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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...1-5 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...1-5 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-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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...; 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 ...; 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.
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... sink paste between your computer system requires all of the following conditions: 1. It is not recommended that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Align the indented corner of the CPU with HT Technology - If you wish to the upright position. If you install the CPU in...
... sink paste between your computer system requires all of the following conditions: 1. It is not recommended that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Align the indented corner of the CPU with HT Technology - If you wish to the upright position. If you install the CPU in...
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... edges of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. The motherboard supports DDR2 memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. It is switched off to insert the module, please...
... edges of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. The motherboard supports DDR2 memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. It is switched off to insert the module, please...
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After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of memory bus will not be used. - 17 - English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945GCMX-S2/GA-945GCM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. Hardware Installation If you want to operate the ... 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. The GA-945GCMX-S2/GA-945GCM-S2 includes 2 DIMM sockets. Dual Channel mode will double.
After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of memory bus will not be used. - 17 - English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945GCMX-S2/GA-945GCM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. Hardware Installation If you want to operate the ... 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. The GA-945GCMX-S2/GA-945GCM-S2 includes 2 DIMM sockets. Dual Channel mode will double.
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... back on the lever on the top edge of Expansion Cards To install your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from Electrostatic discharge (ESD). 3. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Replace the screw to your computer's chassis cover. 7.
... back on the lever on the top edge of Expansion Cards To install your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from Electrostatic discharge (ESD). 3. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Replace the screw to your computer's chassis cover. 7.
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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 - English MIC In The default MIC In jack. Please refer to perform different functions via the audio software. In addition to the default...
... 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 - English MIC In The default MIC In jack. Please refer to perform different functions via the audio software. In addition to the default...
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... power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin(CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. The types of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 22 - Most coolers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and 2.88 MB.
... power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin(CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. The types of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 22 - Most coolers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and 2.88 MB.
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Pin No. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 9) BATTERY GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard Danger of used batteries according to erase CMOS... 1. Plug the power cord in the battery holder to make them short for about one minute. (...
Pin No. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 9) BATTERY GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard Danger of used batteries according to erase CMOS... 1. Plug the power cord in the battery holder to make them short for about one minute. (...
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.... English 11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC'97 front panel audio module. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 26 - Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to support HD Audio.
.... English 11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC'97 front panel audio module. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 26 - Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to support HD Audio.
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.... Default doesn't include the jumper to its default values by this header. To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 28 - Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDBNSINB NSOUTB NDTRBGND NDSRBNRTSBNCTSBNRIBNo Pin 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS...
.... Default doesn't include the jumper to its default values by this header. To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 28 - Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDBNSINB NSOUTB NDTRBGND NDSRBNRTSBNCTSBNRIBNo Pin 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS...
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... 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 exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact ... options. 2. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 32 - This action makes the system reset to the default settings for 945GCMX-S2 F5a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 05/25/2007-I945-6A79TG0OC-00 : For Boot ...
... 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 exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact ... options. 2. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 32 - This action makes the system reset to the default settings for 945GCMX-S2 F5a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 05/25/2007-I945-6A79TG0OC-00 : For Boot ...
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... in the month) Year The year, from Sun to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . Extended IDE Drive You can manually input the correct settings. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 34 -
... in the month) Year The year, from Sun to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . Extended IDE Drive You can manually input the correct settings. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 34 -
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... device priority by Hard Disk. USB-FDD USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 36 - Press to move it up when you install a processor which supports this function. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device... +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for GA-945GCMX-S2. Only for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc.
... device priority by Hard Disk. USB-FDD USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 36 - Press to move it up when you install a processor which supports this function. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device... +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for GA-945GCMX-S2. Only for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc.
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Only for GA-945GCM-S2. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 44 - Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2. Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) ...
Only for GA-945GCM-S2. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 44 - Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2. Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) ...