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Motherboard GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Nov. 10, 2006 Motherboard GA-945GM-DS2/ GA-945GMF-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Nov. 10, 2006
Motherboard GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Nov. 10, 2006 Motherboard GA-945GM-DS2/ GA-945GMF-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Nov. 10, 2006
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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945GM(F)-DS2 (rev. 2.0) 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...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-945GMF-DS2 BIOS Ver. : F1a 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 40 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945GM(F)-DS2 (rev. 2.0) 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...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-945GMF-DS2 BIOS Ver. : F1a 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 40 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations...
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... reference only, and are subject to change without notice. Item Checklist IDE Cable x 1, FDD Cable x 1 SATA 3Gb/s Cable x 1 I/O Shield * The items listed above are for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 6 -
... reference only, and are subject to change without notice. Item Checklist IDE Cable x 1, FDD Cable x 1 SATA 3Gb/s Cable x 1 I/O Shield * The items listed above are for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 6 -
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GA-945GM(F)-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 IT8718 VGA COMA LPT USB 1394 USB LAN F_AUDIO BATTERY CLR_CMOS AUDIO SYS_FAN PCIE_16 RTL8111B PCI1 PCI2 CD_IN PCIE_1 CODEC SPDIF_IO FDD Intel® 945G DDRII1 DDRII2 BIOS TSB43AB23 Intel® ICH7 COMB F1_1394 F2_1394 DDRII3 DDRII4 SATAII0 SATAII2 IDE ATX CI F_PANEL SATAII1 SATAII3 REV: 2.0 F_USB1 F_USB2 PWR_LED Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 7 -
GA-945GM(F)-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 IT8718 VGA COMA LPT USB 1394 USB LAN F_AUDIO BATTERY CLR_CMOS AUDIO SYS_FAN PCIE_16 RTL8111B PCI1 PCI2 CD_IN PCIE_1 CODEC SPDIF_IO FDD Intel® 945G DDRII1 DDRII2 BIOS TSB43AB23 Intel® ICH7 COMB F1_1394 F2_1394 DDRII3 DDRII4 SATAII0 SATAII2 IDE ATX CI F_PANEL SATAII1 SATAII3 REV: 2.0 F_USB1 F_USB2 PWR_LED Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 7 -
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...-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out (Note) To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install a 1066/800 MHz FSB processor. Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 8 -
...-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out (Note) To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install a 1066/800 MHz FSB processor. Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 8 -
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... 4 ports by cables 2 IEEE 1394a connectors for additional 2 ports by cables 1 COMB connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector 1 power LED connector Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. GA-945GM(F)-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Storage 3 IEEE 1394a ports Intel® ICH7 Southbrigde - 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 1 FDD device - 1 IDE connector with...
... 4 ports by cables 2 IEEE 1394a connectors for additional 2 ports by cables 1 COMB connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector 1 power LED connector Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. GA-945GM(F)-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Storage 3 IEEE 1394a ports Intel® ICH7 Southbrigde - 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 1 FDD device - 1 IDE connector with...
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... motherboards. Only for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. For example, 4 GB of memory is reserved for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 11 -
... motherboards. Only for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. For example, 4 GB of memory is reserved for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 11 -
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...of Intel chipset specifications. 1. DS/SS DDR II4 - DS/SS DS/SS DDR II3 DS/SS - DS/SS DS/SS - 15 - The GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 (rev. 2.0) includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following is installed. 2. The following : Channel 0 : DDRII1, ... Side, SS: Single Side, "--": Empty) 2 memory modules 4 memory modules DDR II1 DS/SS - English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 (rev. 2.0) supports the Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode will double. DS/SS DDR II2 - After operating the Dual Channel Technology,...
