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Gigabyte GA-946-S3 User Manual (84 pages)

LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel CoreTM processor family/ Intel Pentium processor family/Intel Celeron processor family

Brand: Gigabyte | Category: Motherboard | Size: 8.57 MB

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
3
Table of Contents
4
Box Contents
6
Optional Items
6
GA-946-DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout
7
Block Diagram
8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

9
- Installation Precautions
  9
- Product Specifications
  10
- Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
  13
  - Installing the CPU
    13
  - Installing the CPU Cooler
    15
- Installing the Memory
  16
  - Dual Channel Memory Configuration
    16
  - Installing a Memory
    17
- Installing an Expansion Card
  18
- Back Panel Connectors
  19
- Internal Connectors
  21
  - F_Panel
    26
  - CD in Connector
    27
  - Front Panel Audio Header
    27
  - Chassis Intrusion Header
    29
  - Clearing CMOS Jumper
    29
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

31
- Startup Screen
  32
- The Main Menu
  33
- Standard CMOS Features
  35
- Advanced BIOS Features
  37
- Integrated Peripherals
  39
- Power Management Setup
  42
- Pnp/Pci Configurations
  44
- PC Health Status
  45
- MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
  47
- Load Fail-Safe Defaults
  50
- Load Optimized Defaults
  50
- Set Supervisor/User Password
  51
- Save & Exit Setup
  52
- Exit Without Saving
  52
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

53
- Installing Chipset Drivers
  53
- Software Applications
  54
- Driver CD Information
  54
- Hardware Information
  55
- Contact Us
  55
Chapter 4 Unique Features

57
- Xpress Recovery2
  57
- BIOS Update Utilities
  62
  - Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility
    62
  - Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility
    65
- Easytune 5
  67
- Windows Vista Readyboost
  68
Chapter 5 Appendix

69
- Configuring Audio Input and Output
  69
- Troubleshooting
  76
  - Frequently Asked Questions
    76
  - Troubleshooting Procedure
    77

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Gigabyte GA-946-S3 User Manual (84 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

Chapter 4 Unique Features

Chapter 5 Appendix

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