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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 PC ...
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 PC ...
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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 - 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-
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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. 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 FSB through overclocking. Only for GA-945GCM-S2. - 10 - Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express x16 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333(Note 1) /...® 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. 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 FSB through overclocking. Only for GA-945GCM-S2. - 10 - Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express x16 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333(Note 1) /...® 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 4) 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 4) 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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...in accordance with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into position. (Grasping the CPU firmly between the CPU and CPU cooler. 4. BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for your computer system requires all of the CPU. Align the indented corner of the CPU may occur. 5. Chipset... 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 14 - It is not recommended that supports HT Technology - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU. 3. Please make sure the CPU...
...in accordance with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into position. (Grasping the CPU firmly between the CPU and CPU cooler. 4. BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for your computer system requires all of the CPU. Align the indented corner of the CPU may occur. 5. Chipset... 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 14 - It is not recommended that supports HT Technology - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU. 3. Please make sure the CPU...
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.... Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. The motherboard supports DDR2 memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Please make sure that the memory used . 2. A memory module can only fit in only one direction. The ... following conditions: 1. English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. Memory modules are unable to lock the DIMM module. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 16 -
.... Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. The motherboard supports DDR2 memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Please make sure that the memory used . 2. A memory module can only fit in only one direction. The ... following conditions: 1. English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. Memory modules are unable to lock the DIMM module. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 16 -
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...the card straight out from its power source and read the expansion card's installation manual before installing the expansion card in the motherboard. 4. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Install related driver in the slot and does not rock. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards To install your computer's...: Installing a PCI Express x16 VGA card: When installing the graphics card, push down on the card are fully seated in system BIOS Setup. 8. Ground yourself to prevent damage to secure the slot bracket of the card until it is securely seated in the operating ...
...the card straight out from its power source and read the expansion card's installation manual before installing the expansion card in the motherboard. 4. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Install related driver in the slot and does not rock. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards To install your computer's...: Installing a PCI Express x16 VGA card: When installing the graphics card, push down on the card are fully seated in system BIOS Setup. 8. Ground yourself to prevent damage to secure the slot bracket of the card until it is securely seated in the operating ...
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... GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND - 23 - English 6) IDE (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to 300 MB/s transfer rate. 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 then connect to connect...
... GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND - 23 - English 6) IDE (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to 300 MB/s transfer rate. 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 then connect to connect...
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You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND - 29 - Hardware Installation 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. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND - 29 - Hardware Installation Pin No. English 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed.
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..., only for the highlighted item. You can be used. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup... BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to use and the possible...
..., only for the highlighted item. You can be used. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup... BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to use and the possible...
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English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for 945GCMX-S2 F5a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 05/25/2007-I945-6A79TG0OC-00 : For Boot Menu Use < > or < > to select a device, then press enter to accept . ... 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 settings for stability...
English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for 945GCMX-S2 F5a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 05/25/2007-I945-6A79TG0OC-00 : For Boot Menu Use < > or < > to select a device, then press enter to accept . ... 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 settings for stability...
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...configuration. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be 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 ... the items of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configuration This setup page includes all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 33 - BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set...
...configuration. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be 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 ... the items of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configuration This setup page includes all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 33 - BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set...
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... determined by the BIOS and is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. Week The week, from 1 to set the access mode for automatic device detection. The time is display-only Month The month, Jan. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE devices setup. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 34 -...automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up . • Manual User can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST. (Default value) • None Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and ...
... determined by the BIOS and is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. Week The week, from 1 to set the access mode for automatic device detection. The time is display-only Month The month, Jan. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE devices setup. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 34 -...automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up . • Manual User can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST. (Default value) • None Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and ...
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... double-sided drive; 720 KB capacity 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44 MB capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88 MB capacity. BIOS Setup Halt on the motherboard. The value of floppy disk drive A that may be detected and you All Errors will determine the amount of currently...default:Auto) Capacity of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 35 - Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will be prompted. it will not stop for the hard drive. it will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette...
... double-sided drive; 720 KB capacity 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44 MB capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88 MB capacity. BIOS Setup Halt on the motherboard. The value of floppy disk drive A that may be detected and you All Errors will determine the amount of currently...default:Auto) Capacity of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 35 - Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will be prompted. it will not stop for the hard drive. it will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette...
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...(X)-S2 Motherboard - 36 - CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. Disabled Disable this function. Capability Limit CPUID Max. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device ...Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for GA-945GCMX-S2. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. USB-CDROM Select your boot device ...
...(X)-S2 Motherboard - 36 - CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. Disabled Disable this function. Capability Limit CPUID Max. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device ...Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for GA-945GCMX-S2. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. USB-CDROM Select your boot device ...
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.... Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard VGA. BIOS Setup Set Init display first to 8 MB. (Default value) CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size 1MB... PCI. (Default value) Onboard PEG PEG2 Set Init Display First to PCI Express x4 VGA card. Set Init display first to onboard VGA. Only for GA-945GCMX-S2. - 37 - Enabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability.
.... Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard VGA. BIOS Setup Set Init display first to 8 MB. (Default value) CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size 1MB... PCI. (Default value) Onboard PEG PEG2 Set Init Display First to PCI Express x4 VGA card. Set Init display first to onboard VGA. Only for GA-945GCMX-S2. - 37 - Enabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability.
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...Set to PATA mode. SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value will be ignored. USB Controller Enabled Enable USB controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB controller. BIOS will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other ...for PATA. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 38 - SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use...
...Set to PATA mode. SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value will be ignored. USB Controller Enabled Enable USB controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB controller. BIOS will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other ...for PATA. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 38 - SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use...
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Enabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. - 39 - Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB ... Disabled Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disable Azalia audio function. 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. Disabled Disable USB mouse support. (Default value) Legacy...
Enabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. - 39 - Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB ... Disabled Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disable Azalia audio function. 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. Disabled Disable USB mouse support. (Default value) Legacy...