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GA-8I945P Pro/ GA-8I945P-G Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1005 12ME-8I945PP-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-8I945P Pro/ GA-8I945P-G Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1005 12ME-8I945PP-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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Motherboard GA-8I945P Pro/GA-8I945P-G Apr. 18, 2005 Motherboard GA-8I945P Pro/GA-8I945P-G Apr. 18, 2005
Motherboard GA-8I945P Pro/GA-8I945P-G Apr. 18, 2005 Motherboard GA-8I945P Pro/GA-8I945P-G Apr. 18, 2005
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Table of Contents GA-8I945P Pro/GA-8I945P-G Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 12 ...Installation 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-8I945P Pro F2a 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-8I945P Pro/GA-8I945P-G Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 12 ...Installation 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-8I945P Pro F2a 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-8I945P 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-8I945P 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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Only for GA-8I945P Pro. GA-8I945P Pro/GA-8I945P-G Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN COAXIAL LGA775 ATX OPTICAL PWR_FAN LPT LAN COMA GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) R_USB USB FDD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 F_AUDIO Intel 945P Broadcom 5789 CD_IN CODEC IT8712 NB_FAN PCIE_16 PCIE_1 PCIE_2 Main BIOS Back BIOS ICH7R / ICH7 PCI1 TSB82AA2 PCI2 SATAII0 IT8212 SATAII1 DDRII1 DDRII2 SATAII2 SATAII3 DDRII3 DDRII4 IDE1 IDE3 IDE2 SYS_FAN PCI3 TSB81BA3 BAT F_USB GREEN_USB F1_1394 F2_1394 CI SPDIF_I F_PANEL RF_ID PWR_LED (Optional) CLR_CMOS Only for GA-8I945P-G. - 7 -
Only for GA-8I945P Pro. GA-8I945P Pro/GA-8I945P-G Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN COAXIAL LGA775 ATX OPTICAL PWR_FAN LPT LAN COMA GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) R_USB USB FDD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 F_AUDIO Intel 945P Broadcom 5789 CD_IN CODEC IT8712 NB_FAN PCIE_16 PCIE_1 PCIE_2 Main BIOS Back BIOS ICH7R / ICH7 PCI1 TSB82AA2 PCI2 SATAII0 IT8212 SATAII1 DDRII1 DDRII2 SATAII2 SATAII3 DDRII3 DDRII4 IDE1 IDE3 IDE2 SYS_FAN PCI3 TSB81BA3 BAT F_USB GREEN_USB F1_1394 F2_1394 CI SPDIF_I F_PANEL RF_ID PWR_LED (Optional) CLR_CMOS Only for GA-8I945P-G. - 7 -
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Only for GA-8I945P Pro. Only for GA-8I945P-G. - 8 - Block Diagram PCI-ECLK (100MHz) LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(133/200/266MHz) PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x1 RJ45 PCI-ECLK (100MHz) Broadcom 5789 x1 x1 x 1 ...
Only for GA-8I945P Pro. Only for GA-8I945P-G. - 8 - Block Diagram PCI-ECLK (100MHz) LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(133/200/266MHz) PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x1 RJ45 PCI-ECLK (100MHz) Broadcom 5789 x1 x1 x 1 ...
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... 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)/533/400 DIMM 1 PCI Express x 16 slot 2 PCI Express x 1 slot 3 PCI slots 1 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of memory is reserved for GA-8I945P-G....Intel® 945P Express Chipset Southbridge: Intel® ICH7R / ICH7 Supported on the motherboard, you must install an 800/1066MHz FSB processor . Only for GA-8I945P Pro. For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. (Note 3) To use a DDRII 667 ...
... 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)/533/400 DIMM 1 PCI Express x 16 slot 2 PCI Express x 1 slot 3 PCI slots 1 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of memory is reserved for GA-8I945P-G....Intel® 945P Express Chipset Southbridge: Intel® ICH7R / ICH7 Supported on the motherboard, you must install an 800/1066MHz FSB processor . Only for GA-8I945P Pro. For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. (Note 3) To use a DDRII 667 ...
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... EasyTune 5 Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCIE/FSB) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCIE) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 22.0cm Only for GA-8I945P Pro. - 11 - Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ;
... EasyTune 5 Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCIE/FSB) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCIE) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 22.0cm Only for GA-8I945P Pro. - 11 - Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ;
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..., otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the following conditions: 1. Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 12 - BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled - Fig. 4 Once the CPU is...
..., otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the following conditions: 1. Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 12 - BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled - Fig. 4 Once the CPU is...
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... use a screwdriver to break-off to insert the module, please switch the direction. Firmly press down until it snaps into the NB_FAN connector. Only for GA-8I945P Pro. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off . 1-5 Installation of similar capacity, specifications...
... use a screwdriver to break-off to insert the module, please switch the direction. Firmly press down until it snaps into the NB_FAN connector. Only for GA-8I945P Pro. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off . 1-5 Installation of similar capacity, specifications...
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...X DS/SS DS/SS - 15 - After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Intel chipset specifications. 1. Dual Channel Memory Configuration GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) supports the Dual Channel Technology. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the same color. To enable Dual Channel mode ...DIMM module. English Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one DDR II memory module is installed. 2. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR II 1, DDR II 2 Channel B : ...
...X DS/SS DS/SS - 15 - After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Intel chipset specifications. 1. Dual Channel Memory Configuration GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) supports the Dual Channel Technology. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the same color. To enable Dual Channel mode ...DIMM module. English Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one DDR II memory module is installed. 2. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR II 1, DDR II 2 Channel B : ...
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... try uninstall the VGA card, please press the latch as the picture to the left shows to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 16 -
... try uninstall the VGA card, please press the latch as the picture to the left shows to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 16 -
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... 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) PWR_FAN 6) NB_FAN 7) FDD 8) IDE1/IDE2/IDE3 9) SATAII0 / SATAII1 / SATAII2 / SATAII3 10) F_AUDIO Only for GA-8I945P Pro. fault Mic In jack ( ) . PWR_LED (Optional) F_PANEL CD_IN SPDIF_I F_USB/GREEN_USB F1_1394/F2_1394 RF_ID CI CLR_CMOS BAT English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out The default...Center/Subwoofer speakers can be connected to Side Speaker Out jack. Surround side speakers can be connected to the 2-/4-/6-/8- GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) - 18 - Please refer to the de-
... 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) PWR_FAN 6) NB_FAN 7) FDD 8) IDE1/IDE2/IDE3 9) SATAII0 / SATAII1 / SATAII2 / SATAII3 10) F_AUDIO Only for GA-8I945P Pro. fault Mic In jack ( ) . PWR_LED (Optional) F_PANEL CD_IN SPDIF_I F_USB/GREEN_USB F1_1394/F2_1394 RF_ID CI CLR_CMOS BAT English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out The default...Center/Subwoofer speakers can be connected to Side Speaker Out jack. Surround side speakers can be connected to the 2-/4-/6-/8- GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) - 18 - Please refer to the de-
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... / 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-8I945P Pro. Definition 1 +12V 2 GND 1 Only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. A red power connector wire indicates a... connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent system overheating and failure. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 20 - Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 ...
... / 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-8I945P Pro. Definition 1 +12V 2 GND 1 Only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. A red power connector wire indicates a... connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent system overheating and failure. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 20 - Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 ...
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... even damage it. English 9) SATAII0/SATAII1/SATAII2/SATAII3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to this connector, please refer to support HD Audio. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 22 - If you connect the front panel audio module. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA II and install the...
... even damage it. English 9) SATAII0/SATAII1/SATAII2/SATAII3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to this connector, please refer to support HD Audio. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 22 - If you connect the front panel audio module. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA II and install the...
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... SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to the connector. Pin No. Pin No. Definition 1 Power 1 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 24 - For optional SPDIF cable, please contact your device has digital output function. English 13) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD...
... SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to the connector. Pin No. Pin No. Definition 1 Power 1 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 24 - For optional SPDIF cable, please contact your device has digital output function. English 13) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD...
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... standby power when system is shut down the standby power(note) for their USB devices during system power-off and it . Definition 1 Power Only for GA-8I945P Pro. 1 F1_1394 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 10 9 Definition TPA2+ TPA2GND GND TPB2+ TPB2No Pin Power Power GND 2 Power 3 TPA0+ 4 TPA0- 5 GND 6 GND 7 TPB0+ 8 TPB0- 9 Power...
... standby power when system is shut down the standby power(note) for their USB devices during system power-off and it . Definition 1 Power Only for GA-8I945P Pro. 1 F1_1394 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 10 9 Definition TPA2+ TPA2GND GND TPB2+ TPB2No Pin Power Power GND 2 Power 3 TPA0+ 4 TPA0- 5 GND 6 GND 7 TPB0+ 8 TPB0- 9 Power...
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... 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your nearest dealer for the optional GIGABYTE external device. Pin No. English 17) RF_ID This connector allows you connect the external device cable. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 26 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Please contact...
... 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your nearest dealer for the optional GIGABYTE external device. Pin No. English 17) RF_ID This connector allows you connect the external device cable. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 26 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Please contact...
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... and Option Page Setup Menu Item Help Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for GA-8I945P Pro. - 29 - When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". When the...
... and Option Page Setup Menu Item Help Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for GA-8I945P Pro. - 29 - When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". When the...