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GA-946GMX-S2 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-946GMX2R-1001R * 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-946GMX-S2 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-946GMX2R-1001R * 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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...® 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... 946GZ Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH7 Memory 2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 2 GB of system memory Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 667/533 MHz... 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 -
...® 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... 946GZ Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH7 Memory 2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 2 GB of system memory Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 667/533 MHz... 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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...; Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU Socket GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard Notch - 12 - Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. • Do ...not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website...
...; Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU Socket GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard Notch - 12 - Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. • Do ...not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website...
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... keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. Step 5: Once the ...CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Hardware Installation English B. Step 3: Lift the metal load plate on the CPU socket. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn ...
... keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. Step 5: Once the ...CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Hardware Installation English B. Step 3: Lift the metal load plate on the CPU socket. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn ...
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... 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following guidelines before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard ...provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed. 2. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer...
... 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following guidelines before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard ...provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed. 2. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer...
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...memory module is securely inserted. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 16 - DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure... to install DDR2 DIMMs on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Step ...
...memory module is securely inserted. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 16 - DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure... to install DDR2 DIMMs on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Step ...
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... securely. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Yes Check if the memory is verified and solved. The problem is installed properly on the memory slot. Yes Isolate the short circuit. A (Continued...) GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 78 - Secure the CPU No cooler on...
... securely. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Yes Check if the memory is verified and solved. The problem is installed properly on the memory slot. Yes Isolate the short circuit. A (Continued...) GA-946GMX-S2 Motherboard - 78 - Secure the CPU No cooler on...
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... Defaults"). Check if the system can boot successfully. No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Press to enter BIOS Setup. Appendix
... Defaults"). Check if the system can boot successfully. No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Press to enter BIOS Setup. Appendix