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1. 7 SATAII0 71 213 SATA 3Gb s Connector Controlled by ICH7 SATA 3Gb s can provide up to 300 MB s transfer rate Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb s and install the proper driver in order to work properly 1 T SATAII2 l l SATAII3 7 1 1 7 SATAIIO l SATAII T 1 Pin No Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND NN OO on Aj ow rm 23 Hardware Installation 8 PWR LED The PWR LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on off It will blink when the system enters suspend mode S1 LH E PinNo Definition 1 MPD 1 CL 2 MPD 3 MPD 0 cep dro up m 9 BATTERY
2. device unable to work or even damage it For optional S PDIF cable please contact your local dealer Pin No Definition U 5 i 1 Power U 6 EET 2 2 No Pin 3 SIPDIF 4 SIPDIFI ga 5 GND 6 GND m H y ED I Q ig e e F USB1 F USB2 Front USB Connector Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it For optional front USB cable please contact your local dealer PinNo Definition EH 1 Power 5V H Hi m i 2 Power 5V H 3 USB DX BERE 4 USBDY 5 USB DX g 6 USBDY 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin g 10 NC 27 Hardware Installation 15 COMB COMB Connector Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable Pin No Definition NDCDB NSINB NSOUTB NDTRB GND NDSRB NRTSB Fi s Bi i gE b NCTSB a em HU N NRIB uq oco CEST
3. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced lt Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer lt Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions H EN GB COLE CELEB If you want to erase CMOS 1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Gently take out the battery and putit aside for about one minute Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make them short for five seconds 3 Re install the battery 4 Plug the power cord in and turn on the computer GA 945GCM X 82 Motherboard 24 10 F PANEL Front Panel Jumper Please connect the power LED PC speaker reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front pane o cae ce CELEB GEB T to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below Message LED Speaker Connector Power Power Sleep LED Switch I I pf ai 9 Qia S x gje BP 2 a 7
4. a Pin No Definition Tj 4 2 1 GND DE 2 GND I olo 3 HAN 3 1 4 HAN ATX 12V o CELEB GEB er e 42 24 Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 3 3V 13 3 3V 21 2 33V 14 12V Als 3 GND 15 GND LERE 4 5V 16 PS_ON soft On Off TES 5 GND 17 GND o o I 6 5V 18 GND olo 7 GND 19 GND o o 8 Power Good 20 5V o a 9 5V SB stand by 5V 21 5V ala 10 HA 22 45V sls f 12V Only for 24 pin ATX 23 5V Only for 24 pin ATX 4 Na a 13 12 3 3V Only for 24 pin ATX 24 GND Only for 24 pin ATX C3 ATX 21 Hardware Installation 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 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 to pre vent CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating CPU FAN Pin No Definition ME 1 GND CPU FAN 2 12V Speed
5. Button Display Description 1 Overclocking Enters the Overclocking setting page 2 C I A and M I B Enters the C I A and M I B setting page 3 Smart Fan Enters the Smart Fan setting page 4 PC Health Enters the PC Health setting page 5 GO Confirmation and Execution button 6 Easy Mode amp Advance Mode Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode T Display screen Display panel of CPU frequency 8 Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status 9 GIGABYTE Logo Log on to GIGABYTE website 10 Help button Display EasyTune 5 Help file 11 Exit or Minimize button Quit or Minimize EasyTune 5 software Note EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards 57 Appendix 4 1 2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction Xpress Recovery2 is designed to provide quick backup and restora tion of hard disk data Supporting Microsoft operating systems including press Windows XP 2000 NT 98 Me and DOS and file systems including FAT16 FAT32 and NTFS Xpress Recovery2 is able to back up data on hard disks on PATA and SATA IDE controllers After Xpress Recovery2 is executed from CD ROM for the first time it will stay permanent in your hard disk If you wish to run Xpress Recovery2 later you can simply press F9 during system bootup to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD ROM System requirements 1 Intel x86 platforms 2 At least 64M bytes of system memory 3 VESA supported VGA cards How to
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7. CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2007 Award Software PC Health Status Open Status Disabled red Ye Menu Level OK OK IK 6 M F speed arning Tempe ri led CPU FAN Fail War Disabled SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled CPU Smart FAN Control Enabled CPU Smart FAN Mode Auto timized Defaults Reset Case Open Status gt gt Disabled Don t reset case open status Default value gt gt Enabled Clear case open status at next boot Case Opened If the case is closed Case Opened will show No If the case have been opened Case Opened will show Yes If you want to reset Case Opened value set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled and save CMOS your computer will restart Current Voltage V Vcore DDR18V 3 3V 12V b Detect system s voltage status automatically Current CPU Temperature bv Detect CPU temperature automatically Current CPU SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM b Detect CPU system fan speed status automatically CPU Warning Temperature gt 60 C I 140 F Monitor CPU temperature at 60 C 140 F gt 70 C I 158 F Monitor CPU temperature at 70 C 158 F p gt 80 C I 176 F Monitor CPU temperature at 80 C 176 F b gt 90 C I 194 F Monitor CPU temperature at 90 C 194 F Disabled Disable this function Default value CPU System FAN Fail Warning Disabled Disable the fan fail warning function Default value Enabled Enable the fan fail warning function 45 BIO
8. Through Dec Day The day from 1 to 31 or the maximum allowed in the month gt gt Year The year from 2000 through 2099 gt Time The times format in hour minute second The time is calculated base on the 24 hour military time clock For example 1 p m is 13 0 0 gt IDE Channel 0 Master Slave b IDE HDD Auto Detection Press Enter to select this option for automatic device detection IDE Channel 0 Master Slave IDE devices setup You can use one of three methods Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE SATA devices during POST Default value None Select this if no IDE SATA devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up Manual User can manually input the correct settings b Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive The four options are CHS LBA Large Auto default Auto b Capacity Capacity of currectly installed hard drive gt IDE Channel 2 3 Master Slave b IDE HDD Auto Detection Press Enter to select this option for automatic device detection b Extended IDE Drive You can use one of the two methods Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE SATA devices during POST default None Select this if no IDE SATA devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up GA 945GCM X S2 Motherboard 34 Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard
9. BATTERY GA 945GCM X S2 Motherboard 20 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 not start Caution Please use a power supply that is able to handle the system voltage requirements It is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used 300W or greater If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power the result can lead to an unstable system or a system that is unable to start If you use a power supply that provides a 24 pin ATX power connector please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord otherwise please do not remove it
10. CPU remove the CPU cooler on the contrary is to 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 CPU cooler atop the CPU and make Please make sure the Male and Female push pin sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the are joined closely for detailed installation motherboard Pressing down the push pins instructions please refer to the CPU cooler instal diagonally lation section of the user manual Fig 5 Fig 6 Please check the back of motherboard after Finally please attach the power connector of the installing If the push pin is inserted as the picture CPU cooler to the CPU fan header located on the the installation is complete motherboard Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease tape between DO the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU 15 Hardware Installation 14 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 CAUTION 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 m
11. Clear PnP Dota Pool Update GBIOS F About this program Bat 10096 Done 1 Methods and steps I Update BIOS through Internet a Click Internet Update icon Click Update New BIOS icon Select BIOS sever Select the exact model name on your motherboard System will automatically download and update the BIOS rens Il Update BIOS NOT through Internet a Do not click Internet Update icon b Click Update New BIOS c Please select All Files in dialog box while opening the old file d Please search for BIOS unzip file downloading from internet or any other methods such as 9gcmxs2 F1 e Complete update process following the instruction GA 945GCM X 82 Motherboard 62 IIl Save BIOS In the very beginning there is Save Current BIOS icon shown in dialog box It means to save the current BIOS version IV Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM In the very beginning there is About this program icon shown in dialog box It can help you check out which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported 2 Note In method I if it shows two or more motherboard s model names to be selected please make sure your motherboard s model name again Selecting wrong model name will cause the System unbooted In method II be sure that motherboard s model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as your motherboard s Otherwise your system won t boot In method I if the BIOS file you need can
12. Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS FAN H Pin No Definition 1 1 GND o aa pee SYS_FAN 2 12V 3 Sense 5 FDD Floppy Connector The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive The types of FDD drives supported are 360 KB 720 KB 1 2 MB 1 44 MB and 2 88 MB Before attaching the FDD cable please take note of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector 34 e n LH MES 8 Hi uon esa sed aa o ma i EGO dr up coo TRETT Qu 2 a ell GA 945GCM X 82 Motherboard 22 6 IDE IDE Connector An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector One IDE connector can connect to one IDE cable and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices hard drive or optical drive If you wish to connect two IDE devices please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave for information on settings please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device Before attaching the IDE cable please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector 40 39
