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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 Introduction 17...
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 Introduction 17...
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...) Audio Onboard Realtek ALC883 CODEC chip Supports High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports SPDIF In/Out connection Supports CD In connection Storage Intel® ICH7 - ...CPU fan connector 1 system fan connector 1 front panel connector 1 front audio connector 1 CD In 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...
...) Audio Onboard Realtek ALC883 CODEC chip Supports High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports SPDIF In/Out connection Supports CD In connection Storage Intel® ICH7 - ...CPU fan connector 1 system fan connector 1 front panel connector 1 front audio connector 1 CD In 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...
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... 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 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 - Hardware Installation...
... 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 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 - Hardware Installation...
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... use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU socket. OS: An operation system that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology - Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the edge of the CPU may occur. 5. Please make sure the heatsink ..., carefully place it into its original position. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 12 - Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between your computer system requires all of the...
... use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU socket. OS: An operation system that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology - Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the edge of the CPU may occur. 5. Please make sure the heatsink ..., carefully place it into its original position. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 12 - Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between your computer system requires all of the...
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... whitedrawable bar at the end of expansion card from the operating system. Due to CPU limitation, if you try to release an installed card, users can install your VGA card is installed. 2. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-8I945GZME-RH supports the Dual Channel Technology. To install a VGA card or to install/ uninstall the...
... whitedrawable bar at the end of expansion card from the operating system. Due to CPU limitation, if you try to release an installed card, users can install your VGA card is installed. 2. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-8I945GZME-RH supports the Dual Channel Technology. To install a VGA card or to install/ uninstall the...
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English Capacity Capacity of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - it will not stop for all other errors. This is the amount of currently installed hard drive. Cylinder Number of cylinders ..., 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for any error that has been installed in the system.
English Capacity Capacity of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - it will not stop for all other errors. This is the amount of currently installed hard drive. Cylinder Number of cylinders ..., 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for any error that has been installed in the system.
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...the prompt. (Default value) (Note) This item will show up , or to move it up when you install a processor which supports this function. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. ...Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 34 - to exit this function. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. Press to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) ...
...the prompt. (Default value) (Note) This item will show up , or to move it up when you install a processor which supports this function. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. ...Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 34 - to exit this function. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. Press to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) ...
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Disabled (Default value) Disables CPU Hyper Threading. Disabled Disables CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors mode supported. English CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size 1MB Set on-chip frame buffer size to 1MB. 8MB Set... on-chip frame buffer size to 3 when use older OS like NT4. CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) ...
Disabled (Default value) Disables CPU Hyper Threading. Disabled Disables CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors mode supported. English CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size 1MB Set on-chip frame buffer size to 1MB. 8MB Set... on-chip frame buffer size to 3 when use older OS like NT4. CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) ...
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...X 2.66. The option will show up when you install a processor which supports this function. System Memory Multiplier Wrong frequency may cause your system broken. Auto Set Memory frequency by CPU detection. Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) Memory ... system can't boot, clear CMOS to overcome wrong frequency issue. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 44 - English 2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio (Note) System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) [18X...
...X 2.66. The option will show up when you install a processor which supports this function. System Memory Multiplier Wrong frequency may cause your system broken. Auto Set Memory frequency by CPU detection. Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) Memory ... system can't boot, clear CMOS to overcome wrong frequency issue. GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 44 - English 2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio (Note) System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) [18X...
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...PC Health Enters the PC Health setting page 5. Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. Exit or Minimize button Quit or Minimize EasyTuneTM 5 software (Note) ... 11. 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... enhancement and manageability utility. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of CPU frequency 8. "Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode"...
...PC Health Enters the PC Health setting page 5. Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. Exit or Minimize button Quit or Minimize EasyTuneTM 5 software (Note) ... 11. 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... enhancement and manageability utility. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of CPU frequency 8. "Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode"...