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... based on system to handle the RAID function. Users can reduce the driver's loading of system CPU and improve the system's ability. Supports PCI power Management v1.0 to your PCs. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Features Compatible with the ... and Linux v2,4,1,0 5 It can easily install our systems to reduce power consumption. Supports the drivers for the DMA/UDMA function Includes one embedded CPU and firmware on a local processor architecture Compatible with PCI Local bus specification v2.2. Supports ANSI ATA proposal PIO modes 0,1,2,3,4 with 4 drives.
... based on system to handle the RAID function. Users can reduce the driver's loading of system CPU and improve the system's ability. Supports PCI power Management v1.0 to your PCs. GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Features Compatible with the ... and Linux v2,4,1,0 5 It can easily install our systems to reduce power consumption. Supports the drivers for the DMA/UDMA function Includes one embedded CPU and firmware on a local processor architecture Compatible with PCI Local bus specification v2.2. Supports ANSI ATA proposal PIO modes 0,1,2,3,4 with 4 drives.
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...GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller can support IDE drivers ranging from Soc concept. Similarly, this system can use this system embeds a local CPU to deal with PCI spec. v2.2. Thus, users can use 6 The GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller can be easily installed into the...can support the RAID0 (striping), RAID1 (mirroring), RAID0+1 (striping and mirroring) or JBOD (spanning) mode. When a system is in high CPU operation or PCI traffic, users won't have any limitations. Once data is because this characteristic to combine RAID system without any compatibility issue. This ...
...GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller can support IDE drivers ranging from Soc concept. Similarly, this system can use this system embeds a local CPU to deal with PCI spec. v2.2. Thus, users can use 6 The GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller can be easily installed into the...can support the RAID0 (striping), RAID1 (mirroring), RAID0+1 (striping and mirroring) or JBOD (spanning) mode. When a system is in high CPU operation or PCI traffic, users won't have any limitations. Once data is because this characteristic to combine RAID system without any compatibility issue. This ...
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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 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan 14 1-5 Installation of Memory 14 1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards...
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 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan 14 1-5 Installation of Memory 14 1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards...
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... an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. 6. Instances of Non-Warranty 1. Damage due to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. Prior to natural disaster, accident or human cause. 2. Please make sure there are required for warranty validation. 2. Damage due to installing the electronic components... motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 -
... an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. 6. Instances of Non-Warranty 1. Damage due to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. Prior to natural disaster, accident or human cause. 2. Please make sure there are required for warranty validation. 2. Damage due to installing the electronic components... motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 -
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... during system startup. (Note 3) To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800/1066MHz FSB processor . Only for GA-8I945G Pro. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections ...5789 chip (10/100/1000 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...
... during system startup. (Note 3) To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800/1066MHz FSB processor . Only for GA-8I945G Pro. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections ...5789 chip (10/100/1000 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...
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... onboard BIOS IT8712 System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System / Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System / Power fan failure warning CPU smart fan control 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...
... onboard BIOS IT8712 System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System / Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System / Power fan failure warning CPU smart fan control 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...
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... heatsink. 4. Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU socket to your 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 - It is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the...
... heatsink. 4. Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU socket to your 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 - It is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the...
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... header located on the motherboard. Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the installed CPU. If the push pin is complete. The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as the picture, the installation is inserted as a result of hardening of motherboard after installing. Fig. 4 Please make ... is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the heatsink installation section of...
... header located on the motherboard. Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the installed CPU. If the push pin is complete. The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as the picture, the installation is inserted as a result of hardening of motherboard after installing. Fig. 4 Please make ... is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the heatsink installation section of...
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... the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. Otherwise, please do not remove it. Hardware Installation Definition 12 24 1 3.3V 2 3.3V 3 GND 4 +5V 5 GND 6 +5V 7 GND 8 Power Good 9 5V SB(stand by +5V...
... the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. Otherwise, please do not remove it. Hardware Installation Definition 12 24 1 3.3V 2 3.3V 3 GND 4 +5V 5 GND 6 +5V 7 GND 8 Power Good 9 5V SB(stand by +5V...
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...A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. 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 GA-8I945G Pro. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN/ PWR_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense...
...A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. 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 GA-8I945G Pro. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN/ PWR_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense...
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...: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 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...Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio. Select Language 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 ...
...: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 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...Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio. Select Language 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 ...
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English Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors Drive A / Drive B The category identifies the types of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for all other errors. it will not stop for a keyboard error; This is 3 mode Floppy Drive. All, But Disk/...
English Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors Drive A / Drive B The category identifies the types of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for all other errors. it will not stop for a keyboard error; This is 3 mode Floppy Drive. All, But Disk/...
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.... First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 34 - to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] ... or to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for GA-8I945G Pro. ZIP Select your boot device priority by Disabled. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. Password Check...
.... First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 34 - to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] ... or to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for GA-8I945G Pro. ZIP Select your boot device priority by Disabled. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. Password Check...
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... Set On-chip frame buffer size to 1MB. 8MB Set On-chip frame buffer size to 3 when use older OS like NT4. English CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Disabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. to 3 Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 8MB. (Default value) (Note) This item will show up when you...
... Set On-chip frame buffer size to 1MB. 8MB Set On-chip frame buffer size to 3 when use older OS like NT4. English CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Disabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. to 3 Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 8MB. (Default value) (Note) This item will show up when you...
