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Question posted by tanjim007hossin on April 22nd, 2013

Bios And Power Problem

my motherboard problem is if i plug the bios battery then powering cooler, motherboard, keyboard, mouse, without bios. if i unpluge my bios battery then powering, after 6-8sec booting bios screen came and showing cmos cheksum error. except this everything working good and now its not powering. now this time what should i do? pls its urgent...... thanks.

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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on April 22nd, 2013 3:07 PM

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Obviously, the CheckSum error of your Gigabyte GA-945GZM-S2 indicates that there is a problem with the CMOS battery which requires replacement. You have to replace the CMOS battery to fix this issue. You can purchase CMOS batteries online at Amazon.com. Here's the link:

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Manual - Page 4

Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-945GZM-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 CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of ...

Manual - Page 7

GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN GA-945GZM-S2 ATX IT8718 COMA VGA LPT R_USB USB_LAN SYS _FAN AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8110SC Intel® 945 PCIE_16 PCI1 DDRII1 DDRII2 IDE FDD SATAII2 SATAII3 CODEC CD_IN SPDIF_IO COMB PCI2 Intel® ICH7 PCI3 BIOS SATAII0 SATAII1 F_USB1 F_USB2 PWR_LED BATTERY CI CLR_CMOS F_PANEL - 7 -

Manual - Page 10

... 1 PCI Express x16 slot(Note 1) Š 3 PCI slots Internal Connectors Š 1 24-pin ATX power connector Š 1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector Š 1 floppy connector Š 1 IDE connector Š 4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors Š ... 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables Š 1 COMB connector Š 1 power LED connector Š 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 10 -

Manual - Page 11

... Š 1 PS/2 keyboard port Š 1 PS/2 mouse port Š 1 parallel...BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Š Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor Š Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm (Note 1) The GA-945GZM-S2 supports up to PCI Express x4 mode. (please refer to the VGA cards support list on page 16) (Note 2) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards...

Manual - Page 12

... change the insert direction of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the processor... specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure that has optimizations for HT Technology...of the one indented corner of the CPU socket. BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be set the frequency ...

Manual - Page 14

...memory used can only fit in only one direction. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity..., please make sure that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 14 - If you wish to...

Manual - Page 15

... document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in motherboard. 4. For example: Installing a PCI Express x16 VGA ... the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of identical brand, size, chips, and speed),...2. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945GZM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. Power on the card are indeed seated in...

Manual - Page 18

... information. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 3 4 10 11 12 14 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) IDE 6) FDD 7) SATAII 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 8) PWR_LED 9) F_PANEL 2 5 6 7 17 15 9 13 8 16 10) F_AUDIO 11) CD_IN 12) SPDIF_IO 13) F_USB1 / F_USB2 14) COMB 15) CI 16) CLR_CMOS 17) BATTERY GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 18 - Only microphones still MUST be connected to the...

Manual - Page 20

... (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via an IDE connector. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector...power voltage. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on the IDE device). Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector. 40 39 GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard...

Manual - Page 22

...- RESRES+ NC HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) NC GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 1: Power Pin 2- Pin No. Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System Open...

Manual - Page 24

..., please contact your stereo system has digital input function. Use this feature only when your local dealer. 51 62 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 24 - Use S/PDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function. English 11) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM...

Manual - Page 26

... clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Default doesn't include the jumper to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 26 - Pin No. English 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to avoid improper use of this header. You can...

Manual - Page 30

... settings for your motherboard. Boot Menu == Select a Boot First device == Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD LAN KL:Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : FHa) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to access advanced options. 2. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 30 - The BIOS Setup menus described...

Manual - Page 32

...can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) &#...Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 503M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is 13:0:0. is , , , . GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard...

Manual - Page 34

... Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device ...boot device priority by LAN. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 34 - USB-HDD LAN Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will show...

Manual - Page 44

... with Easy Tune based on CPU temperature. However, some 4-pin CPU fan power cables are not designed following Intel 4-Wire fans PWM control specifications. Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you use a CPU fan with a 4-pin fan power cable. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 44 - Enabled When this function. Note: In fact, the Voltage option can...

Manual - Page 48

...-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ConfiguratioEnsnter Password: ` PC Health Status `...screen to assist you in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be asked to confirm the password. Once the password is disabled, the system will appear to enter Setup. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard...

Manual - Page 51

... mark "?" Install Drivers After restarting your system the "Xpress Install" will show the installation guide. For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". Please pick the item that you can press "Xpress Install" to install all the drivers that came with your motherboard into your system automatically. System will auto-detect the right USB2...

Manual - Page 56

...the message which says "Boot from CD/DVD:" will appear in the future. 2. Intel I945 BIOS for the first time, it will stay permanent in your CD-ROM drive. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 56 - Press ...by pressing the F9 key: Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to provide quick backup and restoration of the screen. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to back up...

Manual - Page 58

...BIOS POST, press the End key to update BIOS: 1. Intel I945 BIOS for 945GZM-S2 FHa . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :Xpress Recovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 04/12/2007-I945-6A89HG00C-00 : Qflash Because BIOS...wish to select Update BIOS from Drive Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive EnteFr l:oRppuyn A :Move ESC:Reset :Power Off HDD 0-0 Total size : 0 F5 : Refresh GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard Free size : 0...