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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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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. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express x16 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333(Note 1) /266/200/133 MHz) Host Interface DDRII 667/533 MHz DIMM(Note 2) Intel® 945 Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (...(Note 1) /266/200/133 MHz) PCIe CLK 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...required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. Only for GA-945GCM-S2. - 10 - You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking.
Only for GA-945GCMX-S2. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express x16 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333(Note 1) /266/200/133 MHz) Host Interface DDRII 667/533 MHz DIMM(Note 2) Intel® 945 Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (...(Note 1) /266/200/133 MHz) PCIe CLK 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...required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. Only for GA-945GCM-S2. - 10 - You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking.
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...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 varies with CPU Front Side Bus Supports 1333(Note 1) /1066/800/533 MHz FSB Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 945 Express Chipset Southbridge: Intel... 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.
...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 varies with CPU Front Side Bus Supports 1333(Note 1) /1066/800/533 MHz FSB Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 945 Express Chipset Southbridge: Intel... 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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...and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with HT Technology - Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that might cause damage to the upright position. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket... to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 14 - If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU socket. CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the processor specifications. Avoid twisting or bending motions that...
...and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with HT Technology - Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that might cause damage to the upright position. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket... to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 14 - If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU socket. CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the processor specifications. Avoid twisting or bending motions that...
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... of CPU cooler paste on the surface 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...
... of CPU cooler paste on the surface 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...
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... Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of memory bus will not 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. Hardware Installation If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the ...used. - 17 - Dual Channel mode will double. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945GCMX-S2/GA-945GCM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology.
... Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of memory bus will not 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. Hardware Installation If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the ...used. - 17 - Dual Channel mode will double. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945GCMX-S2/GA-945GCM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology.
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...Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. Intel I945 BIOS for stability. 3. Boot Menu == Select a Boot First 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 access advanced options. 2. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept . Press to the default settings for 945GCMX-S2 F5a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :...
...Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. Intel I945 BIOS for stability. 3. Boot Menu == Select a Boot First 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 access advanced options. 2. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept . Press to the default settings for 945GCMX-S2 F5a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :...
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PWM Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with a 4-pin fan power cable. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 46 - Users can be used for it. (Default value) Voltage Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with a 3-pin fan power cable. Note: ..., the Voltage option can adjust the fan speed with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables. However, some 4-pin CPU fan power cables are not designed following Intel 4-Wire fans PWM control specifications. English CPU Smart FAN Control Disabled Disable this function is enabled. Enabled When this function. With such CPU fans, selecting...
PWM Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with a 4-pin fan power cable. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 46 - Users can be used for it. (Default value) Voltage Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with a 3-pin fan power cable. Note: ..., the Voltage option can adjust the fan speed with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables. However, some 4-pin CPU fan power cables are not designed following Intel 4-Wire fans PWM control specifications. English CPU Smart FAN Control Disabled Disable this function is enabled. Enabled When this function. With such CPU fans, selecting...
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...memory 3. If you can enter Xpress Recovery2 by pressing the key in the future. 2. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 58 - Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and ...Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. It is executed from CD-ROM for 945GCMX-S2 F5a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 05/25/2007-I945-6A79TG0OC...all required drivers as well as software. System requirements: 1. Intel x86 platforms 2. Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk. Intel I945 BIOS for the first time, it will appear in ...
...memory 3. If you can enter Xpress Recovery2 by pressing the key in the future. 2. GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard - 58 - Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and ...Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. It is executed from CD-ROM for 945GCMX-S2 F5a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 05/25/2007-I945-6A79TG0OC...all required drivers as well as software. System requirements: 1. Intel x86 platforms 2. Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk. Intel I945 BIOS for the first time, it will appear in ...
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...l:oRppuyn A :Move ESC:Reset :Power Off HDD 0-0 Total size : 0 GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard Free size : 0 - 60 - Extract the downloaded BIOS files and save... the new BIOS file (e.g. 9gcmxs2.F1) to Drive function. In the Q-Flash menu, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to the independent IDE/SATA controller. From GIGABYTE... Q-FlashTM is a BIOS update tool that matches your floppy disk or hard disk. Intel I945 BIOS for 945GCMX-S2 F5a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 05/...
...l:oRppuyn A :Move ESC:Reset :Power Off HDD 0-0 Total size : 0 GA-945GCM(X)-S2 Motherboard Free size : 0 - 60 - Extract the downloaded BIOS files and save... the new BIOS file (e.g. 9gcmxs2.F1) to Drive function. In the Q-Flash menu, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to the independent IDE/SATA controller. From GIGABYTE... Q-FlashTM is a BIOS update tool that matches your floppy disk or hard disk. Intel I945 BIOS for 945GCMX-S2 F5a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 05/...