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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-8I945GZME-RH 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 ...15 1-5-1 Graphics Card Support List 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E7 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 ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-8I945GZME-RH 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 ...15 1-5-1 Graphics Card Support List 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E7 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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Chapter 3 Install Drivers 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 SoftwareApplications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 53 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 54 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Introduction 65 4-2 Troubleshooting 71 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Install Drivers 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 SoftwareApplications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 53 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 54 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Introduction 65 4-2 Troubleshooting 71 - 5 -
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GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard Layout GA-8I945GZME-RH IT8718 KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN VGA COMA LPT ATX R_USB USB_LAN AUDIO SYS _FAN F_AUDIO HDA_SUR Marvell 8001 CODEC CD_IN COMB SPDIF_IO Intel 945GZ PCIE_16 DDRII1 DDRII2 IDE FDD PCI1 SATAII2 PCI2 ICH7 SATAII3 PCI3 BIOS F_USB1 F_USB2 SATAII0 SATAII1 PWR_LED BAT CI CLR_CMOS F_PANEL - 7 -
GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard Layout GA-8I945GZME-RH IT8718 KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN VGA COMA LPT ATX R_USB USB_LAN AUDIO SYS _FAN F_AUDIO HDA_SUR Marvell 8001 CODEC CD_IN COMB SPDIF_IO Intel 945GZ PCIE_16 DDRII1 DDRII2 IDE FDD PCI1 SATAII2 PCI2 ICH7 SATAII3 PCI3 BIOS F_USB1 F_USB2 SATAII0 SATAII1 PWR_LED BAT CI CLR_CMOS F_PANEL - 7 -
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Block Diagram VGA PCI-ECLK (100MHz) LGA775 Processor Host Interface Intel 945GZ GMCH DDRII 533MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory PCI Express x4 PCI Bus Marvell 8001 RJ45 Intel ICH7 CODEC BIOS 4 Serial ATA ATA33/66/100 IDE Channel IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Ports 3 PCI 8 USB Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse PCICLK (33MHz) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out - 8 -
Block Diagram VGA PCI-ECLK (100MHz) LGA775 Processor Host Interface Intel 945GZ GMCH DDRII 533MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory PCI Express x4 PCI Bus Marvell 8001 RJ45 Intel ICH7 CODEC BIOS 4 Serial ATA ATA33/66/100 IDE Channel IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Ports 3 PCI 8 USB Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse PCICLK (33MHz) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out - 8 -
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... warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning Supports CPU Smart Fan function BIOS 1 4Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune(Note 3) ... Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm (Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) The GA-8I945GZME-RH supports up to PCI ...
... warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning Supports CPU Smart Fan function BIOS 1 4Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune(Note 3) ... Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm (Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) The GA-8I945GZME-RH supports up to PCI ...
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...or bending motions that the system bus frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 12 - CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into position. (Grasping...: Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for the peripherals. Align the indented corner of the CPU. Please take note of the one indented corner of...
...or bending motions that the system bus frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 12 - CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into position. (Grasping...: Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for the peripherals. Align the indented corner of the CPU. Please take note of the one indented corner of...
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... Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 14 - It is switched off to insert the module, please switch the direction. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Reverse the installation steps when...
... Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 14 - It is switched off to insert the module, please switch the direction. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Reverse the installation steps when...
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... Hardware Installation After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of the expansion card. 6. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of identical brand, size, chips, and speed), you wish to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the...5. Please align the VGA card to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below : 1. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-8I945GZME-RH supports the Dual Channel Technology. Due to CPU limitation, if you must install them into DIMM sockets of the same color. 1-5 Installation ...
... Hardware Installation After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of the expansion card. 6. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of identical brand, size, chips, and speed), you wish to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the...5. Please align the VGA card to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below : 1. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-8I945GZME-RH supports the Dual Channel Technology. Due to CPU limitation, if you must install them into DIMM sockets of the same color. 1-5 Installation ...
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... of the cable connects to 300MB/s transfer rate. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 7) SATAII0 / SATAII1 / SATAII2 / SATAII3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) SATA 3Gb...
... of the cable connects to 300MB/s transfer rate. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 7) SATAII0 / SATAII1 / SATAII2 / SATAII3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) SATA 3Gb...
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Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 26 - Pin No. Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. Definition 1 NDCDB- 2 NSINB 3 NSOUTB 9 1 4 NDTRB- 5 GND 10 2 6 7 NDSRBNRTSB- 8 NCTSB- 9 NRIB- 10 ... 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Please contact your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. English 15) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the...
Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 26 - Pin No. Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. Definition 1 NDCDB- 2 NSINB 3 NSOUTB 9 1 4 NDTRB- 5 GND 10 2 6 7 NDSRBNRTSB- 8 NCTSB- 9 NRIB- 10 ... 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Please contact your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. English 15) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the...
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... Move to activate certain system features. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for the highlighted item...help window that may result in the CMOS SRAM of the screen. BIOS Setup If you to the CMOS SRAM. Exit current page and return to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". The CMOS SETUP saves the...
... Move to activate certain system features. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for the highlighted item...help window that may result in the CMOS SRAM of the screen. BIOS Setup If you to the CMOS SRAM. Exit current page and return to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". The CMOS SETUP saves the...
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... keys to select among the items and press to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for 8I945GZME-RH E7 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 06/01/2006-I945-6A79HG0VC-00 For Boot Menu Use < > or < > ...BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on cards) device. English : For Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. Intel I945 BIOS for your motherboard. GA-8I945GZME-RH...
... keys to select among the items and press to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for 8I945GZME-RH E7 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 06/01/2006-I945-6A79HG0VC-00 For Boot Menu Use < > or < > ...BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on cards) device. English : For Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. Intel I945 BIOS for your motherboard. GA-8I945GZME-RH...
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... Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power ...
... Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power ...
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...User can use one of currectly installed hard drive. Extended IDE Drive You can use one of the two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device detection. The... Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is display only The month, Jan. The four options are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 32 - Jan. to Dec. 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in . Through Dec. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE devices setup. Week ...
...User can use one of currectly installed hard drive. Extended IDE Drive You can use one of the two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device detection. The... Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is display only The month, Jan. The four options are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 32 - Jan. to Dec. 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in . Through Dec. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE devices setup. Week ...
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...the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - All, But Disk/Key The system boot will be labeled on this information. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Enter the appropriate option based on the outside drive casing. None No floppy drive installed...memory located above 1 MB in the system. it will be detected and you will stop for all other errors. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will not stop for a keyboard error; Memory The category is display-only which is detected during the...
...the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - All, But Disk/Key The system boot will be labeled on this information. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Enter the appropriate option based on the outside drive casing. None No floppy drive installed...memory located above 1 MB in the system. it will be detected and you will stop for all other errors. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will not stop for a keyboard error; Memory The category is display-only which is detected during the...
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...or to move it up when you install a processor which supports this function. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 34 - CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. Password Check System The system can not boot and can not access... to exit this menu. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # CPU...
...or to move it up when you install a processor which supports this function. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 34 - CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. Password Check System The system can not boot and can not access... to exit this menu. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # CPU...
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... frame buffer size to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Virtualization Technology (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable Virtualization technology function. (Default value) Disable this function. - 35 - BIOS Setup CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value) Disabled Disable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. Limit CPUID Max...
... frame buffer size to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Virtualization Technology (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable Virtualization technology function. (Default value) Disable this function. - 35 - BIOS Setup CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value) Disabled Disable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. Limit CPUID Max...
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BIOS will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use ; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA. Enhanced Set ..., this function will be simulated to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. SATA Port 1/3 Set to ". USB Controller Enabled Enable USB controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB controller. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 36 - Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA...
BIOS will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use ; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA. Enhanced Set ..., this function will be simulated to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. SATA Port 1/3 Set to ". USB Controller Enabled Enable USB controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB controller. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 36 - Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA...
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... onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8. Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8. Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto... is 2F8. (Default value) 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8. Enabled Disabled Enable this function. BIOS Setup Azalia Codec Auto Disabled Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disable Azalia audio function. Disabled Disable USB mouse support. (Default...
... onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8. Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8. Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto... is 2F8. (Default value) 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8. Enabled Disabled Enable this function. BIOS Setup Azalia Codec Auto Disabled Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disable Azalia audio function. Disabled Disable USB mouse support. (Default...
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... power supply that provides at least 1A on by Ring function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable alarm function to power on system. BIOS Setup Enabled Enable PME as wake up event. (Default value) Power On by Ring Disabled Enabled Disable Power on the 5VSB lead. to Power off...
... power supply that provides at least 1A on by Ring function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable alarm function to power on system. BIOS Setup Enabled Enable PME as wake up event. (Default value) Power On by Ring Disabled Enabled Disable Power on the 5VSB lead. to Power off...