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... ATA proposal PIO modes 0,1,2,3,4 with 4 drives. Supports PCI power Management v1.0 to your PCs. Users can reduce the driver's loading of system CPU and improve the system's ability. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Features Compatible with the ATA133 specification and supports two IDE channels with... windows 98SE/Me/XP, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Linux v2,4,1,0 5 It can easily install our systems to reduce power consumption. Low CPU utilization based on system to handle the RAID function. Supports the drivers for the DMA/UDMA function Includes one embedded...
... ATA proposal PIO modes 0,1,2,3,4 with 4 drives. Supports PCI power Management v1.0 to your PCs. Users can reduce the driver's loading of system CPU and improve the system's ability. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Features Compatible with the ATA133 specification and supports two IDE channels with... windows 98SE/Me/XP, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Linux v2,4,1,0 5 It can easily install our systems to reduce power consumption. Low CPU utilization based on system to handle the RAID function. Supports the drivers for the DMA/UDMA function Includes one embedded...
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...installed into the PC system nowadays. This is programmed to deal with PCI spec. When a system is because this system embeds a local CPU to the RAID0 mode, it also provides users more system stability. It provides users high speed and integration and low price PC RAID system....(IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL What is the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller This GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller is in high CPU operation or PCI traffic, users won't have any penalties for installing RAID system. When a PC is an excellent product resulting from the traditional software...
...installed into the PC system nowadays. This is programmed to deal with PCI spec. When a system is because this system embeds a local CPU to the RAID0 mode, it also provides users more system stability. It provides users high speed and integration and low price PC RAID system....(IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL What is the GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller This GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller is in high CPU operation or PCI traffic, users won't have any penalties for installing RAID system. When a PC is an excellent product resulting from the traditional software...
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Table of Contents GA-8I945P Pro/GA-8I945P-G Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan 14 1-5 Installation of Memory 14 1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-7 I/O Back...
Table of Contents GA-8I945P Pro/GA-8I945P-G Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan 14 1-5 Installation of Memory 14 1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-7 I/O Back...
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...Please do not place the computer system on the motherboard or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Product determined to use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. These stickers are uncertain about any metal leads or ...the product, please verify that the power supply is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. Please make sure there are connected. 4. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your ...
...Please do not place the computer system on the motherboard or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Product determined to use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. These stickers are uncertain about any metal leads or ...the product, please verify that the power supply is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. Please make sure there are connected. 4. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your ...
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Only for GA-8I945P Pro. Only for GA-8I945P-G. Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 2 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133), compatible with CPU Northbridge: Intel® 945P Express Chipset Southbridge: Intel® ICH7R / ICH7 Supported ...CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) Due to 4GB memory) (Note 2) Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMM Supports dual channel DDR II 667(Note 3)/533/400 DIMM 1 PCI Express x 16 slot 2 PCI Express x 1 slot 3 PCI slots 1 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of 2 IDE devices(IDE1) - GA-8I945P...
Only for GA-8I945P Pro. Only for GA-8I945P-G. Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 2 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133), compatible with CPU Northbridge: Intel® 945P Express Chipset Southbridge: Intel® ICH7R / ICH7 Supported ...CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) Due to 4GB memory) (Note 2) Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMM Supports dual channel DDR II 667(Note 3)/533/400 DIMM 1 PCI Express x 16 slot 2 PCI Express x 1 slot 3 PCI slots 1 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of 2 IDE devices(IDE1) - GA-8I945P...
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...Extended Interrupt 13 drive translation in controller onboard BIOS IT8712 System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System / Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System / Power fan failure warning CPU smart fan control Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash/Multilanguage /Dual ...BIOS Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune 5 Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCIE/FSB) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCIE) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 22.0cm Only for GA-8I945P Pro. - 11 - English Onboard Audio ...
...Extended Interrupt 13 drive translation in controller onboard BIOS IT8712 System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System / Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System / Power fan failure warning CPU smart fan control Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash/Multilanguage /Dual ...BIOS Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune 5 Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCIE/FSB) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCIE) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 22.0cm Only for GA-8I945P Pro. - 11 - English Onboard Audio ...
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...please do so according to your computer system requires all of the following conditions: 1. CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology - If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 12 - It is properly inserted, please replace the load plate ...and push the metal lever back into position. (Grasping the CPU firmly between the CPU and heatsink. 4. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset...
...please do so according to your computer system requires all of the following conditions: 1. CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology - If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 12 - It is properly inserted, please replace the load plate ...and push the metal lever back into position. (Grasping the CPU firmly between the CPU and heatsink. 4. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset...
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.... Fig. 4 Please make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the... power connector of the installed CPU. The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as the picture, the installation is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for heat dissipation or...
.... Fig. 4 Please make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the... power connector of the installed CPU. The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as the picture, the installation is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for heat dissipation or...
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... with its proper location on the motherboard. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to handle the system voltage requirements. It is able to the CPU. Pin No.
... with its proper location on the motherboard. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to handle the system voltage requirements. It is able to the CPU. Pin No.
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Sometimes will not work. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 20 - Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent system overheating and failure. Most coolers are designed with... GND 1 Only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN/ PWR_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control (Only for CPU_FAN)...The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for GA-8I945P Pro.
Sometimes will not work. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 20 - Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent system overheating and failure. Most coolers are designed with... GND 1 Only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN/ PWR_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control (Only for CPU_FAN)...The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for GA-8I945P Pro.
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... on the screen. English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8I945P Pro F2a) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to the default for GA-8I945P Pro. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 30 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 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.) This setup page is control CPU...
