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GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 3001 12ME-945PLMDR-3001R * 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-945PLM-(D)S2 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 3001 12ME-945PLMDR-3001R * 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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Motherboard GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 Jan. 31, 2007 Motherboard GA-945PLM-DS2/ GA-945PLM-S2 Jan. 31, 2007
Motherboard GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 Jan. 31, 2007 Motherboard GA-945PLM-DS2/ GA-945PLM-S2 Jan. 31, 2007
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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-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...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-945PLM-DS2 BIOS Ver. : F2a 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 ...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-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...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-945PLM-DS2 BIOS Ver. : F2a 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 ...
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GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard Layout IT8718 KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA775 COMA LPT GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 DDRII1 DDRII2 IDE ATX FDD USB LAN USB SYS_FAN F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIE_16 PCI1 RTL8110SC PCI2 PCI3 CODEC CD_IN COMB SPDIF_IO Intel® 945PL SATAII0 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII3 Intel® ICH7 BIOS F_USB1 F_USB2 BATTERY CLR_CMOS CI PWR_LED F_PANEL - 7 -
GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard Layout IT8718 KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA775 COMA LPT GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 DDRII1 DDRII2 IDE ATX FDD USB LAN USB SYS_FAN F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIE_16 PCI1 RTL8110SC PCI2 PCI3 CODEC CD_IN COMB SPDIF_IO Intel® 945PL SATAII0 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII3 Intel® ICH7 BIOS F_USB1 F_USB2 BATTERY CLR_CMOS CI PWR_LED F_PANEL - 7 -
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...; 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 ports by cables 1 COMB connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector 1 power LED connector "*" Only the GA-945PLM-DS2 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 10 -
...; 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 ports by cables 1 COMB connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector 1 power LED connector "*" Only the GA-945PLM-DS2 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 10 -
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... recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled - It is properly inserted, please...
... recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled - It is properly inserted, please...
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... one direction. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the memory used is recommended that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 14 - The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM sockets to lock...
... one direction. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the memory used is recommended that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 14 - The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM sockets to lock...
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The GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 includes 2 DIMM sockets. If you want to use memory modules of memory bus will not be enabled if only one DDRII memory module is recom- ... - Dual Channel mode will double. Hardware Installation mended to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations: 1. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology.
The GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 includes 2 DIMM sockets. If you want to use memory modules of memory bus will not be enabled if only one DDRII memory module is recom- ... - Dual Channel mode will double. Hardware Installation mended to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations: 1. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology.
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... outlined below: 1. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the card until it is securely seated in the slot and does not rock. GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover. 7. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Power on the...
... outlined below: 1. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the card until it is securely seated in the slot and does not rock. GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover. 7. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Power on the...
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... 6) IDE 7) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 8) PWR_LED 9) BATTERY 5 6 7 9 17 14 16 8 10 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) SPDIF_IO 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 15) COMB 16) CLR_CMOS 17) CI GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 18 - Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers can be connected to the 2-/4-/6-/8-
... 6) IDE 7) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 8) PWR_LED 9) BATTERY 5 6 7 9 17 14 16 8 10 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) SPDIF_IO 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 15) COMB 16) CLR_CMOS 17) CI GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 18 - Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers can be connected to the 2-/4-/6-/8-
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... power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin(CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. The types of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 20 - Most coolers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and 2.88 MB. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V...
... power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin(CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. The types of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 20 - Most coolers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and 2.88 MB. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V...
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... power cord in the battery holder to erase CMOS... 1. Replace only with the system power indicator to the manufacturer's instructions. Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 9) BATTERY GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard Danger of used batteries according to indicate whether the system is on the computer. - 22 -
... power cord in the battery holder to erase CMOS... 1. Replace only with the system power indicator to the manufacturer's instructions. Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 9) BATTERY GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard Danger of used batteries according to indicate whether the system is on the computer. - 22 -
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...: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R -ACZ_DET LINE2_R FSENSE1 FAUDIO_JD No Pin LINE2_L FSENSE2 1 AC'97 Audio: Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 24 - Check the pin assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to work or...
...: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R -ACZ_DET LINE2_R FSENSE1 FAUDIO_JD No Pin LINE2_L FSENSE2 1 AC'97 Audio: Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 24 - Check the pin assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to work or...
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... NDSRBNRTSBNCTSBNRIBNo Pin 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to avoid improper use of the COMB connector. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 26 - Default doesn't include the jumper to its default values by this header. English 15) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of...
... NDSRBNRTSBNCTSBNRIBNo Pin 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to avoid improper use of the COMB connector. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 26 - Default doesn't include the jumper to its default values by this header. English 15) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of...
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GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 30 - Intel I945 BIOS for stability. 3. Select the Load Optimized ... USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD LAN KL:Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit The Main Menu (For example:GA-945PLM-DS2 BIOS Ver. : F2a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to access advanced options. 2. The BIOS Setup...as figure below) will appear on cards) device. English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for your motherboard. Press to the default settings for 945PLM-DS2 F2a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :Xpress Recovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 12/27/2006-I945-6A79TG0CC-00 : Boot Menu Use ...
GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 30 - Intel I945 BIOS for stability. 3. Select the Load Optimized ... USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD LAN KL:Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit The Main Menu (For example:GA-945PLM-DS2 BIOS Ver. : F2a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to access advanced options. 2. The BIOS Setup...as figure below) will appear on cards) device. English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for your motherboard. Press to the default settings for 945PLM-DS2 F2a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :Xpress Recovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 12/27/2006-I945-6A79TG0CC-00 : Boot Menu Use ...
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... for faster system start up . The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device detection. GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 32 - For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to set the access mode for faster system start up . •...
... for faster system start up . The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device detection. GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 32 - For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to set the access mode for faster system start up . •...
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.... ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will show up , or to exit this function. GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 34 - Press to move it down the list. Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM...
.... ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will show up , or to exit this function. GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 34 - Press to move it down the list. Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM...
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... use ; 4 for SATA and the other for PATA. Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. USB Controller Enabled Enable USB controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB controller. GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 36 - BIOS will be simulated to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this function.
... use ; 4 for SATA and the other for PATA. Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. USB Controller Enabled Enable USB controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB controller. GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 36 - BIOS will be simulated to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this function.
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... detected on Pair 1-2. Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in the figure above. If no LAN cable is attached to the fault or short. GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 38 - Refer to the following message will be the approximate distance to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of the attached...
... detected on Pair 1-2. Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in the figure above. If no LAN cable is attached to the fault or short. GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 38 - Refer to the following message will be the approximate distance to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of the attached...