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- Page 1 ® Intel 945GME µFC-PGA 478 Core™ 2 Duo / Core™ Duo / Core™ 2 Solo / Core™ Solo mobile CPU Mini ITX Main Board Ver. 1.00...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
MX945GM2 ...4 ...5 ! " # $ ...6 ...7 & ...11 " ( # Before you Proceed Motherboard Overview...14 1.2.1 Placement Direction ... 14 1.2.2 Screw Holes ... 14 Motherboard Layout 1.3.1 Layout Content List ... 16 Central Processing Unit 1.4.1... - Page 3 Digital I/O Connector (JGPIO2) ... 44 1.8.18 LVDS Connector (JLVDS1) ... 45 1.8.19 Serial ATA Connector [Black] (SA1, SA2) ... 45 1.8.20 SM Bus Connector (SM_BUS1)... 46 1.8.21 Digital Audio Connector (SPDIF_OUT1) ... 46 1.8.22 Chassis Fan Connector (S_FAN1) ... 47 User’s Manual MX945GM2...
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Page 4: Electrical Safety
MX945GM2 Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. - Page 5 CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. User’s Manual MX945GM2...
- Page 6 MX945GM2 ! " # $ Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: 1 x i945GME Mini ITX Main board 1 x CD-ROM contains the followings: User’s manual (this manual in PDF file)
- Page 7 User’s Manual & Revision Revision History Date V 1.0 First release for PCB 1.00 January 10, 2008 MX945GM2...
- Page 8 Graphic Features Panel Audio Expansion System Supports Intel µFC-PGA 478 Core 2 Duo / Core Duo / Core Solo CPU with 65nm process technology 533/667 MHz BIOS Award 8 Mb Flash ROM BIOS System Chipset Intel 82945GME GMCH/82801GM ICH7-M DH...
- Page 9 Display Chipset Intel® 82945GME GMCH integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Display Memory Intel® DVMT 3.0 supports 224 MB video memory Resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 32 bpp (85 Hz) CRT + LVDS Dual Display LVDS Intel® 945GME Dual 18-bit/24-bit LVDS...
- Page 10 MX945GM2 Internal I/O Connector 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x 20-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 40-pin IDE connector for two devices 3 x COM connector 2 x SATA connectors 1 x System panel connector...
- Page 11 User’s Manual " ( # MX945GM2...
- Page 12 MX945GM2 This chapter describes the main board features and the new technologies it supports.
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Page 13: Before You Proceed
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. User’s Manual MX945GM2... -
Page 14: Motherboard Overview
MX945GM2 1.2 Motherboard Overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing the motherboard. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. -
Page 15: Motherboard Layout
User’s Manual 1.3 Motherboard Layout MX945GM2... -
Page 16: Layout Content List
MX945GM2 1.3.1 Layout Content List Slots Label Compact Flash Connector DIMM1 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot DIMM2 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot MINI_PCI1 Mini PCI Slot PCIEX16 PCI Express X16 Slot PCI1 PCI Slot Jumpers Label Clear CMOS Watchdog Timer Output Select... - Page 17 4 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm 3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm 3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm HIROSE DF13S-40DP-1.25V 7-pin header 4 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm 4 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm 3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm User’s Manual Note Page MX945GM2...
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Page 18: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
MX945GM2 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin socket designed for the Intel® Core 2 Duo / Core Duo / Core 2 Solo / Core Solo CPU with 65nm process. Take one of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. -
Page 19: Installing The Cpu
Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you. The processor socket comes with a screw to secure the processor, please unlock the screw first. User’s Manual MX945GM2... - Page 20 MX945GM2 Position the CPU above the socket and the gold triangular mark on the CPU must align with pin 1 of the CPU socket. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place ‘Gold mark’. Turn the screw to the lock position.
