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...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 CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 15 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : FHa 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
...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 CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 15 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : FHa 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
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Channel Audio Function Introduction 62 4-2 Troubleshooting 67 - 5 - Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 56 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 58 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
Channel Audio Function Introduction 62 4-2 Troubleshooting 67 - 5 - Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 56 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 58 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
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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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Block Diagram VGA PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(266/200/133 MHz) Host Interface DDRII 667/533/400 MHz DIMM Intel® Dual Channel Memory 945 GMCH CLK (266/200/133 MHz) 3 PCI PCI Express x4 PCI Bus RTL 8110SC RJ45 LAN Intel® ICH7 CODEC PCI CLK(33 MHz) BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s IT8718 LPT Floppy COM Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse 8 USB Ports Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out - 8 -
Block Diagram VGA PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(266/200/133 MHz) Host Interface DDRII 667/533/400 MHz DIMM Intel® Dual Channel Memory 945 GMCH CLK (266/200/133 MHz) 3 PCI PCI Express x4 PCI Bus RTL 8110SC RJ45 LAN Intel® ICH7 CODEC PCI CLK(33 MHz) BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s IT8718 LPT Floppy COM Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse 8 USB Ports Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out - 8 -
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...138; CPU / System fan failure warning CPU Smart Fan Control BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports ... Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 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 ...
...138; CPU / System fan failure warning CPU Smart Fan Control BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports ... Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 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 ...
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... the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If you wish to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. Align the indented corner of the CPU with the triangle... 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-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 12 -
... the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If you wish to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. Align the indented corner of the CPU with the triangle... 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-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 12 -
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... power is switched off to remove the DIMM module. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure that the memory used is recommended that they can be used can only fit in only one direction...one direction. It is supported by the motherboard. If you wish to prevent hardware damage. 3. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with...
... power is switched off to remove the DIMM module. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure that the memory used is recommended that they can be used can only fit in only one direction...one direction. It is supported by the motherboard. If you wish to prevent hardware damage. 3. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with...
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English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945GZM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of the card until it is securely seated in the slot and ... your computer's chassis cover. 7. Power on the slot and then lift the card straight out from BIOS. 8. When removing the graphics card, gently push back on the black lever on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion...
English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945GZM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of the card until it is securely seated in the slot and ... your computer's chassis cover. 7. Power on the slot and then lift the card straight out from BIOS. 8. When removing the graphics card, gently push back on the black lever on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion...
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... FDD drive. Before attaching the FDD cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in order to 300 MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 7) SATAII 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up...
... FDD drive. Before attaching the FDD cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in order to 300 MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 7) SATAII 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up...
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Pin No. Default doesn't include the jumper to avoid improper use of this header. To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 26 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. English 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to its default values by this header. 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.
Pin No. Default doesn't include the jumper to avoid improper use of this header. To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 26 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. English 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to its default values by this header. 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.
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...quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is turned on, press the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test... supplies the necessary power to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility... CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on -line description of the...that does not require users to boot to the CMOS SRAM. BIOS Setup If you to Main Menu Increase the numeric value or...
...quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is turned on, press the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test... supplies the necessary power to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility... CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on -line description of the...that does not require users to boot to the CMOS SRAM. BIOS Setup If you to Main Menu Increase the numeric value or...
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... may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-...reset 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 enter to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 30 - English ...
... may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-...reset 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 enter to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 30 - English ...
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BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, ... in safe configuration. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. ...
BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, ... in safe configuration. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. ...
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... the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1 to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . Extended IDE Drive. is calculated base on the 24-hour militarytime clock. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 32 - You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this to automatically detect...the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up . • Manual User can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to select this if no IDE/SATA devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection ...
... the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1 to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . Extended IDE Drive. is calculated base on the 24-hour militarytime clock. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 32 - You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this to automatically detect...the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up . • Manual User can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to select this if no IDE/SATA devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection ...
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.... (Default value) Drive A Drive A is present during power up. it will be stopped. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of floppy disk drive A that may be detected and you All Errors will stop for all other errors. Extended...sided drive; 720 K byte capacity 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44 M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88 M byte capacity. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will not stop for a keyboard error; The value of currently installed hard disk. Halt on the motherboard. All, But...
.... (Default value) Drive A Drive A is present during power up. it will be stopped. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of floppy disk drive A that may be detected and you All Errors will stop for all other errors. Extended...sided drive; 720 K byte capacity 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44 M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88 M byte capacity. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will not stop for a keyboard error; The value of currently installed hard disk. Halt on the motherboard. All, But...
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... not access to Setup page will show up , or to move it down the list. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Press...or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 34 - Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not ...
... not access to Setup page will show up , or to move it down the list. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Press...or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 34 - Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not ...
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... Express card is installed. CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. (Default value) Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. BIOS Setup English HDD S.M.A.R.T. Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Disabled (Default value) Disable CPU Hyper Threading. Disables CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors mode supported.
... Express card is installed. CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. (Default value) Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. BIOS Setup English HDD S.M.A.R.T. Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Disabled (Default value) Disable CPU Hyper Threading. Disables CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors mode supported.
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...Optimized Defaults On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Disabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 36 - Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to 6 HDDs to use up to 4 ...Master/Slave,this function. PATA devices will auto set to Combined, you can use ; 4 for SATA and the other for PATA. BIOS will be ignored. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On...
...Optimized Defaults On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Disabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 36 - Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to 6 HDDs to use up to 4 ...Master/Slave,this function. PATA devices will auto set to Combined, you can use ; 4 for SATA and the other for PATA. BIOS will be ignored. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On...
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... allows users to decide whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. Enabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. - 37 - Disabled Disable USB keyboard support.... (Default value) Disable Azalia audio function. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup USB 2.0 Controller You can disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Enabled Disabled Enable USB 2.0 controller....
... allows users to decide whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. Enabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. - 37 - Disabled Disable USB keyboard support.... (Default value) Disable Azalia audio function. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup USB 2.0 Controller You can disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Enabled Disabled Enable USB 2.0 controller....
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... automatically setup the port 1 address. Enabled Disabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3BC/IRQ7. Disable this ... 378/IRQ7. (Default value) Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5. 3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3F8/IRQ4. BIOS Setup English Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to 1. - 39 - Disable onboard Serial port 1. Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address...
... automatically setup the port 1 address. Enabled Disabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3BC/IRQ7. Disable this ... 378/IRQ7. (Default value) Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5. 3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3F8/IRQ4. BIOS Setup English Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to 1. - 39 - Disable onboard Serial port 1. Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address...