GA-946-S3 ‏(rev. 3.x)‏

Intel® 946GZ+ ICH7 chipset
 
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    • Audio
      Audio
      Version
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      Date
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      Realtek Function driver for Realtek Azalia audio chip ‏(Including Microsoft UAA Driver in English edition)‏

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit
      [5‎.10.0.6662]
      1‎18.29 MB
      Oct 25, 2012
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      Microsoft UAA ‏(Universal Audio Architecture)‏ Bus driver ‏(Full Multi-language version )‏

      OS: Windows XP 32bit,Windows Server 2003 32bit,Windows 2000
      [5‎.10.0.5010]
      2‎9.87 MB
      Oct 03, 2006
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    • Chipset
      Chipset
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      Date
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      Intel INF installation

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows Server 2003 64bit,Windows Server 2003 32bit,Windows 2000
      [8‎.3.1.1009]
      2‎.01 MB
      Dec 26, 2007
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    • LAN
      LAN
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      Realtek LAN Driver

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit
      [5‎.826.0605.2014]
      3‎.32 MB
      Apr 16, 2015
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      Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit
      [2‎.0.2.1]
      4‎.10 MB
      Aug 09, 2012
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      Realtek LAN Driver

      OS: Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit
      [6‎.250.0908.2011]
      3‎.46 MB
      Dec 21, 2011
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  • BIOS‏(+1)‏
    • Version
      Size
      Date
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      Description
      F1
      0‎.50 MB
      May 25, 2007
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      1. First Release
    • Description
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      Xpress Recovery2
      1. Support Intel Socket 1366 / 1155 / 1156, X38 / X48 / X58 / G45 / G31 / G33 / G43 / P45 / P43 / P35 / 965 / 946 / 945 chipset & AMD AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2 series MB ‏(support may vary by model)‏.
      2. This file is in an image format, after download please burn the image into a CD for use.
      3. After updating to latest version, please use this latest version Xpress Recovery2 to back up your files.

      OS: Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 2000
      1‎.01.121029
      1‎3.38 MB
      Nov 23, 2012
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      @BIOS
      ‏(Note)‏ Support Intel 5 series & earlier MB‏(support may vary by model)‏
      ‏(Note)‏ Support AMD 800/700 series & earlier MB‏(support may vary by model)‏


      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows Me,Windows 98,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 2000
      B11.1004.1
      5‎.10 MB
      Oct 04, 2011
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      Easy Tune5
      ‏(Please remove your current EasyTune5 or earlier, and GWUM Tools before install this.)‏

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows NT,Windows 2000
      B7.0921.1
      4‎.57 MB
      Oct 22, 2007
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  • Support List
  • Support List‏(+1)‏
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      Date
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      Description
      Memory Support List
      0‎.04 MB
      Jun 14, 2007
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  • Manual
  • Manual‏(+4)‏
    • Language
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      Date
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      Description
      العربية, الانجليزية , الاندونيسية, اليابانية, الكورية, الصينية ‏(بسيطة)‏, التايلاندية, الصينية ‏(تقليدية)‏, الفيتنامية
      1‎2.15 MB
      Aug 05, 2012
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      Installation Guidebook
      التشيكية, الفرنسية, الألمانية, اليونانية, المجرية, الايطالية, البولندية, البرتغالية, الروسية, الإسبانية, التركية
      1‎8.60 MB
      Aug 05, 2012
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      Installation Guidebook
      الانجليزية
      3‎301
      8‎.18 MB
      Jun 14, 2007
      Download
      الصينية ‏(تقليدية)‏
      3‎301
      1‎0.80 MB
      Jun 14, 2007
      Download
  • Accessory Lists
CPU Support
FAQ
Trying to press F9 key to run Xpress Recovery while BIOS POST, but still can't work. How can I get the utility working?
Driver / Software / OS
Windows crashes when I start Adobe Audition, Adobe Encore DVD, Adobe Premiere Elements, or Adobe Premiere Pro.
Driver / Software / OS
Are there any restrictions or limitations when using Xpress Recovery2 software?
Driver / Software / OS
After using the program Xpress Recovery2 from the Driver CD to backup the files, when rebooting the system why won't Xpress Recovery run by pressing F9 as indicated, the only way to run Xpress Recovery2 is by inserting the Driver CD and running it off the CD?
Driver / Software / OS
How to determine whether drivers are all installed?
Driver / Software / OS
What is the standard operation procedure of HD audio driver installation under WINXP?
Driver / Software / OS / Peripherals
Why does the onboard HD audio driver not install successfully ?
Driver / Software / OS / Peripherals
The audio codec used on my motherboard is ALC889A, after installing audio drivers, when trying to perform the speaker test function in Realtek audio program, why will only the front left and front right of the S/PIDIF speaker have proper audio output?

Also where can I find DTS related functions in Realtek audio program?
Driver / Software / OS / Product Spec. / Peripherals
Can I use DDR and DDR2 memory modules on this motherboard at the same time? How can I enable Dual Channel technology?
Memory
How to use Xpress Recovery2?
Others
Why can't sound come from rear audio after front audio is connected?
Peripherals
My motherboard provides Wake On LAN feature as you mentioned. But, I don't know how to enable the feature. Can you tell me?
Peripherals
Via the integrated ALC889A audio codec, is it able to output the DTS-HD audio via SPDIF interface?
Peripherals
In Windows XP, how to play sound from both front and rear audio jacks?
Peripherals
What is the difference between a 24-pin and a 20-pin motherboard power connector?
Product Spec.
Does Intel HD Graphics support Blu-ray Disk playback?
Product Spec.
Does it support jumbo frame LAN function?
Product Spec.
Does it support jumbo frame LAN function?
Product Spec.
When "USB 2.0 controller" is disabled in BIOS, I noticed some USB ports are not available.
Product Spec. / Peripherals / Others
Why can't I use the IDE 2?
Storage Devices
How to set in the BIOS to bootup from the IDE/ SCSI/ RAID card ?
Storage Devices
How to enable Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology ‏(EIST)‏?
System / HW Installation
Does the CMOS battery ‏(CR2032)‏ pass UL product certification?
System / HW Installation
Does the USB connector pass UL product certification?
System / HW Installation
After installing a Radeon HD 2000 series VGA card on my motherboard and all drivers, the audio seems to be failing and after checking in Device Manager all devices seem to be normal. What can be done to fix this?
VGA / Display / Peripherals
1‎. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
2. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP SP1/SP2. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.
Warning:
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.


Update CPU ID/Micro codes in new BIOS means?
[1] To support new series of CPUs, or [2] To support the same CPU but with new stepping. CPU support of motherboard is consist of BIOS and hardware design, detail CPU support information please see CPU support list.
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