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Gigabyte GA-945GZM-S2 User Manual

Intel core 2 extreme dual-core / core 2 duo / intel pentium d / pentium 4 / celeron d lga775 processor motherboard
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  • Page 1 GA-945GZM-S2 Intel Core 2 Extreme dual-core / Core 2 Duo / ® Intel Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D LGA775 Processor Motherboard ® ® ® ® User's Manual Rev. 3901 12ME-945GZMS2-3901R * 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.
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Item Checklist ......................... 6 Optional Accessories ...................... 6 GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard Layout ................7 Block Diagram ........................ 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................9 Considerations Prior to Installation ..............9 Feature Summary ..................10 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler ............12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ..................
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Install Drivers ..................... 51 Install Chipset Drivers ..................51 Software Applications ..................52 Driver CD Information ..................52 Hardware Information ..................53 Contact Us ..................... 53 Chapter 4 Appendix ....................55 Unique Software Utilities ................55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction .................

  • Page 6: Item Checklist

    Item Checklist IDE Cable x 1, FDD Cable x 1 SATA 3Gb/s Cable x 2 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) e-SATA Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-3SATPW-11R) COM Port Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-1CM001-31/12CF1-1CM001-12R)

  • Page 7: Ga-945Gzm-S2 Motherboard Layout

    GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 R_USB USB_LAN SYS _FAN Intel 945GZ ® AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_16 RTL8110SC PCI1 PCI2 Intel ICH7 ® BATTERY PCI3 SATAII0 BIOS CODEC SATAII1 CLR_CMOS SPDIF_IO COMB CD_IN F_USB1 F_USB2 F_PANEL PWR_LED - 7 -...

  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram CPU CLK+/-(200/133 MHz) LGA775 Processor Host Interface DDRII 533/400 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Intel ® 945GZ PCIe CLK GMCH CLK (200/133 MHz) (100 MHz) PCI Express x4 BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s Intel ® ICH7 PCI Bus Floppy IT8718 8110SC COM Ports...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 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.

  • Page 10: Feature Summary

    1 front audio connector 1 CD In connector 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 COMB connector 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 10 -...
  • Page 11 Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm (Note 1) The GA-945GZM-S2 supports up to PCI Express x4 mode. (please refer to the VGA cards support list on page 16) (Note 2) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards.

  • Page 12: Installation Of The Cpu And Cpu Cooler

    (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-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Installation Of The Cpu Cooler

    1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin 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 CPU.

  • Page 14: Installation Of Memory

    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-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 14 -...

  • Page 15: Installation Of Expansion Cards

    Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-945GZM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will double. If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the limitation of Intel chipset specifications.
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  • Page 17: I/O Back Panel Introduction

    I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the lower port (purple). Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. Serial Port Devices like mouses, modems, and etc.

  • Page 18: Connectors Introduction

    ). Please refer to the 2-/4-/6-/8- channel audio setup steps for detailed software configuration information. Connectors Introduction ATX_12V F_AUDIO ATX (Power Connector) CD_IN CPU_FAN SPDIF_IO SYS_FAN F_USB1 / F_USB2 COMB SATAII 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 CLR_CMOS PWR_LED BATTERY F_PANEL GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 18 -...
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 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. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 20 -...
  • Page 21 6) FDD (FDD 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.

  • Page 22: Front Panel Jumper

    Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System PW (Power Switch) Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 22 -...

  • Page 23: Front Audio Connector

    10) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 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.
  • Page 24 S/PDIF cable, incorrect connection between 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 Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 24 -...

  • Page 25: Comb Connector

    13) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connectors) 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.
  • Page 26 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. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 26 -...
  • Page 27 17) BATTERY Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same 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. 2.
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  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    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 certain 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.

  • Page 30: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : Dg)

    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-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 30 -...
  • Page 31 Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.

  • Page 32: Standard Cmos Features

    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-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 32 -...
  • Page 33 Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The two options are: Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of currently installed hard disk. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors Drive A...

