Intel GA-945PL-DS3P User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Item Checklist

  6
• Optional Accessories

  6
• GA-945PL-DS3P / GA-945PL-S3P Motherboard Layout

  7
• 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 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-945PL-DS3P BIOS Ver.: E1)

  30
• Standard CMOS Features

  32
• Advanced BIOS Features

  34
• Integrated Peripherals

  36
• Power Management Setup

  39
• PnP/PCI Configurations

  41
• PC Health Status

  42
• MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

  44
• Load Fail-Safe Defaults

  47
• 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults

  47
• 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password

  48
• Save & Exit Setup

  49
• Exit Without Saving

  49
• Chapter 3 Install Drivers

  51
• 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

  62
• Troubleshooting

  67