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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...7 OptionalAccessories ...7 GA-945GCMX-S2 Motherboard Layout 8 GA-945GCM-S2 Motherboard Layout 9 Block Diagram ...10 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature ...Installation of Expansion Cards 18 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 19 1-7 Connectors Introduction 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 The Main Menu (For example: GA-945GCMX-S2 BIOS Ver. : F5a 32 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 34 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 36 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 38 2-4 Power Management Setup 42 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-6 ...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...7 OptionalAccessories ...7 GA-945GCMX-S2 Motherboard Layout 8 GA-945GCM-S2 Motherboard Layout 9 Block Diagram ...10 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature ...Installation of Expansion Cards 18 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 19 1-7 Connectors Introduction 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 The Main Menu (For example: GA-945GCMX-S2 BIOS Ver. : F5a 32 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 34 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 36 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 38 2-4 Power Management Setup 42 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-6 ...
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Chapter 3 Install Drivers 53 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 SoftwareApplications 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Appendix 57 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 57 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 57 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 58 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 60 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 64 4-2 Troubleshooting 69 - 6 -
Chapter 3 Install Drivers 53 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 SoftwareApplications 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Appendix 57 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 57 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 57 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 58 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 60 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 64 4-2 Troubleshooting 69 - 6 -
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GA-945GCMX-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA775 IT8718 COMA LPT VGA GA-945GCMX-S2 ATX R_USB LAN USB AUDIO SYS_FAN F_AUDIO Intel® 945 DDRII1 DDRII2 IDE FDD PCIE_16 RTL8110SC PCI1 SATAII0 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII3 PCI2 Intel® ICH7 PCIE_4 BIOS CODEC CD_IN COMB SPDIF_IO F_USB1 F_USB2 BATTERY CLR_CMOS CI PWR_LED F_PANEL - 8 -
GA-945GCMX-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA775 IT8718 COMA LPT VGA GA-945GCMX-S2 ATX R_USB LAN USB AUDIO SYS_FAN F_AUDIO Intel® 945 DDRII1 DDRII2 IDE FDD PCIE_16 RTL8110SC PCI1 SATAII0 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII3 PCI2 Intel® ICH7 PCIE_4 BIOS CODEC CD_IN COMB SPDIF_IO F_USB1 F_USB2 BATTERY CLR_CMOS CI PWR_LED F_PANEL - 8 -
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GA-945GCM-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA775 IT8718 COMA LPT VGA GA-945GCM-S2 ATX R_USB LAN USB AUDIO SYS_FAN F_AUDIO PCIE_16 RTL8110SC CODEC CD_IN COMB SPDIF_IO Intel® 945 DDRII1 DDRII2 IDE FDD PCI1 SATAII0 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII3 PCI2 Intel® ICH7 PCI3 BIOS F_USB1 F_USB2 BATTERY CLR_CMOS CI PWR_LED F_PANEL - 9 -
GA-945GCM-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA775 IT8718 COMA LPT VGA GA-945GCM-S2 ATX R_USB LAN USB AUDIO SYS_FAN F_AUDIO PCIE_16 RTL8110SC CODEC CD_IN COMB SPDIF_IO Intel® 945 DDRII1 DDRII2 IDE FDD PCI1 SATAII0 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII3 PCI2 Intel® ICH7 PCI3 BIOS F_USB1 F_USB2 BATTERY CLR_CMOS CI PWR_LED F_PANEL - 9 -
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Only for GA-945GCMX-S2. Only for GA-945GCM-S2. - 10 - You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express ... Bus Intel® ICH7 RTL 8110SC RJ45 LAN CODEC 3 PCI 2 PCI PCI CLK PCI CLK (33 MHz) (33 MHz) ATA-33/66/100 IDE Channel BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line...
Only for GA-945GCMX-S2. Only for GA-945GCM-S2. - 10 - You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express ... Bus Intel® ICH7 RTL 8110SC RJ45 LAN CODEC 3 PCI 2 PCI PCI CLK PCI CLK (33 MHz) (33 MHz) ATA-33/66/100 IDE Channel BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line...
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...CPU / System fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports... EasyTune (only supports Hardware Monitor function) (Note 3) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM revision) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 22.0cm x 24.4cm (...
...CPU / System fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports... EasyTune (only supports Hardware Monitor function) (Note 3) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM revision) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 22.0cm x 24.4cm (...
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...the CPU cooler is installed on the CPU socket to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 14 - If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance ... including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the required standards for your computer system...
