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...Celeron® D processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Support for Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus 1066/800/533 MHz FSB Chipset ...x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In/Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power LED header GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 10 -
...Celeron® D processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Support for Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus 1066/800/533 MHz FSB Chipset ...x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In/Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power LED header GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 10 -
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... Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 (Go to GIGABYTE's website for operating system support information.) Micro ATX form factor; 22.0cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Use of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz...
... Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 (Go to GIGABYTE's website for operating system support information.) Micro ATX form factor; 22.0cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Use of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz...
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... peripherals. mended that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for instructions on enabling the HT Technology.) 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard Notch - 12... CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. English 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU ...
... peripherals. mended that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for instructions on enabling the HT Technology.) 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard Notch - 12... CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. English 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU ...
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...the headers. 5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is used to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB.... a jumper cap on the connector. 34 33 GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard 2 1 - 22 - When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Most fans are not configuration jumper blocks. English 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan...
...the headers. 5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is used to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB.... a jumper cap on the connector. 34 33 GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard 2 1 - 22 - When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Most fans are not configuration jumper blocks. English 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan...
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...your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [...for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup A password is only required for...
...your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [...for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup A password is only required for...
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...Windows XP operating system; When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to limit CPUID maximum value. PEG Sets PCI Express x16 graphics card as the first display. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 38 - PCI Sets the PCI... to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. Virtualization enhanced by Intel®...
...Windows XP operating system; When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to limit CPUID maximum value. PEG Sets PCI Express x16 graphics card as the first display. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 38 - PCI Sets the PCI... to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. Virtualization enhanced by Intel®...
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... in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is enabled. Important It is for the installed CPU. This page is highly recommended that supports this item to 200 MHz. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 48 - This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is installed. English 2-9 Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007...
... in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is enabled. Important It is for the installed CPU. This page is highly recommended that supports this item to 200 MHz. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 48 - This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is installed. English 2-9 Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007...
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... page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTuneTM 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTuneTM 5 Incorrectly doing overclock/...Note 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and warning. (For instructions on using EasyTune5, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our website.) The EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1. EasyTune 5 provides the following functions (Note 1): ...
... page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTuneTM 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTuneTM 5 Incorrectly doing overclock/...Note 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and warning. (For instructions on using EasyTune5, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our website.) The EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1. EasyTune 5 provides the following functions (Note 1): ...
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.... No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to see if the device works successfully). No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is display on , is verified and solved. Reinstall other ...Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. The problem is the CPU cooler running? Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Select "Save...
.... No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to see if the device works successfully). No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is display on , is verified and solved. Reinstall other ...Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. The problem is the CPU cooler running? Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Select "Save...