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GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Duo Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-945GMS2R-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-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Duo Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-945GMS2R-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 ItemChecklist ...7 OptionalAccessories ...7 GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature Summary 12 1-3 Installation of ...16 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 18 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 19 1-7 Connectors Introduction 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 The Main Menu (For example: GA-945GMF-S2 BIOS Ver. : E1 32 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 34 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 36 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 38 2-4 Power Management Setup 41 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...7 OptionalAccessories ...7 GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature Summary 12 1-3 Installation of ...16 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 18 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 19 1-7 Connectors Introduction 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 The Main Menu (For example: GA-945GMF-S2 BIOS Ver. : E1 32 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 34 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 36 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 38 2-4 Power Management Setup 41 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations...
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GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard Layout IT8718 KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN VGA COMA LPT GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 DDRII1 DDRII2 USB 1394* USB LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO BATTERY CLR_CMOS HDA_SUR SYS_FAN PCIE_16 RTL8111B PCI1 PCI2 CD_IN PCIE_1 CODEC SPDIF_IO FDD Intel® 945G BIOS Intel® ICH7 TSB43AB23* COMB F1_1394* F2_1394* DDRII3 DDRII4 SATAII0 SATAII2 IDE ATX F_PANEL SATAII1 SATAII3 CI F_USB1 F_USB2 PWR_LED "*" Only for GA-945GMF-S2. - 8 -
GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard Layout IT8718 KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN VGA COMA LPT GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 DDRII1 DDRII2 USB 1394* USB LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO BATTERY CLR_CMOS HDA_SUR SYS_FAN PCIE_16 RTL8111B PCI1 PCI2 CD_IN PCIE_1 CODEC SPDIF_IO FDD Intel® 945G BIOS Intel® ICH7 TSB43AB23* COMB F1_1394* F2_1394* DDRII3 DDRII4 SATAII0 SATAII2 IDE ATX F_PANEL SATAII1 SATAII3 CI F_USB1 F_USB2 PWR_LED "*" Only for GA-945GMF-S2. - 8 -
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Only for GA-945GMF-S2. - 9 - Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) VGA PCI Express x16 PCI Express x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 LAN RJ45 RTL 8111B x1 PCI Express ... Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out (Note) "*" To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800/1066 MHz FSB processor.
Only for GA-945GMF-S2. - 9 - Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) VGA PCI Express x16 PCI Express x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 LAN RJ45 RTL 8111B x1 PCI Express ... Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out (Note) "*" To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800/1066 MHz FSB processor.
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..., please follow the instructions below: 1. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 11 - Prior to installation, please do not place the computer system on the motherboard or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Instances of uncertified components. 5....2. Product determined to improper installation. 4. 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...
..., please follow the instructions below: 1. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 11 - Prior to installation, please do not place the computer system on the motherboard or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Instances of uncertified components. 5....2. Product determined to improper installation. 4. 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...
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...4 ports by cables 2 IEEE 1394a connectors for additional 2 ports by cables* 1 COMB connector 1 CI connector 1 power LED connector "*" Only for GA-945GMF-S2. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Supports LGA775 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 L2 cache varies with UDMA ... High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio (Note 1) Supports SPDIF In/Out connection Supports CD In connection IEEE 1394* Onboard T.I. GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard - 12 -
...4 ports by cables 2 IEEE 1394a connectors for additional 2 ports by cables* 1 COMB connector 1 CI connector 1 power LED connector "*" Only for GA-945GMF-S2. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Supports LGA775 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 L2 cache varies with UDMA ... High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio (Note 1) Supports SPDIF In/Out connection Supports CD In connection IEEE 1394* Onboard T.I. GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard - 12 -
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"*" Only for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for GA-945GMF-S2. - 13 - English Rear Panel I/O 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 parallel port 1 serial port (COMA) 1 VGA port 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports ...; Micro ATX form factor; 23.3cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) To set up an 8 channel audio configuration, you must use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800/1066 MHz FSB processor. (Note 4) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different...
