Gigabyte GA-945PLM-(D)S2 manual

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Intel ® Core TM 2 Extreme dual-core / Core TM 2 Duo / Intel ® Pentium ® D / Pentium ® 4 / Celeron ® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2102 12ME-945PLMDR-2102R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed[...]

Motherboard GA-945PLM-DS2 / GA-945PLM-S2 (rev. 2.1) Nov. 29, 2006 Nov. 29, 2006 Motherboard GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 (rev. 2.1)[...]

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- 4 - T able of Contents Item Checklist ................................................................................................................. 6 Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................... 6 GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard Layout ...........[...]

- 5 - Chapter 3 Install Drivers ............................................................................................. 51 3 -1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 5 1 3 - 2 Software Applications ...........................................................................[...]

- 6 - Item Checklist IDE Cable x 1, FDD Cable x 1 SA T A 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 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[...]

- 7 - GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN LGA775 ATX GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN PCIE_16 IDE BATTERY IT8718 ATX_12V Intel ® 945PL Intel ® ICH7 USB LAN AUDIO LPT USB COMA CLR_CMOS FDD SATAII0 F_PANEL PWR_LED SATAII1 CI CD_IN F_USB1 CODEC SPDIF_IO DDRII1 DDRII2 BIOS PCI1 PCI2 Marvell 88E8001 F_USB2 [...]

- 8 - Block Diagram LGA775 Processor Host Interface Intel ® 945PL DDRII 533/400 MHz DIMM Intel ® ICH7 3 PCI PCI Bus PCI Express Bus Dual Channel Memory PCI CLK (33 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 IT8718 Floppy PS/2 KB/Mouse LPT Port Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Line-Out MIC Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out Side Speaker Out Surround Speaker Out [...]

Hardware Installation - 9 - English 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Y our 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 [...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 1 0 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU  LGA775 for Intel ® Core TM 2 Extreme dual-core / Core TM 2 Duo / Pentium ® D / Pentium ® 4 / Celeron ® D  L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus  Supports 800/533 MHz FSB Chipset  Northbridge: Intel ® 945PL Express Chipset  Southbridge: Intel ® ICH[...]

Hardware Installation - 11 - English (Note) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. Rear Panel I/O  1 PS/2 keyboard port  1 PS/2 mouse 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/Subwoo[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 1 2 - English 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. 2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will n[...]

Hardware Installation - 13 - English 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler The CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heat paste. T o prevent 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. Fig. 6 Finally, pl[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 1 4 - English 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. Before installing the memory modules, ple[...]

Hardware Installation - 15 - English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 supports the Dual Channel T echnology . After operating the Dual Channel T echnology , 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 T echnology , please not[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 1 6 - English 1 - 5 Installation of Expansion Cards Y ou 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 bra[...]

Hardware Installation - 17 - English 1 -6 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector T o 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 (Ser[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 1 8 - English 1 - 7 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 a[...]

Hardware Installation - 19 - English 1/2) A TX_12V / A TX (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 [...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 2 0 - English 3/4) CPU_F AN / SYS_F AN (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[...]

Hardware Installation - 21 - English 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 Maste[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 2 2 - English 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+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 1 9 ) BA TTERY Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace[...]

Hardware Installation - 23 - English 1 0 ) F_P ANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis front panel to the F_P ANEL connector according to the pin assignment below . 1 2 19 20 HD- HD+ RES+ RES- NC IDE Hard Disk Active LED Reset Switch SPEAK- MSG- MSG+ PW- PW+ Message LED/[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 2 4 - English 1 2 ) CD_IN (CD IN Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 1 1 ) 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 funct[...]

Hardware Installation - 25 - English 1 3 ) SPDIF_IO (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 outp[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 2 6 - English 1 5 ) 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. Pin No. Definition 1 NDCDB- 2 NSINB 3 NSOUTB 4 NDTRB- 5 GND 6 NDSRB- 7 NRTSB- 8 NCTSB- 9 NRIB- [...]

Hardware Installation - 27 - English 1 7 ) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Y ou can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND[...]

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BIOS Setup - 29 - English BIOS (Basic Input and Output 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[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 3 0 - English 1. If you don't find the settings you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to access advanced options. 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 BI[...]

BIOS Setup - 31 - English      Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.      Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.      Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. ?[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 3 2 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>. Week The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display-only Month The month, Jan. Through Dec. Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Y ear The year[...]

BIOS Setup - 33 - English Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The two options are: Large/Auto(default:Auto) 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. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head N[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 3 4 - English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Use < > or < > to select a device, then press<+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit this menu. First / Second / Th[...]

BIOS Setup - 35 - English HDD S.M.A.R.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. Enabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability. Disabled Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability. (Default value) CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Th[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 3 6 - English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. On-Chip SA T A Mode Disabled Disable this function. Auto BIOS will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SA TA mode to Combi[...]

BIOS Setup - 37 - English USB 2.0 Controller Y ou can disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Enabled Enable USB 2.0 controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 controller. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB keyboard support. Disabled Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled E[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 3 8 - English SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) 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 diag[...]