  • Page 34: Advanced Bios Features

    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. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 34 -...
  • Page 35 HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability This feature allows your hard disk to report read/write errors and to issue warnings when third- party hardware monitor utility is installed. Enabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability. Disabled Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability. (Default value) CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature.

  • Page 36: Integrated Peripherals

    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,this function will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 36 -...
  • Page 37 USB Controller Enabled Enable USB controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB controller. 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) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 controller. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB keyboard support.
  • Page 38 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 attached LAN cable. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 38 -...
  • Page 39 Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Enabled Enable this function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4.

  • Page 40: Power Management Setup

    Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system. If Resume by Alarm is Enabled. Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 40 -...
  • Page 41 Power On By Mouse Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Double Click Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system. Power On By Keyboard Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the keyboard power on password. Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key"...

  • Page 42: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) 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. PCI 3 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) 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. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 42 -...

  • Page 43: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status [Disabled] Item Help Case Opened Menu Level Vcore DDR18V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed 2880 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled] CPU FAN Fail Warning...
  • Page 44 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-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 44 -...

  • Page 45: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio [18X] Item Help (Note) O.C FSB1066 Core 2 CPU [Disabled] Menu Level CPU Host Clock Control [Disabled] x CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) x PCI Express Frequency Auto System Memory Multiplier [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz)
  • Page 46 DRAM SPD data). Wrong frequency settings may cause system unable to boot. Clear CMOS to overcome wrong frequency issue. Memory Frequency (Mhz) The values depend on CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier setting. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 47: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 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 Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...

  • Page 48: Set Supervisor/User Password

    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-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 48 -...

  • Page 49: Save & Exit Setup

    2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 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 & Exit Setup PC Health Status Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Exit Without Saving...
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  • Page 51: Chapter 3 Install Drivers

    Chapter 3 Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP. 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.

  • Page 52: 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. Driver CD Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 52 -...

  • Page 53: Hardware Information

    Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 53 - Install Drivers...
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  • Page 55: Chapter 4 Appendix

    Chapter 4 Appendix 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.

  • Page 56: Xpress Recovery2 Introduction

    2. System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of the hard disk will affect the data backup speed. 3. It is recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be immediately installed once you com- plete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 56 -...
  • Page 57 The Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2 1. RESTORE: Restore the backed-up data to your hard disk. (This button will not 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.

  • Page 58: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOS to Drive 0 file(s) found Enter : Run Floppy A :Move ESC:Reset <Drive> F10:Power Off HDD 0-0 <Drive> Total size : 0 Free size : 0 F5 : Refresh DEL : Delete GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 58 -...
  • Page 59 c . Select the BIOS file and press ENTER. Make sure again the BIOS file matches your motherboard model. 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.
  • Page 60 Click "Update New BIOS" Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 9gzms21.F1). Complete update process following the instruction. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 60 -...
  • Page 61 III. 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.

  • Page 62: 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction

    After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can also find the icon in Control Panel). Double- click the icon to open the Audio Control Panel. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 62 -...
  • Page 63 STEP 2: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. In the upper left list, click 2CH Speaker. STEP 3: After a speaker or headphone is plugged into the rear Line Out jack, a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected.
  • Page 64 Choose a device depending 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 audio setup is completed. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 64 -...
  • Page 65 8 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can also find the icon in Control Panel). Double- click the icon to open the Audio Control Panel. STEP 2: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab.
  • Page 66 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. GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard - 66 -...

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why? Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version.
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  • Page 70 Shenyang Tech. Support: TEL: +86-24-83992901 http://rma.gigabyte-usa.com FAX: +86-24-83992909 Web address: http://www.gigabyte-latam.com India Japan GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITED NIPPON GIGA-BYTE CORPORATION WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.in WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.jp Australia Singapore GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY PTY. LTD. GIGA-BYTE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.au WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.sg...
  • Page 71 WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.lv GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V. Poland WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl Office of GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd. in POLAND France WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.pl GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE Ukraine WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.kiev.ua Italy Romania WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.it Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd.
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