Gigabyte GA-945PLM-(D)S2 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Item Checklist

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• Optional Accessories

  6
• GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 (rev. 2.1) Motherboard Layout

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• Block Diagram

  8
• Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

  9
• Considerations Prior to Installation

  9
• Feature Summary

  10
• Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler

  12
• Installation of the CPU

  12
• Installation of the CPU Cooler

  13
• Installation of Memory

  14
• Installation of Expansion Cards

  16
• I/O Back Panel Introduction

  17
• Connectors Introduction

  18
• Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

  29
• The Main Menu (For example:GA-945PLM-DS2 BIOS Ver. : F1a)

  30
• 2-1 Standard CMOS Features

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• 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features

  34
• 2-3 Integrated Peripherals

  36
• Power Management Setup

  40
• PnP/PCI Configurations

  42
• PC Health Status

  43
• Frequency/Voltage Control

  45
• Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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• Load Optimized Defaults

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• Set Supervisor/User Password

  48
• Save & Exit Setup

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• Exit Without Saving

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• Chapter 3 Install Drivers

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• Install Chipset Drivers

  51
• Software Applications

  52
• Driver CD Information

  52
• Hardware Information

  53
• Contact Us

  53
• Chapter 4 Appendix

  55
• Unique Software Utilities

  55
• EasyTune 5 Introduction

  55
• Xpress Recovery2 Introduction

  56
• Flash BIOS Method Introduction

  58
• 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction

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• Troubleshooting

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