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GA-945GZM-S2 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 6601 12ME-945GZMS2-6601R * 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-945GZM-S2 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 6601 12ME-945GZMS2-6601R * 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 ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945GZM-S2 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 the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the ...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945GZM-S2 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 the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the ...
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GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN GA-945GZM-S2 ATX IT8718 COMA VGA LPT R_USB USB_LAN SYS _FAN AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8110SC Intel® 945 PCIE_16 PCI1 DDRII1 DDRII2 IDE FDD SATAII2 SATAII3 CODEC CD_IN SPDIF_IO COMB PCI2 Intel® ICH7 PCI3 BIOS SATAII0 SATAII1 F_USB1 F_USB2 PWR_LED BATTERY CI CLR_CMOS F_PANEL - 7 -
GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN GA-945GZM-S2 ATX IT8718 COMA VGA LPT R_USB USB_LAN SYS _FAN AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8110SC Intel® 945 PCIE_16 PCI1 DDRII1 DDRII2 IDE FDD SATAII2 SATAII3 CODEC CD_IN SPDIF_IO COMB PCI2 Intel® ICH7 PCI3 BIOS SATAII0 SATAII1 F_USB1 F_USB2 PWR_LED BATTERY CI CLR_CMOS F_PANEL - 7 -
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... 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 COMB connector 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 10 -
... 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 COMB connector 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 10 -
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...; Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm (Note 1) The GA-945GZM-S2 supports up to PCI Express x4 mode. (please refer to the VGA cards support list on page 16) (Note 2) EasyTune functions may vary depending on...
...; Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm (Note 1) The GA-945GZM-S2 supports up to PCI Express x4 mode. (please refer to the VGA cards support list on page 16) (Note 2) EasyTune functions may vary depending on...
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... with HT Technology - BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 12 -
... with HT Technology - BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 12 -
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... remove the DIMM module. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The memory capacity used is recommended that they can be inserted only in one direction. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to insert the module, please switch the direction. Before installing or...
... remove the DIMM module. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The memory capacity used is recommended that they can be inserted only in one direction. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to insert the module, please switch the direction. Before installing or...
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... push back on the black lever on the card are indeed seated in the slot and does not rock. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945GZM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of the expansion card. 6.
... push back on the black lever on the card are indeed seated in the slot and does not rock. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945GZM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of the expansion card. 6.
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... card. Graphics Chip Nvidia ATi Maker Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Nvidia Nvidia ASUS MSI WinFast Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte ASUS ASUS MSI Model Name GV-NX53128D...-RH GV-RX18L256V-B GV-RX18T512V-B AX800XT AX700PRO RX600 XT-TD128 GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 16 - English PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support List The items ...
... card. Graphics Chip Nvidia ATi Maker Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Nvidia Nvidia ASUS MSI WinFast Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte ASUS ASUS MSI Model Name GV-NX53128D...-RH GV-RX18L256V-B GV-RX18T512V-B AX800XT AX700PRO RX600 XT-TD128 GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 16 - English PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support List The items ...
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... 6) FDD 7) SATAII 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 8) PWR_LED 9) F_PANEL 2 5 6 7 17 15 9 13 8 16 10) F_AUDIO 11) CD_IN 12) SPDIF_IO 13) F_USB1 / F_USB2 14) COMB 15) CI 16) CLR_CMOS 17) BATTERY GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Please refer to perform different functions via the audio software. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured...
... 6) FDD 7) SATAII 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 8) PWR_LED 9) F_PANEL 2 5 6 7 17 15 9 13 8 16 10) F_AUDIO 11) CD_IN 12) SPDIF_IO 13) F_USB1 / F_USB2 14) COMB 15) CI 16) CLR_CMOS 17) BATTERY GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Please refer to perform different functions via the audio software. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured...
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...) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector. 40 39 GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 20 - 2 1 Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires.
...) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector. 40 39 GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 20 - 2 1 Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires.
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...+ HD- RESRES+ NC HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) NC GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 1: Power Pin 2- Pin No. Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal...
...+ HD- RESRES+ NC HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) NC GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 1: Power Pin 2- Pin No. Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal...
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... of the SPDIF_IO connector. For optional S/PDIF cable, please contact your local dealer. 51 62 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 24 -
... of the SPDIF_IO connector. For optional S/PDIF cable, please contact your local dealer. 51 62 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 24 -
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To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Default doesn't include the jumper to avoid improper use of this header. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 26 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to detect if the chassis cover is removed. English 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to its default values by this header. Pin No.
To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Default doesn't include the jumper to avoid improper use of this header. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 26 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to detect if the chassis cover is removed. English 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to its default values by this header. Pin No.
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Press to the default settings for 945GZM-S2 FHa . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :Xpress Recovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 04/12/2007-I945-6A89HG00C-00 : For Boot Menu Use < > or < > to select a device, then press ... among the items and press to accept . If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 30 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC...
Press to the default settings for 945GZM-S2 FHa . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :Xpress Recovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 04/12/2007-I945-6A89HG00C-00 : For Boot Menu Use < > or < > to select a device, then press ... among the items and press to accept . If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 30 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC...
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... in . is display-only The month, Jan. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 32 - Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from Sun to automatically detect IDE/SATA...
... in . is display-only The month, Jan. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 32 - Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from Sun to automatically detect IDE/SATA...
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... entered at the prompt. (Default value) (Note) This item will show up , or to Setup will boot, but access to move it down the list. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 34 - Hard Disk CDROM Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. USB-HDD LAN Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Select...
... entered at the prompt. (Default value) (Note) This item will show up , or to Setup will boot, but access to move it down the list. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 34 - Hard Disk CDROM Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. USB-HDD LAN Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Select...
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...-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to PATA mode. Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will be simulated to ". GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 36 - SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to ". BIOS will auto make by...
...-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to PATA mode. Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will be simulated to ". GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 36 - SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to ". BIOS will auto make by...