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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern-
ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Preface
Preface

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  • Page 1 Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Version 1.0 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- causing Equipment Regulations.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T T T T T ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction..................1 Feature....................2 Motherboard Components.............4 Chapter 2 7 7 7 7 7 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions................7 Choosing a Computer Case............7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case..........7...
  • Page 4 Frequency/Voltage Control..........41 Load Default Settings............42 Supervisor Password............42 User Password..............43 Save & Exit Setup..............43 Exit Without Saving............43 Updating the BIOS.............44 45 45 45 45 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM............45 Auto-installing under Windows Vista........45 Running Setup..............46 Manual Installation................50 Utility Software Reference............50...
  • Page 5: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing 945GSED-I motherboard of great performance and with ® enhanced function. This motherboard has onboard Intel Atom Processor N270 with a Mini-ITX form factor of 170 x 170 mm. The motherboard incorporates the 945GSE Northbridge (NB) and ICH7-M Southbridge (SB) chipsets.
  • Page 6: Feature

    Feature Processor ® This motherboard uses onboard Intel Atom Processor N270 that carries the following features: ® • Onboard Intel Atom Processor N270, on-die 512-kB, 8-way L2 cache • Supports a system bus (FSB) of 533 MHz Chipset The 945GSE Northbridge (NB) and ICH7-M Southbridge (SB) chipsets are based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.
  • Page 7: Bios Firmware

    Expansion Options The motherboard comes with the following expansion options: • One 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slot • One IDE connector that supports two IDE devices • Two 7-pin SATA connectors The motherboard supports UDMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 100/66/33 Mb/s.
  • Page 8: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components Introducing the Motherboard...
  • Page 9 Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS 1. DIMM1 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots 2. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector 3. J1 Chassis intrusion detect header 4. LPT2 Onboard parallel port header 5. JP3 Select +5V/ +12V/RI/DCD jumper 6. ATX_POWER1 Standard 20-pin ATX power connector 7.
  • Page 10 Memo Introducing the Motherboard...
  • Page 11: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions • Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard • Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam- age from static electricity • Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard •...
  • Page 12: Checking Jumper Settings

    Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard. Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered.
  • Page 13: Checking Jumper Settings

    Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Installing the Motherboard...
  • Page 14: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting (default) 1-2: NORMAL 2-3: CLEAR CMOS CLR_CMOS1 3-pin CLEAR CMOS Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn the system off. CLR_CMOS1 1-2: VCC3 LVDS power LVDS_PWR1 3-pin voltage 2-3: VCC5 LVDS_PWR1 Short: 24 bit panel Select 24/18 2-pin bit panel...
  • Page 15 Jumper Type Description Setting (default) 1-3: COM2 pin9=+5V 3-5: COM2 pin9=+12V Select +5V/ 7-9: COM2 pin9=R1 10-pin +12V/RI/DCD 2-4: COM2 pin1=+5V 4-6: COM2 pin1=+12V 8-10: COM2 pin1=DCD 1-3: COM7 pin9=+5V 3-5: COM7 pin9=+12V 7-9: COM7 pin9=R1 Select +5V/ 10-pin +12V/RI/DCD 2-4: COM7 pin1=+5V 4-6: COM7 pin1=+12V 8-10: COM7 pin1=DCD...
  • Page 16: Installing Hardware

    Installing Hardware Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates one memory module. It can support one 240-pin DDR2 533/400. The total memory capacity is 2 GB. DDR2 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus DDR2 533 266 MHz DDR2 400 200 MHz Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard.
  • Page 17 Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR2 800/667/533 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Type Size Vendor Module Name 512 MB Samsung PC2-4200U-4444-10-B1 DDR2 533 A-data 533/A-DATA/Vitesta/1GB/DS 1 GB Kingmax KLBD48F-A8KE4 Apacer...
  • Page 18 Type Size Vendor Module Name KVR800D2N5/512 1.8V 9905315- Kingston 512 MB 019.A02LF A-DATA M2GVD6G3I41P0U1E5E AU01GE800C5KBGC Apacer 78.01GAO.9K5 78.01GA0.9L5 APOGEE AU1G082-800P000 Geil Geil Millenary Hynix HYMP112U64CP8-S6 AB Infinity 04701G16CZ5U2G KingMax KLDD48F-B8KU5 NGES Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G 1.8V 9905316- 1 GB 054.A01LF Nanya NT1GT64U88D0BY-AD Ramaxel RML1320EH38D7F-800 Gold Bar M378T2953EZ3-CE7...
  • Page 19: Expansion Slots

    Expansion Slots Installing Add-on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can in- crease the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.
  • Page 20 Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
  • Page 21: Connecting Optional Devices

    Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line- out ports for easier access. Signal Name Signal Name PORT 1L AUD_GND PORT 1R...
  • Page 22 F_USB1: Front Panel USB header The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.
  • Page 23 COM2~8: Onboard serial port connectors Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to your system. Signal Name Signal Name NDCD NSIN NSOUT NDTR NDSR NRTS NCTS XNRI CN1: PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse header Signal Name Signal Name KBVCC...
  • Page 24 LVDS1~2: LVDS connectors This motherboard supports two LVDS headers that are used to connect the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). LVDS (Low Voltage Differencial Signaling) provides robust signaling for high-speed data transmission between chassis, boards and peripherals using standard ribbon cables and IDC connectors. LVDS1 (optional): Signal Name Signal Name...
  • Page 25: Installing A Hard Disk Drive/Cd-Rom/Sata Hard Drive

    Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD- ROM drive. About IDE Devices Your motherboard has one IDE channel interface. An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the motherboard.
  • Page 26 Refer to the illustration below for proper installation: Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive. Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply.
  • Page 27: Connecting I/O Devices

    Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Parallel Port Use LPT1 to connect printers or other parallel communi- (LPT1) cations devices.
  • Page 28: Connecting Case Components

    Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1. Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER1.
  • Page 29 SYS_FAN: FAN Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground Power +12V +12V Sense Sensor ATX_POWER1: ATX 20-pin Power Connector Signal Name Signal Name +3.3V +12V -12V +3.3V Power On Power Good N.C. +5VSB +12V Installing the Motherboard...
  • Page 30: Front Panel Header

    Front Panel Header The front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for informa- tion: Signal Function Signal Function HD_LED_P Hard disk LED(+) FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(+) HD_LED_N Hard disk LED(- ) FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(-)
  • Page 31: Using Bios

    Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc.” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters.
  • Page 32: Resetting The Default Cmos Values

    Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility. CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard CMOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced Setup Load Default Settings Advanced Chipset Setup Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals User Password Power Management Setup Save &...
  • Page 33: Using Bios

    Using BIOS When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options.
  • Page 34: Standard Cmos Setup

    For the purpose of better product maintenance, we reserve the right to change the BIOS items presented in the manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only. Please visit our website for updated manual. Standard CMOS Setup This option displays basic information about your system.
  • Page 35 Primary IDE Master/Primary IDE Slave/SATA1~2 Your computer has one IDE channel and each channel can be installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave). In addition, this motherboard supports two SATA chan- nels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel.
  • Page 36: Advanced Setup

    IDE BusMaster (Enabled) This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leave this item at the default value. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Advanced Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution.
  • Page 37 1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device (Hard Drive/CD/DVD/Removable Dev.) Use this item to determine the device order the computer used to look for an operating system to load at start-up time. The devices showed here will be different depending on the exact devices installed on your motherboard. Hard Disk Drives (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter>...
  • Page 38 Boot Other Device (Yes) When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operating system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First, Second and Third boot devices. Case Open Warning (Yes) This item enables or disables the warning if the case is opened up, and the itembelow indicates the current status of the case.
  • Page 39: Advanced Chipset Setup

    Advanced Chipset Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Setup DRAM Frequency Auto Help Item...
  • Page 40: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Integrated Peripherals Onboard IDE Controller Primary Help Item Onboard SATA Mode Enhanced Onboard Audio Function Enabled Disabled: disables the Onboard 10/100M LAN...
  • Page 41: Power Management Setup

    Onboard 10/100M Boot ROM (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the boot function using the onboard 10/100M LAN Boot ROM. Onboard GbE LAN (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the OnBoard GbE LAN function. Onboard GbE Boot ROM (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the boot function using the onboard GbE LAN Boot ROM.
  • Page 42 ACPI Suspend Type (S3 (STR)) Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S3, the suspend mode is a suspend to RAM, i.e, the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh current to the system memory. PWRON After PWR-Fail (Power Off) This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status.
  • Page 43: Pci/Pnp Setup

    PCI / PnP Setup This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. PCI / PnP Setup Help Item Init Display First OnBoard...
  • Page 44 Shutdown Temperature (Disabled) Enable you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before powering down. Warning Temperature (Disabled) This item enables or disables the warning temperature. System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as System &...
  • Page 45: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have in- stalled in your system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Frequency/Voltage Control Help Item Manufacturer...
  • Page 46: Load Default Settings

    Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box that lets you install stability-oriented defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Select <OK> and then press <Enter> to install the defaults. Select <Cancel> and then press <Enter> to not install the defaults.
  • Page 47: User Password

    User Password This page helps you install or change a password. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. User Password User Password : Not Installed Help Item Change User Password Press Enter Install or Change the password. +/-: Value : Move F10: Save and Exit...
  • Page 48: Updating The Bios

    Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improve- ments in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing.
  • Page 49: Using The Motherboard Software

    Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM The support software CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your motherboard version.
  • Page 50: Running Setup

    Setup Tab Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select from the menu which software you want to install. Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that al- lows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support CD.
  • Page 51 Click Next. The following screen appears: Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recom- mended. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. 1.
  • Page 52 Method 1. Run Reboot Setup Windows Vista will block startup programs by default when installing drivers after the system restart. You must select taskbar icon Run Blocked Program and run Reboot Setup to install the next driver, until you finish all drivers installation. Method 2.
  • Page 53 Select Classic View. Set User Account. Select Turn User Account Control on or off and press Continue. Using the Motherboard Software...
  • Page 54: Manual Installation

    Disable User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer item and press OK, then press Restart Now. Then you can restart your computer and continue to install drivers without running blocked programs. Manual Installation Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory.

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