This document describes the features and characteristics of the GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 (rev. 2.0) motherboard, which supports various Intel processors including Core TM 2 Extreme dual-core, Core TM 2 Duo, Intel Pentium D, Pentium 4, and Celeron D. The motherboard also features BIOS settings, power management, and PC health status monitoring.
This manual provides step‑by‑step hardware installation instructions for the GA‑945PL‑DS3 and GA‑945PL‑S3 motherboards, including CPU and heatsink mounting, memory installation, and connector layout. It also details BIOS configuration options such as Standard CMOS features, Advanced BIOS functions, Integrated Peripherals, and Power Management settings.
Additional sections cover unique Gigabyte features, troubleshooting tips, and a list of optional accessories. Contact information for Gigabyte global service centers is included at the end of the document. This manual is written in Chinese.
| CPU Socket | LGA775 |
|---|---|
| Supported Memory | DDRII 400/533 MHz DIMM |
| SATA Ports | 4 × SATA 3 Gb/s |
| PCI Express Slots | 1 × PCI Express x16, 1 × PCI Express x1 |
| Chipset | Intel 945PL |
The board uses an LGA775 socket for Intel Core 2, Core 2 Duo, Pentium D, Pentium 4 and Celeron D processors.
The motherboard provides four SATA 3 Gb/s ports.