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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 ...14 1-6 Installation 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 ...14 1-6 Installation 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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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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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. - 8 - Only for GA-8I945G Pro. 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 ... Interface Intel 945G Intel ICH7R / ICH7 DDRII 667(Note)/533/400MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory MCHCLK (133/200/266MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s ATA33/66/100 IDE1 Channels Floppy IT 8712 LPT Port COM Port CODEC 8 USB Ports 24MHz 33MHz 3 PCI IDE2/IDE3 PS/2 KB/Mouse...
Only for GA-8I945G. - 8 - Only for GA-8I945G Pro. 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 ... Interface Intel 945G Intel ICH7R / ICH7 DDRII 667(Note)/533/400MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory MCHCLK (133/200/266MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s ATA33/66/100 IDE1 Channels Floppy IT 8712 LPT Port COM Port CODEC 8 USB Ports 24MHz 33MHz 3 PCI IDE2/IDE3 PS/2 KB/Mouse...
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... messages during boot-up Mirroring supports automatic background rebuilds Features LBA and Extended Interrupt 13 drive translation in controller onboard BIOS IT8712 System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System / Power fan speed detection ... Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash/Dual BIOS /Multilanguage Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune 5 Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCIE/FSB) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 22.0cm Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 11 -
... messages during boot-up Mirroring supports automatic background rebuilds Features LBA and Extended Interrupt 13 drive translation in controller onboard BIOS IT8712 System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System / Power fan speed detection ... Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash/Dual BIOS /Multilanguage Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune 5 Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCIE/FSB) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 22.0cm Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 11 -
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... computer system requires all of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 12 - Please set the CPU host frequency in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If you install the CPU in accordance...
... computer system requires all of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 12 - Please set the CPU host frequency in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If you install the CPU in accordance...
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...fan during removal might cause the side extensions to break-off to make sure that the fan's power cable is disconnected. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 14 - Notch DDR II Firmly press down until it snaps into the NB_FAN connector. Before installing or removing...memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Then, while applying pressure to the top of the fan, carefully use a screwdriver to insert the module, please switch the direction. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. It is ...
...fan during removal might cause the side extensions to break-off to make sure that the fan's power cable is disconnected. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 14 - Notch DDR II Firmly press down until it snaps into the NB_FAN connector. Before installing or removing...memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Then, while applying pressure to the top of the fan, carefully use a screwdriver to insert the module, please switch the direction. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. It is ...
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...align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 16 - English 1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover. 7. Make sure your computer's chassis cover..., screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the PCI Express x 16 slot. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Remove your VGA card is locked by following the ...
...align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 16 - English 1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover. 7. Make sure your computer's chassis cover..., screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the PCI Express x 16 slot. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Remove your VGA card is locked by following the ...
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... you connect the front panel audio module. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to the instructions on Page 78 about the software settings. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 22 - Check the pin assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to this connector...: Pin No. English 9) SATAII0/SATAII1/SATAII2/SATAII3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to work or even damage it. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to 300MB/s transfer rate.
... you connect the front panel audio module. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to the instructions on Page 78 about the software settings. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 22 - Check the pin assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to this connector...: Pin No. English 9) SATAII0/SATAII1/SATAII2/SATAII3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to work or even damage it. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to 300MB/s transfer rate.
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.... If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default for GA-8I945G Pro. Only for stability. Standard CMOS Features This ...setup page includes all the items in the BIOS when somehow the system works not...
.... If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default for GA-8I945G Pro. Only for stability. Standard CMOS Features This ...setup page includes all the items in the BIOS when somehow the system works not...
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...Capacity of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1 to set the access mode for faster system start up. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 32 - IDE Device... Setup. Hard drive information should be labeled on this option for GA-8I945G Pro. to Dec. 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in . Day The day, from 1999...
...Capacity of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1 to set the access mode for faster system start up. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 32 - IDE Device... Setup. Hard drive information should be labeled on this option for GA-8I945G Pro. to Dec. 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in . Day The day, from 1999...
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... device priority by LS120. Only for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # CPU Hyper...Password Check Setup The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 34 - Press to move it down the list. ZIP Select your boot device priority by LAN. USB-HDD Select your...
... device priority by LS120. Only for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # CPU Hyper...Password Check Setup The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 34 - Press to move it down the list. ZIP Select your boot device priority by LAN. USB-HDD Select your...
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...Mouse Support. (Default value) Azalia Codec Auto Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable Azalia audio function. BIOS Setup USB Controller Enabled Disabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disable USB Controller. Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value... SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value will be simulated 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. USB 2.0 Controller Disable this function. Only for PATA IDE. Set...
...Mouse Support. (Default value) Azalia Codec Auto Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable Azalia audio function. BIOS Setup USB Controller Enabled Disabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disable USB Controller. Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value... SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value will be simulated 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. USB 2.0 Controller Disable this function. Only for PATA IDE. Set...
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... Mode Use DMA 3 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value) 1 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 38 - Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default...
... Mode Use DMA 3 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value) 1 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 38 - Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default...
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...-BTTN Instant-off Press power button then Power off by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Date/time to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). BIOS Setup PME Event Wake Up Disabled Enabled Disable this function. (Default value) Double Click Double click on by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31... value) Power On by Ring Disabled Disable Power on PS/2 mouse left button to POWER ON system. Enter suspend if button is Enabled. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 39 -
...-BTTN Instant-off Press power button then Power off by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Date/time to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). BIOS Setup PME Event Wake Up Disabled Enabled Disable this function. (Default value) Double Click Double click on by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31... value) Power On by Ring Disabled Disable Power on PS/2 mouse left button to POWER ON system. Enter suspend if button is Enabled. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 39 -
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Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 41 - Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1. BIOS Setup English 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] [Auto] Item ...
Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 41 - Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1. BIOS Setup English 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] [Auto] Item ...
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...: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. BIOS Setup Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 47 - There are English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese. 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS...
...: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. BIOS Setup Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 47 - There are English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese. 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS...
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... Menu, you will be asked to confirm the password. You may access all BIOS Setup program function. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 48 - You will be prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time ... are prompted to abort the selection and not enter a password. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. English 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Select Language1 ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults ` Power Management...
... Menu, you will be asked to confirm the password. You may access all BIOS Setup program function. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 48 - You will be prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time ... are prompted to abort the selection and not enter a password. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. English 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Select Language1 ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults ` Power Management...
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...F3: Change Language1 F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. BIOS Setup Type "N" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to Setup Utility. Type "N" will return to Setup ...` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS1/Q-Flash F3: Change Language1 F10: Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS Type "Y" will return to RTC CMOS. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. -...
...F3: Change Language1 F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. BIOS Setup Type "N" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to Setup Utility. Type "N" will return to Setup ...` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS1/Q-Flash F3: Change Language1 F10: Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS Type "Y" will return to RTC CMOS. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. -...
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... Press any key to use the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by booting from CD/DVD: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2005, Award Software, Inc. Boot from CD-ROM. If you complete installations of the ... is able to provide quick backup and restoration of system memory 3. Upon system restart, the message which says "Boot from CD-ROM for 8I945G Pro F9a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 11/07/2005-I945-6A79HG0GC-00 Xpress Recovery2 1. It is designed to back up data ...
... Press any key to use the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by booting from CD/DVD: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2005, Award Software, Inc. Boot from CD-ROM. If you complete installations of the ... is able to provide quick backup and restoration of system memory 3. Upon system restart, the message which says "Boot from CD-ROM for 8I945G Pro F9a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 11/07/2005-I945-6A79HG0GC-00 Xpress Recovery2 1. It is designed to back up data ...