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GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GM-DS2 / GA-945GMF-DS2 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 3901 12ME-945GMFDR-3901R * 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-945GM-S2 / GA-945GM-DS2 / GA-945GMF-DS2 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 3901 12ME-945GMFDR-3901R * 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-945GM-S2/GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature Summary 12 1-3 ...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-945GMF-DS2 BIOS Ver. : F1a 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-945GM-S2/GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature Summary 12 1-3 ...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-945GMF-DS2 BIOS Ver. : F1a 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-945GM-S2/GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN IT8718 VGA COMA LPT GA-945GM-S2/GA-945GM-DS2 /GA-945GMF-DS2 USB 1394 USB LAN F_AUDIO BATTERY CLR_CMOS AUDIO SYS_FAN PCIE_16 RTL8111B PCI1 PCI2 CD_IN PCIE_1 CODEC SPDIF_IO FDD Intel® 945G DDRII1 DDRII2 BIOS TSB43AB23 Intel® ICH7 COMB F1_1394 F2_1394 DDRII3 DDRII4 SATAII0 SATAII2 IDE ATX CI F_PANEL SATAII1 SATAII3 F_USB1 F_USB2 PWR_LED Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 8 -
GA-945GM-S2/GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN IT8718 VGA COMA LPT GA-945GM-S2/GA-945GM-DS2 /GA-945GMF-DS2 USB 1394 USB LAN F_AUDIO BATTERY CLR_CMOS AUDIO SYS_FAN PCIE_16 RTL8111B PCI1 PCI2 CD_IN PCIE_1 CODEC SPDIF_IO FDD Intel® 945G DDRII1 DDRII2 BIOS TSB43AB23 Intel® ICH7 COMB F1_1394 F2_1394 DDRII3 DDRII4 SATAII0 SATAII2 IDE ATX CI F_PANEL SATAII1 SATAII3 F_USB1 F_USB2 PWR_LED Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 8 -
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...; Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio IEEE 1394 Supports S/PDIF In/Out connection Supports CD In connection Onboard T.I. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU LGA775 for GA-945GMF-DS2. "*" Only the GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 12 -
...; Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio IEEE 1394 Supports S/PDIF In/Out connection Supports CD In connection Onboard T.I. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU LGA775 for GA-945GMF-DS2. "*" Only the GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 12 -
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... properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the metal lever back into its original position. If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 14 - CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into the socket in the wrong direction, the CPU...
... properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the metal lever back into its original position. If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 14 - CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into the socket in the wrong direction, the CPU...
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... DIMM socket. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of the DIMM sockets to insert the module, please switch the direction. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 16 -
... DIMM socket. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of the DIMM sockets to insert the module, please switch the direction. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 16 -
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... them into DIMM sockets of Intel chipset specifications. 1. Hardware Installation DS/SS DDR II2 - DS/SS DS/SS - 17 - The GA-945GM-S2/GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel 0 : DDRII1, DDRII2 Channel 1 : DDRII3... want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following is installed. 2. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945GM-S2/GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of memory bus will not ...
... them into DIMM sockets of Intel chipset specifications. 1. Hardware Installation DS/SS DDR II2 - DS/SS DS/SS - 17 - The GA-945GM-S2/GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel 0 : DDRII1, DDRII2 Channel 1 : DDRII3... want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following is installed. 2. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945GM-S2/GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of memory bus will not ...
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... expansion card. 6. Please align the VGA card to secure the slot bracket of the drawable bar as the picture to install/ uninstall the VGA card. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 18 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5.
... expansion card. 6. Please align the VGA card to secure the slot bracket of the drawable bar as the picture to install/ uninstall the VGA card. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 18 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5.
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... 13 5 16 15 14 8 10 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 8) PWR_LED 9) BATTERY Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers can be reconfigured to the 2-/4-/6-/8- GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) SPDIF_IO 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 15) F1_1394 / F2_1394 16) COMB 17...
... 13 5 16 15 14 8 10 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 8) PWR_LED 9) BATTERY Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers can be reconfigured to the 2-/4-/6-/8- GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) SPDIF_IO 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 15) F1_1394 / F2_1394 16) COMB 17...
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... take note of the cable connects to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-945GM(F)-(D)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 (SYS_FAN) /4-pin (CPU_FAN) power connector...
... take note of the cable connects to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-945GM(F)-(D)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 (SYS_FAN) /4-pin (CPU_FAN) power connector...
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... unplug the power cord. 2. Re-install the battery. 4. Gently take out the battery and put it aside for five seconds.) 3. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- 9) BATTERY GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard Danger of used batteries according to indicate whether the system is on the computer. - 24 -
... unplug the power cord. 2. Re-install the battery. 4. Gently take out the battery and put it aside for five seconds.) 3. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- 9) BATTERY GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard Danger of used batteries according to indicate whether the system is on the computer. - 24 -
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... 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 FSENSE2 10 NC By default, the audio driver is configured to work or even damage it. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 26 - English 11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. Check the pin assignments...
... 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 FSENSE2 10 NC By default, the audio driver is configured to work or even damage it. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 26 - English 11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. Check the pin assignments...
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... IEEE 1394 cable, 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 Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 28 - Check the pin assignments while you connect the IEEE 1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device...
... IEEE 1394 cable, 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 Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 28 - Check the pin assignments while you connect the IEEE 1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device...
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...... 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this menu. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default settings for stability. 3. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 32 - 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-945GMF-DS2 BIOS Ver. : F1a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to access advanced options. 2. This action makes the system reset to accept or enter...
...... 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this menu. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default settings for stability. 3. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 32 - 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-945GMF-DS2 BIOS Ver. : F1a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to access advanced options. 2. This action makes the system reset to accept or enter...
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... Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this to set the access mode for faster system start up . is calculated base on the 24-hour military- GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 34 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features...
... Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this to set the access mode for faster system start up . is calculated base on the 24-hour military- GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 34 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features...
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... Select your boot device priority by Floppy. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 36 - LS120 Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by LS120. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Setup The system will boot...
... Select your boot device priority by Floppy. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 36 - LS120 Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by LS120. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Setup The system will boot...
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... function will auto detect. (Default value) Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use ; 4 for SATA and the other for GA-945GMF-DS2. SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this function. Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA... Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 38 - English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip...
... function will auto detect. (Default value) Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use ; 4 for SATA and the other for GA-945GMF-DS2. SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this function. Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA... Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 38 - English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip...
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... Length Displays transmission speed Displays the approximate length of wires will show Open and the Length fields show Open, and the length shown is activated. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 40 - If no cable problem is detected on Pair 1-2. Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in the figure above. When a Cable Problem Occurs...
... Length Displays transmission speed Displays the approximate length of wires will show Open and the Length fields show Open, and the length shown is activated. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 40 - If no cable problem is detected on Pair 1-2. Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in the figure above. When a Cable Problem Occurs...