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Table of Content GA-8I945PMF 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 the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Install expansion cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...
Table of Content GA-8I945PMF 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 the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Install expansion cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...
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... Marvell TSB43AB23 8053 RJ45 2 PCI 3 IEEE1394 LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(266/200/133MHz) Host Interface DDRII 667(Note)/533/400MHz DIMM Intel 945P GMCH Dual Channel Memory GMCHCLK (266/200/133MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS 4 Serial ATAII Intel ATA33/66/100 ICH7 IDE Channels Floppy IT 8712F LPT Port COM.../Subwoofer Speaker Out Surround 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 . - 7 -
... Marvell TSB43AB23 8053 RJ45 2 PCI 3 IEEE1394 LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(266/200/133MHz) Host Interface DDRII 667(Note)/533/400MHz DIMM Intel 945P GMCH Dual Channel Memory GMCHCLK (266/200/133MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS 4 Serial ATAII Intel ATA33/66/100 ICH7 IDE Channels Floppy IT 8712F LPT Port COM.../Subwoofer Speaker Out Surround 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 . - 7 -
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... 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 dual channel DDRII 667(Note 3)/533/400 DIMM Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMM 1 PCI Express x 16 slot 1 PCI Express x 1 slot 2 PCI slots 1 IDE ...connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of 2 IDE devices Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 1 FDD connection, allows connection of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. GA-8I945PMF Motherboard - 10 -
... 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 dual channel DDRII 667(Note 3)/533/400 DIMM Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMM 1 PCI Express x 16 slot 1 PCI Express x 1 slot 2 PCI slots 1 IDE ...connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of 2 IDE devices Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 1 FDD connection, allows connection of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. GA-8I945PMF Motherboard - 10 -
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... the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the upright position. English 1-3 Installation of the CPU... 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-8I945PMF Motherboard - 12 -
... the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the upright position. English 1-3 Installation of the CPU... 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-8I945PMF Motherboard - 12 -
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....2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to prevent hardware damage. 3. GA-8I945PMF Motherboard - 14 - The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. If you wish to insert the module, please switch the...
....2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to prevent hardware damage. 3. GA-8I945PMF Motherboard - 14 - The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. If you wish to insert the module, please switch the...
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...'ll strongly recommend our user to slot two DDR II memory modules into the DIMMs with the same color in order for Dual Channel Technology to the limitation of Intel chipset specifications. 1. English Dual Channel DDR II GA-8I945PMF supports the Dual Channel Technology. GA-8I945PMF includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM...
...'ll strongly recommend our user to slot two DDR II memory modules into the DIMMs with the same color in order for Dual Channel Technology to the limitation of Intel chipset specifications. 1. English Dual Channel DDR II GA-8I945PMF supports the Dual Channel Technology. GA-8I945PMF includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM...
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... Item Help Menu Level` ` IDE Channel 0 Master ` IDE Channel 0 Slave [None] [None] Change the day, month, year Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Suport Holt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory [1.44M, 3.5"] [None] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] 640K 127M 128M Sun. GA-8I945PMF Motherboard - 32 - Jan. to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , .
... Item Help Menu Level` ` IDE Channel 0 Master ` IDE Channel 0 Slave [None] [None] Change the day, month, year Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Suport Holt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory [1.44M, 3.5"] [None] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] 640K 127M 128M Sun. GA-8I945PMF Motherboard - 32 - Jan. to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , .
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... is typically 512K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of the base memory is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of memory located above 1 MB in the system. it will...But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for all other errors. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is the amount of the BIOS. GA-8I945PMF Motherboard - 34 - English will be stopped. This is present during...
... is typically 512K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of the base memory is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of memory located above 1 MB in the system. it will...But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for all other errors. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is the amount of the BIOS. GA-8I945PMF Motherboard - 34 - English will be stopped. This is present during...
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.... Disabled Disabled this menu. CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. 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] [Setup] [Enabled] [Disabled...
.... Disabled Disabled this menu. CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. 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] [Setup] [Enabled] [Disabled...
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... 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. Disables CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Default value) Disables CPU Hyper Threading. GA-8I945PMF Motherboard - 36 - Please note that this function. English...
... 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. Disables CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Default value) Disables CPU Hyper Threading. GA-8I945PMF Motherboard - 36 - Please note that this function. English...
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... Power On Password. BIOS Setup English Power On By Keyboard Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the Keyboard Power On password. Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "On" state.
... Power On Password. BIOS Setup English Power On By Keyboard Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the Keyboard Power On password. Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "On" state.
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... 2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) [16X] [Auto] 533 Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous .... for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=1066MHz, 1.5 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 1.5. 2.0 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.0. 2.5 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.5. System Memory Multiplier Wrong frequency may cause your system broken. Auto Set Memory frequency by CPU detection. The option will automatically assign ...
... 2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) [16X] [Auto] 533 Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous .... for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=1066MHz, 1.5 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 1.5. 2.0 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.0. 2.5 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.5. System Memory Multiplier Wrong frequency may cause your system broken. Auto Set Memory frequency by CPU detection. The option will automatically assign ...
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...that allows system hardware information such as the CPU system bus, memory timings or to enabled Gigabyte's unique C.I.A. 2 and M.I .B. 2) is returned to its initial status. M.I.B.2 (Memory Intelligent Booster 2) Built on the original M.I.B., the new Memory Intelligent Booster 2 (M.I .B. 2 features. Download Center Download ...settings back to their system. As well, 4 blue LED's are able to optimize memory performance by selecting from system over-enhancement by the user. With GIGABYTE's proprietary S.O.S. feature, users no longer required to switch into a single mode now ...
...that allows system hardware information such as the CPU system bus, memory timings or to enabled Gigabyte's unique C.I.A. 2 and M.I .B. 2) is returned to its initial status. M.I.B.2 (Memory Intelligent Booster 2) Built on the original M.I.B., the new Memory Intelligent Booster 2 (M.I .B. 2 features. Download Center Download ...settings back to their system. As well, 4 blue LED's are able to optimize memory performance by selecting from system over-enhancement by the user. With GIGABYTE's proprietary S.O.S. feature, users no longer required to switch into a single mode now ...
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for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of CPU frequency 8. C.I.A./C.I.A.2 and M.I.B./M.I.B.2 Enters the C.I.A./2 and M.I .B. Smart-Fan Enters the Smart-Fan setting page 4. Display screen ... button 6. "Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode" Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode 7. PC Health Enters the PC Health setting page 5. Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. GIGABYTE Logo Log on different motherboards. GA-8I945PMF Motherboard - 54 -
for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of CPU frequency 8. C.I.A./C.I.A.2 and M.I.B./M.I.B.2 Enters the C.I.A./2 and M.I .B. Smart-Fan Enters the Smart-Fan setting page 4. Display screen ... button 6. "Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode" Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode 7. PC Health Enters the PC Health setting page 5. Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. GIGABYTE Logo Log on different motherboards. GA-8I945PMF Motherboard - 54 -
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.... 3. Intel x86 platforms 2. It is able to back up data on hard disks on . . . Press any key to provide quick backup and restoration of system memory 3. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is recommended...
.... 3. Intel x86 platforms 2. It is able to back up data on hard disks on . . . Press any key to provide quick backup and restoration of system memory 3. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is recommended...
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... ROM. The BIOS file is not responsible for damages of system because of incorrect manipulation of Gigabyte motherboards are separated into two parts. In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to avoid any claims from an older version to enter SETUP /... For example, from Gigabyte's website. 2. We are combined in the BIOS menu when they want to Part One. Download the latest BIOS for 8KNXP 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 ...
... ROM. The BIOS file is not responsible for damages of system because of incorrect manipulation of Gigabyte motherboards are separated into two parts. In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to avoid any claims from an older version to enter SETUP /... For example, from Gigabyte's website. 2. We are combined in the BIOS menu when they want to Part One. Download the latest BIOS for 8KNXP 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 ...
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...i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fba 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 Single Channel Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 ...file becomes Fab after you are sure to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 09/23/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-8I945PMF Motherboard - 60 - Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc. English 3. Then it ...
...i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fba 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 Single Channel Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 ...file becomes Fab after you are sure to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 09/23/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-8I945PMF Motherboard - 60 - Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc. English 3. Then it ...
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...>m....F..l.o..p..p.y Save BIOS to update BIOS. Intel 845GE AGPSet BIOS for 8GE800 F4 Check System Health OK Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.7GHz (100x17.0) Memory Testing : 122880K OK + 8192K Shared Memory Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None Press DEL to enter...
...>m....F..l.o..p..p.y Save BIOS to update BIOS. Intel 845GE AGPSet BIOS for 8GE800 F4 Check System Health OK Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.7GHz (100x17.0) Memory Testing : 122880K OK + 8192K Shared Memory Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None Press DEL to enter...
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... on to the maximum volume? Question 3: How do I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up the speaker to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Question 1: I still get a weak sound after turning up . Please refer to the steps below may help you will be able... 9 short: BIOS ROM error 10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error 11 beeps Cache memory bad Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-8I945PMF Motherboard - 70 - Please press Ctrl and F1 keys after entering BIOS menu and you identify the possible computer problems. However...
... on to the maximum volume? Question 3: How do I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up the speaker to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Question 1: I still get a weak sound after turning up . Please refer to the steps below may help you will be able... 9 short: BIOS ROM error 10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error 11 beeps Cache memory bad Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-8I945PMF Motherboard - 70 - Please press Ctrl and F1 keys after entering BIOS menu and you identify the possible computer problems. However...