...the CPU cooler is installed on the CPU socket to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 14 - If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance ... including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the required standards for your computer system...
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... the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in one direction. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 16 - The motherboard supports DDR2 memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Memory modules are unable to lock the...
... the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in one direction. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 16 - The motherboard supports DDR2 memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Memory modules are unable to lock the...
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... of the card until it is securely seated in the computer. 2. Replace the screw to your computer's chassis cover. 7. Install related driver in the slot. 5. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Press the expansion card firmly into the PCI Express x16 slot. For example: Installing a PCI Express x16 VGA card: When installing the graphics... to prevent damage to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the expansion slot in system BIOS Setup. 8.
... of the card until it is securely seated in the computer. 2. Replace the screw to your computer's chassis cover. 7. Install related driver in the slot. 5. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Press the expansion card firmly into the PCI Express x16 slot. For example: Installing a PCI Express x16 VGA card: When installing the graphics... to prevent damage to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the expansion slot in system BIOS Setup. 8.
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... IDE device connects to work properly. 1 SATAII2 7 1 SATAII0 7 7 SATAII3 1 7 SATAII1 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND - 23 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can provide up to two...
... IDE device connects to work properly. 1 SATAII2 7 1 SATAII0 7 7 SATAII3 1 7 SATAII1 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND - 23 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can provide up to two...
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English 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Hardware Installation Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND - 29 - Pin No.
English 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Hardware Installation Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND - 29 - Pin No.
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... for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Item Help Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for the highlighted item. BIOS Setup The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in system malfunction. - 31 - If you to Main Menu Increase the numeric value or make changes.... To exit the Help Window press . When the power is turned 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". When the power is turned off, the battery on , press the button during ...
... for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Item Help Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for the highlighted item. BIOS Setup The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in system malfunction. - 31 - If you to Main Menu Increase the numeric value or make changes.... To exit the Help Window press . When the power is turned 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". When the power is turned off, the battery on , press the button during ...
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...is not stable as figure below) will appear on cards) device. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load ... Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. Press to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 32 - This action makes the system reset to accept . Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to exit this...
...is not stable as figure below) will appear on cards) device. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load ... Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. Press to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 32 - This action makes the system reset to accept . Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to exit this...
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... the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. 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 ...
... the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. 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 ...
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...detection. The time is display-only Month The month, Jan. Extended IDE Drive You can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) • None Select this option for faster system start up . For example, 1 ...Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE devices setup. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 34 - Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in ....
...detection. The time is display-only Month The month, Jan. Extended IDE Drive You can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) • None Select this option for faster system start up . For example, 1 ...Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE devices setup. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 34 - Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in ....
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...to set the access mode for the hard drive. This is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for a disk error; Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is typically 512 K for systems with 512 K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640 K for systems with 640 K or... whether the computer will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; The two options are: Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity of the BIOS. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will not stop for all other errors. Halt on the motherboard. All, But Keyboard The system ...
...to set the access mode for the hard drive. This is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for a disk error; Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is typically 512 K for systems with 512 K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640 K for systems with 640 K or... whether the computer will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; The two options are: Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity of the BIOS. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will not stop for all other errors. Halt on the motherboard. All, But Keyboard The system ...
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... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD ...be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 36 - Press to move it down the list. LS120 Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by LS120. ZIP...Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for GA-945GCMX-S2.
... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD ...be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 36 - Press to move it down the list. LS120 Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by LS120. ZIP...Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for GA-945GCMX-S2.
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... S.M.A.R.T. 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 Disabled Disable CPUID Limit for GA-945GCMX-S2. - 37 - PCI Set Init display first to PCI. (Default value) Onboard PEG PEG2 Set Init Display First to PCI Express x4 VGA...
... S.M.A.R.T. 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 Disabled Disable CPUID Limit for GA-945GCMX-S2. - 37 - PCI Set Init display first to PCI. (Default value) Onboard PEG PEG2 Set Init Display First to PCI Express x4 VGA...
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... Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. BIOS will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this function will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use ; 4 for SATA and the other for PATA. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 38 - Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode...
... Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. BIOS will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this function will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use ; 4 for SATA and the other for PATA. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 38 - Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode...
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... USB hard drives during POST. Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB mouse support. Enabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. - 39 - Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable onboard... H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup English USB 2.0 Controller You can disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Enabled Disabled Enable USB ...
... USB hard drives during POST. Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB mouse support. Enabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. - 39 - Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable onboard... H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup English USB 2.0 Controller You can disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Enabled Disabled Enable USB ...