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... the RAID Card Configuration screen. Skip this is the simplest and fastest way to the GigaRAID controller correctly, after the Power-On Self Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, the GigaRAID BIOS will guide you to set on the GigaRAID controller. (3) Configuring RAID set in...
... the RAID Card Configuration screen. Skip this is the simplest and fastest way to the GigaRAID controller correctly, after the Power-On Self Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, the GigaRAID BIOS will guide you to set on the GigaRAID controller. (3) Configuring RAID set in...
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...-Threading Limit CPUID Max. Bootable Add-in Cards Menu Level `` Use or to select a device, then press to move it up, or to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) CPU EIST Function (µù) [Press Enter] [CDROM] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
...-Threading Limit CPUID Max. Bootable Add-in Cards Menu Level `` Use or to select a device, then press to move it up, or to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) CPU EIST Function (µù) [Press Enter] [CDROM] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
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... want to enter Configuration utility" (Figure 4). Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM V5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to create RAID. All Rights Reversed. [ MAIN MENU ] 1.Create RAID...
... want to enter Configuration utility" (Figure 4). Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM V5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to create RAID. All Rights Reversed. [ MAIN MENU ] 1.Create RAID...
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... the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan 14 1-5 Installation of Memory 14 1-6 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...
... the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan 14 1-5 Installation of Memory 14 1-6 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...
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... GA-8I945P Pro. 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 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus TSB82AA2 TSB81BA3 IT8212 IDE RAID Host Interface Intel 945P Intel ICH7R / ICH7 DDRII 667(Note)/533/400MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out PCICLK (33MHz) (Note) To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800/1066MHz FSB processor . Only for GA-8I945P-G. - 8 -
... GA-8I945P Pro. 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 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus TSB82AA2 TSB81BA3 IT8212 IDE RAID Host Interface Intel 945P Intel ICH7R / ICH7 DDRII 667(Note)/533/400MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out PCICLK (33MHz) (Note) To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800/1066MHz FSB processor . Only for GA-8I945P-G. - 8 -
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...174; ICH7R / ICH7 Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems (Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to 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...UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. (Note 3) To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800/1066MHz FSB processor . Only for GA-8I945P Pro. Only for GA-8I945P-G. For example, 4 GB of 2 IDE devices(...
...174; ICH7R / ICH7 Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems (Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to 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...UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. (Note 3) To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800/1066MHz FSB processor . Only for GA-8I945P Pro. Only for GA-8I945P-G. For example, 4 GB of 2 IDE devices(...
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... specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between your computer system requires all of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 12 - If you install...
... specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between your computer system requires all of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 12 - If you install...
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...the computer power is recommended that the fan's power cable is disconnected. The memory capacity used can be inserted only in the heatsink as shown. Only for GA-8I945P Pro. Fig.2 Once the fan is supported by the motherboard. Please make sure that... is properly affixed onto the heatsink, plug the power cable into position. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan) Fig.1 To attach ...
...the computer power is recommended that the fan's power cable is disconnected. The memory capacity used can be inserted only in the heatsink as shown. Only for GA-8I945P Pro. Fig.2 Once the fan is supported by the motherboard. Please make sure that... is properly affixed onto the heatsink, plug the power cable into position. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan) Fig.1 To attach ...
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... Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to remove the DIMM module. Dual Channel Memory Configuration GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) supports the Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into DIMM sockets of the same color. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following is a Dual Channel...
... Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to remove the DIMM module. Dual Channel Memory Configuration GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) supports the Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into DIMM sockets of the same color. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following is a Dual Channel...
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.... Through Dec. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device detection. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 32 - For example, 1 p.m. Hard drive information should be labeled on the 24-hour military-time clock. English... ` IDE Channel 0 Slave [None] [None] Change the day, month, year Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Suport Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory [1.44M, 3.5"] [None] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] 640K 511M 512M Sun. You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this...
.... Through Dec. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device detection. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 32 - For example, 1 p.m. Hard drive information should be labeled on the 24-hour military-time clock. English... ` IDE Channel 0 Slave [None] [None] Change the day, month, year Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Suport Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory [1.44M, 3.5"] [None] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] 640K 511M 512M Sun. You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this...
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...) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop if an error is 3 mode Floppy Drive. The value of the BIOS. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity....is present during power up. it will be stopped. No Errors The system boot will not stop for systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will determine the amount of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been ...
...) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop if an error is 3 mode Floppy Drive. The value of the BIOS. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity....is present during power up. it will be stopped. No Errors The system boot will not stop for systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will determine the amount of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been ...
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...Select your boot device priority by CDROM. Select your boot device priority by Floppy. Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for GA-8I945P Pro. Password Check Setup The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt... the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) System The system will not boot and will show up , or to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [...
...Select your boot device priority by CDROM. Select your boot device priority by Floppy. Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for GA-8I945P Pro. Password Check Setup The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt... the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) System The system will not boot and will show up , or to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [...
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... when you install a processor which supports this feature is only working for windows XP. (Default value) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enabled Enables No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) Disabled Disables No-Execute Memory Protect function. to 3 Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4. BIOS Setup...
... when you install a processor which supports this feature is only working for windows XP. (Default value) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enabled Enables No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) Disabled Disables No-Execute Memory Protect function. to 3 Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4. BIOS Setup...
