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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 and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 15 1-5-1 Graphics Card Support List 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17...
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 and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 15 1-5-1 Graphics Card Support List 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17...
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...) Audio Onboard Realtek ALC883 CODEC chip Supports High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports SPDIF In/Out connection Supports CD In connection Storage Intel® ICH7 - ...CPU fan connector 1 system fan connector 1 front panel connector 1 front audio connector 1 CD In connector 1 COMB connector 1 power LED connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 SPDIF In/Out connector 1 HDA_SUR connector GA-8I945GZME-RH...
...) Audio Onboard Realtek ALC883 CODEC chip Supports High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports SPDIF In/Out connection Supports CD In connection Storage Intel® ICH7 - ...CPU fan connector 1 system fan connector 1 front panel connector 1 front audio connector 1 CD In connector 1 COMB connector 1 power LED connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 SPDIF In/Out connector 1 HDA_SUR connector GA-8I945GZME-RH...
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... 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 Express x4 mode. (please refer to the VGA cards support list on page 16) (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 -
... 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 Express x4 mode. (please refer to the VGA cards support list on page 16) (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 -
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...Gently lift the metal lever located on the edge of the CPU socket. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 12 - Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does... the upright position. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. Please add an even layer of the CPU with the processor specifications. OS: An operation system that supports HT Technology and has it into its original position. Align the indented corner ...
...Gently lift the metal lever located on the edge of the CPU socket. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 12 - Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does... the upright position. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. Please add an even layer of the CPU with the processor specifications. OS: An operation system that supports HT Technology and has it into its original position. Align the indented corner ...
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English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-8I945GZME-RH supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Hardware Installation Due to CPU limitation, if you try to install/ uninstall the VGA card. Power on the back of the...
English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-8I945GZME-RH supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Hardware Installation Due to CPU limitation, if you try to install/ uninstall the VGA card. Power on the back of the...
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... display-only which is the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the computer. BIOS Setup Hard drive information should be stopped. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for all other errors. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; Base Memory... will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will determine the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - The value of floppy disk drive A that may be prompted.
... display-only which is the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the computer. BIOS Setup Hard drive information should be stopped. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for all other errors. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; Base Memory... will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will determine the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - The value of floppy disk drive A that may be prompted.
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... up when you install the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 34 - Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on... Disabled Disable this function. Press to move it up when you install a processor which supports this function. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. Use < > or < ...system will boot, but access to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [...
... up when you install the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 34 - Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on... Disabled Disable this function. Press to move it up when you install a processor which supports this function. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. Use < > or < ...system will boot, but access to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [...
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.... Disabled Disables CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors mode supported. CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. (Default value) Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. BIOS Setup Limit CPUID Max. English CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size 1MB Set on...
.... Disabled Disables CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors mode supported. CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. (Default value) Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. BIOS Setup Limit CPUID Max. English CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size 1MB Set on...
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.... GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 44 - English 2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio (Note) System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) [18X] [Auto] 533 Item Help Menu Level` Set CPU Ratio if CPU Ratio is not changeable. The option will show up when you install a processor which supports...
.... GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 44 - English 2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio (Note) System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) [18X] [Auto] 533 Item Help Menu Level` Set CPU Ratio if CPU Ratio is not changeable. The option will show up when you install a processor which supports...
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...Mode" & "Advance Mode" Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode 7. English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities (Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.) 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance ...Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status 9. GIGABYTE Logo Log on different motherboards. - 53 - Appendix Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. Display screen Display panel of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan, 4)...
...Mode" & "Advance Mode" Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode 7. English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities (Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.) 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance ...Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status 9. GIGABYTE Logo Log on different motherboards. - 53 - Appendix Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. Display screen Display panel of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan, 4)...