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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 and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 15 1-5-1 Graphics Card Support List 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel...
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 and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 15 1-5-1 Graphics Card Support List 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel...
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... 4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3), allowing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Memory 2 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 2GB memory) Supports dual channel DDRII 533 DIMMs Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMMs Expanstion Slots 1 PCI Express x16 slot(Note 2) 3 PCI slots ... connector 1 power LED connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 SPDIF In/Out connector 1 HDA_SUR connector GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 10 -
... 4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3), allowing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Memory 2 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 2GB memory) Supports dual channel DDRII 533 DIMMs Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMMs Expanstion Slots 1 PCI Express x16 slot(Note 2) 3 PCI slots ... connector 1 power LED connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 SPDIF In/Out connector 1 HDA_SUR connector GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 10 -
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... for the peripherals. BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the edge of the CPU socket. If you...: An Intel® Chipset that might cause damage to the upright position. Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology - Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the following platform components: - Please make ...CPU is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 12 -
... for the peripherals. BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the edge of the CPU socket. If you...: An Intel® Chipset that might cause damage to the upright position. Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology - Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the following platform components: - Please make ...CPU is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 12 -
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.... If you wish to insert the module, please switch the direction. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the memory used is recommended that the computer power is switched off to lock the DIMM module. It is supported by the motherboard. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has...
.... If you wish to insert the module, please switch the direction. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the memory used is recommended that the computer power is switched off to lock the DIMM module. It is supported by the motherboard. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has...
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... into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-8I945GZME-RH supports the Dual Channel Technology. To install a VGA card or to install/ uninstall the VGA card. Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI...
... into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-8I945GZME-RH supports the Dual Channel Technology. To install a VGA card or to install/ uninstall the VGA card. Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI...
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...time is 13:00:00. You can use one of currectly installed hard drive. The four options are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 32 - Access Mode Use this to Sat. Day The day, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the ... 0 Master ` IDE Channel 0 Slave ` IDE Channel 2 Master ` IDE Channel 2 Slave ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] 640K 239M Change the day, month, year Sun. to ...
...time is 13:00:00. You can use one of currectly installed hard drive. The four options are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 32 - Access Mode Use this to Sat. Day The day, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the ... 0 Master ` IDE Channel 0 Slave ` IDE Channel 2 Master ` IDE Channel 2 Slave ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] 640K 239M Change the day, month, year Sun. to ...
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... double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. BIOS Setup Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will determine...
... double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. BIOS Setup Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will determine...
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... and show up when you install the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 34 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by... boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Press to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST...system will boot, but access to move it up when you install a processor which supports this function. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award ...
... and show up when you install the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 34 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by... boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Press to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST...system will boot, but access to move it up when you install a processor which supports this function. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award ...
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Please note that this function. - 35 - Disabled Disables CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors mode supported. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size 1MB Set on-chip frame buffer size to 1MB. 8MB Set on-chip frame buffer size to 3...(Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this feature is only working for windows XP. (Default value) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) Disable No-Execute Memory Protect function. CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enabled Enable CPU ...
Please note that this function. - 35 - Disabled Disables CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors mode supported. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size 1MB Set on-chip frame buffer size to 1MB. 8MB Set on-chip frame buffer size to 3...(Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this feature is only working for windows XP. (Default value) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) Disable No-Execute Memory Protect function. CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enabled Enable CPU ...
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... FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=800MHz, 2.0 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.0. 2.66 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.66. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 44 - System Memory Multiplier Wrong frequency may cause your system broken. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) This setup option will show up when you install a processor which supports this function. Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default...
... FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=800MHz, 2.0 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.0. 2.66 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.66. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 44 - System Memory Multiplier Wrong frequency may cause your system broken. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) This setup option will show up when you install a processor which supports this function. Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default...
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... .B. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan...Smart-Fan Enters the Smart-Fan setting page 4. "Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode" Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode 7. GIGABYTE Logo Log on different motherboards. - 53 - Help button Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file 11. Exit or Minimize button Quit ...Overview Button / Display Description 1. Appendix English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities (Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.) 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction EasyTune 5 presents the ...
... .B. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan...Smart-Fan Enters the Smart-Fan setting page 4. "Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode" Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode 7. GIGABYTE Logo Log on different motherboards. - 53 - Help button Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file 11. Exit or Minimize button Quit ...Overview Button / Display Description 1. Appendix English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities (Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.) 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction EasyTune 5 presents the ...
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...CD/DVD: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 54 - System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of system memory 3. It is recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be made by pressing the key in the future. 2. English 4-1-2 Xpress ...key during system bootup to provide quick backup and restoration of OS and all required drivers as well as software. VESA-supported VGA cards How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by booting from CD-ROM....
...CD/DVD: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 54 - System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of system memory 3. It is recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be made by pressing the key in the future. 2. English 4-1-2 Xpress ...key during system bootup to provide quick backup and restoration of OS and all required drivers as well as software. VESA-supported VGA cards How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by booting from CD-ROM....
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... 1. If your motherboard has single-BIOS, please refer to Part Two. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are sorry that because updating BIOS has potential...OK Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Flash ROM. The BIOS file is Fa3 before updating Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc. Q-FlashTM allows users to flash BIOS without any claims from Gigabyte's... / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 56 -
... 1. If your motherboard has single-BIOS, please refer to Part Two. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are sorry that because updating BIOS has potential...OK Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Flash ROM. The BIOS file is Fa3 before updating Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc. Q-FlashTM allows users to flash BIOS without any claims from Gigabyte's... / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 56 -