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GA-945GZM-S2 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 6601 12ME-945GZMS2-6601R * 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-945GZM-S2 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 6601 12ME-945GZMS2-6601R * 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 ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the ...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the ...
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GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN GA-945GZM-S2 ATX IT8718 COMA VGA LPT R_USB USB_LAN SYS _FAN AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8110SC Intel® 945 PCIE_16 PCI1 DDRII1 DDRII2 IDE FDD SATAII2 SATAII3 CODEC CD_IN SPDIF_IO COMB PCI2 Intel® ICH7 PCI3 BIOS SATAII0 SATAII1 F_USB1 F_USB2 PWR_LED BATTERY CI CLR_CMOS F_PANEL - 7 -
GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN GA-945GZM-S2 ATX IT8718 COMA VGA LPT R_USB USB_LAN SYS _FAN AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8110SC Intel® 945 PCIE_16 PCI1 DDRII1 DDRII2 IDE FDD SATAII2 SATAII3 CODEC CD_IN SPDIF_IO COMB PCI2 Intel® ICH7 PCI3 BIOS SATAII0 SATAII1 F_USB1 F_USB2 PWR_LED BATTERY CI CLR_CMOS F_PANEL - 7 -
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... 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 COMB connector 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 10 -
... 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 COMB connector 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 10 -
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...; Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm (Note 1) The GA-945GZM-S2 supports up to PCI Express x4 mode. (please refer to the VGA cards support list on page 16) (Note 2) EasyTune functions may vary depending on...
...; Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm (Note 1) The GA-945GZM-S2 supports up to PCI Express x4 mode. (please refer to the VGA cards support list on page 16) (Note 2) EasyTune functions may vary depending on...
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..., etc. If you install the CPU in a straight and downwards motion. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure that the system bus frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to system use, otherwise overheating...
..., etc. If you install the CPU in a straight and downwards motion. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure that the system bus frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to system use, otherwise overheating...
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... module, please switch the direction. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in one direction. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that they can only fit in one direction. Memory modules are unable to prevent...
... module, please switch the direction. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in one direction. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that they can only fit in one direction. Memory modules are unable to prevent...
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..., chips, and speed), you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following the steps outlined below: 1. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945GZM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. Press the expansion card firmly into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the card is fully inserted into expansion...
..., chips, and speed), you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following the steps outlined below: 1. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945GZM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. Press the expansion card firmly into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the card is fully inserted into expansion...
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...card. Graphics Chip Nvidia ATi Maker Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Nvidia Nvidia ASUS MSI WinFast Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte ASUS ASUS MSI Model Name GV-NX53128D...-RH GV-RX18L256V-B GV-RX18T512V-B AX800XT AX700PRO RX600 XT-TD128 GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 16 - English PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support List The items...
...card. Graphics Chip Nvidia ATi Maker Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Nvidia Nvidia ASUS MSI WinFast Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte ASUS ASUS MSI Model Name GV-NX53128D...-RH GV-RX18L256V-B GV-RX18T512V-B AX800XT AX700PRO RX600 XT-TD128 GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 16 - English PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support List The items...
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... 6) FDD 7) SATAII 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 8) PWR_LED 9) F_PANEL 2 5 6 7 17 15 9 13 8 16 10) F_AUDIO 11) CD_IN 12) SPDIF_IO 13) F_USB1 / F_USB2 14) COMB 15) CI 16) CLR_CMOS 17) BATTERY GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 18 - In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to the 2-/4-/6-/8-
... 6) FDD 7) SATAII 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 8) PWR_LED 9) F_PANEL 2 5 6 7 17 15 9 13 8 16 10) F_AUDIO 11) CD_IN 12) SPDIF_IO 13) F_USB1 / F_USB2 14) COMB 15) CI 16) CLR_CMOS 17) BATTERY GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 18 - In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to the 2-/4-/6-/8-
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... set the jumper on the IDE device). Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector. 40 39 GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 20 - 2 1 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/4-pin (only for information on...
... set the jumper on the IDE device). Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector. 40 39 GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 20 - 2 1 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/4-pin (only for information on...
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...+ HD- RESRES+ NC HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) NC GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 1: Power Pin 2- English 8) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is connected with...
...+ HD- RESRES+ NC HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) NC GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 1: Power Pin 2- English 8) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is connected with...
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... device unable to the connector. Use this feature only when your local dealer. 51 62 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 24 - For optional S/PDIF cable, please contact your stereo system has digital input function. English 11) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or...
... device unable to the connector. Use this feature only when your local dealer. 51 62 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 24 - For optional S/PDIF cable, please contact your stereo system has digital input function. English 11) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or...
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English 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to avoid improper use of this header. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND 16) 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 detect if the chassis cover is removed. Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 26 -
English 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to avoid improper use of this header. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND 16) 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 detect if the chassis cover is removed. Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 26 -
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.... 3. English : For Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen. This action makes the system reset to the default settings for 945GZM-S2 FHa . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :Xpress Recovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 04/12/2007-I945-6A89HG00C-00 : For Boot Menu Use < > or < > to ... Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 30 - Boot Menu == Select a Boot First device == Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD LAN...
.... 3. English : For Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen. This action makes the system reset to the default settings for 945GZM-S2 FHa . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :Xpress Recovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 04/12/2007-I945-6A89HG00C-00 : For Boot Menu Use < > or < > to ... Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 30 - Boot Menu == Select a Boot First device == Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD LAN...
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... The week, from 2000 through 2099 Time The times format in the month) Year The year, from Sun to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 32 - Day The day, from 1 to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:0:0. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter...
... The week, from 2000 through 2099 Time The times format in the month) Year The year, from Sun to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 32 - Day The day, from 1 to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:0:0. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter...
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... The system can not boot and can not access to move it down the list. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 34 - to exit this menu. Select your boot device priority by LAN. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software...
... The system can not boot and can not access to move it down the list. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 34 - to exit this menu. Select your boot device priority by LAN. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software...
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.... Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to PATA mode. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 36 - If PATA IDE were set to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for 2 PATA. Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA mode...
.... Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to PATA mode. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 36 - If PATA IDE were set to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for 2 PATA. Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA mode...