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Page 1: ...Motherboards Supports lntel Core 2 Duo Processors GA 94SGCM X SS User s Manual GIGABYTE S Features Smart Safe...

Page 2: ...User s Manual Rev 6602 12ME 945CMX2R 6602R 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 coll...

Page 3: ...61000 3 3 Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment Voltage fluctuations El EN 55024 Information Technology equipment Immunity characteristics Lim...

Page 4: ...A 9 4 5 G C M X S 2 Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 107 a and Section 15 109 a Class Digital Device Supplementary Information This device complies with part...

Page 5: ...ld electrical appliances portable tools and similar electrical apparatus 3 EN 61000 3 2 3 EN 61000 3 3 D EN 0082 1 EN 50082 2 Disturbances in supply systems caused Disturbances in supply syslems cause...

Page 6: ...9 4 5 G C M S 2 Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 107 a and Section 15 109 a Class Digital Device Supplementary Information This device complies with part 15 o...

Page 7: ...en 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 manua...

Page 8: ...Installation of Memory 16 1 5 Installation of Expansion Cards 18 1 6 I O Back Panel Introduction 19 1 7 Connectors Introduction 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 The Main Menu For example GA 945GCMX S2 BIOS...

Page 9: ...nformation 54 3 4 Hardware information 55 3 5 Contact Us 55 Chapter 4 Appendix 57 4 1 Unique Software Utilities 57 4 1 1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 57 4 1 2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 58 4 1 3 Flash B...

Page 10: ...e 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 Par...

Page 11: ...GA 945GCMX S2 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN PCIE_4 iniiiiiini iiifjmiiRriniiin i 1 1 11 CODEC r l H p i 11 1 CDJN T C 0 M B F_usBiEnmnO F_USB2 BATTERY CLR_CM0S 33 CI PWR_LED F_PANEL SPDIFJO...

Page 12: ...GA 945GCIVI S2 Motherboard Layout S P D 1 F J O...

Page 13: ...Ports PS 2 KB Mouse PCI CLK 33 MHz PCI CLK 33 MHz 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 m...

Page 14: ...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 pre...

Page 15: ...vices 4 SATA 3Gb s connectors allowing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb s devices O S Support Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Vista Memory 2 DDRII DIMM memory slots supports up to 2 GB memory Supports dual channel...

Page 16: ...nP 1 0a DMI 2 0 SM BIOS 2 3 ACPI 1 0b Additional Features Supports BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q Flash Supports EasyTune only supports Hardware Monitor function Nole3 Supports Xpress Instal...

Page 17: ...PU graphics card memory hard drive etc HT functionality requirement content Enabling the functionality of Hyper Threading Technology for your computer system requires all of the following platform com...

Page 18: ...nstall 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 4 Please make sure the Male and Female pus...

Page 19: ...rection 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...

Page 20: ...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 not be...

Page 21: ...n the card are fully seated in the slot 5 Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card 6 Replace your computer s chassis cover 7 Power on the computer if necessary configure requ...

Page 22: ...upgrade For more information please contact your OS or device s vendors LAN Port The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet providing data transfer speeds of 10 100 1000 Mbps Center Subwoof...

Page 23: ...e Only microphones still MUST be connected to the 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...

Page 24: ...ly 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 tc an unstable system or a system that is un...

Page 25: ...ber 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 SYS FAN Pin No Definition 1 GND 2 12V Speed Control 3 Se...

Page 26: ...r 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 SATAIIO 1...

Page 27: ...me or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions If you want to erase CMOS 1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...

Page 28: ...e pin assignment below 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...

Page 29: ...l audio module please contact your chassis manufacturer HD Audio Pin No Definition 1 MIC2_L 2 GND 3 MIC2_R 4 ACZ_DET 5 LINE2_R 6 FSENSE1 7 FAUDIOJD 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 10 FSENSE2 AC 97 Audio Pin No Def...

Page 30: ...the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it For optional S PDIF cable please contact your local dealer Pin No Definition 1 Power 2 No Pin 3 S PDIF 4 S PDIFI 5 GND 6 G...

Page 31: ...ealer for optional COMB cable Pin No Definition 1 NDCDB 2 NSINB 3 NSOUTB 4 NDTRB 5 GND 6 NDSRB 7 NRTSB 8 NCTSB 9 NRIB 10 No Pin 16 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS You may clear the CMOS data to its default values...

Page 32: ...s 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 Pin No Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 29 Hardware...

Page 33: ...to select item Enter Select Item Esc 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 Page Up Increase the nume...

Page 34: ...d Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency Voltage Control t ESC Quit F8 Q FIash Load Fail...

Page 35: ...d Frequency Voltage Control This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio a Load Fail Safe Defaults Fail Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be...

Page 36: ...ilitary time clock For example 1 p m is 13 0 0 o IDE Channel 0 Master Slave IDE HDD Auto Detection Press Enter to select this option for automatic device detection IDE Channel 0 Master Slave IDE devic...

Page 37: ...e Halt on The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you will be prom...

