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GA-945GCM-S2 GA-945GCMX-S2 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 6602 12ME-945CMX2R-6602R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-945GCM-S2 GA-945GCMX-S2 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 6602 12ME-945CMX2R-6602R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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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 Summary 12 1-3 ...1-5 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 ...
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 Summary 12 1-3 ...1-5 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 ...
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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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...within the computer casing. 6. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 11 - Damage due to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in contact with the motherboard circuit or its power cord. 2. English Chapter 1 Hardware ...can lead to damage to system components as well as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to the use of the motherboard or any metal leads or connectors. 3. Thus, prior to improper installation. 4. These stickers are uncertain about any installation steps ...
...within the computer casing. 6. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 11 - Damage due to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in contact with the motherboard circuit or its power cord. 2. English Chapter 1 Hardware ...can lead to damage to system components as well as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to the use of the motherboard or any metal leads or connectors. 3. Thus, prior to improper installation. 4. These stickers are uncertain about any installation steps ...
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Only for GA-945GCMX-S2. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 12 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU LGA775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D L2 cache ...; 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 ports by cables 1 COMB connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector 1 power LED connector Only for GA-945GCM-S2.
Only for GA-945GCMX-S2. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 12 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU LGA775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D L2 cache ...; 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 ports by cables 1 COMB connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector 1 power LED connector Only for GA-945GCM-S2.
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... of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 13 - You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s). (Note 2) Use of a CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz...
... of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 13 - You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s). (Note 2) Use of a CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz...
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... wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Align the indented corner of the CPU socket. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according ...Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU socket to the upright position. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. OS: An operation system that supports HT Technology and has it into its original position. Please make sure that supports...
... wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Align the indented corner of the CPU socket. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according ...Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU socket to the upright position. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. OS: An operation system that supports HT Technology and has it into its original position. Please make sure that supports...
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... push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is complete. Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU... note the direction of the CPU cooler to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard. Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the CPU cooler, on the contrary, is to the CPU cooler ...
... push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is complete. Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU... note the direction of the CPU cooler to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard. Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the CPU cooler, on the contrary, is to the CPU cooler ...
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...design. Memory modules are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction. The memory capacity used is supported by the motherboard. Please make sure that they can only fit in one direction. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that ...installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. A memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. Then push it down. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. It is switched off to remove the DIMM module....
...design. Memory modules are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction. The memory capacity used is supported by the motherboard. Please make sure that they can only fit in one direction. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that ...installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. A memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. Then push it down. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. It is switched off to remove the DIMM module....
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... example: Installing a PCI Express x16 VGA card: When installing the graphics card, push down on the card are fully seated in the slot. 5. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Ground yourself to prevent damage to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Press the expansion card firmly into the PCI Express x16 ...
... example: Installing a PCI Express x16 VGA card: When installing the graphics card, push down on the card are fully seated in the slot. 5. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Ground yourself to prevent damage to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Press the expansion card firmly into the PCI Express x16 ...
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... Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 8) PWR_LED 9) BATTERY 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) SPDIF_IO 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 15) COMB 16) CLR_CMOS 17) CI GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 20 - Microphone must be connected to the 2-/4-/6-/8- Please refer to MIC In jack. Only microphones still MUST be reconfigured to the default Mic In jack...
... Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 8) PWR_LED 9) BATTERY 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) SPDIF_IO 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 15) COMB 16) CLR_CMOS 17) CI GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 20 - Microphone must be connected to the 2-/4-/6-/8- Please refer to MIC In jack. Only microphones still MUST be reconfigured to the default Mic In jack...
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...connector, please make sure that provides a 24-pin ATX power connector, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord; If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can ...consumption be used (300W or greater). Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Please use a power supply that all the components on the motherboard and connect tightly. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to handle the system voltage requirements....
...connector, please make sure that provides a 24-pin ATX power connector, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord; If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can ...consumption be used (300W or greater). Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Please use a power supply that all the components on the motherboard and connect tightly. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to handle the system voltage requirements....
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.... Most coolers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and 2.88 MB. The types of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 22 - English 3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin(CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses...
.... Most coolers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and 2.88 MB. The types of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 22 - English 3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin(CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses...
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... and unplug the power cord. 2. Re-install the battery. 4. Plug the power cord in the battery holder to erase CMOS... 1. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 9) BATTERY GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Gently take out the battery and put it aside for about one minute. (Or you want...
... and unplug the power cord. 2. Re-install the battery. 4. Plug the power cord in the battery holder to erase CMOS... 1. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 9) BATTERY GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Gently take out the battery and put it aside for about one minute. (Or you want...
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...: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R -ACZ_DET LINE2_R FSENSE1 FAUDIO_JD No Pin LINE2_L FSENSE2 1 AC'97 Audio: Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to work or even...
...: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R -ACZ_DET LINE2_R FSENSE1 FAUDIO_JD No Pin LINE2_L FSENSE2 1 AC'97 Audio: Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to work or even...
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...'t include the jumper to its default values by this header. Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 28 -
...'t include the jumper to its default values by this header. Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 28 -