BIOS Setup - 39 - English Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Enabled Enable this function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 4 0 - English 2 - 4 Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend T ype S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to S3/STR(Suspend T o RAM). Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Instant-Off Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value) Delay 4 Sec. Press p[...]

BIOS Setup - 41 - English Power On By Keyboard Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the keyboard power on password. 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 Pa[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 4 2 - English 2 -5 PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,1 1,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,1 1,12,14,15 to PCI 1. PCI 2 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,1 1,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,1 1,12,14,15 t[...]

BIOS Setup - 43 - English 2 - 6 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 A ward Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status [Disabled] Case Opened Y e s Vcore OK DDR18V OK +3.3V OK +12V OK Current CPU T e mperature 43 o C Current CPU F AN Speed 2880 RPM Current SYSTEM F AN Speed 0 RPM CPU W arning T emperature [Disabled] CPU[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 4 4 - English CPU Smart F AN 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 F AN Mode This option is available[...]

BIOS Setup - 45 - English 2 - 7 Frequency/V oltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 A ward Software Frequency/V oltage Control CPU Clock Ratio ( Note ) [25X] O.C. FSB1066 Core. 2 CPU [Disabled] CPU Host Clock Control [Disabled] x CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) 133 x PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Auto System Memory Multiplier [Auto] Memory F[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 4 6 - English PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Auto Set PCI Express frequency automatically. (Default value) 90 ~ 150 Set PCI Express frequency from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. System Memory Multiplier The adjustable range will vary based on the CPU FSB. Default value: Auto (set memory frequency by DRAM SPD data). Wrong fr[...]

BIOS Setup - 47 - English 2 - 8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 A ward Software ` Sta ndard CMOS Features ` Adva nced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Ma nagement Setup ` PnP/PCI Con[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 4 8 - English 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. T ype the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. Y ou will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password[...]

BIOS Setup - 49 - English 2 - 1 1 Save & Exit Setup 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 Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. CMOS S[...]

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Install Drivers - 51 - English 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.ex[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 5 2 - English 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. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.[...]

Install Drivers - 53 - English 3 - 4 Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. 3- 5 Contact Us Please see the last page for details.[...]

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Appendix - 55 - English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities (Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.) 4-1-1 EasyT une 5 Introduction EasyT une 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and manageability utility. Featuring several powerful yet easy to use to[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 5 6 - English 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 Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including FA T16, F A T32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is able to back[...]

Appendix - 57 - English 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 res[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 5 8 - English 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction Method 1 : Q-Flash TM Utility Q-Flash TM 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 TM allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in DOS or Windows. Us[...]

Appendix - 59 - English Entering the Q-Flash TM utility: CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 A ward Software  Standard CMOS Feature s  Adva nced BIOS Features  Integrated Peripherals  Power M a nage ment Setup  PnP/PCI Configurations  PC Health Status  MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T .) Select La nguage Loa d Fail-Safe Defa[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 6 0 - English Dual BIOS Utility Boot From......................................... M ain Bios Main ROM T ype/Size.............................SST 49LF003A 512K Backup ROM T ype/Size.........................SST 49LF003A 512K Wide Ra nge Protection Disa ble Boot From M ain Bios Auto Recovery Ena ble Halt On Er[...]

Appendix - 61 - English 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. Dual BIOS Utility Boot From......................................... M ain Bios Main ROM T ype/Size.............................SST 49LF003A 512K Backup ROM T ype/Size.....[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 6 2 - English CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 A ward Software  Standard CMOS Feature s  Adva nced BIOS Features  Integrated Peripherals  Power M a nage ment Setup  PnP/PCI Configurations  PC Health Status  MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T .) ESC: Quit F3: Cha nge La nguage F8: Dua[...]

Appendix - 63 - English Exploring the Q-Flash TM utility screen The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. T ask 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 [...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 6 4 - English 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 shown at the same time. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash T ype/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256K Keep DMI Data Ena ble Update BIOS from [...]

Appendix - 65 - English Method 2 : @BIOS TM Utility If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the 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. 1. Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet [...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 6 6 - English III. 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 he[...]

Appendix - 67 - English 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Line In Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Mic In Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 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 t[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 6 8 - English 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. STEP 2: In the Audio Control Panel,[...]

Appendix - 69 - English 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[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 7 0 - English 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)[...]

Appendix - 71 - English 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/Subw[...]

GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 7 2 - English AC'97 Audio Configuration: T o 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 T ool icon and then select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. This action completes [...]

Appendix - 73 - English 4-2 T roubleshooting Below is a collection of general asked questions. T o check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why? Answer: Some advanced options are hidd[...]

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GA-945PLM-(D)S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard - 7 8 - English Contact Us y y y y y Taiwan (Headquarters) GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, T aipei 231, T aiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4888 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 T ech. and Non-T ech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.[...]

Appendix - 79 - English y y y y y Germany G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de y y y y y U.K. G.B.T . TECH. CO., LTD. WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk y y y y y The Netherlands GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V. WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl y y y y y France GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE WEB address : http://www.g[...]

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