13. Defaults CMOS Setup Utility ght C 1984 2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password LAL Wiuivut Dav 1v Select Item Fail Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum System performance 2 9 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password PC Health stav Alt WiuiVuL Day Frequen Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automati cally detects 49 BIOS Setup 2 10 Set Supervisor User Password CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Set Super ssword PC Health Frequency Voltage Control When you select this function the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password Type the password up to eight characters and press Enter You will be asked to confirm the password Type the password again and press Enter You may also press Esc to abort the selection and not enter a password To disable password just press Enter when you are prompted to enter pas
14. F8 gt Q Flash utility lt F9 gt System Information lt F10 gt Save all the CMOS changes only for Main Menu Main Menu The on line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen Status Page Setup Menu Option Page Setup Menu Press lt F1 gt to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item To exit the Help Window press lt Esc gt Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky please do it with caution and avoid inadequate operation that may result in system malfunction CAUTION 31 BIOS Setup lt F12 gt Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard or add on cards device Award Modular BIOS v6 00PG An Energy Star Ally Copyright C 1984 2007 Award Software Inc Intel 1945 BIOS for 945GCMX S2 F5a lt DEL gt BIOS Setup Q Flash lt F9 gt XpressRecovelv2 lt F12 gt Boot Menu En F12 For Boot Menu 05 25 2007 1945 6A79TGOOC 00 Use 1 or lt gt to select a device then press enter to accept Press lt ESC gt to exit this menu Select a Boot First device Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB FDD USB ZIP USB CDROM USB HDD LAN Tv Move Enter Accept ESC Exit The Main Menu For example GA 945GCMX S2 BIOS Ver F5a Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility the Main Menu as figure below will appear on the screen Use arrow keys to select among the ite
15. S This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature voltage fan speed Frequency Voltage Control This setup page i s control CPU clock and frequency ratio Load Fail Safe Defaults Fail Safe Defaults configuration Load Optimized Optimized Defaul best performance Set Supervisor Change set or d to Setup Set User Passw indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe Defaults S indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in configuration Password isable password It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup or just ord Change set or d isable password It allows you to limit access to the system Save amp Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup 33 BIOS Setup 2 1 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date mm dd yy Tue Jun 5 2007 Time hh mm ss 14 31 24 Menu Level IDE Channel 0 Master None None None None IDE 3 r None IDE Channel 3 Slave None Drive A 1 44M 3 5 Floppy 3 Mode Support Disabled Halt On All But Keyboard E F1 Ge F7 Optimized Defaults 7 Date The date format is week month day year b Week The week from Sun to Sat determined by the BIOS and is display only gt gt Month The month Jan
16. appear if there is no backup file 2 BACKUP Back up data from hard disk 3 REMOVE Remove previously created backup files to release disk space This button will not appear if there is no backup file 4 REBOOT Exit the main screen and restart the system Limitations 1 2 3 5 6 T Not compatible to Xpress Recovery For the use of Xpress Recovery2 a primary partition must be reserved Xpress Recovery2 will store the backup file at the end of the hard disk so free space available on the hard disk for the backup file must be allocated in advance A minimum 4GB is recom mended but the actual space is dependent on the size of the data to be backed up Capable of backing up hard disks installed with Windows operating systems including DOS and Windows XP 2000 NT 9x Me USB hard disks are currently not supported Does not support RAID AHCI class code 0104 0106 hard disks Capable of backing up and restoring only the first physical hard disk Hard disks detection sequence is as follows PATA IDE primary channel PATA IDE secondary channel SATA IDE channel 1 SATA IDE channel 2 SATA IDE channel 3 SATA IDE channel 4 Oo O Cc m Precautions 1 When using hard disks with more than 128 G under Windows 2000 be sure to execute the EnableBigLba exe program from the driver CD before data backup It is normal that data backup takes longer time than data restoration Xpress Recovery2 is compliant with
17. by Disabled Jat Ev 1 n On By Mouse ed On By Keyboard Disabled KB I issword Enter AC Back Function Soft Off T4142 Move gt ACPI Suspend Type b gt S1 POS Set ACPI suspend type to S1 POS Power On Suspend Default value b gt S3 STR Set ACPI suspend type to S3 STR Suspend To RAM gt Soft Off by PWR BTTN gt gt Instant Off Press power button then Power off instantly Default value b Delay 4 Sec Press power button 4 sec to Power off Enter suspend if button is pressed less than 4 sec c PME Event Wake Up This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead b Disabled Disable this function gt gt Enabled Enable PME as wake up event Default value gt Power On by Ring gt gt Disabled Disable Power on by Ring function gt gt Enabled Enable Power on by Ring function Default value gt Resume by Alarm You can set Resume by Alarm item to Enabled and key in Date Time to power on system gt gt Disabled Disable this function Default value Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system If Resume by Alarm is Enabled b gt Date of Month Alarm Everyday 1 31 Time hh mm ss Alarm 0 23 0 59 0 59 7 Power On By Mouse Disabled Disable this function Default value b Double Click Double click on PS 2 mouse left button to power on the system GA 945GCM X 82 Motherboard 42 gt Power On By Keyboard gt gt Disa
18. have become a reality so you can for instance listen to MP3 music have an Internet chat make a telephone call over the Internet and etc all at the same time Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied STEP 1 After installation of the audio driver you should find an Audio Manager gj icon in your system tray you can also find the icon in Control Panel Double click the icon to open the Audio Control Panel del GA 945GCM X 82 Motherboard 64 STEP 2 In the Audio Control Panel click the Audio I O tab In the upper left list click 2CH Speaker DIGITAL wp oum om STEP 3 Connect a speaker or headphone to the rear Line Out jack a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected Choose Headphone or Line Out depending on the device connected and click OK The 2 chan nel audio setup is completed s a E pie ap omm a ape ep on Setting Up 4 Channel Audio STEP 1 After installation of the audio driver you should find an Audio Manager gj icon in your system tray you can also find the icon in Control Panel Double click the icon to open the Audio Control Panel 1 55 PM 65 Appendix STEP 2 In the Audio Control Panel click the Audio I O tab In the upper left list click 4CH Speaker DIGITAL d ap 0
19. mm 6 FSENSE1 6 NC 7 FAUDIO JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2 L 9 Line Out L 10 FSENSE2 10 NC AS By default the audio driver is configured to support HD Audio To connect an AC 97 front panel et NOTE settings 12 CD IN CD IN Connector Connect CD ROM or DVD ROM audio out to the connector n F 0 m Nag amm oo D GA 945GCM X S2 Motherboard 26 audio module to this connector please refer to the instructions on page 68 about the software Pin No Definition 1 CD L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD R 13 14 SPDIF IO S PDIF In Out Connector The S PDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function Use S PDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF IO connector Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the S PDIF cable incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the
20. on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot GA 945GCM X 82 Motherboard 18 1 6 I O Back Panel Introduction 0000000000000 O Se O h H e OO 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 Connects to serial based mouse or data processing devices D Sub Port Monitor can be connected to VGA port USB Port Before you connect your device s into USB connector s please make sure your device s such as USB keyboard mouse scanner zip speaker etc have a standard USB interface Also make sure your OS supports USB controller If your OS does not support USB controller please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade For more information please contact your OS or device s vendors 6 LAN Port The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet providing data transfer speeds of 10 100 1000 Mbps e Center Subwoofer Speaker Out The default Center Subwoofer Speaker Out jack Center Subwoofer speakers can be connected to Center Subwoofer Speaker Out jack Surround Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out The default Surround Speaker Out Rear Speaker O
21. paeen Sue 686118 Version 1 0 WERE Yahoo Toolbar Ulilty Informati pon INE Update Utility Install PA Sue 11MB Version 81 01006 This utiiy installs INF files that inform the operating system how to properly configure the chipset for specific functionality such as PCI Express or USB interface dintel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Install Sze 153MB Version 6 14 10 4436 installs drivers for the integrated graphics controller o Intel amp xhipsets This is notto be used ifthe system has a third party graphics card fd Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio Install Size 29MB Version 51005010 The Microsoft UAA Universal Audio Architecture Bus driver provides support for High Definition Audio Azalia This driver is designed to work with the following versions of Windows 1 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 2 Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 SP1 3 Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 SP4 rd Realtek Audio Codec Driver Install Size 33M8 Version 5 10 05324 The Realtek Audio Codec driver provides support for 7 1 channel audio rd RealTek LAN Driver Install Size 7 9MB Version 56631212 2006 installs drivers for Realtek 10 100 1G LAN Driver v kand Go technalog ie drivers autorai st selectihe drivers you want thei Go button The press install will execute the Please ignore the popup dialog box es e g the Found New Hardware Wizard dis An played when Xpre
22. use the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by booting from CD ROM and subsequent access by pressing the F9 key Steps After entering BIOS Setup go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to boot from CD ROM Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup Insert the provided driver CD into your CD ROM drive Upon system restart the message which says Boot from CD DVD will appear in the bottom left corner of the screen Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2 After the steps above are completed subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 can be made by simply pressing the F9 key during system power on Boot from CD DVD Award Modular BIOS v6 00PG An Energy Star Ally Copyright C 1984 2007 Award Software Inc Intel 1945 BIOS for 945GCMX S2 F5a lt DEL gt BIOS Setup Q Flas1 F9 XpressRecovery2 lt F 2 EE laot lt F9 gt XpressRecovery2 05 25 2007 1945 6A79TGU 8 C 00 M 1 If you have already entered Xpress Recovery2 by booting from the CD ROM you can NOE enter Xpress Recovery2 by pressing the F9 key in the future 2 System storage capacity and the reading writing speed of the hard disk will affect the data backup speed 3 Itis recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be immediately installed once you com plete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software GA 945GCM X 82 Motherboard 58 The Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2 1 RESTORE Restore the backed up data to your hard disk This button will not
23. 512K Copy BIOS completed Pass Please press any key to continue Step 4 Press ESC and then ENTER to exit Q Flash and the system will restart As the system reboots you will see the new BIOS version during POST Step 5 Asthe system reboots press DELETE to enter BIOS Setup Select Load Optimized Defaults and press ENTER to load BIOS defaults System will re detect all peripherals devices after BIOS update so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Periphe Set Supervisor Password Power Ma PnP PCI C PC Health status Frequency Voltage Control Press Y to load BIOS defaults Step 6 Select Save amp Exit Setup and then press Y to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup When the system restarts the whole update process is complete 61 Appendix Q NOB Method 2 BIOS Utility TM If you do not have a DOS startup disk we recommend that you use the new BIOS utility BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under Windows Just select the desired BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS Fig 1 Installing the BIOS utility Fig 2 Installation Complete and Run BIOS Click v Ta AWARD Tv Frist Update EE NN I Clear DMI Data Pool Seve Current BIOS Gigabyte BIOS server in U S A 7
24. 7 77 FIF TTT 20 1d 19 alon T te o ale r H I Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED MSG Message LED Power Sleep LED Pin 1 LED anode Pin 2 LED cathode PW Power Switch Open Normal Close Power On Off SPEAK Speaker Connector Pin 1 Power Pin 2 Pin 3 NC Pin 4 Data HD IDE Hard Disk Active LED Pin 1 LED anode Pin 2 LED cathode RES Reset Switch Open Normal Close Reset Hardware System NC NC 25 Hardware Installation 11 F AUDIO Front Audio Connector This connector supports either HD High Definition or AC 97 front panel audio module If you wish to use the front audio function connect the front panel audio module to this connector Check the pin assignments carefully while you connect the front panel audio module Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to work or even damage it For optional front panel audio module please contact your chassis manufacturer E31 m 10 9 2C 1 HD Audio AC 97 Audio Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 MIC2 L 1 MIC 2 GND 2 GND i 3 MIC2 R 3 MIC Power u 4 ACZ DET 4 NC Q 5 LINE2 R 5 Line Out R
25. A STEP 3 Connect the 4 channel speakers to the audio jacks on the motherboard and the surround cable a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected Choose a device de pending on the type of speaker connected 4 channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out Line Framt Panai Dama Out and Rear Speaker Out and then click OK 29 og gt The 4 channel audio setup is completed O on TT ETT TEGE Setting Up 6 Channel Audio STEP 1 After installation of the audio driver you should find an Audio Manager gj icon in your system tray you can also find the icon in Control Panel Double click the icon to open the Audio Control Panel LER pM GA 945GCM X 82 Motherboard 66 STEP 2 In the Audio Control Panel click the Audio I O tab TEL In the upper left list click 6CH Speaker ANALOG Back Panel a a f DIGITAL a og gt om STEP 3 Connect the 6 channel speakers to the audio jacks on the motherboard and the surround cable a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected Choose a device de pending on the type of speaker connected 6 channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out Line e Dema 4 Out Rear Speaker Out and Center Subwoofer Oym Speaker Out then click OK The 6 channel audio z i oH setup is completed Setting Up 8 Channel Audio STEP 1 After installation of the audio driver
26. But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error it will stop for all other errors gt gt All But Disk Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error it will stop for all other errors Memory The category is display only which is determined by POST Power On Self Test of the BIOS Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base or conventional memory installed in the System The value of the base memory is typically 512 K for systems with 512 K memory installed on the motherboard or 640 K for systems with 640 K or more memory installed on the motherboard Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU s memory address map 35 BIOS Setup 2 2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features b Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter First Boot Device Floppy Menu Level Second Boot Device Hard Disk Third Boot Device CDROM Password Check Setup HDD S M A R T Capability Disabled Limit CPUID Max to 3 Net Disabled No Execute Memory Protect Net Enabled Init Display FirstO PCI On Chip Frame Buffer Size 8MB CPU Hyper Threading Ne Enabled CPU Enhanced Halt CIE T Enabled CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 No Enabled CPU EIST Function et Enabled Virtualization Technology Enabled ti
27. E connector 4 SATA 3Gb s connectors 1 CPU fan connector 1 system fan connector 1 front panel connector 1 front audio connector 1CD In connector 1 S PDIF In Out connector 2 USB 2 0 1 1 connectors for additional 4 ports by cables 1 COMB connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector 1 power LED connector Only for GA 945GCMX 52 Q Only for GA 945GCM 52 GA 945GCM X 52 Motherboard 12 Rear Panel I O 1 PS 2 keyboard port 1 PS 2 mouse port I parallel port serial port 1D Sub port 4USB 2 0 1 1 ports lRJ 45 port e audio jacks Line In Line Out MIC In Surround Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center S ubwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 1 0 Control 178718 chip Hardware Monitor e System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU System fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU System fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 14Mbitflash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1 0a DMI 2 0 SM BIOS 2 3 ACPI 1 0b Additional Features Supports BIOS Supports Download Center e Supports Q Flash Supports EasyTune only supports Hardware Monitor function Note e Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security OEM revision Form Factor Micro ATX form factor 22 0cm x 24 4cm Note 1 Enable use of a Core 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking You mus
28. GA 945GCM S2 GA 945GCMX S2 Intel Core 2 Extreme dual core Core 2 Duo Intel Pentium D Pentium 4 Celeron D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User s Manual Rev 6602 12ME 945CMX2R 6602R K 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 DEN 55011 O EN 55013 O EN 55014 1 O EN 55015 O EN 55020 E EN 55022 O DIN VDE 0855 D part 10 D part 12 CE marking O EN 60065 DEN 60335 Stamp Declaration of Conformity We Manufacturer Importer full address G B T Technology Trading GMbH Ausschlager Weg 41 1F 20537 Hamburg Germany declare that the product description of the apparatus system installation to which it refers Motherboard GA 945GCMX S2 is in conformity with reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89 336 EEC EMC Directive Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of industrial scientific and medical ISM high frequency equipment BEN 61000 3 2 Disturbances in supply systems caused BEN 61000 3 3 Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment Voltage fluctuations Limits and methods of measurem
29. No Pin o CO NI MD o0 A ow rm e 16 CLR CMOS Clear CMOS You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header To clear CMOS temporarily short the two pins Default doesn t include the jumper to avoid improper use of this header J Open Normal EG Short Clear CMOS GA 945GCM X S2 Motherboard 28 17 CI Chassis Intrusion Case Open This 2 pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed You can check the Case Opened status in BIOS Setup mH Pin No Definition 4 a 1 Signal 1 2 GND o 29 Hardware Installation GA 945GCM X S2 Motherboard 30 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS Basic Input and Output System includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to activate certa
30. S Setup gt CPU Smart FAN Control gt gt Disabled Disable this function Enabled When this function is enabled CPU fan will run at different speed depending on CPU temperature Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune based on their requirements Default value c CPU Smart FAN Mode This option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled gt gt Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for it Default value gt gt Voltage Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with a 3 pin fan power cable gt gt PWM Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with a 4 pin fan power cable Note In fact the Voltage option can be used for CPU fans with 3 pin or 4 pin power cables However some 4 pin CPU fan power cables are not designed following Intel 4 Wire fans PWM control specifications With such CPU fans selecting PWM will not effectively reduce the fan speed GA 945GCM X S2 Motherboard 46 2 7 Frequency Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility Cop C 1984 2007 Award Software age Control CPU Clock Ratio Ne 18X C FS ke Disabled Menu Level Disabled Auto Mhz 66 Control Normal Normal Normal 1 30000 143 ec Move Incorrectly using these features may result in system instability or corruption Doing a overclock or overvoltage on CPU chipsets and memory modules may result in CAUTION damages or shortened life expectanc
