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GA-8I945GZME-RH
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Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1003
12ME-945GZMER-1003R
* 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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Motherboard GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard GA-8I945GZME-RH Jun. 14, 2006 Jun. 14, 2006
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Copyright © 2006 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the manual are legally registered to their respective companies. Notice The written content provided with this product is the property of Gigabyte. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice. Product Manual Classification In
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Table of Contents Item Checklist ................................................................................................................. 6 Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................... 6 GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard Layout ..................................................................... 7 Block Diagram ........................................................................................................
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Chapter 3 Install Drivers ............................................................................................. 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 49 3-2 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 50 3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 50 3-4 Hardware Information .......
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Item Checklist IDE Cable x 1, FDD Cable x 1 SATA 3Gb/s Cable x 1 I/O Shield * The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice. Optional Accessories 2 Ports USB2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/R) COM Port Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-1CM001-31/R) 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-1AU004-01R ) - 6 -
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GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 ATX R_USB USB_LAN Intel 945GZ AUDIO SYS _FAN F_AUDIO PCIE_16 HDA_SUR PCI1 SATAII2 SATAII3 PCI2 ICH7 BAT PCI3 CI SATAII0 CODEC BIOS CLR_CMOS SATAII1 COMB F_USB1 CD_IN F_USB2 F_PANEL PWR_LED SPDIF_IO - 7 - VGA COMA Marvell LPT 8001 GA-8I945GZME-RH DDRII1 DDRII2 IDE IT8718 FDD
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Block Diagram LGA775 Processor Host Interface VGA DDRII 533MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory PCI-ECLK Intel (100MHz) 945GZ GMCH PCI Express x4 BIOS 4 Serial ATA Intel PCI Bus ICH7 ATA33/66/100 IDE Channel Marvell 8001 Floppy RJ45 LPT Port IT8718 CODEC COM Ports 8 USB Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 PCI PCICLK (33MHz) - 8 - Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out
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English Chapter 1Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord. 2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. 3. It is best to wear an electrostatic d
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1-2 Feature Summary ® ® (Note 1) CPU Supports LGA775 Intel Pentium 4 Processor L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus Supports 800/533MHz FSB ® Chipset Northbridge: Intel 945GZ ® Southbridge: Intel ICH7 LAN Marvell 8001 chip (10/100/1000Mbit) Audio Onboard Realtek ALC883 CODEC chip Supports High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports SPDIF In/Out connection Supports CD In connection ® Storage Intel ICH7 - 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 1 FDD device -
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English Rear Panel I/O 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 parallel port 1 VGA port 1 COMA port 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 RJ-45 ports 3 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In) I/O Control IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning Supports CPU Smart Fan function BIOS 1 4Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Sup
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1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. 3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and heatsink. 4. Please make sure the heatsink is installe
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English 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig. 2 Fig.1 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to the surface of the installed CPU. install.) Please note the direction of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is only for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Place the heatsink atop the CP
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1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed in only o
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English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-8I945GZME-RH supports the Dual Channel Technology. After oper- ating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will double. Due to CPU limitation, if you wish to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below: 1. Dual Channel mode will not be enabled if only one memory module is installed. 2. To enable Dual Channel mode with two memory modules (it is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips
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1-5-1 Graphics Card Support List (The items below are all supported under the Windows XP operating system. When using an add-on graphics card, please first delete the onboard graphics driver before installing the driver for the add-on graphics card.) Figure 1. PCI Express x16 Cards Graphics Chip Maker Model Name Nvidia Gigabyte GV-NX53128D Gigabyte GV-NX57128D Gigabyte GV-NX59128D Gigabyte GV-NX62128D Gigabyte GV-NX66256D Gigabyte GV-NX66T128VP Gigabyte GV-NX66T128D Gigabyte GV-NX68T256DH Gigab
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English 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the lower port (purple). Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. Serial Port (COMA) Devices like mouses, modems, and etc. can be connected to Serial port. VGA Port Monitor can be connected to VGA port. USB port Before you connect your device(s) in
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1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 3 2 4 5 6 9 13 7 18 16 11 10 12 15 14 8 17 1) ATX_12V 10) F_PANEL 2) ATX (Power Connector) 11) CD_IN 3) CPU_FAN 12) SPDIF_IO 4) SYS_FAN 13) HDA_SUR 5) IDE 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 6) FDD 15) COMB 7) SATAII0 / SATAII1 /S ATAII2 / SATAII3 16) CI 8) PWR_LED 17) CLR_CMOS 9) F_AUDIO 18) BAT GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard - 18 - English
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English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power connector is not connected, the system will
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3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector
