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GA-8I945G Pro/ GA-8I945G Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1005 12ME-8I945GP-1005 * 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-8I945G Pro/ GA-8I945G Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1005 12ME-8I945GP-1005 * 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 GA-8I945G Pro Motherboard Layout 6 GA-8I945G 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 Heatsink 12...of Expansion Cards 16 1-7 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-8 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8I945G Pro F2d 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 39 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 41 2-6 PC Health ...
Table of Contents GA-8I945G Pro Motherboard Layout 6 GA-8I945G 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 Heatsink 12...of Expansion Cards 16 1-7 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-8 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8I945G Pro F2d 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 39 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 41 2-6 PC Health ...
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GA-8I945G Pro Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN COAXIAL LGA775 ATX OPTICAL PWR_FAN LPT LAN VGA GA-8I945G Pro R_USB USB FDD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 F_AUDIO Intel 945G Broadcom 5789 CD_IN CODEC IT8712 NB_FAN PCIE_16 PCIE_1 PCIE_2 Main BIOS Back BIOS ICH7R PCI1 TSB82AA2 PCI2 SATAII0 IT8212 SATAII1 DDRII1 DDRII2 SATAII2 SATAII3 DDRII3 DDRII4 IDE1 IDE3 IDE2 SYS_FAN COMA CI RF_ID SPDIF_I PCI3 TSB81BA3 BAT F_USB GREEN_USB F1_1394 F2_1394 F_PANEL PWR_LED (Optional) CLR_CMOS - 6 -
GA-8I945G Pro Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN COAXIAL LGA775 ATX OPTICAL PWR_FAN LPT LAN VGA GA-8I945G Pro R_USB USB FDD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 F_AUDIO Intel 945G Broadcom 5789 CD_IN CODEC IT8712 NB_FAN PCIE_16 PCIE_1 PCIE_2 Main BIOS Back BIOS ICH7R PCI1 TSB82AA2 PCI2 SATAII0 IT8212 SATAII1 DDRII1 DDRII2 SATAII2 SATAII3 DDRII3 DDRII4 IDE1 IDE3 IDE2 SYS_FAN COMA CI RF_ID SPDIF_I PCI3 TSB81BA3 BAT F_USB GREEN_USB F1_1394 F2_1394 F_PANEL PWR_LED (Optional) CLR_CMOS - 6 -
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Only for GA-8I945G Pro. Only for GA-8I945G. - 8 - Block Diagram PCI-ECLK (100MHz) VGA PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x1 RJ45 PCI-ECLK (100MHz) Broadcom 5789 x1 x1 x 1 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus ... Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out PCICLK (33MHz) (Note) To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800/1066MHz FSB processor .
Only for GA-8I945G Pro. Only for GA-8I945G. - 8 - Block Diagram PCI-ECLK (100MHz) VGA PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x1 RJ45 PCI-ECLK (100MHz) Broadcom 5789 x1 x1 x 1 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus ... Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out PCICLK (33MHz) (Note) To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800/1066MHz FSB processor .
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GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-8I945G Pro. Only for GA-8I945G. Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 2 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133), compatible with CPU Northbridge: Intel® 945G Express Chipset Southbridge: Intel® ICH7R / ICH7 Supported on the motherboard, you ...) 1 RJ 45 port Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems (Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during...
GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-8I945G Pro. Only for GA-8I945G. Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 2 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133), compatible with CPU Northbridge: Intel® 945G Express Chipset Southbridge: Intel® ICH7R / ICH7 Supported on the motherboard, you ...) 1 RJ 45 port Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems (Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during...
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...graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. If you install the CPU in a straight and downwards motion. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following platform components: - If ...system that the system bus frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 12 - Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the edge of Hyper-Threading Technology for the peripherals.
...graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. If you install the CPU in a straight and downwards motion. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following platform components: - If ...system that the system bus frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 12 - Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the edge of Hyper-Threading Technology for the peripherals.
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... fan's power cable is recommended that they can be installed in the heatsink as shown. A memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. English 1-4 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan) Fig.1 To attach Cool-Plus to a heatsink, align the extensions on one side. Firmly press down until... are designed so that memory of the fan, carefully use a screwdriver to insert the module, please switch the direction. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 14 -
... fan's power cable is recommended that they can be installed in the heatsink as shown. A memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. English 1-4 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan) Fig.1 To attach Cool-Plus to a heatsink, align the extensions on one side. Firmly press down until... are designed so that memory of the fan, carefully use a screwdriver to insert the module, please switch the direction. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 14 -
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Replace the screw to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the slot. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Replace your computer's chassis cover, ...x 16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please press the latch as the picture to the ...
Replace the screw to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the slot. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Replace your computer's chassis cover, ...x 16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please press the latch as the picture to the ...
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...jack. English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out The default Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack. Please refer to the default Mic In jack ( ) . GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 18 - channel audio setup steps for detailed software configuration information. 1-8 Connectors Introduction 1 3 2 5 7 6 8 10 9 8...) CI 9) SATAII0 / SATAII1 / SATAII2 / SATAII3 20) CLR_CMOS 10) F_AUDIO 21) BAT 11) PWR_LED (Optional) Only for GA-8I945G Pro. Surround side speakers can be connected to perform different functions via the audio software. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ...
...jack. English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out The default Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack. Please refer to the default Mic In jack ( ) . GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 18 - channel audio setup steps for detailed software configuration information. 1-8 Connectors Introduction 1 3 2 5 7 6 8 10 9 8...) CI 9) SATAII0 / SATAII1 / SATAII2 / SATAII3 20) CLR_CMOS 10) F_AUDIO 21) BAT 11) PWR_LED (Optional) Only for GA-8I945G Pro. Surround side speakers can be connected to perform different functions via the audio software. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ...
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... voltage. Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent system overheating and failure. The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 20 - English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for...
... voltage. Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent system overheating and failure. The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 20 - English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for...
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... while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to the instructions on Page 78 about the software settings. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 22 - Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to 300MB/s transfer rate. English 9) SATAII0/SATAII1/SATAII2/SATAII3 (SATA 3Gb...
... while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to the instructions on Page 78 about the software settings. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 22 - Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to 300MB/s transfer rate. English 9) SATAII0/SATAII1/SATAII2/SATAII3 (SATA 3Gb...
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Definition 1 Power 1 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 24 - Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IN connector. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 14) SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use SPDIF IN feature only when ...
Definition 1 Power 1 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 24 - Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IN connector. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 14) SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use SPDIF IN feature only when ...
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... assignments before you connect the COMA cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for the optional GIGABYTE external device. English 17) COMA (COMA Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Definition 1 Power 2 RFID_RI- 1 3 RF_TXD 4 RF_RXD 5 NC 6 GND GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignments while you connect the external device cable.
... assignments before you connect the COMA cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for the optional GIGABYTE external device. English 17) COMA (COMA Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Definition 1 Power 2 RFID_RI- 1 3 RF_TXD 4 RF_RXD 5 NC 6 GND GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignments while you connect the external device cable.
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... is incorrectly replaced. Re-install the battery. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 28 - If you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make them short for about 10...
... is incorrectly replaced. Re-install the battery. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 28 - If you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make them short for about 10...
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... when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. This action makes the system reset to the default for GA-8I945G Pro. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to search the advanced option hidden. Only for stability. Standard CMOS Features This ... you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8I945G Pro F2d) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 30 -
... when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. This action makes the system reset to the default for GA-8I945G Pro. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to search the advanced option hidden. Only for stability. Standard CMOS Features This ... you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8I945G Pro F2d) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 30 -
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...Capacity of currently installed hard disk. Manual User can use one of heads Precomp Write precomp Only for automatic device detection. IDE Device Setup. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 32 - to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . to Dec. 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in the month) 1999 ...: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is 13:00:00. Enter the appropriate option based on this option for GA-8I945G Pro. IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is calculated base ...
...Capacity of currently installed hard disk. Manual User can use one of heads Precomp Write precomp Only for automatic device detection. IDE Device Setup. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 32 - to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . to Dec. 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in the month) 1999 ...: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is 13:00:00. Enter the appropriate option based on this option for GA-8I945G Pro. IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is calculated base ...
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...) This item will not access to move it down the list. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 34 - Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for GA-8I945G Pro. LS120 Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by Disabled. Disabled Select...
...) This item will not access to move it down the list. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 34 - Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for GA-8I945G Pro. LS120 Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by Disabled. Disabled Select...
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GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 36 - On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals ...: Optimized Defaults On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. Only for GA-8I945G Pro.
GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 36 - On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals ...: Optimized Defaults On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. Only for GA-8I945G Pro.
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... Controller Disable this function. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support. Set the onboard SATA controller to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for GA-8I945G Pro. - 37 - Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Enhanced ... AHCI Disabled Set the onboard SATA controller to use up to 6 HDDs to AHCI mode. Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to IDE mode. SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave,this function will auto make...
... Controller Disable this function. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support. Set the onboard SATA controller to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for GA-8I945G Pro. - 37 - Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Enhanced ... AHCI Disabled Set the onboard SATA controller to use up to 6 HDDs to AHCI mode. Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to IDE mode. SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave,this function will auto make...
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...Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 38 - Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. Onboard Parallel port Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 378...GigaRAID chip function asa ATA. G-Keyless Port Enabled Enable G-Keyless port function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. English Onboard H/W 1394 Enabled ...
...Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 38 - Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. Onboard Parallel port Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 378...GigaRAID chip function asa ATA. G-Keyless Port Enabled Enable G-Keyless port function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. English Onboard H/W 1394 Enabled ...