31. afe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Alt TITI TIU Dav Type Y will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS Type N will return to Setup Utility 51 BIOS Setup GA 945GCM X S2 Motherboard 52 apter 3 Install Drivers oy Pictures below are shown in Windows XP v 7 Insert the driver CD title that came with your motherboard into your CD ROM drive the driver CD title will auto start and show the installation guide If not please double click the CD ROM device icon in My computer and execute the Run exe 3 1 Install Chipset Drivers Xpress Install is now analyizing your computer 99 After insert the driver CD Xpress Install will scan automatically the system and then list all the drivers that recommended to install Please pick the item that you want and press install followed the item or you can press Xpress Install to install all items defaulted IC 97579551945 1 14 B7 0105 1 Install Chipset Drivers Thedas 21s listed below are recommended to be installed for your motherboard Please click on the Xpress Install to install all drivers automatically By Install Chipset Drivers Afefault the drivers ait wa XPress Install cked to be installed uncheck the selected drivers will not be installed Software Applications Driver CD sd Yahoo Toolbar Install H
32. arty hardware monitor utility is installed gt gt Enabled Enable HDD S M A R T capability b Disabled Disable HDD S M A R T capability Default value Limit CPUID Max to 3 Note Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4 b Disabled Disable CPUID Limit for windows XP Default value No Execute Memory Protect Not gt gt Enabled Enable No Execute Memory Protect function Default value gt gt Disabled Disable No Execute Memory Protect function Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card PCI Express graphics card or the onboard VGA p gt PCI Set Init display first to PCI Default value gt gt Onboard Set Init Display First to onboard VGA b PEG Set Init display first to PCI Express x16 VGA card PEG20 Set Init display first to PCI Express x4 VGA card On Chip Frame Buffer Size gt gt 1MB Set on chip frame buffer size to 1 MB gt gt 8MB Set on chip frame buffer size to 8 MB Default value CPU Hyper Threading Not gt gt Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature Please note that this feature is only working for operating system with multi processors mode supported Default value gt gt Disabled Disable CPU Hyper Threading CPU Enhanced Halt C1E Note gt gt Enabled Enable CPU Enhanced Halt C1E function Default value b Disabled Disable CPU Enhanced Halt C1E function CPU Th
33. bled Disable this function Default value gt Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the keyboard power on password b Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have POWER Key button you can press the key to power on the system KB Power ON Password When Power On by Keyboard set at Password you can set the password here gt gt Enter Input password from 1 to 5 characters and press Enter to set the password AC BACK Function gt gt Soft Off When AC power back to the system the system will be in Off state Default value gt gt Full On When AC power back to the system the system always in On state bp Memory When AC power back to the system the system will return to the Last state before AC power off 43 BIOS Setup 2 5 PnPIPCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility C ght C 1984 2007 Award Software PnP PCI Configurations Auto Auto Menu Level Auto 7 PCI 1IRQ Assignment b Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1 Default value p gt 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 Set IRQ 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 to PCI 1 7 PCI2IRQ Assignment gt gt Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2 Default value b gt 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 Set IRQ 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 to PCI 2 7 PCI3IRQ Assignmento p gt Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3 Default value p gt 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 Set IRQ 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 to PCI 3 Q Only for GA 945GCM S2 GA 945GCM X 82 Motherboard 44 2 6 q q PC Health Status
34. board allows up to 6 HDDs to use 4 for SATA and the other for PATA bs Non Combined Set On Chip SATA mode to Non Combined SATA will be simulated to PATA mode Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices PATA devices will be ignored PATA IDE Set to Ch 0 Master Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch 0 Master Slave Default value b gt Ch 1 Master Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch 1 Master Slave gt SATA Port 0 2 Set to gt gt This value will auto make by the setting On Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to If PATA IDE were set to Ch 1 Master Slave this function will auto set to Ch 0 Master Slave gt SATA Port 1 3 Set to gt gt This value will auto make by the setting On Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to If PATA IDE were set to Ch 0 Master Slave this function will auto set to Ch 1 Master Slave gt USB Controller gt gt Enabled Enable USB controller Default value gt gt Disabled Disable USB controller GA 945GCM X S2 Motherboard 38 USB 2 0 Controller You can disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2 0 feature Enabled Enable USB 2 0 controller Default value gt gt Disabled Disable USB 2 0 controller USB Keyboard Support b gt Enabled Enable USB keyboard support gt gt Disabled Disable USB keyboard support Default value USB Mouse Support gt gt Enabled Enable USB mouse support b Disabled Disable USB mouse support Default value Legacy USB storage detect This option al
35. card memory hard drive etc TT HT functionality requirement content Enabling the functionality of Hyper Threading Technology for your computer system requires all of the following platform components CPU An Intel Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology Chipset An Intel Chipset that supports HT Technology BIOS A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled OS An operation system that has optimizations for HT Technology 1 3 1 Installation of the CPU Fig 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU socket to the upright position Fig 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket Metal Lever Fig 3 amp Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the edge of the CPU socket Align the indented corner of the Fig 4 bi Once the CPU is properly inserted please replace the load plate and push the metal lever back into its original position CPU with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into position Grasping the CPU firmly between your thumb and forefinger carefully place it into the socket in a straight and downwards motion Avoid twisting or bending motions that might cause damage to the CPU during installation GA 945GCM X 82 Motherboard 14 1 3 2 Installation of the CPU Cooler a Push Pin 7 Fig 1 Fig 2 Please apply an even layer of CPU cooler paste Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to on the surface of the installed
36. drive The two options are Large Auto default Auto b Capacity Capacity of currently installed hard drive Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing Enter the appropriate option based on this information b Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads gt gt Precomp Write precomp b Landing Zone Landing zone gt gt Sector Number of sectors Drive A The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A that has been installed in the computer b None No floppy drive installed by 360K 5 25 5 25 inch PC type standard drive 360 KB capacity b gt 1 2M 5 25 5 25 inch AT type high density drive 1 2 MB capacity 3 5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled b 720K 3 5 3 5 inch double sided drive 720 KB capacity bo 1 44M 3 5 3 5 inch double sided drive 1 44 MB capacity gt gt 2 88M 3 5 3 5 inch double sided drive 2 88 MB capacity Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan Area b Disabled Normal Floppy Drive Default value b Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive Halt on The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up b No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you will be prompted gt gt All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non fatal error the system will be stopped b All But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error it will stop for all other errors Default value All
37. el please log on to http www gigabyte com tw Question 1 cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS Why Answer Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version Please press Ctrl and F1 keys after entering BIOS menu and you will be able to see these options Questions 2 Why is the light of my keyboard optical mouse still on after computer shuts down Answer In some boards a small amount of electricity is kept on standby after computer shuts down and that s why the light is still on Question 3 How do I clear CMOS Answer If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper please refer to the Clear CMOS steps in the manual If your board doesn t have such jumper you can take off the on board battery to leak voltage to clear CMOS Please refer to the steps below Steps 1 Turn off power 2 Disconnect the power cord from MB 3 Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 1 minute Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short for 5 seconds Re insert the battery to the battery holder Connect power cord to MB again and turn on power Press Del to enter BIOS and load Fail Safe Defaults or load Optimized Defaults Save changes and reboot the system nao ak Question 4 Why do I still get a weak sound after turning up the speaker to the maximum volume Answer Please make sure the speaker you are using is equipped with an int
38. ent E EN 55024 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a Responsible Party Name G B T INC U S A Address 17358 Railroad Street of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and associated equipment Limits and methods of measurement C EN 50082 1 of radio disturbance characteristics of household electrical portable tools and si apparatus DEN 50082 2 Limits and methods of measurement C EN 55014 2 of radio disturbance characteristics of fluorescent lamps and luminaries Immunity from radio interference of C EN 50091 2 broadcast receivers and associated equipment Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment Cabled distribution systems Equipment for receiving and or distribution from sound and television signals Information Technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement Generic immunity standard Part 1 Residual commercial and light industry Generic immunity standard Part 2 Industrial environment Immunity requirements for household appliances tools and similar apparatus EMC requirements for uninterruptible power systems UPS EC conformity marking The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 2006 95 EC Safety requirements for mains operated BI EN 60950 electronic and
39. erboard GA 945GCM S2 is in conformity with reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89 336 EEC EMC Directive Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of industrial scientific and medical ISM high frequency equipment BEN 61000 3 2 Disturbances in supply systems caused BEN 61000 3 3 Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment Voltage fluctuations Limits and methods of measurement E EN 55024 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a Responsible Party Name G B T INC U S A Address 17358 Railroad Street of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and associated equipment Limits and methods of measurement C EN 50082 1 of radio disturbance characteristics of household electrical portable tools and si apparatus DEN 50082 2 Limits and methods of measurement C EN 55014 2 of radio disturbance characteristics of fluorescent lamps and luminaries Immunity from radio interference of C EN 50091 2 broadcast receivers and associated equipment Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment Cabled distribution systems Equipment for receiving and or distribution from sound and television signals Information Technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measureme
40. ermal Monitor 2 TM2 Net Enabled Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 function Default value gt gt Disabled Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 function CPU EIST Function et gt gt Enabled Enable CPU EIST function Default value b gt Disabled Disable EIST function gt Virtualization Technology Net gt gt Enabled Enable Virtualization technology function Default value b Disabled Disable this function Note This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function Only for GA 945GCMX S2 97 BIOS Setup 2 3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility C ght C 1984 2007 Award Software In ed Peripherals On Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled On Chip A Auto Menu Level Ch ister Slav Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB Keyboard Support Disabled USB Mouse Support Disabled Legacy USB storage detect Enabled Auto Enabled SMART LAN Press Enter Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port I Onboard Serial Port 2 7 On Chip Primary PCI IDE gt gt Enabled Enable onboard st channel IDE port Default value gt gt Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port On Chip SATA Mode b Disabled Disable this function b Auto BIOS will auto detect Default value Combined Set On Chip SATA mode to Combined you can use up to 4 HDDs on the motherboard 2 for SATA and the other for PATA Enhanced Set On Chip SATA mode to Enhanced the mother
41. ernal amplifier If not please change another speaker with power amplifier and try again later Question 5 Sometimes hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up What do these beeps usually stand for Answer The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems However they are only for reference purposes The situations might differ from case to case gt AWARD BIOS Beep Codes 1 short System boots successfully 2 short CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short DRAM or M B error 1 long 2 short Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short Keyboard error 1 long 9 short BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps DRAM error Continuous short beeps Power error 69 Appendix Contact Us e Taiwan Headquarters GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD Address No 6 Bau Chiang Road Hsin Tien Taipei 231 Taiwan TEL 886 2 8912 4888 FAX 886 2 8912 4003 Tech and Non Tech Support Sales Marketing http ggts gigabyte com tw WEB address English http www gigabyte com tw WEB address Chinese http www gigabyte tw e China NINGBO G B T TECH TRADING CO LTD WEB address http www gigabyte cn Shanghai TEL 86 21 63410999 FAX 86 21 63410100 Beijing TEL 86 10 62102838 FAX 86 10 62102848 Wuhan e USA G B T INC TEL 1 626 854 9338 FAX 1 626 854 9339 Tech Support http rma gigabyte usa com Web address http www gigabyte us TEL
42. es 5 34 Hardware Information cccccccsseccsceseeseseeeeeeeesesseeeseeeeesnsseeceseeessnseseneeeeetens 55 35 Contact Us Chapter 4 Appendix ummm nana sse tenens 57 41 Unique Software Utilities sss 57 4 1 1 EasyTune 5 Introduction sse tentent 57 4 1 2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction sss 58 4 1 3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction see 60 4 1 4 2 14 16 1 8 Channel Audio Function Introduction ss 64 42 Troubleshooting circ t tet erac iei ds 69 Item Checklist v IDE Cable x 1 and FDD Cable x 1 M SATA 3Gb s Cable x 2 v I O Shield The items listed above are for reference only and are subject to change without notice Optional Accessories 2 Ports USB 2 0 Cable Part Number 12CR1 1UB030 51 R 4 Ports USB 2 0 Cable Part Number 12CR1 1UB030 21 R S PDIF In and Out Cable Part Number 12CR1 1SPINO 11 R SATA bracket Part No 12CF1 3SATPW 11R COM Port Cable Part Number 12CF1 1CM001 31 12CF1 1CM001 12R GA 945GCMX S2 Motherboard Layout S 3 CPU FAN KB MS 7 ATX 12V o nn LGA775 5 2 z au I an aa E 3 o I gt x lt dd gt lt LER me g
43. ess is 2E8 IRQ3 gt gt Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 b Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address b gt 3F8 IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8 IRQ3 Default value gt 3E8 IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8 IRQ4 p gt 2E8 IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8 IRQ3 b Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2 Onboard Parallel Port b Disabled Disable onboard LPT port by 378 IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378 IRQ7 Default value bp 278 IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278 IRQ5 bp 3BC IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC IRQ7 Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port Default value gt gt EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port b gt ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port gt gt ECP EPP Using Parallel port as ECP amp EPP mode ECP Mode Use DMA This item will be available when Parallel Port Mode set to ECP or ECP EPP 3 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3 Default value 1 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1 4 BIOS Setup 2 4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2007 Award Software fanagement Setup ACPI Suspend Type SI POS Soft Off by PWR BTTN Instant Off Menu Level PME Event Wake Up Enabled Power On by Ring Enabled Resume
44. ff when handling electronic components CPU RAM 4 Prior to installing the electronic components please have these items on top of an antistatic pad or within a electrostatic shielding container 5 Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard Installation Notices 1 Priorto installation please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard These stickers are required for warranty validation 2 Priorto the installation of the motherboard or any hardware please first carefully read the information in the provided manual 3 Before using the product please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected 4 To prevent damage to the motherboard please do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components 5 Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing 6 Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface T Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user 8 If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product please consult a certified computer technician Instances of Non Warranty Damage due to natural disaster accident or human cause Damage as a result of violating the conditions rec
45. hz p gt Auto Set PCI Express frequency automatically Default value SYC Set PCI Express frequency to SYC b gt ASYC Set PCI Express frequency to ASYC gt System Memory Multiplier The adjustable range will vary based on the CPU FSB Default value Auto set memory frequency by DRAM SPD data Wrong frequency settings may cause system unable to boot Clear CMOS to overcome wrong frequency issue lt gt Memory Frequency Mhz The values depend on CPU Host Frequency Mhz and System Memory Multiplier setting lt gt DIMM OverVoltage Control Please note that by overclocking your system through the increase of the DIMM voltage damage to the memory may occur gt gt Normal Supply DDR2 voltage as DDR2 requires Default value b gt 0 1V 0 4V Increase DDR2 voltage by 0 1V to 0 4V Incorrect using it may cause your system broken For power End User use only gt FSB OverVoltage Control Normal Supply FSB voltage as FSB requires Default value gt gt 0 1V 0 3V Increase FSB voltage by 0 1V to 0 3V gt CPU Voltage Control b Supports adjustable CPU Vcore The adjustable range is dependent on CPUs Default value Normal Please note that by overclocking your system through the increase of the CPU voltage damage to the CPU or decrease in the CPU life expectancy may occur Normal CPU Vcore Display your CPU vcore voltage Only for GA 945GCMX S2 GA 945GCM X S2 Motherboard 48 2 8 Load Fail Safe
