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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 ... 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 Status...
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 ... 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 Status...
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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 - 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 ... 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 ... 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.
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...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) - Only for GA-8I945G. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots ... 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...
...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) - Only for GA-8I945G. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots ... 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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...; 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 - English Onboard Audio On-Board SATA 3Gb/s RAID On-Board IDE RAID (IDE2, IDE3) I/O Control Hardware Monitor BIOS Additional Features Overclocking Form Factor ...
...; 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 - English Onboard Audio On-Board SATA 3Gb/s RAID On-Board IDE RAID (IDE2, IDE3) I/O Control Hardware Monitor BIOS Additional Features Overclocking Form Factor ...
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... beyond hardware specifications since it into the socket in accordance with HT Technology - It is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 12 - Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology and has it enabled - CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the processor specifications...
... beyond hardware specifications since it into the socket in accordance with HT Technology - It is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 12 - Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology and has it enabled - CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the processor specifications...
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... power is disconnected. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. If you are designed so that they can be installed in only one direction. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan) Fig.1 To attach Cool-Plus to a heatsink, align the extensions on the fan during removal...
... power is disconnected. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. If you are designed so that they can be installed in only one direction. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan) Fig.1 To attach Cool-Plus to a heatsink, align the extensions on the fan during removal...
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Reverse the installation steps when you must install them into the DIMM socket. Dual Channel Memory Configuration GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G supports the Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode will add double. Hardware Installation After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the ... due to the limitation of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of Intel chipset specifications. 1. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR II 1, DDR II 2 Channel B : DDR II 3, ...
Reverse the installation steps when you must install them into the DIMM socket. Dual Channel Memory Configuration GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G supports the Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode will add double. Hardware Installation After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the ... due to the limitation of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of Intel chipset specifications. 1. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR II 1, DDR II 2 Channel B : DDR II 3, ...
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... related driver from the computer. 3. Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 16 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. English 1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards...
... related driver from the computer. 3. Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 16 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. English 1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards...
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... still MUST be connected to the default Mic In jack ( ) . Please refer to Side Speaker Out jack. Surround side speakers can be connected to the 2-/4-/6-/8- GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 18 - Side Speaker Out The default Side Speaker Out jack. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to... 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.
... still MUST be connected to the default Mic In jack ( ) . Please refer to Side Speaker Out jack. Surround side speakers can be connected to the 2-/4-/6-/8- GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 18 - Side Speaker Out The default Side Speaker Out jack. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to... 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.
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... will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is the ground wire (GND). The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. Sometimes will not work. 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. Please remember to connect the power to .... 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. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires.
... will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is the ground wire (GND). The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. Sometimes will not work. 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. Please remember to connect the power to .... 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. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires.
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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 ...
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 ...
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... while you connect the SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to the connector. Definition 1 Power 1 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 24 - Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 14) SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use SPDIF IN feature only when your local dealer. Be careful with the polarity...
... while you connect the SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to the connector. Definition 1 Power 1 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 24 - Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 14) SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use SPDIF IN feature only when your local dealer. Be careful with the polarity...
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... local dealer.IEEE1394b can approach the maximum speed to 800Mb/S, but the speed can connect the devices to shut down the standby power(note) for GA-8I945G Pro. 2 F2_1394 1 F1_1394 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 16 15 10 9 Definition TPA2+ TPA2GND GND TPB2+ TPB2No Pin Power Power GND Pin No. 1 2 ...Definition Power Power TPA0+ TPA0GND GND TPB0+ TPB0Power Power TPA1+ TPA1GND No Pin TPB1+ TPB1- (Note) When the standby power is off . - 25 - GA-8I945G Pro 2 10 1 9 GA-8I945G 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power Power USB DXUSB DyUSB DX+ USB Dy+ GND GND No...
... local dealer.IEEE1394b can approach the maximum speed to 800Mb/S, but the speed can connect the devices to shut down the standby power(note) for GA-8I945G Pro. 2 F2_1394 1 F1_1394 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 16 15 10 9 Definition TPA2+ TPA2GND GND TPB2+ TPB2No Pin Power Power GND Pin No. 1 2 ...Definition Power Power TPA0+ TPA0GND GND TPB0+ TPB0Power Power TPA1+ TPA1GND No Pin TPB1+ TPB1- (Note) When the standby power is off . - 25 - GA-8I945G Pro 2 10 1 9 GA-8I945G 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power Power USB DXUSB DyUSB DX+ USB Dy+ GND GND No...
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Please contact your nearest dealer for the optional GIGABYTE external device. Check the pin assignments before you to connect external devices to use extra function. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMA... NDSRANRTSANCTSANRIANo Pin 18) RF_ID This connector allows you connect the external device cable. Pin No. 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. English 17) COMA (COMA Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB...
Please contact your nearest dealer for the optional GIGABYTE external device. Check the pin assignments before you to connect external devices to use extra function. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMA... NDSRANRTSANCTSANRIANo Pin 18) RF_ID This connector allows you connect the external device cable. Pin No. 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. English 17) COMA (COMA Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB...
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... a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to erase CMOS... 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 28 - Take out the battery gently and put it aside for one minute). 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Dispose of...
... a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to erase CMOS... 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 28 - Take out the battery gently and put it aside for one minute). 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Dispose of...
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This action makes the system reset to the default for GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 30 - 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. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to ...
This action makes the system reset to the default for GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 30 - 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. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to ...
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...hour military-time clock. to Dec. 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in the month) 1999 to set the access mode for faster system start up. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 32 - Jan. Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-... on the outside drive casing. The time is , , , . to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this option for GA-8I945G Pro. Week Month The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) Year The year, from Sun to select this if...
...hour military-time clock. to Dec. 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in the month) 1999 to set the access mode for faster system start up. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 32 - Jan. Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-... on the outside drive casing. The time is , , , . to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this option for GA-8I945G Pro. Week Month The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) Year The year, from Sun to select this if...