Menu Level IDE Channel 0 Master [None] IDE Channel 0 Slave [None] IDE Channel 1 Master [None] IDE Channel 1 Slave [None]...
  • Page 32 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. GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 32 -...

  • Page 33: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] Item Help 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-Threading [Enabled]...
  • Page 34 Show full screen logo at system startup. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. If you wish to see BIOS POST screen, set this item to "Disabled". (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function. GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 34 -...

  • Page 35: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled] Item Help On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE [Enabled] Menu Level On-Chip SATA Mode [Auto] x PATA IDE Set to Ch.0 Master/Slave SATA Port 0/2 Set to Disabled SATA Port 1/3 Set to Ch.3 Master/Slave...
  • Page 36 BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Azalia Codec Auto Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable Azalia audio function. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 36 -...
  • Page 37 SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..Item Help Pair1-2 Status = Open / Length 0.0m Menu Level Pair3-6 Status = Open / Length 0.0m Pair4-5 Status = Open / Length 0.0m...
  • Page 38 Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. ECP Mode Use DMA Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value) Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 39: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)] Item Help Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN [Instant-Off] Menu Level PME Event Wake Up [Enabled] Power On by Ring [Enabled] Resume by Alarm [Disabled] x Date (of Month) Alarm Everyday x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0...
  • Page 40 When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state. (Default value) Full-On When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state. Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state before AC-power off. GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 41: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Level PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [Auto] PCI 4 IRQ Assignment [Auto] PCI 5 IRQ Assignment [Auto] : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value...

  • Page 42: Pc Health Status

    C / 194 Monitor CPU temperature at 90 C / 194 Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) CPU / System FAN Fail Warning Disabled Disable fan fail warning function. (Default value) Enabled Enable fan fail warning function. GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 42 -...
  • Page 43 CPU Smart FAN Control Disabled Disable this function. 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) CPU Smart FAN Mode This option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled.

  • Page 44: Mb Intelligent Tweaker(M.i.t.)

    CMOS setup data and perform a safe restart. Disabled Disable CPU Host Clock Control. (Default value) Enabled Enable CPU Host Clock Control. (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function. GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 44 -...
  • Page 45 CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) 100 ~ 600 Set CPU Host Frequency from 100 MHz to 600 MHz. If you use a 533 MHz FSB processor, set "CPU Host Frequency" to 133 MHz. If you use an 800 MHz FSB processor, set "CPU Host Frequency" to 200 MHz. If you use a 1066 MHz FSB processor, set "CPU Host Frequency"...

  • Page 46: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit : Select Item F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automati- cally detects. GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 47: Set Supervisor/User Password

    2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 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 & Exit Setup Enter Password: PC Health Status Exit Without Saving...

  • Page 48: Save & Exit Setup

    MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit : Select Item F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 48 -...

  • Page 49: Chapter 3 Install Drivers

    Chapter 3 Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP. 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.

  • Page 50: Software Applications

    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. Driver CD Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.

  • Page 51: Hardware Information

    Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 51 - Install Drivers...
  • Page 52 GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 52 -...

  • Page 53: Chapter 4 Appendix

    Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Display screen Display panel of CPU frequency Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status GIGABYTE Logo Log on to GIGABYTE website Help button Display EasyTune 5 Help file Exit or Minimize button Quit or Minimize EasyTune...

  • Page 54: Xpress Recovery2 Introduction

    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 com- plete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software. GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 54 -...
  • Page 55 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.

  • Page 56: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    Before Use: Follow the steps below before using Q-Flash to update BIOS: 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. 945pls3e.F1) to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard disk.
  • Page 57 c . Select the BIOS file and press ENTER. Make sure again the BIOS file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. When the message "Are you sure to update BIOS?" appears, press ENTER. The BIOS update will begin and the current process will be displayed.
  • Page 58 BIOS. Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Select @BIOS item than click Install Fig 3. The @BIOS Utility Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server Click "Update New BIOS"...
  • Page 59 III. 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. IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted.

  • Page 60: 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction

    After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can also find the icon in Control Panel). Double- click the icon to open the Audio Control Panel. GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 60 -...
  • Page 61 STEP 2: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. In 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.
  • Page 62 After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can also find the icon in Control Panel). Double- click the icon to open the Audio Control Panel. GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 62 -...
  • Page 63 STEP 2: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. In the upper left list, click 6CH Speaker. 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.
  • Page 64 AC'97 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-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 64 -...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    4-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing? A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST.

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting Procedure

    Turn on the power to start the computer. Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. (Continued...) GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard - 66 -...
  • Page 67 The power supply, When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running? CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. The graphics card, expansion slot, or Check if there is display on your monitor. monitor might fail.
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  • Page 70 Contact Us Taiwan (Headquarters) China GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. NINGBO G.B.T. TECH. TRADING CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.cn Taipei 231, Taiwan Shanghai TEL: +886-2-8912-4888 TEL: +86-21-63410999 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 FAX: +86-21-63410100 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : Beijing http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw...
  • Page 71 Czech Republic WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.yu Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in CZECH REPUBLIC in the language list on the top right corner of the website. WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.cz Turkey Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd.
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