46. in system features The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard When the power is turned off the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS SRAM When the power is turned on press the Del button during the BIOS POST Power On Self Test will take you to the CMOS SETUP screen You can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing Ctrl F1 If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS either GIGABYTE s Q Flash or BIOS utility can be used Q Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating System BIOS is a Windows based utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from the Internet CONTROL KEYS T e Move to select item Enter Select Item lt Esc gt Main Menu Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Exit current page and return to Main Menu lt Page Up gt Increase the numeric value or make changes lt Page Down gt Decrease the numeric value or make changes lt F1 gt General help only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu lt F2 gt Item Help lt F5 gt Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS only for Option Page Setup Menu lt F6 gt Load the Fail safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table lt F7 gt Load the Optimized Defaults lt
47. jan R USB Q EB o e LB Cas 3 8 lt gt 7 SYS FAN oO Intel 945 AUDIO E3F AUDIO PCIE 16 a sd su 8 nc a ra RTL8110SC EE 3 8 a Intel ICH7 zc 2 p E HIG PCIE 4 2 zz BATTERY lt lt BIOS Il cre m m CLR CMOSs CI come ETEN 000 F us81 EFF CCEEB ex COD e CD IN COMB F_USB2 PWRLED FPANEL J T SPDIF IO GA 945GCM S2 Motherboard Layout KB MS LPT zl ES cow O ATX 12V ED CPU FANT LGA775 P 178718 N d x amp e I e ID C5 3 8 lt gt J SYSFAN e B X Intel 945 AUDIO E3F AUDIO PCIE 16 aoe TS a a iL RTL81108C PeH a A a Intel ICH7 g E E SH 5 A Bab 2 BATTER TIT BIOS E ENG TONDO T o I 8 CLR CMOS CI come 2400 000 F USB1 CEES CEE exo CENON C CD_IN COMB F_USB2 PWR LED FPANEL T SPDIF 10 Block Diagram LGA775 Host Interface SPDIF nm SPDIF Out Toe GIK Processor 100 MHz PCI Express x16 Intel 945 PCle CLK PCI Express x4 100 MHz 1 PCI Expre
48. lows users to decide whether to detect USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST gt gt Enabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices Default value Disabled Disable this function Azalia Codec gt gt Auto Auto detect Azalia audio function Default value gt gt Disabled Disable Azalia audio function Onboard H W LAN gt gt Enabled Enable onboard H W LAN function Default value gt gt Disabled Disable this function 39 BIOS Setup 7 SMART LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2007 Award Software SMART LAN g at Port Open Length Open Length Open Length Open Length 0 0m Menu Level 0 0m 0 0m 0 0m F1 General Help Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN cable This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable When No LAN Cable Is Attached If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open and the Length fields show 0 0m as shown in the figure above lt When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10 100 Mbps hub the following message will appear Start detecting at Por
49. mized Defaults gt Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard or add on cards SCSI RAID etc Use 1 or lt 4 gt to select a device then press lt gt to move it up or lt gt to move it down the list Press ESC to exit this menu First Second Third Boot Device b Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120 b Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP USB FDD Select your boot device priority by USB FDD gt gt USB ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB ZIP bp USB CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB CDROM gt gt USB HDD Select your boot device priority by USB HDD b LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN b Disabled Disable this function c Password Check System The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt b Setup The system will boot but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt Default value Note This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function Only for GA 945GCMX S2 GA 945GCM X S2 Motherboard 96 HDD S M A R T Capability This feature allows your hard disk to report read write errors and to issue warnings when third p
50. ms and press lt Enter gt to accept or enter the sub menu CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP PCI Configurations Save amp Exit Setup PC Health Status Exit Without Saving Frequency Voltage Control ESC Quit 7142 Select Item F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup Time Date Hard Disk Type A 1 If you don t find the settings you want press Ctrl F1 to access advanced options note 2 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in the BIOS Setup when somehow the system is not stable as usual This action makes the system reset to the default settings for stability 3 The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard GA 945GCM X 82 Motherboard 32 Standard CMOS Features This setup page in cludes all the items in standard compatible BIOS Advanced BIOS Features This setup page in cludes all the items of Award special enhanced features Integrated Peripherals This setup page in cludes all onboard peripherals Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features PnP PCI Configuration This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI amp PnP ISA resources PC Health Statu
51. not be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is installed 2 When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules it is recommended that memory of the same capacity brand speed and chips be used 17 Hardware Installation 1 5 Installation of Expansion Cards To install your expansion card follow the steps below 1 Disconnect your system from its power source and read the expansion card s installation manual before installing the expansion card in the computer 2 Remove your computer s chassis cover screws and slot bracket from the computer Ground yourself to prevent damage to your computer resulting from Electrostatic discharge ESD Press the expansion card firmly into the expansion slot in the motherboard Make sure the metal contacts on the card are fully seated in the slot Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card Replace your computer s chassis cover Power on the computer if necessary configure required settings for the expansion card in system BIOS Setup 8 Install related driver in the operating system Na a co For example Installing a PCI Express x16 VGA card EN 4 S od NOISY gt CAUTION 6 When installing the graphics card push down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock When removing the graphics card gently push back on the lever
52. not be found in BIOS server please go onto Gigabyte s web site for downloading and updating it according to method II Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted Do not use BIOS and C O M Corporate Online Management at the same time 63 Appendix a 4 1 4 2 1 4 1 6 1 8 Channel Audio Function Be Introduction The default speaker settings for the 6 audio jacks are as shown in the picture to the right The jack retasking capability supported by HD Audio allows users to change the function for each audio jack by the audio software provided For example if a rear speaker is plugged into the center subwoofer speaker out jack you can change the center subwoofer speaker out jack to fucntion as a rear speaker out jack via the audio software Please follow the steps to install the function Following pictures are in Windows XP X Lin Center Subwoofer e e ion peaker Out ue OG mu Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker s0 p ide Speaker MEX Mic In LXI t Note that if you wish to connect a microphone you MUST connect it to the default Mic In jack caution for the microphone to work correctly HD Audio With multiple built in high quality digital to analog converters DACs that support audio output at up to 192 kHz 24 bit quality and multi streaming applications HD Audio is able to handle multiple audio streams in and out simultaneously Multi channel audio experiences
53. nt Generic immunity standard Part 1 Residual commercial and light industry Generic immunity standard Part 2 Industrial environment Immunity requirements for household appliances tools and similar apparatus EMC requirements for uninterruptible power systems UPS EC conformity marking The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 2006 95 EC Safety requirements for mains operated BI EN 60950 electronic and related apparatus for household and similar general use Safety of household and similar electrical appliances DEN 50091 1 Manufacturer Importer Safety for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment General and Safety requirements for uninterruptible power systems UPS Signature Timmy Huang Name Timmy Huang City of Industry CA 91748 Phone Fax No 818 854 9338 818 854 9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name Motherboard Model Number GA 945GCM S2 Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 107 a and Section 15 109 a Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful and 2 this device must accept any inference received including that may cause undesired operation Represen
54. o enter the system 71 Appendix 10 RFIHETE FRE MSR BBE M RA Management Methods on Control of Pollution from Electronic Information Products China RoHS Declaration Puede UR EERSE Hazardous Substances Table ABARMARTH Hazardous Substances AMARE Parts me He Cd KANE FAKE SRO Cr v PBB PBDE Mechanical parts and Fan ARENT Chip and other Active components EIERE Connectors Solder ing metal BASH MAM MERAH Flux Solder Paste Label and other Consumable Materials O RAGA WA HORE AT 9 AP BEH ES T 11363 2006 EMEM PR EE SECK EUIS Indicates that this hazardous substance contained in all homogenous materials of this part is below the limit requirement SJ T 11363 2006 X RV E BORED GET SE H 0 A E 0S J T11363 2006 BE SERE B0 DR E SEC Indicates that this hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogenous materials of this part is above the limit requirement in SJ T 11363 2006 THES BROER KREFTENE AGENT TE Pn RERAMA ER Ear UR RI MEG th FT iE EE ADLE This table shows where these substances may be found in the supply chain of our electronic information products as of the date of the sale of the enclosed products Note that some of the component types listed above may or may not be a part of the enclosed product 72
55. odules have a foolproof insertion design A memory module can be installed in only one direction If you are unable to insert the module please switch the direction The motherboard supports DDR2 memory modules whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction The memory capacity used can differ with each slot Notch DDR2 Fig 1 The DIMM socket has a notch so the DIMM memory mod ule can only fit in one direction Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket Then push it down Fig 2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module GA 945GCM X S2 Motherboard 16 Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA 945GCMX S2 GA 945GCM S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology After operating the Dual Channel Technology the bandwidth of memory bus will double The GA 945GCMX S2 GA 945GCM S2 includes 2 DIMM sockets If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology please note the following explanations due to the limitation of Intel chipset specifications 1 Dual Channel mode will