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... Status" to "Enabled" and save CMOS, your computer will show "No". CPU Warning Temperature 60oC / 140oF 70oC / 158oF 80oC / 176oF 90oC / 194oF Disabled Monitor CPU temperature at 70oC / 158oF. Monitor CPU temperature at 80oC / 176oF. Current CPU Temperature Detect CPU temperature automatically. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. Case Opened If the case is closed, "Case Opened" will...
... Status" to "Enabled" and save CMOS, your computer will show "No". CPU Warning Temperature 60oC / 140oF 70oC / 158oF 80oC / 176oF 90oC / 194oF Disabled Monitor CPU temperature at 70oC / 158oF. Monitor CPU temperature at 80oC / 176oF. Current CPU Temperature Detect CPU temperature automatically. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. Case Opened If the case is closed, "Case Opened" will...
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... FAN Control Disabled Disable this function is enabled. PWM Set to Voltage when you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for CPU fans with a 4-pin fan power cable. Note: In fact, the Voltage option can adjust the fan speed with a 3-pin fan power cable... to PWM when you use a CPU fan with Easy Tune based on CPU temperature. With such CPU fans, selecting PWM will run at different speed depending on their requirements. CPU Smart FAN Mode This option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled, CPU fan will not effectively reduce the ...
... FAN Control Disabled Disable this function is enabled. PWM Set to Voltage when you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for CPU fans with a 4-pin fan power cable. Note: In fact, the Voltage option can adjust the fan speed with a 3-pin fan power cable... to PWM when you use a CPU fan with Easy Tune based on CPU temperature. With such CPU fans, selecting PWM will run at different speed depending on their requirements. CPU Smart FAN Mode This option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled, CPU fan will not effectively reduce the ...
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... power to Low. C.A.M (Note) High Set clock ratio for frequency-locked CPU to High. (Default value) Low Set clock ratio for GA-8I945G Pro. C.I.A.2 C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Acelerator 2) is not changeable. The option will automatically assign by CPU loading. Sports Set C.I .A.2 to Turbo. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 44 - Robust Graphics Booster Select the options can enhance the VGA...
... power to Low. C.A.M (Note) High Set clock ratio for frequency-locked CPU to High. (Default value) Low Set clock ratio for GA-8I945G Pro. C.I.A.2 C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Acelerator 2) is not changeable. The option will automatically assign by CPU loading. Sports Set C.I .A.2 to Turbo. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 44 - Robust Graphics Booster Select the options can enhance the VGA...
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...Host clock X 2.0. 2.5 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.5. DIMM OverVoltage Control Please note that if your system is highly dependent on CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier setting. Auto BIOS will automatically setup the PCI Express Frequency. (Default value) System Memory Multiplier... frequency may cause your system through the increase of the DIMM voltage, damage to 600MHz. Auto Set Memory frequency by CPU loading. Warning: Stability is overclocked and cannot restart, please wait 20secs. English Turbo Full Thrust Set C.I .A.2 to ...
...Host clock X 2.0. 2.5 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.5. DIMM OverVoltage Control Please note that if your system is highly dependent on CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier setting. Auto BIOS will automatically setup the PCI Express Frequency. (Default value) System Memory Multiplier... frequency may cause your system through the increase of the DIMM voltage, damage to 600MHz. Auto Set Memory frequency by CPU loading. Warning: Stability is overclocked and cannot restart, please wait 20secs. English Turbo Full Thrust Set C.I .A.2 to ...
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...Control Normal Set FSB OverVoltage Control to Normal. (Default value) +0.1V +0.2V +0.3V Set FSB OverVoltage Control to +0.3V. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 46 - Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. Set FSB OverVoltage Control to +0.3V. For power End-... +0.3V Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to +0.6V. CPU Voltage Control Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 0.8375V to 1.6000V. (Default value: Normal) Normal CPU Vcore Display your system broken. Incorrect using it may cause your CPU Vcore Voltage. For power End-User use only! English...
...Control Normal Set FSB OverVoltage Control to Normal. (Default value) +0.1V +0.2V +0.3V Set FSB OverVoltage Control to +0.3V. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 46 - Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. Set FSB OverVoltage Control to +0.3V. For power End-... +0.3V Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to +0.6V. CPU Voltage Control Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 0.8375V to 1.6000V. (Default value: Normal) Normal CPU Vcore Display your system broken. Incorrect using it may cause your CPU Vcore Voltage. For power End-User use only! English...
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...are mounted on the motherboard to reset the system back to enabled Gigabyte's unique C.I.A. 2 and M.I .T. S.O.S. (System Overclock Saver) System Overclock Saver (S.O.S.) is returned to the CPU for a faster and smoother execution of all platform performance settings into... the "Clear CMOS" pins or the battery on the U-Plus D.P.S. Instead, S.O.S. C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2) GIGABYTE CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2(C.I .B. 2) is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to withstand varying current levels and changes, the U-Plus D.P.S. Designed to maximize system...
...are mounted on the motherboard to reset the system back to enabled Gigabyte's unique C.I.A. 2 and M.I .T. S.O.S. (System Overclock Saver) System Overclock Saver (S.O.S.) is returned to the CPU for a faster and smoother execution of all platform performance settings into... the "Clear CMOS" pins or the battery on the U-Plus D.P.S. Instead, S.O.S. C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2) GIGABYTE CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2(C.I .B. 2) is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to withstand varying current levels and changes, the U-Plus D.P.S. Designed to maximize system...