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...step if you do not want to create RAID with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. (To ensure that your IDE CD-ROM drive can work properly, please connect it to the IDE port that you use two hard ...with the GigaRAID controller, you may prepare only one hard drive. (b) An empty formatted floppy disk. (c) Windows XP/2000 setup disk. (d) Driver CD for your motherboard. (1) Installing IDE hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (4) Make a floppy disk containing the IDE RAID controller driver (5) Install the IDE RAID controller driver during OS...
...step if you do not want to create RAID with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. (To ensure that your IDE CD-ROM drive can work properly, please connect it to the IDE port that you use two hard ...with the GigaRAID controller, you may prepare only one hard drive. (b) An empty formatted floppy disk. (c) Windows XP/2000 setup disk. (d) Driver CD for your motherboard. (1) Installing IDE hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (4) Make a floppy disk containing the IDE RAID controller driver (5) Install the IDE RAID controller driver during OS...
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Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you have to enter BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Integrated Peripherals : Move Enter: Select ... settings for the IDE RAID hard drive(s). IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. If you want to create RAID, set to Enabled and GigaRAID Function to ATA. (2) Configuring GigaRAID controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup You...
Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you have to enter BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Integrated Peripherals : Move Enter: Select ... settings for the IDE RAID hard drive(s). IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. If you want to create RAID, set to Enabled and GigaRAID Function to ATA. (2) Configuring GigaRAID controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup You...
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Step 1: Find an available system and insert the motherboard driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. Quit the installation utility first. Step 2: Go to copy the driver. Without the ¤¤ driver,the hard ... icon and select Open (Figure 11). Ác (4) Making a IDE RAID controller driver disk Åé To install Windows 2000/XP onto a hard drive on your motherboard during OS installation. Figure 16 Step 3: Go to the BootDrv folder and look for the IDE RAID controller from the...
Step 1: Find an available system and insert the motherboard driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. Quit the installation utility first. Step 2: Go to copy the driver. Without the ¤¤ driver,the hard ... icon and select Open (Figure 11). Ác (4) Making a IDE RAID controller driver disk Åé To install Windows 2000/XP onto a hard drive on your motherboard during OS installation. Figure 16 Step 3: Go to the BootDrv folder and look for the IDE RAID controller from the...
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Then it will appear. IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) You have copied the IDE RAID driver sucessfully. Press 2 to exit when the procedure is complete (Figure 19). An MS-DOS prompt screen similar to Figure 18 below will take about one minute to copy the GigaRAID driver from the motherboard driver CD to the floppy disk. Step 3: Double-click MENU.exe. Step 5: Press 0 to select the 2)GIGARAID item. Figure 19 - 15 - Figure 18 Step 4: Insert an empty floppy disk.
Then it will appear. IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID) You have copied the IDE RAID driver sucessfully. Press 2 to exit when the procedure is complete (Figure 19). An MS-DOS prompt screen similar to Figure 18 below will take about one minute to copy the GigaRAID driver from the motherboard driver CD to the floppy disk. Step 3: Double-click MENU.exe. Step 5: Press 0 to select the 2)GIGARAID item. Figure 19 - 15 - Figure 18 Step 4: Insert an empty floppy disk.
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... driver in about one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct GigaRAID controller driver again from the motherboard driver CD. If you want to install Windows XP, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to install: Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows NT...
... driver in about one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct GigaRAID controller driver again from the motherboard driver CD. If you want to install Windows XP, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to install: Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows NT...
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GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Application Installation Pictures below are shown in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe. 1. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in Windows XP (CD ver. 2.2) Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. Click "GigaRAID Utility. 72
GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Application Installation Pictures below are shown in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe. 1. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in Windows XP (CD ver. 2.2) Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. Click "GigaRAID Utility. 72
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GA-8I945PL-G Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-8I945PLG-1002R * 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-8I945PL-G Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-8I945PLG-1002R * 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 GA-8I945PL-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 1-3-1 Installation...of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I945PL-G / BIOS Ver.: F1 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 35 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 37 2-4 Power Management Setup 40 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 42 ...
Table of Contents GA-8I945PL-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 1-3-1 Installation...of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I945PL-G / BIOS Ver.: F1 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 35 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 37 2-4 Power Management Setup 40 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 42 ...
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GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard Layout KB_MS COAXIAL OPTICAL ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX FDD LPT GA-8I945PL-G COMA USB LAN USB AUDIO1 AUDIO2 F_AUDIO Intel 945PL Broadcom 5789 PCIE_16 PCIE_1 CD_IN PCIE_2 BIOS CODEC PCI1 IT8712 PCI2 PCI3 RF_ID F_USB GREEN_USB CI SPDIF_I ICH7 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 IDE1 IDE3 IDE2 SATAII0 SATAII2 IT8212 SATAII1 SATAII3 SYS_FAN BAT PWR_LED F_PANEL CLR_CMOS - 6 -
GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard Layout KB_MS COAXIAL OPTICAL ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX FDD LPT GA-8I945PL-G COMA USB LAN USB AUDIO1 AUDIO2 F_AUDIO Intel 945PL Broadcom 5789 PCIE_16 PCIE_1 CD_IN PCIE_2 BIOS CODEC PCI1 IT8712 PCI2 PCI3 RF_ID F_USB GREEN_USB CI SPDIF_I ICH7 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 IDE1 IDE3 IDE2 SATAII0 SATAII2 IT8212 SATAII1 SATAII3 SYS_FAN BAT PWR_LED F_PANEL CLR_CMOS - 6 -
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... disaster, accident or human cause. 2. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to come... conditions recommended in the user manual. 3. Please make sure there are required for warranty validation. 2. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Damage as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to use of Non-Warranty 1. Please verify ...
... disaster, accident or human cause. 2. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to come... conditions recommended in the user manual. 3. Please make sure there are required for warranty validation. 2. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Damage as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to use of Non-Warranty 1. Please verify ...
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GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD ...® 945PL Express Chipset Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems (Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) Memory frequency will be reduced from 533MHz down to 400Mhz when a. use DDRII1 / DDRII2 / DDRII3 / DDRII4 at the same time...
GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD ...® 945PL Express Chipset Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems (Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) Memory frequency will be reduced from 533MHz down to 400Mhz when a. use DDRII1 / DDRII2 / DDRII3 / DDRII4 at the same time...
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...; Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCIE) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 22.0cm (Note 4) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 - English Onboard Audio ALC882 CODEC High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In...
...; Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCIE) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 22.0cm (Note 4) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 - English Onboard Audio ALC882 CODEC High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In...
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Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with HT Technology - Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the edge of the CPU socket. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please ... for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard - 12 -
Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with HT Technology - Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the edge of the CPU socket. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please ... for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard - 12 -
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... of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on the motherboard. The heatsink may adhere to the CPU fan header located on the surface of motherboard after installing. Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the heatsink, on... manual) Fig. 5 Please check the back of the installed CPU. If the push pin is inserted as a result of hardening of arrow sign on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the male push pin doesn't face...
... of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on the motherboard. The heatsink may adhere to the CPU fan header located on the surface of motherboard after installing. Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the heatsink, on... manual) Fig. 5 Please check the back of the installed CPU. If the push pin is inserted as a result of hardening of arrow sign on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the male push pin doesn't face...
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...please switch the direction. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. A memory module can only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. English ... computer power is recommended that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules are unable to prevent hardware damage. 3. Then push it down. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and ...
...please switch the direction. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. A memory module can only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. English ... computer power is recommended that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules are unable to prevent hardware damage. 3. Then push it down. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and ...
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... expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion...
... expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion...
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... 3) CPU_FAN 12) SPDIF_I 4) SYS_FAN 13) F_USB/GREEN_USB 5) FDD 14) RF_ID 6) IDE1/IDE2/IDE3 15) CI 7) SATAII0 / SATAII1 / SATAII2 / SATAII3 16) CLR_CMOS 8) F_AUDIO 17) BAT 9) PWR_LED GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard - 18 - English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out The default Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack. Center/Subwoofer speakers can be connected to the de- In addition to...
... 3) CPU_FAN 12) SPDIF_I 4) SYS_FAN 13) F_USB/GREEN_USB 5) FDD 14) RF_ID 6) IDE1/IDE2/IDE3 15) CI 7) SATAII0 / SATAII1 / SATAII2 / SATAII3 16) CLR_CMOS 8) F_AUDIO 17) BAT 9) PWR_LED GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard - 18 - English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out The default Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack. Center/Subwoofer speakers can be connected to the de- In addition to...
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... supply enough stable power to start . If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard and connect tightly. Definition 1 GND 3 4 2 GND 1 2 3 +12V 4 +12V Pin No. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to an ... a system that is recommended that a power supply that all the components on the motherboard. If a power supply is used (300W or greater). Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Pin No. English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power ...
... supply enough stable power to start . If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard and connect tightly. Definition 1 GND 3 4 2 GND 1 2 3 +12V 4 +12V Pin No. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to an ... a system that is recommended that a power supply that all the components on the motherboard. If a power supply is used (300W or greater). Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Pin No. English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power ...
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Most coolers are : 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard 2 1 - 20 - Caution! The types of the cable connects to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control (Only ...
Most coolers are : 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 GA-8I945PL-G Motherboard 2 1 - 20 - Caution! The types of the cable connects to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control (Only ...