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57. ol Norton AntiSpam Norton Parental Control Install Kaspersky antvirus Sue 27 1MB Kaspersky anNirus Install Size 15 9MB Utility for viewing or printing Adobe Portable Document Format PDF files GIGABYTE COM Corporate Online Manager ins Size 89M8 I A web based system management tool that allows client system hardware information such as CPU and memory and graphics card and much more tt be monitored or controlled via a host FasyTune 5 st Sze 4 9MB I An easy to use Windows based system enhancement utility allowing quick access to a variety of performance features ftware developed by The page reveals the value adde 3 3 Driver CD Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD title IC 97579557945 1 14 B7 0105 1 GIGABYTE Driver CD information The following information shows the detail contents stored in this Driver CD Install ben Driver CD Information E irectory Name scription i Hntel chipset software installation utility for Windows XP INFUpdate Intel chipset software installation utility for Windows 2000 Intel chipset software installation utility for Windows ME Intel chipset software installation utility for Windows 98 Intel application accelerator for Windows XP Hardware Information Contact Us le MSM lin E Intel application accelerato
58. ommended in the user manual Damage due to improper installation Damage due to use of uncertified components Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product 11 Hardware Installation 1 2 Feature Summary CPU LGA775 for Intel Core 2 Extreme dual core Core 2 Duo Pentium D Pentium 4 Celeron D L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus Supports 1333 Do 1066 800 533 MHz FSB Chipset Northbridge Intel 945 Express Chipset Southbridge Intel ICH7 LAN Onboard RTL8110SC chip 10 100 1000 M bit Audio Onboard Realtek ALC888 CODEC chip Supports High Definition Audio Supports 2 4 6 8 channel audio Supports S PDIF In Out connection Supports CD In connection Storage Intel ICH7 Southbrigde 1 FDD connector allowing connection of 1 FDD device 1 IDE connector with Ultra ATA 33 66 100 support allowing connection of 2 IDE devices 4 SATA 3Gb s connectors allowing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb s devices 0 S Support Microsoft Windows XP Vista Memory 2 DDRII DIMM memory slots supports up to 4 GB memory Note 2 Supports dual channel DDRII 667 533 unbuffered DIMMs Note 3 Supports 1 8V DDRII DIMMs Expanstion Slots 1 PCI Express x16 slot 1 PCI Express x4 sloto 2 PCI slots 3 PCI slotse Internal Connectors 1 24 pin ATX power connector 1 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 1 floppy connector 1 ID
59. r for Windows 2000 D VWin2k XP Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Windows XP MWin2k XP Inteko Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Windows 2000 e EnableUSBS3Xp Enable USB device back form 83 mode KPR2 o Tra am Nan le MSHDOFE High Definition Audio patch file from Microsoft le Realtek Realtek High Definition Audio driver le RtlAc97 Realtek AC 97 Audio driver Je e139 RearTek 8139010001105 LAN driver BET RealTek 811X LAN diver Ruste RealTek 8187 LAN diver This page lists the contents of softwares and drivers in this CD title GA 945GCM X S2 Motherboard 54 3 4 Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard IC 97579551945 1 14 B7 0105 1 GIGABYTE 4 Hardware information Install Chipset Drivers The following information shows the detail hardware information of your motherboard Software Apa gt je BIOS Info intel 1945 BIOS for 9456CMX S2 D2 le CPU Info CPU intel Genuinelnte je Memory Info 515 568 KB RAM Device Description intel R 82801 PCI Bridge 244E Devicd DriverProvider Microsoft Device Description PC standard host CPU bridge Devicd DriverProvider Microsoft Device Description PC standard ISA bridge Devicd DriverProvider Microsoft Device Description Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller Devicd DriverProvider Microsoft Device Description S
60. related apparatus for household and similar general use Safety of household and similar electrical appliances DEN 50091 1 Manufacturer Importer Safety for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment General and Safety requirements for uninterruptible power systems UPS Signature Timmy Huang Name Timmy Huang City of Industry CA 91748 Phone Fax No 818 854 9338 818 854 9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name Motherboard Model Number GA 945GCMX S2 Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 107 a and Section 15 109 a Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful and 2 this device must accept any inference received including that may cause undesired operation Representative Person s Name ERIC LU Signature Eric Lu Date Mar 23 2007 DEN 55011 O EN 55013 O EN 55014 1 O EN 55015 O EN 55020 E EN 55022 O DIN VDE 0855 D part 10 D part 12 CE marking O EN 60065 DEN 60335 Stamp Declaration of Conformity We Manufacturer Importer full address G B T Technology Trading GMbH Ausschlager Weg 41 1F 20537 Hamburg Germany declare that the product description of the apparatus system installation to which it refers Moth
61. seseeennn 11 1 1 Considerations Prior to Installation ss 11 12 Feature SUMMAN ii est eoe tete teet 12 1 3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler sse 14 1 3 1 Installation of the CPU 1 1 3 2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 15 14 Installation of Memory nant tdt s 16 15 Installation of Expansion Cards u s na awna wanna sawsawan aasa wansanaawaasaasasansawaa 18 16 I O Back Panel Introduction sss 19 17 Connectors Introduction Chapter 2 BIOS Setup uu ene e ence Ri Ch tete Rh 31 The Main Menu For example GA 945GCMX S2 BIOS Ver F5a 3 24 Standard CMOS Features 22 Advanced BIOS Features 23 Integrated Peripherals ee eei mee 24 Power Management Setup ul nnaman nanana annnaannaaana ana na annaanasanaasanasawsasnaans 42 25 PnP PCI Configurations 5 ae Le reet tea 44 26 PC Health Status innesi ineat ated 45 2 7 Frequency Voltage Control s d 239 Load Fail Sale Defaults NAINA GANG tette 49 29 Load Optimized Defaults Nanana cette 49 2 10 Set Supervisor User Password sss 5 241 Save amp Exit Setup anise aie eet Rer eee des 51 2 12 Exit Without Saving efe rete rete aant 51 Chapter 3 Install Drivers sss nenne 53 3 1 Install Chipset Drivers u s amn 53 32 Software Applications ssssssesseneenenennnenes 5 33 Driver CD Information se
62. shing is potentially risky please do it with caution and avoid inadequate caution Operation that may result in system malfunction Updating the BIOS Step 1 a In the Q Flash menu use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press ENTER ED If you wish to back up the current BIOS file use the Save BIOS to Drive function NOTE b Select the floppy drive or hard drive where the BIOS file is saved such as Floppy A and press ENTER Q Flash Utility v2 02 Flash Type Size ec PMC 25LV040 312K Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Drive 0 file s found E Floppy A lt Drive gt lt Drive gt Total size 0 Free size 0 GA 945GCM X S2 Motherboard 60 c Select the BIOS file and press ENTER Make sure again the BIOS file matches your motherboard model CAUTION Step 2 The process of system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen When the message Are you sure to update BIOS appears press ENTER The BIOS update will begin and the current process will be displayed 1 Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading updating the BIOS Caution 2 Do not remove the floppy disk or hard drive USB drive when the system is updating the BIOS Step 3 When the update process is complete press any key to return to the Q Flash main menu Q Flash Utility v2 02 Flash Type Size cec PMC 25LV040
63. ss Install is installing the drivers Failure to do so may affect the driver ver installation Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the driver installation After the system restart Xpress Install will continue to install other drivers After the drivers are installed follow the onscreen instructions to restart your system You can install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk For USB 2 0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later After installing the SP1 or later if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager please remove the question mark by right clicking your mouse and select Uninstall and restart the system The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2 0 driver 53 Install Drivers 3 2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software you can choose anyone you want and press install to install them IC 97579557945 1 14 B7 0105 1 Software Applications inall er Pies clan na towing applications Isted loa install Software Applications Driver CD Norton Internet Security NIS sa N Korn Se 1023MB Norton Internet Security 2006 provides essential protection ram viruses hackers and privacy threats includes Norton Antivirus Norton Personal Firewall Norton Privacy Contr
64. ss x49 Intel ICH7 PCI Bus RTL 8110SC I ME CODEC LAN 555 OSS 600 505 EE T a g 3PCle 2 PClo Sse 2 ODO Baa PCICLK PCICLK 5g E 33 MHz 33 MHz eg as D 2 5 Oo CPU CLK LL T 333408 266 200 133 MHz DDRII 667 533 MHz DIMM 2 Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK lt n ___ 333v 9 266 200 133 MHz ATA 33 66 100 IDE Channel BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb s 8 USB Ports Floppy LPT Port IT8718 A COM Ports m PS 2 KB Mouse Note 1 Enable use of a Core 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking You must install the FSB 1333 MHz Core 2 CPU with DDR2 533 or above memory module s Note 2 Use of a 1066 800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory Q Only for GA 945GCMX S2 Only for GA 945GCM S2 10 Chapter 1 Hardware 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 Itis best to wear an electrostatic discharge ESD cu
