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Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents
OptionalItems ...6 Box Contents ...6 GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 12
1-3-1 Installing the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 14 1-4 Installing the Memory 15 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 15 1-4-2 ...
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.... 12CF1-1CM001-31/R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-11/R)
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The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. Box Contents
GA-946GMX-S2 motherboard Driver CD-ROM User's Manual Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable One...
Manual - Page 10
...Specifications
CPU
Š Support...D processor in the LGA 775 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Š Support for Intel® Hyper-Threading... 1 x front panel audio header
Š 1 x CD In connector
Š 1 x S/PDIF In/Out header
Š 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Š 1 x chassis intrusion header
Š 1 x power LED header
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Manual - Page 12
... with the CPU specifications. LGA775 CPU Socket
Alignment Key
LGA 775 CPU
Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard
Notch
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1-3-1 Installing the CPU
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mended that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for instructions on the...
Manual - Page 16
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Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. Notch
DDR2 DIMM
A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted.
English
1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Before installing... to correctly install your fingers ...
Manual - Page 18
... The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
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Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard.
• When...Use this port.
VGA Port The VGA port supports a 15-pin VGA connector (D-Sub). USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
Connect the monitor's VGA cable to prevent ...
Manual - Page 22
...supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the connector.
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GA-946GMX-S2...design. The types of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire ... No. When connecting a fan cable, be installed
inside the chassis. Most fans are
designed with...
Manual - Page 24
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yourself or uncertain about the battery model. • When installing the battery, note the orientation of...replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to touch the positive and negative terminals of explosion if the battery is in S1 sleep state.
Replace the battery. 4. GA-946GMX-S2...
Manual - Page 32
... to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup.
: Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without having to change the first boot device setting as needed. Q-Flash Press the key to accept.
GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard
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For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2."
: Boot Menu...
Manual - Page 54
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3-2 Software Applications
This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard
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You may press the Install button following an item to install it.
3-3 Driver CD Information
This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this disk.
Manual - Page 60
... 12 GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard
Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). English
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If you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for 946GMX-S2 F1b . . . .
: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash ...Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Boot from the motherboard driver CD-ROM to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9)....
Manual - Page 62
... Updating the BIOS with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. English
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities
GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM.
Intel 946GZ BIOS for 946GMX-S2 F1b . . . .
: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/23/2007-946GZ-ICH7-6A79LG0XC-00
Because BIOS flashing is Q-FlashTM? GA-946GMX-S2...
Manual - Page 66
... in an unbootable system. Upon completion, restart your system.
• If more than one model is correct, then click OK. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard
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Step 3: First make sure the model name on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other
Step 3:
source. Make sure the extracted BIOS...
Manual - Page 70
...complete the configuration. Configuring Speakers: (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. Double-click the icon to the type of speaker configuration you connect. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard
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Manual - Page 74
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GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard
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Step 2: Connect your system tray. English
5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording
Step 1: After installing the audio driver...
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