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GA-945PLM-S2 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 6602 12ME-945PLM2R-6602R * 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-S2 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 6602 12ME-945PLM2R-6602R * 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-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 CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the ...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 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 CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the ...
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GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA775 IT8718 COMA LPT DDRII2 IDE ATX FDD USB GA-945PLM-S2 LAN USB SYS_FAN F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIE_16 PCI1 RTL8110SC PCI2 PCI3 CODEC CD_IN COMB SPDIF_IO Intel® 945 DDRII1 SATAII0 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII3 Intel® ICH7 BIOS F_USB1 F_USB2 BATTERY CLR_CMOS CI PWR_LED F_PANEL - 7 -
GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA775 IT8718 COMA LPT DDRII2 IDE ATX FDD USB GA-945PLM-S2 LAN USB SYS_FAN F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIE_16 PCI1 RTL8110SC PCI2 PCI3 CODEC CD_IN COMB SPDIF_IO Intel® 945 DDRII1 SATAII0 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII3 Intel® ICH7 BIOS F_USB1 F_USB2 BATTERY CLR_CMOS CI PWR_LED F_PANEL - 7 -
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... connector 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 GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 10 -
... connector 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 GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 10 -
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... the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 12 - HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of the CPU may occur. 5. Please make sure the CPU cooler is not recommended that supports...
... the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 12 - HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of the CPU may occur. 5. Please make sure the CPU cooler is not recommended that supports...
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Please make sure that they can only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules are unable to prevent hardware damage. 3. Then push it down. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that the ...
Please make sure that they can only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules are unable to prevent hardware damage. 3. Then push it down. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that the ...
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English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945PLM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be used. - 15 - Hardware Installation After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of memory bus will double. Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1.
English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945PLM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be used. - 15 - Hardware Installation After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of memory bus will double. Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1.
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... the slot and then lift the card straight out from BIOS. 8. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of expansion card from the slot. GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 16 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the PCI Express x16 slot. Install related driver from the...
... the slot and then lift the card straight out from BIOS. 8. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of expansion card from the slot. GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 16 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the PCI Express x16 slot. Install related driver from 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-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Microphone must be reconfigured to the 2-/4-/6-/8- Please refer to perform different functions via the audio software. English Line Out (Front Speaker Out) 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-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Microphone must be reconfigured to the 2-/4-/6-/8- Please refer to perform different functions via the audio software. English Line Out (Front Speaker Out) The...
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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. 34 33 2 1 GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 20 - The black connector wire is used to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are designed with color-coded power connector...
... take note of the cable connects to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 20 - The black connector wire is used to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are designed with color-coded power connector...
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... cord in the battery holder to make them short for about one minute. (Or you want to the manufacturer's instructions. Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 9) BATTERY GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard Danger of used batteries according to erase CMOS... 1. English 8) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is connected with the same or equivalent type recommended by the...
... cord in the battery holder to make them short for about one minute. (Or you want to the manufacturer's instructions. Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 9) BATTERY GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard Danger of used batteries according to erase CMOS... 1. English 8) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is connected with the same or equivalent type recommended by the...
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If you connect the front panel audio module. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 24 - Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to the connector. Pin No. For optional front panel audio ...
If you connect the front panel audio module. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 24 - Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to the connector. Pin No. For optional front panel audio ...
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Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. Default doesn't include the jumper to its default values by this header. English ...
Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. Default doesn't include the jumper to its default values by this header. English ...
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... menus described in the BIOS Setup when somehow the system is not stable as figure below) will appear on cards) device. Intel I945 BIOS for 945PLM-S2 FI . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 06/20/2007-I945-6A79TG0LC-00 : Boot Menu Use < > or < > to select a device, then ...onboard (or add-on the screen. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from ...
... menus described in the BIOS Setup when somehow the system is not stable as figure below) will appear on cards) device. Intel I945 BIOS for 945PLM-S2 FI . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 06/20/2007-I945-6A79TG0LC-00 : Boot Menu Use < > or < > to select a device, then ...onboard (or add-on the screen. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from ...
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... the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up . Extended IDE Drive You can manually input the correct settings. GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 32 - time clock. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . Day The day...
... the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up . Extended IDE Drive You can manually input the correct settings. GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 32 - time clock. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . Day The day...
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... Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 34 - LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. Setup The...
... Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 34 - LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. Setup The...
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... Set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value will auto set to ". Combined allows a maximum of 4 ATA devices to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 36 - SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value will auto set to ". Disabled Disables the integrated SATA controller. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright...
... Set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. SATA Port 1/3 Set to This value will auto set to ". Combined allows a maximum of 4 ATA devices to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 36 - SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value will auto set to ". Disabled Disables the integrated SATA controller. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright...
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... wires will be the approximate distance to the fault or short. Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at Port..... GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 38 - Pair1-2 Status = Open Pair3-6 Status = Open Pair4-5 Status = Open Pair7-8 Status = Open / Length = / Length = / Length = / Length = 0.0m 0.0m 0.0m 0.0m Item Help Menu...
... wires will be the approximate distance to the fault or short. Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at Port..... GA-945PLM-S2 Motherboard - 38 - Pair1-2 Status = Open Pair3-6 Status = Open Pair4-5 Status = Open Pair7-8 Status = Open / Length = / Length = / Length = / Length = 0.0m 0.0m 0.0m 0.0m Item Help Menu...