65. sword A message PASSWORD DISABLED will appear to confirm the password being disabled Once the password is disabled the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD When disabled anyone may access all BIOS Setup program function When enabled the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup program and having full configuration fields the User password is required to access only basic items If you select System at Password Check in Advance BIOS Features Menu you will be prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu If you select Setup at Password Check in Advance BIOS Features Menu you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup GA 945GCM X S2 Motherboard 50 2 11 Save 8 Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility Co Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals ght C 1984 2007 Award Software Load Fail Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password DAIL W LULUUL Savy 1v Select Item Type Y will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS Type N will return to Setup Utility 2 12 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features PC Health stav Frequen Load Fail S
66. t Link Detected gt 100Mbps Cable Length 30m gt gt Link Detected Displays transmission speed X Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable Note The Gigabit hub will only operate at a speed of 10 100 Mbps in MS DOS mode it will operate at a normal speed of 10 100 1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated When a Cable Problem Occurs If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires the Status field will show Short and the length shown will be the approximate distance to the fault or short Example Pair1 2 Status Short Length 1 6m Explanation A fault or short might occur at about 1 6m on Pair 1 2 Note Pair 4 5 and Pair 7 8 are not used in a 10 100 Mbps environment their Status fields will show Open and the length shown is the approximate length of the attachedLAN cable GA 945GCM X 82 Motherboard 40 Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip gt gt Enabled Enable this function Disabled Disable this function Default value Onboard Serial Port 1 b gt Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address p gt 3F8 IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8 IRQ4 Default value b gt 2F8 IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8 IRQ3 p gt 3E8 IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8 IRQ4 b gt 2E8 IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and addr
67. t install the FSB 1333 MHz Core 2 CPU with DDR2 533 or above memory module s Note 2 Due to Windows XP 32 bit operating system limitation when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB Note 3 Use of a 1066 800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory Note 4 EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards 13 Hardware Installation 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 CAUTION 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 CPU cooler 4 Please make sure the CPU cooler is installed on the CPU prior to system use otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur 5 Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specifications It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifica tions since it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals If you wish to set the frequency beyond the proper specifications please do so according to your hard ware specifications including the CPU graphics
68. tandard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller Devicd DriverProvider Microsoft Device Description Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller Devicd DriverProvider Microsoft Device Description Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller lt gt 5 page lists al devices you have for this motherboard E 3 5 Contact Us Please see the last page for details ed 97579557945 1 14 B7 0105 1 GIGABYTE gm Intel 975 955 945 Chipset Family Utilities CD GIGABYTE Contact Us A BYTE TECHNOLOGY B V apan NIPPON GIGA BYTE CORPORATION LE Fax 61257315439 Contact us via the headquarter or branch offices arou 55 Install Drivers GA 945GCM X S2 Motherboard 56 Chapter 4 Appendix 4 1 Unique Software Utilities Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities please check your MB features 4 1 1 EasyTune 5 Introduction EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and manageability utility Featuring several powerful yet easy to use tools such as 1 Overclocking for enhancing system performance 2 C I A and M I B for special enhancement for CPU and Memory 3 Smart Fan control for managing fan speed control of both CPU cooling fan and North Bridge Chipset cooling fan 4 PC health for monitoring system status 9 User Interface Overview
69. tative Person s Name ERIC LU Signature Eric Lu Date Jan 12 2007 Copyright 2007 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 order to assist in the use of this product Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the following m Fordetailed product information and specifications please carefully read the Product User Manual m For detailed information related to Gigabyte s unique features please go to Technology Guide section on Gigabyte s website to read or download the information you need For more product details please click onto Gigabyte s website at www gigabyte com tw Table of Contents Iter Checklist Rut t ede re ie eet deeds 7 OptionalAccessories sssssssssseeeseenenne tentent tente 7 GA 945GCMX S2 Motherboard Layout seen 8 GA 945GCM S2 Motherboard Layout senes 9 Block Dagta nanana nad ii re tr c teet cb i o pr EH are 10 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ssss
70. the GPL regulations On a few motherboards based on Nvidia chipsets BIOS update is required for Xpress Recovery2 to correctly identify RAID and SATA IDE mode Please contact your motherboard manufacturer 59 Appendix 4 1 3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction Method 1 Q Flash sflbdh Q Flash is a BIOS update tool that allows the user to update BIOS without entering operating systems like MS DOS or Windows Em bedded in the BIOS the Q Flash tool frees you from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process Before Use Follow the steps below before using Q Flash to update BIOS 1 From GIGABYTE s website download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model 2 Extract the downloaded BIOS files and save the new BIOS file e g 9gcmxs2 F1 to your floppy diskor hard disk Note Q Flash only supports hard disks or flash drives using FAT32 16 12 file system 3 Restart the system During BIOS POST press the End key to enter Q Flash NOTE Press the End key to enter Q Flash if you wish to use hard drives in RAID AHCI mode or hard drives attached to the independent IDE SATA controller Award Modular BIOS v6 00PG An Energy Star Ally Copyright C 1984 2007 Award Software Inc ntel 1945 BIOS for 945GCMX S2 F5a lt DEL gt BIOS Setup Q Flash F9 XpressRecovery2 F12 Boot Meju lt End gt Qflash End Qflash 05 25 2007 1945 6A79TG00C 00 Because BIOS fla
71. ut jack Rear surround speakers can be connected to Surround Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out jack Side Speaker Out The default Side Speaker Out jack Surround side speakers can be connected to Side Speaker Out jack Line In The default Line In jack Devices like CD ROM walkman etc can be connected to Line In jack Line Out Front Speaker Out The default Line Out Front Speaker Out jack Stereo speakers earphone or front surround speakers can be connected to Line Out Front Speaker Out jack 19 Hardware Installation 9 MIC In The default MIC In jack Microphone must be connected to MIC In jack In addition to the default speakers settings the amp audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform L different functions via the audio software Only microphones still MUST be connected to the nor default Mic In jack Please refer to the 2 4 6 8 channel audio setup steps for detailed software configuration information 1 7 Connectors Introduction 6 7 Ec qm TITT 12 13 15 1 ATX 12V 10 F PANEL 2 ATX Power Connector 11 F AUDIO 3 CPU FAN 12 CD IN 4 SYS FAN 13 SPDIF IO 5 FDD 14 F USB1 F USB2 6 IDE 15 COMB 7 SATAI0 1 2 3 16 CLR CMOS 8 PWR LED 17 CI 9
72. y to these components Please be aware that the menu items are for power users only gt CPU Clock Ratio et This setup option will automatically assign by CPU detection The option will display Locked and read only if the CPU ratio is not changeable 7 Q C FSB1333 Core 2 CPU Enable use of a Core 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking You must install the FSB 1333 MHz Core 2 CPU with DDR2 533 or above memory module s b Disabled Disable this function Default value gt gt Enabled Enable this function 7 CPU Host Clock Control Please note that if your system is overclocked and cannot restart please wait 20secs for automatic system restart or clear the CMOS setup data and perform a safe restart b Disabled Disable CPU Host Clock Control Default value Enabled Enable CPU Host Clock Control 7 CPU Host Frequency Mhz gt gt 100 600 Set CPU Host Frequency from 100 MHz to 600 MHz If you use a 533 MHz FSB processor set CPU Host Frequency to 133 MHz If you use a 800 MHz FSB processor set CPU Host Frequency to 200 MHz If you use a 1066 MHz FSB processor set CPU Host Frequency to 266 MHz If you use a 1333 MHz FSB processor set CPU Host Frequency to 333 MHz Incorrect using it may cause your system broken For power End User use only Note This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function Only for GA 945GCMX S2 47 BIOS Setup PCI Express Frequency M
73. you should find an Audio Manager gj icon in your system tray you can also find the icon in Control Panel Double click the icon to open the Audio Control Panel LER pM 67 Appendix STEP 2 In the Audio Control Panel click the Audio I O tab sea Audi VO Qana D In the upper left list click 8CH Speaker 8CH Speaker STEP 3 Connect the 8 channel speakers to the audio jacks on the motherboard and the surround cable a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected Choose a device de pending on the type of speaker connected 8 channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out Line Out Rear Speaker Out Center Subwoofer Speaker Out and Side Speaker Out then click OK The 8 channel audio setup is completed Sound Effect Configuration At the Sound Effect menu users can adjust sound option settings as desired AC 97 Audio Configuration To enable the front panel audio connector to sup port AC97 Audio mode go to the Audio Control Panel and click the Audio I O tab In the ANA LOG area click the Tool icon and then select the Disable front panel jack detection check box This action completes the AC 97 Audio configuration und Effect Mixer Audio VO Microphone 3D Audio Demo GA 945GCM X S2 Motherboard 68 4 2 Troubleshooting Below is a collection of general asked questions To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard mod

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