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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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GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU LGA775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D L2 ...; 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 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU LGA775 for Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D L2 ...; 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.
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... 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-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 12 - If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. OS: An operation system that the system bus...
... 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-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 12 - If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. OS: An operation system that the system bus...
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... off to insert the module, please switch the direction. A memory module can be installed in one direction. Memory modules are unable to prevent hardware damage. 3. GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure that the computer power is recommended that they can be inserted only in only one direction. Insert the DIMM memory...
... off to insert the module, please switch the direction. A memory module can be installed in one direction. Memory modules are unable to prevent hardware damage. 3. GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure that the computer power is recommended that they can be inserted only in only one direction. Insert the DIMM memory...
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... if only one DDRII memory module is recom- To enable Dual Channel mode, please insert two DDRII memory modules (it is installed. 2. Hardware Installation The GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 includes 2 DIMM sockets. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology.
... if only one DDRII memory module is recom- To enable Dual Channel mode, please insert two DDRII memory modules (it is installed. 2. Hardware Installation The GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 includes 2 DIMM sockets. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945PLM-DS2/GA-945PLM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology.
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GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 16 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in motherboard. 4. Replace the screw to secure the ...
GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 16 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in motherboard. 4. Replace the screw to secure 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 - In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to the 2-/4-/6-/8- Only microphones still MUST be reconfigured to the...
... 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 - In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to the 2-/4-/6-/8- Only microphones still MUST be reconfigured to the...
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.... The black connector wire is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 20 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Before attaching the FDD cable, please take note of the cable...
.... The black connector wire is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 20 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Before attaching the FDD cable, please take note of the cable...
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...). Gently take out the battery and put it aside for about one minute. (Or you want 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 erase CMOS... 1. Dispose of explosion if battery is on the computer. - 22 -
...). Gently take out the battery and put it aside for about one minute. (Or you want 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 erase CMOS... 1. Dispose of explosion if battery is on the computer. - 22 -
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... it. If you connect the front panel audio module. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 24 - Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to the connector. English 11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This...
... it. If you connect the front panel audio module. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 24 - Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to the connector. English 11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This...
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... to avoid improper use of the COMB connector. Default doesn't include the jumper to its default values by this header. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 26 - English 15) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of this header.
... to avoid improper use of the COMB connector. Default doesn't include the jumper to its default values by this header. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 26 - English 15) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of this header.
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... 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-945PLM-DS2 BIOS Ver. : F2a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or enter the sub-menu. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software... I945 BIOS for onboard (or add-on the screen. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 30 - Press to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for stability. 3. English : Boot Menu Select...
... 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-945PLM-DS2 BIOS Ver. : F2a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or enter the sub-menu. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software... I945 BIOS for onboard (or add-on the screen. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 30 - Press to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for stability. 3. English : Boot Menu Select...
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... select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up . GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features...
... select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up . GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features...
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... boot device priority by CDROM. USB-FDD USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 34 - Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up when you install a processor which supports this function. Disabled Disable this menu...
... boot device priority by CDROM. USB-FDD USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 34 - Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up when you install a processor which supports this function. Disabled Disable this menu...
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... for PATA. Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. PATA devices will be simulated to ". USB Controller Enabled Enable USB controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB controller. GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 36 - SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to PATA mode...
... for PATA. Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. PATA devices will be simulated to ". USB Controller Enabled Enable USB controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB controller. GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 36 - SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to PATA mode...
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........ it will be the approximate distance to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of 10/100/1000 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 38 - Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in the figure above. If no cable problem is attached to the fault or short...
........ it will be the approximate distance to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of 10/100/1000 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; GA-945PLM-(D)S2 Motherboard - 38 - Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in the figure above. If no cable problem is attached to the fault or short...