"*" Only for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for GA-945GMF-S2. - 13 - English Rear Panel I/O 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 parallel port 1 serial port (COMA) 1 VGA port 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports ...; Micro ATX form factor; 23.3cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) To set up an 8 channel audio configuration, you must use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800/1066 MHz FSB processor. (Note 4) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different...
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... the CPU. 2. Please make sure the CPU cooler is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it enabled - If you install the CPU in a ...
... the CPU. 2. Please make sure the CPU cooler is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it enabled - If you install the CPU in a ...
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...the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the CPU cooler, on the contrary, is to install.) Please note the direction of motherboard after installing. Hardware Installation To prevent such an occurrence, it is complete. Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the pin ...hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. The CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU as the picture, the installation is suggested that either thermal tape...
...the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the CPU cooler, on the contrary, is to install.) Please note the direction of motherboard after installing. Hardware Installation To prevent such an occurrence, it is complete. Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the pin ...hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. The CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU as the picture, the installation is suggested that either thermal tape...
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... capacity used can be used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. Then push it down. GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Before installing or...
... capacity used can be used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. Then push it down. GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Before installing or...
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... of the PCI Express x16 slot when you try to install/ uninstall the VGA card. Remove your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Be sure the metal contacts on the opposite side of the drawable bar as the picture to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot... cover, screws and slot bracket from BIOS. 8. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can also press the latch on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Please align the VGA card to the left shows. Make sure your computer's chassis cover. 7.
... of the PCI Express x16 slot when you try to install/ uninstall the VGA card. Remove your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Be sure the metal contacts on the opposite side of the drawable bar as the picture to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot... cover, screws and slot bracket from BIOS. 8. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can also press the latch on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Please align the VGA card to the left shows. Make sure your computer's chassis cover. 7.
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GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard - 20 - English 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 3 18 6 9 2 11 14 4 7 12 19 13 5 17 16* 15 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 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) SPDIF_IO 14) HDA_SUR 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 16) F1_1394* / F2_1394* 17) COMB 18) CLR_CMOS 19) CI "*" Only for GA-945GMF-S2.
GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard - 20 - English 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 3 18 6 9 2 11 14 4 7 12 19 13 5 17 16* 15 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 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) SPDIF_IO 14) HDA_SUR 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 16) F1_1394* / F2_1394* 17) COMB 18) CLR_CMOS 19) CI "*" Only for GA-945GMF-S2.
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... unstable system or a system that is able to handle the system voltage requirements. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Please use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on...to all components and devices are properly installed. If the ATX_12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that can supply enough stable power to the CPU. It is not connected, the system ...
... unstable system or a system that is able to handle the system voltage requirements. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Please use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on...to all components and devices are properly installed. If the ATX_12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that can supply enough stable power to the CPU. It is not connected, the system ...
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... take note of the cable connects to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard - 22 -
... take note of the cable connects to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard - 22 -
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... and unplug the power cord. 2. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Replace only with the system power indicator to the manufacturer's instructions. GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard - 24 - Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- 9) BATTERY Danger of used batteries according to indicate whether the system is on the computer. Gently take out the...
... and unplug the power cord. 2. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Replace only with the system power indicator to the manufacturer's instructions. GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard - 24 - Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- 9) BATTERY Danger of used batteries according to indicate whether the system is on the computer. Gently take out the...
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... software settings. 12) CD_IN (CD IN Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to support HD Audio. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to work or even...
... software settings. 12) CD_IN (CD IN Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to support HD Audio. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to work or even...
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Definition 9 1 10 2 1 TPA+ 2 TPA- 3 GND 4 GND 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Power (12V) 8 Power (12V) 9 No Pin 10 GND "*" Only for GA-945GMF-S2. GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard - 28 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE 1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable ...
Definition 9 1 10 2 1 TPA+ 2 TPA- 3 GND 4 GND 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Power (12V) 8 Power (12V) 9 No Pin 10 GND "*" Only for GA-945GMF-S2. GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard - 28 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE 1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable ...
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Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard - 30 - Pin No. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. English 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed.
Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard - 30 - Pin No. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. English 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed.