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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU ...15 1-5-1 Graphics Card Support List 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E7 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 39 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 41 2-6 PC Health ...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU ...15 1-5-1 Graphics Card Support List 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E7 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 39 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 41 2-6 PC Health ...
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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 Introduction 65 4-2 Troubleshooting 71 - 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 Introduction 65 4-2 Troubleshooting 71 - 5 -
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GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard Layout GA-8I945GZME-RH IT8718 KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN VGA COMA LPT ATX R_USB USB_LAN AUDIO SYS _FAN F_AUDIO HDA_SUR Marvell 8001 CODEC CD_IN COMB SPDIF_IO Intel 945GZ PCIE_16 DDRII1 DDRII2 IDE FDD PCI1 SATAII2 PCI2 ICH7 SATAII3 PCI3 BIOS F_USB1 F_USB2 SATAII0 SATAII1 PWR_LED BAT CI CLR_CMOS F_PANEL - 7 -
GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard Layout GA-8I945GZME-RH IT8718 KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN VGA COMA LPT ATX R_USB USB_LAN AUDIO SYS _FAN F_AUDIO HDA_SUR Marvell 8001 CODEC CD_IN COMB SPDIF_IO Intel 945GZ PCIE_16 DDRII1 DDRII2 IDE FDD PCI1 SATAII2 PCI2 ICH7 SATAII3 PCI3 BIOS F_USB1 F_USB2 SATAII0 SATAII1 PWR_LED BAT CI CLR_CMOS F_PANEL - 7 -
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Block Diagram VGA PCI-ECLK (100MHz) LGA775 Processor Host Interface Intel 945GZ GMCH DDRII 533MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory PCI Express x4 PCI Bus Marvell 8001 RJ45 Intel ICH7 CODEC BIOS 4 Serial ATA ATA33/66/100 IDE Channel IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Ports 3 PCI 8 USB Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse PCICLK (33MHz) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out - 8 -
Block Diagram VGA PCI-ECLK (100MHz) LGA775 Processor Host Interface Intel 945GZ GMCH DDRII 533MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory PCI Express x4 PCI Bus Marvell 8001 RJ45 Intel ICH7 CODEC BIOS 4 Serial ATA ATA33/66/100 IDE Channel IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Ports 3 PCI 8 USB Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse PCICLK (33MHz) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out - 8 -
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... warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning Supports CPU Smart Fan function BIOS 1 4Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune(Note 3) ... Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm (Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) The GA-8I945GZME-RH supports up to PCI ...
... warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning Supports CPU Smart Fan function BIOS 1 4Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune(Note 3) ... Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm (Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) The GA-8I945GZME-RH supports up to PCI ...
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... CPU in accordance with HT Technology - Please make sure that has optimizations for the peripherals. OS: An operation system that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 12 -
... CPU in accordance with HT Technology - Please make sure that has optimizations for the peripherals. OS: An operation system that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 12 -
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... lock the DIMM module. Please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in one direction. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 14 - The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to prevent...
... lock the DIMM module. Please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in one direction. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 14 - The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to prevent...
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... bar at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot when you wish to use memory modules of expansion card from BIOS. 8. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-8I945GZME-RH supports the Dual Channel Technology. Replace the screw to the left shows. Power on the slot. Make sure your computer... CPU limitation, if you try to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of identical brand, size, chips, and speed), you must install them into the computer. 2. Dual Channel mode will double. Hardware Installation
... bar at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot when you wish to use memory modules of expansion card from BIOS. 8. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-8I945GZME-RH supports the Dual Channel Technology. Replace the screw to the left shows. Power on the slot. Make sure your computer... CPU limitation, if you try to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of identical brand, size, chips, and speed), you must install them into the computer. 2. Dual Channel mode will double. Hardware Installation
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Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 7) SATAII0 / SATAII1 / SATAII2 / SATAII3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) SATA 3Gb/s ...
Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 7) SATAII0 / SATAII1 / SATAII2 / SATAII3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) SATA 3Gb/s ...
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Please contact your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. Pin No. Pin No. English 15) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful with the ...
Please contact your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. Pin No. Pin No. English 15) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful with the ...
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...from the Internet. To exit the Help Window press . You can be used. CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to activate certain system features. English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to select item Select Item Main Menu - ...describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for Main Menu Main Menu The on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1".
...from the Internet. To exit the Help Window press . You can be used. CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to activate certain system features. English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to select item Select Item Main Menu - ...describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for Main Menu Main Menu The on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1".
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Intel I945 BIOS for 8I945GZME-RH E7 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 06/01/... usual. This action makes the system reset to the default for stability. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 30 - The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on... cards) device. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control...
Intel I945 BIOS for 8I945GZME-RH E7 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 06/01/... usual. This action makes the system reset to the default for stability. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 30 - The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on... cards) device. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control...
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...Password Change, set , or disable password. English Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard ... value of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configuration This setup page includes all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 31 - BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. ...
...Password Change, set , or disable password. English Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard ... value of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configuration This setup page includes all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 31 - BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. ...
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to Dec. 1 to select this option for automatic device detection. For example, 1 p.m. The four options are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 32 - IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to 31 (or maximum allowed in . Week Month The ...drive. to set the access mode for faster system start up. • Manual User can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST. (Default value) • None Select this to Sat. Through Dec. Access Mode Use this if ...
to Dec. 1 to select this option for automatic device detection. For example, 1 p.m. The four options are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 32 - IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to 31 (or maximum allowed in . Week Month The ...drive. to set the access mode for faster system start up. • Manual User can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST. (Default value) • None Select this to Sat. Through Dec. Access Mode Use this if ...
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...for a keyboard error; it will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the computer. The value of the BIOS. BIOS Setup Base Memory The POST of floppy disk drive A that may be prompted. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp... Errors The system boot will stop for a keyboard or disk error; Floppy 3 Mode Support (for all other errors. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is the amount of currently installed hard drive. English Capacity Capacity of memory located above 1 MB in the ...
...for a keyboard error; it will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the computer. The value of the BIOS. BIOS Setup Base Memory The POST of floppy disk drive A that may be prompted. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp... Errors The system boot will stop for a keyboard or disk error; Floppy 3 Mode Support (for all other errors. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is the amount of currently installed hard drive. English Capacity Capacity of memory located above 1 MB in the ...
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... by LS120. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 34 - Press to exit this function. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Setup The system will boot, ... device priority by Floppy. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # ...
... by LS120. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 34 - Press to exit this function. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Setup The system will boot, ... device priority by Floppy. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # ...
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... supported. CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value) Disabled Disable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. Limit CPUID Max. BIOS Setup to 3 Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 8MB. (Default value) (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function...
... supported. CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value) Disabled Disable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. Limit CPUID Max. BIOS Setup to 3 Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 8MB. (Default value) (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function...
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... 0 Master/Slave. Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to use; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 36 - On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Auto Disable this function will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined,... you can use up to 4 HDDs to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA. BIOS will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave,this function. USB Controller Enabled Enable USB controller...
... 0 Master/Slave. Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to use; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 36 - On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Auto Disable this function will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined,... you can use up to 4 HDDs to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA. BIOS will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave,this function. USB Controller Enabled Enable USB controller...
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...LAN Enabled Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8. Disable this function. ... 1 and address is 3F8. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8. Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8. (Default value) 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial...
...LAN Enabled Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8. Disable this function. ... 1 and address is 3F8. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8. Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8. (Default value) 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial...
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... system. PME Event Wake Up This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on by Ring function. Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup
... system. PME Event Wake Up This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on by Ring function. Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup