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... of the CPU 14 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installation of Memory 16 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 Configurations 44 2-6 PC Health Status 45 2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control 47 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 49 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults 49 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password 50...
... of the CPU 14 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installation of Memory 16 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 Configurations 44 2-6 PC Health Status 45 2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control 47 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 49 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults 49 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password 50...
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... PCI Express x4 (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x4 PCI 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-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out (Note 1) Enable use of a CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory...
... PCI Express x4 (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x4 PCI 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-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out (Note 1) Enable use of a CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory...
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...; 1 PCI Express x4 slot 2 PCI slots 3 PCI slots Internal Connectors 1 24-pin ATX power connector 1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 floppy connector 1 IDE connector 4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 CPU fan connector 1 system fan connector 1 front panel connector 1 front audio connector 1 CD In connector 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...
...; 1 PCI Express x4 slot 2 PCI slots 3 PCI slots Internal Connectors 1 24-pin ATX power connector 1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 floppy connector 1 IDE connector 4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 CPU fan connector 1 system fan connector 1 front panel connector 1 front audio connector 1 CD In connector 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...
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... the user manual) Fig. 5 Please check the back of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is only for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the CPU cooler atop the CPU and make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU...
... the user manual) Fig. 5 Please check the back of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is only for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the CPU cooler atop the CPU and make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU...
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English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945GCMX-S2/GA-945GCM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode will double. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the limitation of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of Intel chipset specifications. 1. Hardware Installation The GA-945GCMX-S2/GA-945GCM-S2 includes 2 DIMM sockets. After operating...
English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945GCMX-S2/GA-945GCM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode will double. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the limitation of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of Intel chipset specifications. 1. Hardware Installation The GA-945GCMX-S2/GA-945GCM-S2 includes 2 DIMM sockets. After operating...
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... foolproof groove in the IDE connector. 40 39 2 1 7) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by ICH7) SATA 3Gb/s can connect to one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). English 6) IDE (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to 300 MB/s transfer rate. Hardware Installation If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on the IDE device).
... foolproof groove in the IDE connector. 40 39 2 1 7) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by ICH7) SATA 3Gb/s can connect to one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). English 6) IDE (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to 300 MB/s transfer rate. Hardware Installation If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on the IDE device).
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... device == Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD LAN KL:Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit The Main Menu (For example: GA-945GCMX-S2 BIOS Ver. : F5a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to accept . Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default settings for your motherboard. 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...
... device == Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD LAN KL:Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit The Main Menu (For example: GA-945GCMX-S2 BIOS Ver. : F5a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to accept . Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default settings for your motherboard. 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...
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... correct settings. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Tue, Jun 5 2007 14:31:24 Item Help Menu Level` ` IDE Channel 0 Master ` IDE Channel 0 Slave ` IDE Channel 2 Master ` IDE Channel 2 Slave ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 239M KLJI: Move Enter: Select...
... correct settings. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Tue, Jun 5 2007 14:31:24 Item Help Menu Level` ` IDE Channel 0 Master ` IDE Channel 0 Slave ` IDE Channel 2 Master ` IDE Channel 2 Slave ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 239M KLJI: Move Enter: Select...
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... boot, but access to Setup will show up , or to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Init Display First1 On-Chip Frame Buffer Size CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [PCI] [8MB] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults...
... boot, but access to Setup will show up , or to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Init Display First1 On-Chip Frame Buffer Size CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [PCI] [8MB] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults...
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... Maximum value to PCI Express x16 VGA card. Disabled Disable CPUID Limit for GA-945GCMX-S2. - 37 - Virtualization Technology (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable Virtualization technology function. (Default value) Disable this function. (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this feature is installed. BIOS Setup Only for windows XP. (Default value) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) Disable No-Execute Memory Protect function. Enabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Please note...
... Maximum value to PCI Express x16 VGA card. Disabled Disable CPUID Limit for GA-945GCMX-S2. - 37 - Virtualization Technology (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable Virtualization technology function. (Default value) Disable this function. (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this feature is installed. BIOS Setup Only for windows XP. (Default value) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) Disable No-Execute Memory Protect function. Enabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Please note...
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... LAN Enabled Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB mouse support. BIOS Setup English USB 2.0 Controller You can disable this function. - 39 - USB Keyboard Support Enabled Disabled Enable USB keyboard support. Disabled Disable USB mouse support. (Default value) Legacy USB storage detect This option allows users to decide whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard...
... LAN Enabled Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB mouse support. BIOS Setup English USB 2.0 Controller You can disable this function. - 39 - USB Keyboard Support Enabled Disabled Enable USB keyboard support. Disabled Disable USB mouse support. (Default value) Legacy USB storage detect This option allows users to decide whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard...
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...) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to Power off instantly. (Default value) Delay 4 Sec. Enabled Enable Power on system. Enabled Enable PME as wake up event. (Default value) Power On by Ring function. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 42 - PME Event Wake Up This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on by Ring Disabled Disable Power on the 5VSB lead. Press power button 4 sec. Enter...
...) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to Power off instantly. (Default value) Delay 4 Sec. Enabled Enable Power on system. Enabled Enable PME as wake up event. (Default value) Power On by Ring function. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 42 - PME Event Wake Up This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on by Ring Disabled Disable Power on the 5VSB lead. Press power button 4 sec. Enter...
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... Users can be used for it. (Default value) Voltage Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with Easy Tune based on CPU temperature. English CPU Smart FAN Control Disabled Disable this function is enabled. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 46 - Note: In fact, the Voltage option can adjust the fan speed with a 4-pin fan power cable. Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for CPU fans with a 3-pin fan power cable. PWM Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables. With such CPU...
... Users can be used for it. (Default value) Voltage Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with Easy Tune based on CPU temperature. English CPU Smart FAN Control Disabled Disable this function is enabled. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 46 - Note: In fact, the Voltage option can adjust the fan speed with a 4-pin fan power cable. Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for CPU fans with a 3-pin fan power cable. PWM Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables. With such CPU...
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... processor which supports this function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable this function. If you use a 533 MHz FSB processor, set "CPU Host Frequency" to 200 MHz. If you use a 800 MHz FSB processor, set "CPU Host Frequency" to 133 MHz. For power End-User use of a CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s). If you use a 1066 MHz FSB processor, set "CPU Host Frequency" to 333 MHz. English 2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock...
... processor which supports this function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable this function. If you use a 533 MHz FSB processor, set "CPU Host Frequency" to 200 MHz. If you use a 800 MHz FSB processor, set "CPU Host Frequency" to 133 MHz. For power End-User use of a CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s). If you use a 1066 MHz FSB processor, set "CPU Host Frequency" to 333 MHz. English 2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock...
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...enter Setup Menu. Type the password, up to confirm the password being disabled. English 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ConfiguratioEnsnter Password: ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password...
...enter Setup Menu. Type the password, up to confirm the password being disabled. English 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ConfiguratioEnsnter Password: ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password...
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... driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. Failure to install. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in Windows...
... driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. Failure to install. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in Windows...
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... SATA IDE controllers. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 58 - System requirements: 1. VESA-supported VGA cards How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the key in the bottom left corner of the screen. Boot from CD-ROM. System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of system memory 3. Intel x86 platforms 2. Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk...
... SATA IDE controllers. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 58 - System requirements: 1. VESA-supported VGA cards How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the key in the bottom left corner of the screen. Boot from CD-ROM. System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of system memory 3. Intel x86 platforms 2. Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk...
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... user to select Update BIOS from Drive Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive EnteFr l:oRppuyn A :Move ESC:Reset :Power Off HDD 0-0 Total size : 0 GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard Free size : 0 - 60 - From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your floppy disk or hard disk. In the Q-Flash menu, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to update BIOS without entering operating systems like MS-DOS or Windows.Embedded in RAID/AHCI mode or hard drives attached to Drive function. During BIOS POST, press the End key to update BIOS: 1. Updating...
... user to select Update BIOS from Drive Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive EnteFr l:oRppuyn A :Move ESC:Reset :Power Off HDD 0-0 Total size : 0 GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard Free size : 0 - 60 - From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your floppy disk or hard disk. In the Q-Flash menu, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to update BIOS without entering operating systems like MS-DOS or Windows.Embedded in RAID/AHCI mode or hard drives attached to Drive function. During BIOS POST, press the End key to update BIOS: 1. Updating...
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... you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to download the latest version of BIOS. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS/@BIOS Select @BIOS item than click Install Fig 3. Click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c. The @BIOS Utility Fig 4. Methods and steps: I. Do not click "Internet Update" icon b. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 9gcmxs2.F1). GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 62...
... you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to download the latest version of BIOS. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS/@BIOS Select @BIOS item than click Install Fig 3. Click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c. The @BIOS Utility Fig 4. Methods and steps: I. Do not click "Internet Update" icon b. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 9gcmxs2.F1). GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 62...
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...boards, a small amount of electricity is the light of general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on power. 6. AWARD BIOS Beep Codes 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 69 - Question 4: Why do these options. If not, please change another speaker with an internal amplifier. The situations might differ from case...
...boards, a small amount of electricity is the light of general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on power. 6. AWARD BIOS Beep Codes 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 69 - Question 4: Why do these options. If not, please change another speaker with an internal amplifier. The situations might differ from case...