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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 ... 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 Configurations 44 2-6 PC ...
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 ... 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 Configurations 44 2-6 PC ...
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Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 56 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 58 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 67 4-2 Troubleshooting 72 - 6 -
Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 56 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 58 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 67 4-2 Troubleshooting 72 - 6 -
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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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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 RJ45 RTL 8111B x1 ... 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) CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Ports...
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 RJ45 RTL 8111B x1 ... 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) CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Ports...
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... Supports EasyTune (only supports Hardware Monitor function)(Note 3) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM revision) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 23.3cm (...functions may vary depending on different motherboards. Only for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for GA-945GMF-DS2. "*" Only the GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 13 - Hardware Installation For example, 4 GB of memory is ...
... Supports EasyTune (only supports Hardware Monitor function)(Note 3) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM revision) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 23.3cm (...functions may vary depending on different motherboards. Only for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for GA-945GMF-DS2. "*" Only the GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 13 - Hardware Installation For example, 4 GB of memory is ...
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... permanent damage of the CPU. 3. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 14 - It is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the metal lever back into the socket in...install the CPU in accordance with HT Technology - Please set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it into its original position. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation...
... permanent damage of the CPU. 3. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 14 - It is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the metal lever back into the socket in...install the CPU in accordance with HT Technology - Please set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it into its original position. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation...
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... comply with each slot. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. A memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 16 - It is switched off to lock the DIMM module. If you wish to insert the module...
... comply with each slot. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. A memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 16 - It is switched off to lock the DIMM module. If you wish to insert the module...
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... of the drawable bar as the picture to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the slot. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Make sure your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. For example: Installing a PCI Express ...expansion card. 6. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 18 - Replace the screw to install/ uninstall the VGA card.
... of the drawable bar as the picture to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the slot. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Make sure your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. For example: Installing a PCI Express ...expansion card. 6. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 18 - Replace the screw to install/ uninstall the VGA card.
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.../s can then connect to work properly. 1 SATAII2 7 1 SATAII0 7 SATAII3 1 7 SATAII1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND 7 1 - 23 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on the IDE device). Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in order to two IDE devices...
.../s can then connect to work properly. 1 SATAII2 7 1 SATAII0 7 SATAII3 1 7 SATAII1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND 7 1 - 23 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on the IDE device). Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in order to two IDE devices...
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To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Default doesn't include the jumper to avoid improper use of this header. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND - 29 - Pin No. Hardware Installation You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. English 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header.
To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Default doesn't include the jumper to avoid improper use of this header. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND - 29 - Pin No. Hardware Installation You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. English 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header.
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... CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to activate certain system features. Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power 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 on -line description of...
... CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to activate certain system features. Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power 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 on -line description of...
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...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 accept . CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS ... < > to select a device, then press enter to access advanced options. 2. Intel I945 BIOS for stability. 3. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for onboard (or add-on the screen. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 32 -
...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 accept . CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS ... < > to select a device, then press enter to access advanced options. 2. Intel I945 BIOS for stability. 3. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for onboard (or add-on the screen. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 32 -
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...the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. ... Change, set , or disable password. English Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items 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 onboard...
...the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. ... Change, set , or disable password. English Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items 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 onboard...
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...skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device detection. Extended IDE Drive You can use one of currectly installed hard drive. time clock. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 34 - IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this if no IDE/SATA devices are : CHS.../LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of the two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to select this option for faster system start up . • Manual User can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows...
...skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device detection. Extended IDE Drive You can use one of currectly installed hard drive. time clock. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 34 - IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this if no IDE/SATA devices are : CHS.../LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of the two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to select this option for faster system start up . • Manual User can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows...
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.... it will not stop for Japan Area) Disabled Drive A Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is detected during the POST. English Access Mode Use this information. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp...a non-fatal error the system will not stop for systems with 512 K memory installed on the motherboard. The value of the BIOS. BIOS Setup All, But Keyboard The system boot will be labeled on this to set the access mode for all other errors. None No...
.... it will not stop for Japan Area) Disabled Drive A Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is detected during the POST. English Access Mode Use this information. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp...a non-fatal error the system will not stop for systems with 512 K memory installed on the motherboard. The value of the BIOS. BIOS Setup All, But Keyboard The system boot will be labeled on this to set the access mode for all other errors. None No...
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... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. ... the prompt. Press to move it down the list. CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 36 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. USB-FDD USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by...
... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. ... the prompt. Press to move it down the list. CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 36 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. USB-FDD USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by...
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... on-chip frame buffer size to 8 MB. (Default value) (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this feature is installed. BIOS Setup CPU EIST Function (Note) Enabled Enable CPU EIST function. (Default value) Disabled Disable EIST function. party hardware monitor utility is only working for windows...
... on-chip frame buffer size to 8 MB. (Default value) (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this feature is installed. BIOS Setup CPU EIST Function (Note) Enabled Enable CPU EIST function. (Default value) Disabled Disable EIST function. party hardware monitor utility is only working for windows...
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... value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. If PATA IDE were set to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for GA-945GMF-DS2. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 38 - On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Disable this function will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value ...value will auto detect. (Default value) Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use up to 6 HDDs to ". Only for PATA. Auto Combined BIOS will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to use; 4 for SATA and the other for PATA.
... value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. If PATA IDE were set to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for GA-945GMF-DS2. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 38 - On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Disable this function will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value ...value will auto detect. (Default value) Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use up to 6 HDDs to ". Only for PATA. Auto Combined BIOS will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to use; 4 for SATA and the other for PATA.
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Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 39 - USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB keyboard support. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Disabled Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disable this function. Enabled Disabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disable this ...Enabled Enable onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. BIOS Setup Enabled Disabled Enable USB 2.0 controller. (Default value) Disable USB 2.0 controller. USB 2.0 Controller You can disable this ...
Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 39 - USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB keyboard support. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Disabled Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disable this function. Enabled Disabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disable this ...Enabled Enable onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. BIOS Setup Enabled Disabled Enable USB 2.0 controller. (Default value) Disable USB 2.0 controller. USB 2.0 Controller You can disable this ...
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...(Default value) EPP Using LPT port as ECP & EPP mode. ECP+EPP Using LPT port as Enhanced Parallel Port. BIOS Setup Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value...Serial port 1 and address is 2E8/IRQ3. Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial ...
...(Default value) EPP Using LPT port as ECP & EPP mode. ECP+EPP Using LPT port as Enhanced Parallel Port. BIOS Setup Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value...Serial port 1 and address is 2E8/IRQ3. Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial ...