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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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Motherboard GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 Nov. 10, 2006 Motherboard GA-945GM-DS2/ GA-945GMF-DS2 Nov. 10, 2006
Motherboard GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 Nov. 10, 2006 Motherboard GA-945GM-DS2/ GA-945GMF-DS2 Nov. 10, 2006
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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...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/...
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...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/...
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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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... 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...
... 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...
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Prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 11 - Please do not allow screws to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as ... or human cause. 2. Damage due to use of uncertified components. 5. Product determined to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. Thus, prior to the installation of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. Prior to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1....
Prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 11 - Please do not allow screws to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as ... or human cause. 2. Damage due to use of uncertified components. 5. Product determined to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. Thus, prior to the installation of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. Prior to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1....
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"*" Only the GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU LGA775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium...Supports High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio IEEE 1394 Supports S/PDIF In/Out connection Supports CD In connection Onboard T.I. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 12 - TSB43AB23 chip Storage 3 IEEE 1394a ports Intel® ICH7 Southbrigde - 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices O.S Support ...
"*" Only the GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU LGA775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium...Supports High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio IEEE 1394 Supports S/PDIF In/Out connection Supports CD In connection Onboard T.I. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 12 - TSB43AB23 chip Storage 3 IEEE 1394a ports Intel® ICH7 Southbrigde - 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices O.S Support ...
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Only for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. "*" Only the GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 13 - For example, 4 GB of memory is reserved for GA-945GMF-DS2. Hardware Installation English Rear Panel I/O 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse ... 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) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different...
Only for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. "*" Only the GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 13 - For example, 4 GB of memory is reserved for GA-945GMF-DS2. Hardware Installation English Rear Panel I/O 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse ... 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) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different...
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... use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 14 - Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the CPU socket. BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into...
... use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 14 - Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the CPU socket. BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into...
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...Female push pin are joined closely. (for detailed installation instructions, please refer to install.) Please note the direction of arrow sign on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Hardware Installation English 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin ... the CPU cooler, on the contrary, is to the CPU cooler installation section of the user manual) Fig. 5 Please check the back of motherboard after installing. Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the pin hole on the male push pin doesn't...
...Female push pin are joined closely. (for detailed installation instructions, please refer to install.) Please note the direction of arrow sign on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Hardware Installation English 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin ... the CPU cooler, on the contrary, is to the CPU cooler installation section of the user manual) Fig. 5 Please check the back of motherboard after installing. Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the pin hole on the male push pin doesn't...
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...It is recommended that the memory used can be inserted only in only one direction. If you wish to lock the DIMM module. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. Memory modules have a ...Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that memory of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed...
...It is recommended that the memory used can be inserted only in only one direction. If you wish to lock the DIMM module. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. Memory modules have a ...Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that memory of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed...
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... left shows. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from BIOS. 8. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Power on the slot. Make sure your computer's chassis cover. 7. To release an installed card, users can install your expansion card by the small white... the slot. 5. For example: Installing a PCI Express x16 VGA card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the expansion card. 6. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 18 - Install related driver from the operating system.
... left shows. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from BIOS. 8. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Power on the slot. Make sure your computer's chassis cover. 7. To release an installed card, users can install your expansion card by the small white... the slot. 5. For example: Installing a PCI Express x16 VGA card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the expansion card. 6. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 18 - Install related driver from the operating system.
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... the 2-/4-/6-/8- In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. 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) CLR_CMOS 18)...4 7 12 18 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 Line In jack. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc.
... the 2-/4-/6-/8- In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. 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) CLR_CMOS 18)...4 7 12 18 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 Line In jack. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc.
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... +5V +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) - 21 - Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Caution! If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on... the motherboard and connect tightly. Hardware Installation English 1/2) ATX_12V / ATX (Power Connector) With the use a power supply that is unable to start . If the ATX_12V ...
... +5V +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) - 21 - Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Caution! If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on... the motherboard and connect tightly. Hardware Installation English 1/2) ATX_12V / ATX (Power Connector) With the use a power supply that is unable to start . If the ATX_12V ...
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... +12V Sense 5) FDD (Floppy Connector) The FDD connector is the ground wire (GND). The types of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 22 - Most coolers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and 2.88 MB. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power...
... +12V Sense 5) FDD (Floppy Connector) The FDD connector is the ground wire (GND). The types of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 22 - Most coolers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and 2.88 MB. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power...
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... holder to connect the positive and negative pins in and turn on /off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- 9) BATTERY GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard Danger of used batteries according to erase CMOS... 1.
... holder to connect the positive and negative pins in and turn on /off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- 9) BATTERY GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard Danger of used batteries according to erase CMOS... 1.
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... HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. For optional front panel audio module, please contact your chassis manufacturer. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to support HD Audio...
... HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. For optional front panel audio module, please contact your chassis manufacturer. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to support HD Audio...
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...you connect the IEEE 1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 28 - For optional 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. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the COMB cable. Please contact your local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 ...
...you connect the IEEE 1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 28 - For optional 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. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the COMB cable. Please contact your local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 ...