...of Intel chipset specifications. 1. DS/SS DDR II4 - DS/SS DS/SS DDR II3 DS/SS - DS/SS DS/SS - 15 - The GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 (rev. 2.0) includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following is installed. 2. The following : Channel 0 : DDRII1, ... Side, SS: Single Side, "--": Empty) 2 memory modules 4 memory modules DDR II1 DS/SS - English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 (rev. 2.0) supports the Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode will double. DS/SS DDR II2 - After operating the Dual Channel Technology,...
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... as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. For more information please contact your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-945GMF-DS2 (rev. 2.0). - 17 - LAN Port The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100/ 1000Mbps. Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out...
... as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. For more information please contact your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-945GMF-DS2 (rev. 2.0). - 17 - LAN Port The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100/ 1000Mbps. Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out...
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... Speaker Out) jack. MIC In The default MIC In jack. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic In jack ( ) . GA-945GM(F)-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) SPDIF_IO 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 15) F1_1394 / F2_1394 16) COMB 17)... 4 7 12 18 13 5 16 15 14 8 10 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 8) PWR_LED 9) BATTERY Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. English Line In The default Line In jack. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can...
... Speaker Out) jack. MIC In The default MIC In jack. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic In jack ( ) . GA-945GM(F)-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) SPDIF_IO 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 15) F1_1394 / F2_1394 16) COMB 17)... 4 7 12 18 13 5 16 15 14 8 10 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 8) PWR_LED 9) BATTERY Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. English Line In The default Line In jack. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can...
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... optional IEEE 1394 cable, please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDBNSINB NSOUTB NDTRBGND NDSRBNRTSBNCTSBNRIBNo Pin Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. GA-945GM(F)-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - Please contact your local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition TPA+ TPAGND GND TPB+ TPBPower (12V) Power (12V) No Pin GND 16...
... optional IEEE 1394 cable, please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDBNSINB NSOUTB NDTRBGND NDSRBNRTSBNCTSBNRIBNo Pin Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. GA-945GM(F)-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - Please contact your local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition TPA+ TPAGND GND TPB+ TPBPower (12V) Power (12V) No Pin GND 16...
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... appear on cards) device. GA-945GM(F)-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - Press to the default settings for stability. 3. Boot Menu == Select a Boot First device == Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD LAN KL:Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit The Main Menu (For example: GA-945GMF-DS2 BIOS Ver. : F1a) Once...
... appear on cards) device. GA-945GM(F)-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - Press to the default settings for stability. 3. Boot Menu == Select a Boot First device == Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD LAN KL:Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit The Main Menu (For example: GA-945GMF-DS2 BIOS Ver. : F1a) Once...
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... will auto detect. (Default value) Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use ; 4 for SATA and the other for PATA. GA-945GM(F)-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE... to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to use up to 6 HDDs to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for GA-945GMF-DS2. Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value will be simulated to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard ...
... will auto detect. (Default value) Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use ; 4 for SATA and the other for PATA. GA-945GM(F)-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE... to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to use up to 6 HDDs to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for GA-945GMF-DS2. Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value will be simulated to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard ...
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Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 37 - Enabled Disabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disable this function. Disabled Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support ...
Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 37 - Enabled Disabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disable this function. Disabled Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support ...
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Install Drivers Only for details. English 3-4 Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Please see the last page for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 51 -
Install Drivers Only for details. English 3-4 Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Please see the last page for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 51 -
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..., Award Software, Inc. Intel I945 BIOS for 945GMF-DS2 F1a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, : Boot Menu 10/13/2006-I945-6A79TG0ZC-00 Boot from CD-ROM for the first time, it will affect the data backup speed. 3. It is designed to enter Xpress Recovery2. GA-945GM(F)-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 54 - English 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction...
..., Award Software, Inc. Intel I945 BIOS for 945GMF-DS2 F1a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, : Boot Menu 10/13/2006-I945-6A79TG0ZC-00 Boot from CD-ROM for the first time, it will affect the data backup speed. 3. It is designed to enter Xpress Recovery2. GA-945GM(F)-DS2 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 54 - English 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction...