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... categorized the user manual in any form or by any means without prior notice. No part of Gigabyte. Optional Accessories 8-Channel Audio Combo kit (Part Number: 12CR1-1SPAUD-21/R) Product Manual Classification In order to assist in the use of this product... in the following: For quick installation, please refer to read or download the information you need. For more product details, please click onto Gigabyte's website at www.gigabyte.com.tw Item Checklist IDE Cable x 2 & FDD Cable x 1 Serial ATAII Cable x 2 Serial ATA Power Cable x 2 2 Ports USB 2.0 + 2 Ports 1394 Cable x...
... categorized the user manual in any form or by any means without prior notice. No part of Gigabyte. Optional Accessories 8-Channel Audio Combo kit (Part Number: 12CR1-1SPAUD-21/R) Product Manual Classification In order to assist in the use of this product... in the following: For quick installation, please refer to read or download the information you need. For more product details, please click onto Gigabyte's website at www.gigabyte.com.tw Item Checklist IDE Cable x 2 & FDD Cable x 1 Serial ATAII Cable x 2 Serial ATA Power Cable x 2 2 Ports USB 2.0 + 2 Ports 1394 Cable x...
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Channel Audio Function Introduction 77 4-2 Troubleshooting 81 Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 5 - 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 56 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 57 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 59 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 70 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
Channel Audio Function Introduction 77 4-2 Troubleshooting 81 Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 5 - 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 56 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 57 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 59 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 70 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
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...GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) Due to 4GB memory) (Note 2) Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMM Supports dual channel DDR II 667(Note 3)/533/400 DIMM 1 PCI Express x 16 slot 2 PCI Express x 1 slot 3 PCI slots 1 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of 2 IDE devices(IDE1) - Only for GA-8I945G...ECP mode 1 VGA port, onboard COMA connection 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 4, front x 4 via cable) 3 IEEE1394b ports (requires cable) 1 front audio connector 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port Onboard Broadcom 5789 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 RJ 45 port Supported on the motherboard, you must...
...GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) Due to 4GB memory) (Note 2) Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMM Supports dual channel DDR II 667(Note 3)/533/400 DIMM 1 PCI Express x 16 slot 2 PCI Express x 1 slot 3 PCI slots 1 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of 2 IDE devices(IDE1) - Only for GA-8I945G...ECP mode 1 VGA port, onboard COMA connection 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 4, front x 4 via cable) 3 IEEE1394b ports (requires cable) 1 front audio connector 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port Onboard Broadcom 5789 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 RJ 45 port Supported on the motherboard, you must...
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...) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 22.0cm Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 11 - Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Hardware Installation MIC ; English Onboard Audio On-Board SATA 3Gb/s RAID On-Board IDE RAID (IDE2, IDE3) I/O Control Hardware Monitor BIOS Additional Features...
...) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 22.0cm Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 11 - Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Hardware Installation MIC ; English Onboard Audio On-Board SATA 3Gb/s RAID On-Board IDE RAID (IDE2, IDE3) I/O Control Hardware Monitor BIOS Additional Features...
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OPTICAL (SPDIF Out) The SPDIF optical output port is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or com pressed AC3 data to VGA port. VGA Port Monitor can be connected to an external Dolby Digital Decoder via a coaxial ... OS or device(s) vendors. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. Hardware Installation COAXIAL (SPDIF Out) The SPDIF coaxial output port is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or • compressed AC3 data to Line In jack. For more information please contact your OS does not support USB controller, please...
OPTICAL (SPDIF Out) The SPDIF optical output port is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or com pressed AC3 data to VGA port. VGA Port Monitor can be connected to an external Dolby Digital Decoder via a coaxial ... OS or device(s) vendors. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. Hardware Installation COAXIAL (SPDIF Out) The SPDIF coaxial output port is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or • compressed AC3 data to Line In jack. For more information please contact your OS does not support USB controller, please...
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... connected to Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack. Please refer to the default Mic In jack ( ) . Side Speaker Out The default Side Speaker Out jack. channel audio setup steps for detailed software configuration information. 1-8 Connectors Introduction 1 3 2 5 7 6 8 10 9 8 13 14 4 19 20 18 17 15 15 16 21 11 12 1) ATX_12V 12) ... 17) COMA 7) FDD 18) RF_ID 8) IDE1 / IDE2 / IDE3 19) 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 Side Speaker Out jack...
... connected to Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack. Please refer to the default Mic In jack ( ) . Side Speaker Out The default Side Speaker Out jack. channel audio setup steps for detailed software configuration information. 1-8 Connectors Introduction 1 3 2 5 7 6 8 10 9 8 13 14 4 19 20 18 17 15 15 16 21 11 12 1) ATX_12V 12) ... 17) COMA 7) FDD 18) RF_ID 8) IDE1 / IDE2 / IDE3 19) 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 Side Speaker Out jack...
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... properly. 1 7 7 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND 10) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 22 - To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector. Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the...
... properly. 1 7 7 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND 10) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 22 - To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector. Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the...
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... 4 CD-R 14) SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use SPDIF IN feature only when your local dealer. Definition 1 Power 1 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 24 - English 13) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to work or even damage it. Pin No. Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IN connector...
... 4 CD-R 14) SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use SPDIF IN feature only when your local dealer. Definition 1 Power 1 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 24 - English 13) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to work or even damage it. Pin No. Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IN connector...
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...(Default value) Disable USB Controller. Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) Azalia Codec Auto Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable Azalia audio function. For more details about AHCI, please visit Intel's website. Only for PATA IDE. Auto BIOS will auto... Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to use up to 6 HDDs to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for GA-8I945G Pro. - 37 - USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support. English SATA RAID / AHCI Mode RAID Set the onboard SATA controller ...
...(Default value) Disable USB Controller. Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) Azalia Codec Auto Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable Azalia audio function. For more details about AHCI, please visit Intel's website. Only for PATA IDE. Auto BIOS will auto... Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to use up to 6 HDDs to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for GA-8I945G Pro. - 37 - USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support. English SATA RAID / AHCI Mode RAID Set the onboard SATA controller ...
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... pictures are able to use the speaker with amplifier to the default Mic In jack for each audio jack by audio software selection. You are in Windows XP) Note that support audio output at the same time. The default speaker settings for instance, listen to MP3 music, have...correctly. In the upper left list, click 2CH Speaker. - 77 - English 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can also find the icon in high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that if you...
... pictures are able to use the speaker with amplifier to the default Mic In jack for each audio jack by audio software selection. You are in Windows XP) Note that support audio output at the same time. The default speaker settings for instance, listen to MP3 music, have...correctly. In the upper left list, click 2CH Speaker. - 77 - English 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can also find the icon in high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that if you...
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...Choose a device depending on the device connected and click OK. Choose Headphone or Line Out depending on the type of speaker connected (4-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line Out) and Rear Speaker Out and then click OK. Double-click the icon to the rear speaker...channel audio setup is completed. STEP 3: After plugging in Control Panel). In the upper left list, click 4CH Speaker. English STEP 3: After a speaker or headphone is plugged into the rear Line Out jack, a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G ...
...Choose a device depending on the device connected and click OK. Choose Headphone or Line Out depending on the type of speaker connected (4-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line Out) and Rear Speaker Out and then click OK. Double-click the icon to the rear speaker...channel audio setup is completed. STEP 3: After plugging in Control Panel). In the upper left list, click 4CH Speaker. English STEP 3: After a speaker or headphone is plugged into the rear Line Out jack, a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G ...
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... system tray (you can also find the icon in Control Panel). Double-click the icon to open the Audio Control Panel. 6 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can also find the icon in Control Panel). In the upper...
... system tray (you can also find the icon in Control Panel). Double-click the icon to open the Audio Control Panel. 6 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can also find the icon in Control Panel). In the upper...
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...: At the Sound Effect menu, users can adjust sound option settings as desired. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 80 - AC'97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode, go to the rear speaker jacks, a small window will pop up and... check box. This action completes the AC'97 Audio configuration. STEP 3: After plugging in 8-channel speakers to the Audio Control Panel and click the Audio I /O tab. Choose a device depending on the type of speaker connected (8-channel audio consists of equipment is completed. English STEP 2: ...
...: At the Sound Effect menu, users can adjust sound option settings as desired. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 80 - AC'97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode, go to the rear speaker jacks, a small window will pop up and... check box. This action completes the AC'97 Audio configuration. STEP 3: After plugging in 8-channel speakers to the Audio Control Panel and click the Audio I /O tab. Choose a device depending on the type of speaker connected (8-channel audio consists of equipment is completed. English STEP 2: ...