Installation Of Expansion Cards - Gigabyte GA-945PL-S3E User Manual

The GA-945PL-S3E 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.
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Installation of Expansion Cards

You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below:
1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the
computer.
2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.
3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.
4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.
5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.
6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.
7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.
8. Install related driver from the operating system.
For example: Installing a PCI Express x16 VGA card:
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.
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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.
Hardware Installation