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Changes to the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or ...when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. by any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGA...
Changes to the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or ...when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. by any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGA...
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Table of Contents OptionalItems ...6 Box Contents ...6 GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 14 1-4 Installing the Memory 15 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
Table of Contents OptionalItems ...6 Box Contents ...6 GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 14 1-4 Installing the Memory 15 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad processor...processor Extreme Edition/Intel® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® 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 ... 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 -
English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad processor...processor Extreme Edition/Intel® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® 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 ... 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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mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for HT Technology • A BIOS that is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU Socket GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard Notch - 12 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for...
mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for HT Technology • A BIOS that is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU Socket GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard Notch - 12 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for...
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A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you are .... 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . - 15 - It is...
A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you are .... 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . - 15 - It is...
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... mouse, modem or other peripherals. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 18 - VGA Port The VGA port supports a 15-pin VGA connector (D-Sub). Use this port. Parallel Port Use the parallel port...Connect the monitor's VGA cable to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Speed LED Connection/ Activity LED LAN Port Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gpbs data rate Green 100 Mpbs data rate Off 10 Mpbs...
... mouse, modem or other peripherals. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 18 - VGA Port The VGA port supports a 15-pin VGA connector (D-Sub). Use this port. Parallel Port Use the parallel port...Connect the monitor's VGA cable to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Speed LED Connection/ Activity LED LAN Port Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gpbs data rate Green 100 Mpbs data rate Off 10 Mpbs...
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... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No. English 13) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF in/out. Hardware Installation
... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No. English 13) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF in/out. Hardware Installation
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... Defaults Date Sets the system date. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set to manually enter the specifications of the three methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices...
... Defaults Date Sets the system date. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set to manually enter the specifications of the three methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices...
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... you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of the currently installed hard drive. Cylinder Number of sectors. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 36 - Head Number of extended memory. Halt on the system. Extended Memory The amount of heads. English The following ... drive error but it will be reserved for all other errors. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for the MS-DOS operating ...
... you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of the currently installed hard drive. Cylinder Number of sectors. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 36 - Head Number of extended memory. Halt on the system. Extended Memory The amount of heads. English The following ... drive error but it will be reserved for all other errors. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for the MS-DOS operating ...
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...the system to be turned on the 5VSB lead. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is turned on a specific day in a month. Note: To use this item. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the... . Press on this function, you to select the HPET mode for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the password settings. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 44 - To turn on the 5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS...
...the system to be turned on the 5VSB lead. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is turned on a specific day in a month. Note: To use this item. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the... . Press on this function, you to select the HPET mode for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the password settings. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 44 - To turn on the 5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS...
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... for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 47 -
... for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 47 -
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...feature. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set the CPU host frequency. This page is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. (Note) This item appears only if you to alter the clock ratio for advanced users only and we recommend you to 200 MHz...Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is enabled. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 48 - English 2-9 Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU...
...feature. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set the CPU host frequency. This page is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. (Note) This item appears only if you to alter the clock ratio for advanced users only and we recommend you to 200 MHz...Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is enabled. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 48 - English 2-9 Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU...