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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EG45M-DS2H 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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 21...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EG45M-DS2H 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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 21...
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... Express x4 1 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RTL 8111C x4 x1 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus TSB43AB23 IT8213 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400(O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1066(O.C.)/800/667 MHz Intel® G45 Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (400(O.C.)/333/266/200...
... Express x4 1 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RTL 8111C x4 x1 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus TSB43AB23 IT8213 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400(O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1066(O.C.)/800/667 MHz Intel® G45 Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (400(O.C.)/333/266/200...
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... other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation
... other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation
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.../Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel®... 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066(O.C.)/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the North Bridge Realtek ALC889A codec ... South Bridge: - 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394 header) GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 10 -
.../Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel®... 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066(O.C.)/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the North Bridge Realtek ALC889A codec ... South Bridge: - 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394 header) GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 10 -
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... 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 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 ...; iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control(Note 4) - 11 - Hardware Installation
... 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 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 ...; iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control(Note 4) - 11 - Hardware Installation
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GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM .../XP 32-bit operating system only. (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 4) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 6) This feature is optional due to...
GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM .../XP 32-bit operating system only. (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 4) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 6) This feature is optional due to...
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mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on... the surface of the CPU. • ...
mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on... the surface of the CPU. • ...
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... raise the CPU socket lever. Follow the steps below to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the load plate. (To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into position. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard...
... raise the CPU socket lever. Follow the steps below to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the load plate. (To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into position. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard...
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.... (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply ...an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU. Hardware Installation Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the contrary, is complete. Check that the Male and Female push ...
.... (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply ...an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU. Hardware Installation Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the contrary, is complete. Check that the Male and Female push ...
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...is compatible with dual channel mode enabled • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is occurring GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 22 - Use the port to 1 Gbps data rate. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State... monitor(s) Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to the recommended system requirements (or better) below. • CPU: Intel Dual-Core processor • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The following describes the...
...is compatible with dual channel mode enabled • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is occurring GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 22 - Use the port to 1 Gbps data rate. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State... monitor(s) Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to the recommended system requirements (or better) below. • CPU: Intel Dual-Core processor • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The following describes the...
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... 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to the CPU.
... 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to the CPU.
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... 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to... that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Speed Control Definition 1 GND 2 Speed Control SYS_FAN 3 Sense 4 +5V • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to locate pin 1 of different color. 34 33 GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard 2 1 - 26 -
... 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to... that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Speed Control Definition 1 GND 2 Speed Control SYS_FAN 3 Sense 4 +5V • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to locate pin 1 of different color. 34 33 GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard 2 1 - 26 -
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The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. 21) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. - 35 - Hardware Installation
The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. 21) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. - 35 - Hardware Installation
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... the right side of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 39 - Press to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...
... the right side of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 39 - Press to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...
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... user password only allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 40 - The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function ...of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, ...
... user password only allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 40 - The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function ...of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, ...
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... item appears only if you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup If this feature. - 41 - 2-3 MB... Auto Auto Auto Auto [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level` ******** Mother Board Voltage Control ******** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU CPU Vcore 1.400V [Auto] CPU Termination 1.200V [Auto] CPU Reference 0.670V [Auto] >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core 1.100V [Auto] >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage 1.800V [Auto] KLJI: Move...
... item appears only if you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup If this feature. - 41 - 2-3 MB... Auto Auto Auto Auto [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level` ******** Mother Board Voltage Control ******** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU CPU Vcore 1.400V [Auto] CPU Termination 1.200V [Auto] CPU Reference 0.670V [Auto] >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core 1.100V [Auto] >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage 1.800V [Auto] KLJI: Move...
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... It is highly recommended that supports this item to automatically set the PCIe clock frequency. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 42 - Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to 1200 MHz. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to enhance the performance...
... It is highly recommended that supports this item to automatically set the PCIe clock frequency. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 42 - Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to 1200 MHz. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to enhance the performance...
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...750ps. (Default: 0ps) MCH Clock Skew Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to the CPU clock. BIOS Setup CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the North Bridge clock. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. (Default... level. - 43 - >>>>> Advanced Clock Control Advanced Clock Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU Clock Skew MCH Clock Skew [800mV] [800mV] [0ps] [0ps] Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5:...
...750ps. (Default: 0ps) MCH Clock Skew Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to the CPU clock. BIOS Setup CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the North Bridge clock. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. (Default... level. - 43 - >>>>> Advanced Clock Control Advanced Clock Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU Clock Skew MCH Clock Skew [800mV] [800mV] [0ps] [0ps] Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5:...
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...Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 44 - tRAS Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Options are... may differ according to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are dependent on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz. Options are : Auto...
...Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 44 - tRAS Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Options are... may differ according to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are dependent on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz. Options are : Auto...
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... (default), 1~15. tRD Phase3 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. CPU Reference The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Twr2wr(Different Rank) Options are.../Diff Rank) Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. >>>>> Channel B Static tRead Value Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. ******** Mother Board Voltage Control >>> CPU CPU Vcore The default is Auto. CPU Termination The default is Auto. ******** GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 46 -
... (default), 1~15. tRD Phase3 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. CPU Reference The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Twr2wr(Different Rank) Options are.../Diff Rank) Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. >>>>> Channel B Static tRead Value Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. ******** Mother Board Voltage Control >>> CPU CPU Vcore The default is Auto. CPU Termination The default is Auto. ******** GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 46 -