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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 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 14 1-3-1 Installation 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...
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 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 14 1-3-1 Installation 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...
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Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 9 - Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) VGA PCI Express x16 PCI Express x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 LAN ... Bus PCI Bus LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(266/200/133 MHz) Host Interface Intel® 945G DDRII 667/533/400 MHz DIMM(Note) Dual Channel Memory Intel® ICH7 BIOS ATA-33/66/100 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports TSB43AB23 2 PCI 3 IEEE 1394a PCI CLK (33 MHz... Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out (Note) To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install a 1066/800 MHz FSB processor.
Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 9 - Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) VGA PCI Express x16 PCI Express x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 LAN ... Bus PCI Bus LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(266/200/133 MHz) Host Interface Intel® 945G DDRII 667/533/400 MHz DIMM(Note) Dual Channel Memory Intel® ICH7 BIOS ATA-33/66/100 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports TSB43AB23 2 PCI 3 IEEE 1394a PCI CLK (33 MHz... Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out (Note) To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install a 1066/800 MHz FSB processor.
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GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 12 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU LGA775 for GA-945GMF-DS2. TSB43AB23 chip Storage 3 IEEE 1394a ports Intel® ICH7 Southbrigde - 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 1 FDD ...2 IDE devices - 4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors, allowing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices O.S Support Microsoft Windows® 2000/XP Memory 4 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4 GB memory) (Note 1) Supports dual channel DDRII 667/533/400 unbuffered DIMMs (Note 2) Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMMs Expanstion Slots ...
GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 12 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU LGA775 for GA-945GMF-DS2. TSB43AB23 chip Storage 3 IEEE 1394a ports Intel® ICH7 Southbrigde - 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 1 FDD ...2 IDE devices - 4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors, allowing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices O.S Support Microsoft Windows® 2000/XP Memory 4 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4 GB memory) (Note 1) Supports dual channel DDRII 667/533/400 unbuffered DIMMs (Note 2) Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMMs Expanstion Slots ...
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"*" Only the GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 13 - Only for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for GA-945GMF-DS2. Hardware Installation English Rear Panel I/O 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 parallel port 1 serial....4cm x 23.3cm (Note 1) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB memory during system startup. (Note 2) To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install a 1066/800 MHz FSB processor. (Note 3)...
"*" Only the GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 13 - Only for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for GA-945GMF-DS2. Hardware Installation English Rear Panel I/O 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 parallel port 1 serial....4cm x 23.3cm (Note 1) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB memory during system startup. (Note 2) To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install a 1066/800 MHz FSB processor. (Note 3)...
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... CPU and CPU cooler. 4. CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the processor specifications. BIOS: A BIOS that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 14 - Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology and has it enabled - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU. 3. It is not recommended that... sink paste between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it does not meet the required standards for your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
... CPU and CPU cooler. 4. CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the processor specifications. BIOS: A BIOS that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 14 - Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology and has it enabled - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU. 3. It is not recommended that... sink paste between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it does not meet the required standards for your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
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...power is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the memory used is recommended that they can be installed in one direction. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM sockets to lock... the DIMM module. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. It is supported by the motherboard. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket...
...power is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the memory used is recommended that they can be installed in one direction. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM sockets to lock... the DIMM module. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. It is supported by the motherboard. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket...
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...SS DDR II4 - Hardware Installation DS/SS DS/SS DDR II3 DS/SS - English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945GM-S2/GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. 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... due to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following is a Dual Channel Memory configuration table: (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side, "--": Empty) 2 memory modules 4 memory modules DDR II1 DS/SS - After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of...
...SS DDR II4 - Hardware Installation DS/SS DS/SS DDR II3 DS/SS - English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945GM-S2/GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. 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... due to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following is a Dual Channel Memory configuration table: (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side, "--": Empty) 2 memory modules 4 memory modules DDR II1 DS/SS - After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of...
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... ` 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 F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized... two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST. (Default value) • None Select this option for the hard drive. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 34 -
... ` 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 F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized... two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST. (Default value) • None Select this option for the hard drive. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 34 -
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...heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors Drive A The category identifies the types of currently installed hard drive. Memory The category is display-only which is the amount of the BIOS. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for a keyboard error; Halt on The... category determines whether the computer will be detected and you All Errors will stop for systems with 512 K memory installed on the outside drive casing. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for Japan Area) Disabled Drive A Normal Floppy ...
...heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors Drive A The category identifies the types of currently installed hard drive. Memory The category is display-only which is the amount of the BIOS. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for a keyboard error; Halt on The... category determines whether the computer will be detected and you All Errors will stop for systems with 512 K memory installed on the outside drive casing. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for Japan Area) Disabled Drive A Normal Floppy ...
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Press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press .... to exit this function. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 36 - Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to Setup will boot, but access to move it up when you install a processor which supports...
Press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press .... to exit this function. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 36 - Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to Setup will boot, but access to move it up when you install a processor which supports...
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... Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4. party hardware monitor utility is only working for windows XP. (Default value) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) Disabled Disable No-Execute...
... Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4. party hardware monitor utility is only working for windows XP. (Default value) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) Disabled Disable No-Execute...
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... Password, you can set the password here. When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state. (Default value) Full-On Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state. AC BACK Function Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system...
... Password, you can set the password here. When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state. (Default value) Full-On Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state. AC BACK Function Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system...
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...users only. English 2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio (Note) System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) [25X] [Auto] 533 Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10...: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Incorrectly using these components. Memory Frequency (Mhz) The values depend on the CPU FSB. Clear CMOS to boot. BIOS Setup Wrong frequency settings may result in damages...
...users only. English 2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio (Note) System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) [25X] [Auto] 533 Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10...: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Incorrectly using these components. Memory Frequency (Mhz) The values depend on the CPU FSB. Clear CMOS to boot. BIOS Setup Wrong frequency settings may result in damages...
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Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of CPU frequency 8. Overclocking Enters the Overclocking setting page 2. setting page 3. GIGABYTE Logo Log on different motherboards. - 55 - C.I .B. Display screen Display panel of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge...
Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of CPU frequency 8. Overclocking Enters the Overclocking setting page 2. setting page 3. GIGABYTE Logo Log on different motherboards. - 55 - C.I .B. Display screen Display panel of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge...
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... key to provide quick backup and restoration of the screen. If you can simply press F9 during system power-on PATA and SATA IDE controllers. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 56 - English 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction Xpress Recovery2 is designed to enter Xpress Recovery2. Press any key to Xpress Recovery2 can be immediately installed once...-6A79TG0ZC-00 Boot from CD/DVD:" will affect the data backup speed. 3. If you wish to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you complete installations of system memory 3. Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk.
... key to provide quick backup and restoration of the screen. If you can simply press F9 during system power-on PATA and SATA IDE controllers. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 56 - English 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction Xpress Recovery2 is designed to enter Xpress Recovery2. Press any key to Xpress Recovery2 can be immediately installed once...-6A79TG0ZC-00 Boot from CD/DVD:" will affect the data backup speed. 3. If you wish to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you complete installations of system memory 3. Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk.
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...BIOS file (the one with dual BIOS. This section only deals with caution!! Please note that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for damages of system because of incorrect manipulation of updating ... Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) Memory Testing : 131072K OK Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Flash ROM. The BIOS upgrading guides below first. 1. Part One: Updating BIOS ... / F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 58 - If your motherboard from Fa3 to Part One.
...BIOS file (the one with dual BIOS. This section only deals with caution!! Please note that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for damages of system because of incorrect manipulation of updating ... Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) Memory Testing : 131072K OK Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Flash ROM. The BIOS upgrading guides below first. 1. Part One: Updating BIOS ... / F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 58 - If your motherboard from Fa3 to Part One.
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... the Q-Flash utility. Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fba Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) Memory Testing : 131072K OK Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single Channel Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave...
... the Q-Flash utility. Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fba Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) Memory Testing : 131072K OK Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single Channel Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave...
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The BIOS file becomes F4 after system reboots and "Load Optimized Defaults". GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 64 - Press any kEeySCto:Rceosnettinue F10:Power Off 5. Press Esc and then Y button to Floppy EnteDr o: nR'tunTurn Off P:oMwoevr ... after you flashed. Intel 845GE AGPSet BIOS for 8GE800 F4 Check System Health OK Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.7GHz (100x17.0) Memory Testing : 122880K OK + 8192K Shared Memory Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None Press DEL...
The BIOS file becomes F4 after system reboots and "Load Optimized Defaults". GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 64 - Press any kEeySCto:Rceosnettinue F10:Power Off 5. Press Esc and then Y button to Floppy EnteDr o: nR'tunTurn Off P:oMwoevr ... after you flashed. Intel 845GE AGPSet BIOS for 8GE800 F4 Check System Health OK Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.7GHz (100x17.0) Memory Testing : 122880K OK + 8192K Shared Memory Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None Press DEL...