Intel GA-945PL-S3G User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Box Contents

  6
• Optional Items

  6
• GA-945PL-S3G 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

  20
• Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

  29
• Startup Screen

  30
• The Main Menu

  31
• Standard CMOS Features

  33
• Advanced BIOS Features

  35
• Integrated Peripherals

  37
• Power Management Setup

  40
• PnP/PCI Configurations

  42
• PC Health Status

  43
• MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

  44
• Load Fail-Safe Defaults

  47
• Load Optimized Defaults

  47
• Set Supervisor/User Password

  48
• Save & Exit Setup

  49
• Exit Without Saving

  49
• Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

  51
• Installing Chipset Drivers

  51
• Software Applications

  52
• Driver CD Information

  52
• Hardware Information

  53
• Contact Us

  53
• Chapter 4 Unique Features

  55
• Xpress Recovery2

  55
• BIOS Update Utilities

  60
• Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility

  60
• Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility

  63
• EasyTune 5

  65
• Windows Vista ReadyBoost

  66
• Chapter 5 Appendix

  67
• Configuring Audio Input and Output

  67
• Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio

  67
• Installing the S/PDIF Out Cable (Optional)

  70
• Configuring Microphone Recording

  72
• Using the Sound Recorder

  74
• Troubleshooting

  75
• Frequently Asked Questions

  75
• Troubleshooting Procedure

  76
• Regulatory Statements

  78