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GA-8I945GZME-RH Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-945GZMER-1003R * 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-8I945GZME-RH Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-945GZMER-1003R * 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 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 ...
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 ...
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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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...Hardware Installation Please turn off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard. Installation Notices 1. Before using the product, please verify that the power supply is best to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Thus, prior to natural disaster, accident or ...during the installation process can become damaged as a result of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. 6. Turning on the motherboard or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Damage as a result of uncertified components. 5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted...
...Hardware Installation Please turn off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard. Installation Notices 1. Before using the product, please verify that the power supply is best to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Thus, prior to natural disaster, accident or ...during the installation process can become damaged as a result of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. 6. Turning on the motherboard or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Damage as a result of uncertified components. 5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted...
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... connector 1 COMB 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 -
... connector 1 COMB 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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...) 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 Express x4 mode. (please refer to the VGA cards support list on page 16) (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 -
...) 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 Express x4 mode. (please refer to the VGA cards support list on page 16) (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 -
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... position. (Grasping the CPU firmly between the CPU and heatsink. 4. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 12 - Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU prior to the upright position. It is properly inserted, please replace the... system requires all of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU socket. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the edge of the CPU may occur. 5.
... position. (Grasping the CPU firmly between the CPU and heatsink. 4. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 12 - Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU prior to the upright position. It is properly inserted, please replace the... system requires all of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU socket. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the edge of the CPU may occur. 5.
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... Push Pin Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on the surface of the heatsink to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard. Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the installed CPU. If the push pin is inserted as a result of hardening of the heatsink..., is to remove the heatsink, on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is to install.) Please note the direction of motherboard after installing. Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is only for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the heatsink atop the ...
... Push Pin Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on the surface of the heatsink to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard. Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the installed CPU. If the push pin is inserted as a result of hardening of the heatsink..., is to remove the heatsink, on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is to install.) Please note the direction of motherboard after installing. Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is only for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the heatsink atop the ...
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...The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be inserted only in one direction. Then push it down. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket....supported by the motherboard. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. The memory capacity used can be installed in one direction. If you wish to lock the DIMM module. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 14 -...
...The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be inserted only in one direction. Then push it down. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket....supported by the motherboard. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. The memory capacity used can be installed in one direction. If you wish to lock the DIMM module. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 14 -...
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English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-8I945GZME-RH supports the Dual Channel Technology. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Install related ... operating system. To install a VGA card or to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4.
English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-8I945GZME-RH supports the Dual Channel Technology. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Install related ... operating system. To install a VGA card or to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4.
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...Cards Graphics Chip Nvidia ATi Maker Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Nvidia Nvidia ASUS MSI WinFast Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte ASUS ASUS MSI Model Name GV...-RX85T256V-B GV-RC850T256D-B GV-RX13P256D-RH GV-RX16P256D-RH GV-RX18L256V-B GV-RX18T512V-B AX800XT AX700PRO RX600 XT-TD128 GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 16 - When using an add...
...Cards Graphics Chip Nvidia ATi Maker Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Nvidia Nvidia ASUS MSI WinFast Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte ASUS ASUS MSI Model Name GV...-RX85T256V-B GV-RC850T256D-B GV-RX13P256D-RH GV-RX16P256D-RH GV-RX18L256V-B GV-RX18T512V-B AX800XT AX700PRO RX600 XT-TD128 GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 16 - When using an add...
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English 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 3 2 4 5 6 9 13 7 18 16 11 10 12 15 14 8 17 1) ATX_12V 10) F_PANEL 2) ATX (Power Connector) 11) CD_IN 3) CPU_FAN 12) SPDIF_IO 4) SYS_FAN 13) HDA_SUR 5) IDE 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 6) FDD 15) COMB 7) SATAII0 / SATAII1 /S ATAII2 / SATAII3 16) C I 8) PWR_LED 17) CLR_CMOS 9) F_AUDIO 18) BAT GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 18 -
English 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 3 2 4 5 6 9 13 7 18 16 11 10 12 15 14 8 17 1) ATX_12V 10) F_PANEL 2) ATX (Power Connector) 11) CD_IN 3) CPU_FAN 12) SPDIF_IO 4) SYS_FAN 13) HDA_SUR 5) IDE 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 6) FDD 15) COMB 7) SATAII0 / SATAII1 /S ATAII2 / SATAII3 16) C I 8) PWR_LED 17) CLR_CMOS 9) F_AUDIO 18) BAT GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 18 -
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... power connector is recommended that a power supply that is able to start . Please use a power supply that all the components on the motherboard. English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can withstand high power consumption be used ... enough stable power to the CPU. If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard and connect tightly. otherwise, please do not remove it. 42 31 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 12 24 1 13 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5...
... power connector is recommended that a power supply that is able to start . Please use a power supply that all the components on the motherboard. English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can withstand high power consumption be used ... enough stable power to the CPU. If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard and connect tightly. otherwise, please do not remove it. 42 31 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 12 24 1 13 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5...
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... a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector. 40 39 GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard 2 1 - 20 - One IDE connector can connect to one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the...
... a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector. 40 39 GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard 2 1 - 20 - One IDE connector can connect to one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the...
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... chassis manufacturer. 10 9 2 1 HD Audio: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R -ACZ_DET LINE2_R FSENSE1 FAUDIO_JD No Pin LINE2_L FSENSE2 AC'97 Audio: Pin No. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 22 - If you connect the front panel audio module. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 9) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or...
... chassis manufacturer. 10 9 2 1 HD Audio: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R -ACZ_DET LINE2_R FSENSE1 FAUDIO_JD No Pin LINE2_L FSENSE2 AC'97 Audio: Pin No. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 22 - If you connect the front panel audio module. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 9) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or...
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... of the SPDIF_IO connector. Use SPDIF IN feature only when your local dealer. 51 62 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 24 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to...
... of the SPDIF_IO connector. Use SPDIF IN feature only when your local dealer. 51 62 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 24 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to...
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... careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Please contact your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 26 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable.
... careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Please contact your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 26 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable.
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... Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press to the CMOS SRAM. You can be used. Because BIOS flashing is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to pop up a small help , only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Item Help Restore the ... that may result in the CMOS SRAM of the highlighted setup function is a Windows-based utility that describes the appropriate keys to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". To exit the Help Window press . English Chapter 2 BIOS...
... Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press to the CMOS SRAM. You can be used. Because BIOS flashing is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to pop up a small help , only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Item Help Restore the ... that may result in the CMOS SRAM of the highlighted setup function is a Windows-based utility that describes the appropriate keys to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". To exit the Help Window press . English Chapter 2 BIOS...
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..., Date, Hard Disk Type... Please Load Optimized Defaults in this menu. English : For Boot Menu Select boot sequence for your motherboard. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 30 - This action makes the system reset to the default for 8I945GZME-RH E7 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 06/01/2006-I945-6A79HG0VC-00 For Boot Menu Use...
..., Date, Hard Disk Type... Please Load Optimized Defaults in this menu. English : For Boot Menu Select boot sequence for your motherboard. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 30 - This action makes the system reset to the default for 8I945GZME-RH E7 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 06/01/2006-I945-6A79HG0VC-00 For Boot Menu Use...