... on the screen. English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8I945P Pro F2a) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to the default for GA-8I945P Pro. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 30 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 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.) This setup page is control CPU...
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... system. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will be prompted. Total Memory This item displays the memory size that has been installed in the CPU's memory address map. English Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors Drive A / Drive B The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive...
... system. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will be prompted. Total Memory This item displays the memory size that has been installed in the CPU's memory address map. English Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors Drive A / Drive B The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive...
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... boot device priority by LS120. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by Disabled. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 34 - to move it down the list. Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for GA-8I945P Pro. Only for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Password Check...1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. ZIP USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. Press to Setup page if the ...
... boot device priority by LS120. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by Disabled. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 34 - to move it down the list. Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for GA-8I945P Pro. Only for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Password Check...1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. ZIP USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. Press to Setup page if the ...
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... processors mode supported. (Default value) Disables CPU Hyper Threading. CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. (Default value) Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. English CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Disabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Limit CPUID Max. CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default...
... processors mode supported. (Default value) Disables CPU Hyper Threading. CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. (Default value) Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. English CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Disabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Limit CPUID Max. CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default...
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... Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to "Enabled" and save CMOS, your computer will show "No". Current CPU/POWER /SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/POWER /SYSTEM Fan speed status automatically. Only for GA-8I945P Pro. English 2-6 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case...
... Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to "Enabled" and save CMOS, your computer will show "No". Current CPU/POWER /SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/POWER /SYSTEM Fan speed status automatically. Only for GA-8I945P Pro. English 2-6 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case...
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... cables. Enabled When this function. Users can be used for it. (Default Value) Voltage Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with a 3-pin fan power cable. BIOS Setup With such CPU fans, selecting PWM will run at different speed depending on their requirements. (Default Value..., some 4-pin CPU fan power cables are not designed following Intel 4-Wire fans PWM control specifications. Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for CPU fans with Easy Tune based on CPU temperature. English CPU Smart FAN Control ...
... cables. Enabled When this function. Users can be used for it. (Default Value) Voltage Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with a 3-pin fan power cable. BIOS Setup With such CPU fans, selecting PWM will run at different speed depending on their requirements. (Default Value..., some 4-pin CPU fan power cables are not designed following Intel 4-Wire fans PWM control specifications. Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for CPU fans with Easy Tune based on CPU temperature. English CPU Smart FAN Control ...
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... system performance. Disabled Disable this function. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 44 - Racing Set C.I .A.2 (CPU Intelligent Acelerator 2) is not changeable. Only for frequency-locked CPU to Cruise. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(5%,7%) by CPU loading. C.A.M (Note) High Set clock ratio for frequency-locked CPU to High. (Default value) Low Set clock ratio for GA-8I945P Pro. Turbo Set Robust Graphics Booster...
... system performance. Disabled Disable this function. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 44 - Racing Set C.I .A.2 (CPU Intelligent Acelerator 2) is not changeable. Only for frequency-locked CPU to Cruise. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(5%,7%) by CPU loading. C.A.M (Note) High Set clock ratio for frequency-locked CPU to High. (Default value) Low Set clock ratio for GA-8I945P Pro. Turbo Set Robust Graphics Booster...
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...Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to 150MHz. Full Thrust Set C.I .A.2 to Turbo. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(15%,17%) by overclocking your system through the increase of the DIMM voltage, damage to the memory may occur. If you use... (Mhz) Auto 90~150 Set PCI Express frequency automatically. (Default value) Set PCI Express frequency from 100MHz to 600MHz. Auto Set Memory frequency by CPU loading. for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=533MHz, 3 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 3. 4 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 4. Incorrect using...
...Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to 150MHz. Full Thrust Set C.I .A.2 to Turbo. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(15%,17%) by overclocking your system through the increase of the DIMM voltage, damage to the memory may occur. If you use... (Mhz) Auto 90~150 Set PCI Express frequency automatically. (Default value) Set PCI Express frequency from 100MHz to 600MHz. Auto Set Memory frequency by CPU loading. for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=533MHz, 3 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 3. 4 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 4. Incorrect using...
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... OverVoltage Control Normal +0.1V +0.2V +0.3V Set FSB OverVoltage Control to Normal. (Default value) Set FSB OverVoltage Control to +0.2V. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 46 - For power End-User use only! Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to +0.2V. Set FSB OverVoltage Control to... Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. CPU Voltage Control Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 0.8375V to 1.6000V. (Default value: Normal) Normal CPU Vcore Display your system broken. Incorrect using it may cause your CPU Vcore Voltage. Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.5V....
... OverVoltage Control Normal +0.1V +0.2V +0.3V Set FSB OverVoltage Control to Normal. (Default value) Set FSB OverVoltage Control to +0.2V. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 46 - For power End-User use only! Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to +0.2V. Set FSB OverVoltage Control to... Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. CPU Voltage Control Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 0.8375V to 1.6000V. (Default value: Normal) Normal CPU Vcore Display your system broken. Incorrect using it may cause your CPU Vcore Voltage. Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.5V....
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.... and @BIOS at the same time.) - 55 - Through GIGABYTE M.I .A. 2) is a unique feature that allows system hardware information such as CPU, memory, graphics card, etc. When enabled, the program detects the current CPU loading and automatically accelerates the CPU computing performance to allow for download. C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2) GIGABYTE CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2(C.I .T. English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities...
.... and @BIOS at the same time.) - 55 - Through GIGABYTE M.I .A. 2) is a unique feature that allows system hardware information such as CPU, memory, graphics card, etc. When enabled, the program detects the current CPU loading and automatically accelerates the CPU computing performance to allow for download. C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2) GIGABYTE CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2(C.I .T. English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities...