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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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... 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 -
... 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 -
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... module on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 4 DDR II DIMM memory slots (supports up to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of 2 IDE devices(IDE1) - GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots ...1000 Mbit) 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 4GB memory) (Note 2) Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMM Supports dual channel DDR II 667(Note 3)/533...
... module on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 4 DDR II DIMM memory slots (supports up to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of 2 IDE devices(IDE1) - GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots ...1000 Mbit) 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 4GB memory) (Note 2) Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMM Supports dual channel DDR II 667(Note 3)/533...
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...CPU socket. If you install the CPU in accordance with the processor specifications. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the required ...Installation 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 make sure the heatsink is not recommended that has optimizations for your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card...
...CPU socket. If you install the CPU in accordance with the processor specifications. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the required ...Installation 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 make sure the heatsink is not recommended that has optimizations for your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card...
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...GA-8I945G Pro. It is properly affixed onto the heatsink, plug the power cable into position. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the fan's power cable is switched off . 1-5 Installation of similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in the heatsink as shown. The motherboard...Memory modules are unable to make sure that they can be used is supported by the motherboard. English 1-4 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan) Fig.1 To attach Cool-Plus... memory used . 2. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 14 -
...GA-8I945G Pro. It is properly affixed onto the heatsink, plug the power cable into position. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the fan's power cable is switched off . 1-5 Installation of similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in the heatsink as shown. The motherboard...Memory modules are unable to make sure that they can be used is supported by the motherboard. English 1-4 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan) Fig.1 To attach Cool-Plus... memory used . 2. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 14 -
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... as the picture to the left shows to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Replace... the end of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: 1. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 16 - English 1-6 Installation of the PCI Express x 16 slot.
... as the picture to the left shows to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Replace... the end of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: 1. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 16 - English 1-6 Installation of the PCI Express x 16 slot.
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... 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. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 18 - Center/Subwoofer speakers can be connected to the default Mic In jack ( ) . English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out The default Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack...
... 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. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 18 - Center/Subwoofer speakers can be connected to the default Mic In jack ( ) . English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out The default Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack...
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...Connector) If you installed wrong direction, the chip fan will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is the ground wire (GND). GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 20 - Definition 1 +12V 2 GND 1 Only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. English 3/4/5) CPU_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 GA-8I945G Pro. The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power ...
...Connector) If you installed wrong direction, the chip fan will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is the ground wire (GND). GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 20 - Definition 1 +12V 2 GND 1 Only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. English 3/4/5) CPU_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 GA-8I945G Pro. The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power ...
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To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 22 - For optional front panel audio module, please contact your chassis manufacturer. 1 2 HD Audio: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R -ACZ_DET Line2_R FSENSE1 ...
To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 22 - For optional front panel audio module, please contact your chassis manufacturer. 1 2 HD Audio: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R -ACZ_DET Line2_R FSENSE1 ...
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Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IN connector. Definition 1 Power 1 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 24 - Pin No. English 13) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to work or even damage it. Pin No. Definition 1 ...
Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IN connector. Definition 1 Power 1 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 24 - Pin No. English 13) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to work or even damage it. Pin No. Definition 1 ...
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Please contact your nearest dealer for the optional GIGABYTE external device. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMA cable. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDANSINA NSOUTA NDTRAGND NDSRANRTSANCTSANRIANo Pin 18) RF_ID This connector ... to use extra function. 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 COMA cable.
Please contact your nearest dealer for the optional GIGABYTE external device. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMA cable. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDANSINA NSOUTA NDTRAGND NDSRANRTSANCTSANRIANo Pin 18) RF_ID This connector ... to use extra function. 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 COMA cable.
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... the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to erase CMOS... 1. Re-install the battery. 4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 28 - Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Take out the battery...
... the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to erase CMOS... 1. Re-install the battery. 4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 28 - Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Take out the battery...
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...resources. PC Health Status This setup page is select multi language. English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8I945G Pro F2d) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. This action makes the system reset to ...) will appear on the screen. 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 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management ...
...resources. PC Health Status This setup page is select multi language. English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8I945G Pro F2d) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. This action makes the system reset to ...) will appear on the screen. 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 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management ...
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...1 to Sat. Through Dec. IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to set the access mode for GA-8I945G Pro. Hard drive information should be labeled on this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of ...The times format in the month) 1999 to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this information. is , , , . GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 32 - IDE Device Setup. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device...
...1 to Sat. Through Dec. IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to set the access mode for GA-8I945G Pro. Hard drive information should be labeled on this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of ...The times format in the month) 1999 to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this information. is , , , . GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 32 - IDE Device Setup. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device...
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... device priority by USB-HDD. ZIP Select your boot device priority by Disabled. Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for GA-8I945G Pro. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by Floppy. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 34 - USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005...
... device priority by USB-HDD. ZIP Select your boot device priority by Disabled. Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for GA-8I945G Pro. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by Floppy. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 34 - USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005...
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GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 36 - Only for GA-8I945G Pro. 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 CMOS ...
GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 36 - Only for GA-8I945G Pro. 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 CMOS ...
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... (Default value) Disable USB Controller. BIOS Setup Set the onboard SATA controller to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to 6 HDDs to use up to ". PATA IDE Set to Ch.1 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. (Default... Set to This value will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for GA-8I945G Pro. - 37 - Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) Azalia Codec Auto Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disabled...
... (Default value) Disable USB Controller. BIOS Setup Set the onboard SATA controller to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to 6 HDDs to use up to ". PATA IDE Set to Ch.1 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. (Default... Set to This value will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for GA-8I945G Pro. - 37 - Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) Azalia Codec Auto Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disabled...
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...ECP ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Onboard Parallel port ... Select onboard GigaRAID chip function asa ATA. GigaRAID Function RAID Select onboard GigaRAID chip function as Extended Capabilities Port. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 38 - English Onboard H/W 1394 Enabled Enable onboard IEEE 1394 function.(Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Onboard...
...ECP ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Onboard Parallel port ... Select onboard GigaRAID chip function asa ATA. GigaRAID Function RAID Select onboard GigaRAID chip function as Extended Capabilities Port. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 38 - English Onboard H/W 1394 Enabled Enable onboard IEEE 1394 function.(Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Onboard...