Table Of Contents - Gigabyte GA-945PL-S3E User Manual

Item Checklist ................................................................................................................. 6
Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................... 6
GA-945PL-S3E Motherboard Layout ............................................................................. 7
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................... 9
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .................................................................... 9
1-2 Feature Summary .......................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler ....................................................... 12
1-3-1
1-3-2
1-4 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 14
1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 15
1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 16
1-7 Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 17
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ................................................................................................ 27
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : FAc) ..................................................... 29
2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 31
2-2 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 33
2-3 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 35
2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 39
2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 41
2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 42
2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 44
2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 46
2-9 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 46
2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 47
2-11 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 48
2-12 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 48

Table of Contents

Installation of the CPU ......................................................................................... 12
Installation of the Cooler ...................................................................................... 13
- 4 -