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Manual - Page 5
Chapter 3 Install Drivers 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 SoftwareApplications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51
Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53
4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 53 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 54 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function ...
Manual - Page 11
... CPU smart fan control
BIOS
1 4 Mbit flash ROM
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
Additional Features Supports @BIOS
Supports Download Center
Supports Q-Flash
Supports EasyTune (only supports Hardware Monitor function) (Note 4)
Supports Xpress Install
Supports Xpress Recovery2
Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue
Bundle Software ...
Manual - Page 16
... 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. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion...
Manual - Page 17
..., mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface.
Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller,
please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please
contact your OS or device(s) vendors.
LAN Port
The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of
10/100...
Manual - Page 21
... information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector.
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7) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to...
Manual - Page 23
... Pin LINE2_L FSENSE2
AC'97 Audio:
Pin No. Definition
1
MIC
2
GND
3
MIC Power
4
NC
5
Line Out (R)
6
NC
7
NC
8
No Pin
9
Line Out (L)
10
NC
By default, the audio driver is configured to support HD Audio. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, please refer to the instructions on Page 69 about the software settings.
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Hardware Installation
Manual - Page 29
... during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you to the CMOS SETUP screen. You can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is a Windows-based...
Manual - Page 34
... [SETUP] empty.
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)
(Note) This item will show up when you install a processor that supports this function. GA-946GM-DS2/S2...
Manual - Page 35
... a PCI Express card is installed. If you wish
to set up a dual view configuration, set this item to Always Enable.
On-Chip Frame Buffer Size
1MB
Set on-chip frame buffer size to 1 MB.
8MB
Set on-chip frame buffer size to 8 MB. (Default value)
(Note) This item will show up when you install a processor that supports this function.
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BIOS Setup
Manual - Page 49
...continue to install other drivers. System will reboot automatically after install the drivers, afterward you can install others application.
For USB2.0 driver support under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and...
Manual - Page 50
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.
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Manual - Page 54
... bytes of system memory 3. VESA-supported VGA cards
How to use the Xpress Recovery2
Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the F9 key: Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to boot from CD-ROM. Save
the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. Insert the provided driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. Upon system...
Manual - Page 55
... under Windows 2000, be sure to execute the
EnableBigLba.exe program from the driver CD before data backup.
2. It is normal that data backup takes longer time than data restoration.
3. Xpress Recovery2 is compliant with the GPL regulations.
4. On a few motherboards based on Nvidia chipsets, BIOS update is required for Xpress Recovery2
to correctly identify RAID and SATA...
Manual - Page 56
... Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) Memory Testing : 131072K OK
Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single Channel Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None
Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00
GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard...
Manual - Page 60
...guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-FlashTM utility.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password...
Manual - Page 63
... 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.
Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility
Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS
Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS
Select @BIOS item than click Install
Fig 3. The @BIOS Utility
Fig 4. Select...
Manual - Page 65
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Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied.
STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can also find the icon in Control Panel). Doubleclick the icon...
Manual - Page 66
... audio setup is completed.
4 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can also find the icon in Control Panel). Doubleclick the icon to open the Audio Control Panel.
STEP 2: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. In the upper left list, click 4CH Speaker.
GA-946GM-DS2/S2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard...
Manual - Page 67
... a device depending on the type of speaker connected (4-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line Out) and Rear Speaker Out) and then click OK. The 4-channel audio setup is completed.
6 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can also find the icon in Control Panel...
Manual - Page 68
..., a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected. Choose a device depending on the type of speaker connected (8-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line Out), Rear Speaker Out, Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, and Side Speaker Out) then click OK. The 8-channel audio setup is completed.
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