Page 38: ...n press to move it up or to move it down the list Press ESC to exit this menu First Second I Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy LS120 Select your boot device priority...

Page 39: ...6 VGA card PEG2 Set Init display first to PCI Express x4 VGA card o On Chip Frame Buffer Size 1MB Set on chip frame buffer size to 1 MB 8MB Set on chip frame buffer size to 8 MB Default value o CPU Hy...

Page 40: ...er Slave this function will auto set to Ch 0 Master Slave SATA Port 1 3 Set to 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...

Page 41: ...use support Disabled Disable USB mouse support Default value Legacy USB storage detect This option allows users to decide whether to detect USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard...

Page 42: ...ure above 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 P...

Page 43: ...4 2F8 IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8 IRQ3 Default value 3E8 IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8 IRQ...

Page 44: ...on then Power off instantly Default value Delay 4 Sec Press power button 4 sec to Power off Enter suspend if button is pressed less than 4 sec PME Event Wake Up This feature requires an ATX power supp...

Page 45: ...assword When Power On by Keyboard set at Password you can set the password here Enter Input passwordffrom 1 to 5 characters and press Enter to set the password o AC BACK Function Soft Off When AC powe...

Page 46: ...1 General Help F7 Optimized Defaults PC111RQ Assignment Auto 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 PCI 2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 PCI 3 IRQ Assignment Auto 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 Auto assign...

Page 47: ...temperature at 60 C 1140 F 70 C 1158 F Monitor CPU temperature at 70 C 1158 F 80 C 176 F Monitor CPU temperature at 80 C 176 F 90 C 194 F Monitor CPU temperature at 90 C 194 F Disabled Disable this fu...

Page 48: ...s the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for it Default value Voltage Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with a 3 pin fan power cable PWM Set to PWM when...

Page 49: ...CPU detection The option will display Locked and read only if the CPU ratio is not changeable O C FSB1333 Core 2 CPU Enable use of a Core 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking You must install...

Page 50: ...d System Memory Multiplier setting DIMM OverVoltage Control Please note that by overclocking your system through the increase of the DIMM voltage damage to the memory may occur Normal Supply DDR2 volt...

Page 51: ...Copyright C 1984 2007 Award Software t Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Load Fail Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password PnP PCI Load Optimi...

Page 52: ...to abort the selection and not enter a password To disable password just press Enter when you are prompted to enter password A message PASSWORD DISABLED will appear to confirm the password being disab...

Page 53: ...Data to CMOS 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 C M O S Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2007 Award...

Page 54: ...Found New Hardware Wizard dis played when Xpress Install is installing the drivers Failure to do so may affect the driver installation IOTE Some device drivers will restart your system automatically d...

Page 55: ...ou can choose anyone you want and press install to install them A i a a d v awn mart 1 all am inftmwrfo su h W J memoi and gr t i rd luch more 1 Ice monitored or a Jlledaa a hfrtf 1 3 3 Driver CD Info...

Page 56: ...ou have for this motherboard B 975 955 5451 14 07jdi05 1 GIGABYTE j Intel 975 955 945 Chipset Family UtUftiesCD Cnipses Driver GIGABYTE Softwate App S2t 3 S T E C H N O L O G Y B S H 3 5 Contact Us Pl...

Page 57: ...g fan 4 PC health for monitoring system status N a User Interface Overview 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 s...

Page 58: ...M 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 dri...

Page 59: ...of backing up hard disks installed with Windows operating systems including DOS and Windows XP 2000 NT 9x Me 5 USB hard disks are currently not supported 6 Does not support RAID AHCI class code 0104 0...

Page 60: ...e or hard drives attached to the independent IDE SATA controller going through complicated BIOS Award Modular BIOS V6 00PG An Energy Star Ally CopyHghf G 1 984 2007 Award Software Inc Intel 1945 BIOS...

Page 61: ...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 As the system reboots press DELETE to enter BIOS Setup Select...

Page 62: ...e BIOS ser in China Gigabyte BIOS server in Japan Gigabyte BIOS server in U A I 0 Cancel I J 1 Methods and steps I Update BIOS through Internet a Click Internet Update icon b Click Update New BIOS ico...

Page 63: ...model names to be selected please make sure your motherboard s model name again Selecting wrong model name will cause the system unbooted II In method II be sure that motherboard s model name in BIOS...

Page 64: ...TION 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 a...

Page 65: ...adphone or Line Out depending on the device connected and click OK The 2 chan nel audio setup is completed Setting Up 4 Channel Audio STEP 1 After installation of the audio driver you should find an A...

Page 66: ...f speaker connected 4 channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out Line Out and Rear Speaker Out and then click OK The 4 channel audio setup is completed Setting Up 6 Channel Audio STEP 1 After install...

Page 67: ...nected Choose a device de pending on the type of speaker connected 6 channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out Line Out Rear Speaker Out and Center Subwoofer Speaker Out then click OK The 6 channel...

Page 68: ...aker 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 Con...

Page 69: ...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 4 Re insert the battery to the battery holder 5 C...

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