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Page 21: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
1.4.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan The Intel® socket 478P Core Duo / Core Solo / Core 2 Duo CPU processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. - Page 22 MX945GM2 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labelled C_FAN1. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
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Page 23: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. ! User’s Manual MX945GM2... -
Page 24: System Memory
MX945GM2 1.5 System Memory 1.5.1 DIMM Sockets Location The motherboard comes with four 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. -
Page 25: Memory Configurations
Recommended memory configuration Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization CPU FSB 533/667MHz Channel Channel A Channel B DDR2 DIMM Type DDR2 533 DDR2 667 User’s Manual Socket DIMM1 DIMM2 Memory Frequency Max clock Freq: 266MHZ; 533Mb/s Max clock Freq: 333MHZ; 667Mb/s MX945GM2... -
Page 26: Installing A Ddr2 Dimm
MX945GM2 1.5.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the... -
Page 27: Expansion Slots
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any. Assign an IRQ to the card if needed. Refer to the tables on the next page. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. User’s Manual MX945GM2... -
Page 28: Standard Interrupt Assignments
MX945GM2 1.6.3 Standard Interrupt Assignments Priority * There IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI device. Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Redirect to IRQ#9 IRQ holder for PCI streering* Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI streering* Floppy Disk Controller... -
Page 29: Pci Slots
1.6.4 PCI Slots MX945GM2 has one PCI slots. The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. -
Page 30: Jumpers
MX945GM2 1.7 Jumpers 1.7.1 Clear CMOS (J4) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. -
Page 31: Watchdog Timer Output Select (J6)
1.7.2 Watchdog Timer Output Select (J6) 1.7.3 AT/ATX Power Select (J7) User’s Manual Enable Disable ATX * MX945GM2... -
Page 32: Lvds Extended Setting (J14)
MX945GM2 1.7.4 LVDS Extended Setting (J14) 1.7.5 COM1, COM2 RI/+5V/+12v Selection (JP14, JP15) Enable * Disable +12V * Ring... -
Page 33: Connectors
10/100 Mbps LAN controller allows 10/100 Mbps connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ACT / LINK LED Status Description No link Linked ORANGE Data activity GREEN User’s Manual Description SPEED LED Status Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection MX945GM2... - Page 34 MX945GM2 Label AUDIO1 Line-In port (Light Blue). AUDIO1 Line-Out port (Lime) AUDIO1 Microphone port (Pink) USB 2.0 connector USB 2.0 connector VGA port CN10 PS/2 KB connector Function This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.
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Page 35: Atx Power Connector (Atx_Pwr1)
300W for a fully configured system. The system can become unstable and might experience difficulty powering up if the power supply is inadequate. You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. User’s Manual MX945GM2... -
Page 36: Usb 2.0 Connector (Cn4, Cn5)
MX945GM2 1.8.3 USB 2.0 Connector (CN4, CN5) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. -
Page 37: Serial Port 2 Connector (Cn6)
1.8.4 Serial Port 2 Connector (CN6) 1.8.5 Serial Port 3 Connector (CN7) User’s Manual MX945GM2... -
Page 38: Serial Port 4 Connector (Cn8)
MX945GM2 1.8.6 Serial Port 4 Connector (CN8) 1.8.7 Front Panel Audio Connector (CN16) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC ‘97 (optional) audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. -
Page 39: Case Open Connector (Cn19)
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components, and hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. User’s Manual MX945GM2... -
Page 40: System Panel Connector (F_Panel1)
MX945GM2 1.8.10 System Panel Connector (F_PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. System Power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. -
Page 41: Primary Ide Connector (Ide1)
1.8.11 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1) Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to Pin 1.8.12 IrDA Connector (IR_CON1) Signal Description Signal IRRX Infrared Receiver Input IRTX Infrared Transmitter Output User’s Manual Signal Description MX945GM2... -
Page 42: Amplifier Connector (Jamp1)
MX945GM2 1.8.13 Amplifier Connector (JAMP1) 1.8.14 Optical Drive Audio Connector (JCD1) This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this... -
Page 43: Lcd Inverter Connector (Jbkl1)
LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL1) Signal Description Signal Signal Description For inverter with adjustable Backlight function, it is possible to control the LCD brightness through the VR signal. Vadj=0.75V ~ 4.25V (Recommended: 4.7K , > 1/16W) ENBKL LCD backlight ON/OFF control signal MX945GM2... -
Page 44: Digital I/O Connector (Jgpio1)
MX945GM2 1.8.16 Digital I/O Connector (JGPIO1) 1.8.17 Digital I/O Connector (JGPIO2) -
Page 45: Lvds Connector (Jlvds1)
Serial ATA Connector [Black] (SA1, SA2) Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1 connector. User’s Manual MX945GM2... -
Page 46: Sm Bus Connector (Sm_Bus1)
MX945GM2 1.8.20 SM Bus Connector (SM_BUS1) 1.8.21 Digital Audio Connector (SPDIF_OUT1) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. -
Page 47: Chassis Fan Connector (S_Fan1)
User’s Manual 1.8.22 Chassis Fan Connector (S_FAN1) MX945GM2...