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AC Back Function Soft-Off When AC-power back to the Last state before AC-power off. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 40 - Enter Input password (from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password. Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the system, the system will be in...
AC Back Function Soft-Off When AC-power back to the Last state before AC-power off. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 40 - Enter Input password (from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password. Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the system, the system will be in...
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...(Note) High Set clock ratio for frequency-locked CPU to High. (Default value) Low Set clock ratio for GA-8I945P Pro. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 44 - The option will automatically assign by CPU detection. Turbo Set Robust Graphics Booster to get ...this function. (Default value) Cruise Set C.I .A. 2 CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) x PCI Experss Frequency (Mhz) System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) DIMM OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [16X] [High] [Auto] [Disabled] [...
...(Note) High Set clock ratio for frequency-locked CPU to High. (Default value) Low Set clock ratio for GA-8I945P Pro. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 44 - The option will automatically assign by CPU detection. Turbo Set Robust Graphics Booster to get ...this function. (Default value) Cruise Set C.I .A. 2 CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) x PCI Experss Frequency (Mhz) System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) DIMM OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [16X] [High] [Auto] [Disabled] [...
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...to Full Thrust. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(17%, 19%) by overclocking your system through the increase of the DIMM voltage, damage to the memory may make system can't boot, clear CMOS to overcome wrong frequency issue. PCI Experss Frequency (Mhz) Auto 90~150 Set PCI Express ... 4 processor, please set "CPU Host Frequency" to Turbo. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(15%,17%) by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The values depend on system components. DIMM OverVoltage Control Please note that if your system broken. Full Thrust Set C.I .A.2 to...
...to Full Thrust. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(17%, 19%) by overclocking your system through the increase of the DIMM voltage, damage to the memory may make system can't boot, clear CMOS to overcome wrong frequency issue. PCI Experss Frequency (Mhz) Auto 90~150 Set PCI Express ... 4 processor, please set "CPU Host Frequency" to Turbo. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(15%,17%) by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The values depend on system components. DIMM OverVoltage Control Please note that if your system broken. Full Thrust Set C.I .A.2 to...
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...the CPU for intelligent indication of all new drivers with the current system information as well as CPU, memory, graphics card, etc. C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2) GIGABYTE CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2(C.I.A. 2) is a revolutionary eight-phase power circuit built for a faster and smoother...to change BIOS feature settings with the latest LGA775 Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor as well as the CPU system bus, memory timings or to enabled Gigabyte's unique C.I.A. 2 and M.I .T.) allows user to access and change system settings such as future Intel® processors. M.I .T....
...the CPU for intelligent indication of all new drivers with the current system information as well as CPU, memory, graphics card, etc. C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2) GIGABYTE CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2(C.I.A. 2) is a revolutionary eight-phase power circuit built for a faster and smoother...to change BIOS feature settings with the latest LGA775 Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor as well as the CPU system bus, memory timings or to enabled Gigabyte's unique C.I.A. 2 and M.I .T.) allows user to access and change system settings such as future Intel® processors. M.I .T....
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for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of CPU frequency Shows the current functions status Log on different motherboards. ...and M.I .A. Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file Quit or Minimize EasyTuneTM 5 software (Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on to use tools such as 1) Overclocking for monitoring system status.(Note) User Interface Overview Button / Display 1. Function display LEDs 9. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 56 - English 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction...
for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of CPU frequency Shows the current functions status Log on different motherboards. ...and M.I .A. Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file Quit or Minimize EasyTuneTM 5 software (Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on to use tools such as 1) Overclocking for monitoring system status.(Note) User Interface Overview Button / Display 1. Function display LEDs 9. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 56 - English 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction...
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... can enter Xpress Recovery2 by simply pressing the key during system bootup to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD-ROM. Boot from CD-ROM for 8I945P Pro F9a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 11/07/2005-I945-6A79HG0GC-00 Xpress Recovery2 1. After Xpress Recovery2 is executed from CD/DVD... restoration of the screen. Boot from CD-ROM. Upon system restart, the message which says "Boot from the CD-ROM, you complete installations of system memory 3.
... can enter Xpress Recovery2 by simply pressing the key during system bootup to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD-ROM. Boot from CD-ROM for 8I945P Pro F9a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 11/07/2005-I945-6A79HG0GC-00 Xpress Recovery2 1. After Xpress Recovery2 is executed from CD/DVD... restoration of the screen. Boot from CD-ROM. Upon system restart, the message which says "Boot from the CD-ROM, you complete installations of system memory 3.
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... Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc. For example, from Gigabyte's website. 2. Reboot your motherboard has single-BIOS, please refer to Part Two. In the BIOS menu of the...Ultra Fa3 Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) Memory Testing : 131072K OK Memory Frequency 266 MHz in DOS or Windows. For example, 8KNXPU.Fba) to guide you start updating BIOS with caution!!...in the BIOS menu. In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to a floppy disk. 3. Appendix
... Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc. For example, from Gigabyte's website. 2. Reboot your motherboard has single-BIOS, please refer to Part Two. In the BIOS menu of the...Ultra Fa3 Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) Memory Testing : 131072K OK Memory Frequency 266 MHz in DOS or Windows. For example, 8KNXPU.Fba) to guide you start updating BIOS with caution!!...in the BIOS menu. In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to a floppy disk. 3. Appendix