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  • Page 3 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 1.0A Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    Provides information on us- Chapter 3 ing the BIOS Setup Utility. Using BIOS page 25 Go to Chapter 4 Describes the motherboard software Using the Motherboard Software Go to page 41 Chapter 5 Describes the motherboard software Using the Intel ® System Recovery...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Feature....................2 Motherboard Components.............4 7 7 7 7 7 Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions................7 Choosing a Computer Case............7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case..........7 Checking Jumper Settings...............8 Setting Jumpers..............8 Checking Jumper Settings............9 Jumper Settings..............9 Installing Hardware..............10 Installing the Processor............10 Installing Memory Modules..........12...
  • Page 6 Security Features..............35 Power Features..............36 Boot..................38 Exit..................38 Updating the BIOS.............40 Chapter 4 41 41 41 41 41 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM............41 Auto-installing under Windows 2000/XP/Vista......41 Running Setup..............42 Manual Installation.................46 Utility Software Reference.............46 Chapter 5 47 47 47 47 47 ®...

  • Page 7: Introducing The Motherboard

    SATA 1.0a compliant, supporting four SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 3.0 Gb/s each. The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors, COM1, one VGA port, four USB ports, one LAN port and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out.

  • Page 8: Feature

    Feature Processor ® ® The motherboard uses an LGA775 type of Intel Core 2 Duo/Pentium Dual Core/Pentium ® D/Pentium ® 4/Celeron ® D that carries the following features: • Accommodates Intel ® Core 2 Duo/Pentium ® Dual Core/Pentium ® ®...

  • Page 9: Bios Firmware

    Four USB ports • One LAN port • Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out BIOS Firmware This motherboard uses Insyde BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following: • Power management • Wake-up alarms •...

  • Page 10: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components Introducing the Motherboard...
  • Page 11 17. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface System cooling fan connector 18. SYS_FAN 19. ATX12V Auxiliary 4-pin power connector “*” stands for optional components. This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard. Introducing the Motherboard...
  • Page 12 Memo Introducing the Motherboard...

  • Page 13: Installing The Motherboard

    I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard. This motherboard carries a Micro ATX form factor of 244 x 220 mm. Choose a case that accommodates this form factor. Installing the Motherboard in a Case Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in a case.

  • Page 14: 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 15: Checking Jumper Settings

    Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Type Jumper Description Setting (default) 1-2: Clear CMOS 2-3: Normal CLR_CMOS1 3-pin Clear CMOS Before clearing the CLR_CMOS1 CMOS, make sure to turn off the system.

  • Page 16: Installing Hardware

    Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface- mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components.

  • Page 17: Cpu Installation Procedure

    The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary. 2. DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU. 3. Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests will be accepted only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 18: Installing Memory Modules

    256 MB to 1 GB of memory; total memory capacity is 2 GB. Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts.
  • Page 19 Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR2 667/533/400 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Type Size Vendor Module Name TwinMos msung K4T51083QB-GCCC DDR2 400 512 MB Corsair Aeneon AET94F-370...

  • Page 20: 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...

  • Page 21: Pci Express X4

    ELSA 6600GT 128MB GEFORCE 7300GS128MB GEFORCE 6600LE 256MB GIGABYTE GV-NX73TC512DL-RH GF7300GS 512MB NVIDIA GIGABYTE 6200 128MB Leadtek 6800 Ultra 256MB NVIDIA PVX5300 128MB NVIDIA PCX5750 128MB PIxelView PV-N70GXE 256MB WinfastPX6500 128MB Winfast PX6600GT128MB Winfast 6800GS 256MB Winfast PX7900GT 256MB Installing the Motherboard...
  • Page 22 “CMOS Setup Utility” should be selected to “Onboard VGA”. ADD2 Card Function When you want to perform dual view (clone) function, only the following assemble supports. Function PCI-E x16 PCI-E x4 Test Result Remark Dual View pass (Clone) Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 23: Connecting Optional Devices

    Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line- out ports for easier access. Signal Name Function...
  • Page 24 Ground F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB headers 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 25: Installing A Hard Disk Drive/Cd-Rom/Sata Hard Drive

    1 of the I/O port connector. IDE1: IDE Connector This motherboard supports four high data transfer SATA ports with each runs up to 3.0 Gb/s. To get better system performance, we recommend users connect the CD- ROM to the IDE channel, and set up the hard dives on the SATA ports.

  • Page 26: Installing A Floppy Diskette Drive

    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. Serial Port Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or fax/modems.

  • 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 CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL.

  • Page 29: Atx 12V Power Connector

    Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground PWRGD +5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V Ground ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector Signal Name Ground Ground +12V +12V PWR_FAN: FAN Power Connector (optional) Signal Name Function System Ground Power +12V +12V Not connect Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 30: Front Panel Header

    50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal. This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS. Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 31: Using Bios

    About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest Insyde BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for con- figuring 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: Using Bios

    In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a triangle The default BIOS setting for this motherboard applies for most conditions with optimum performance. It is not suggested to change the default values in the BIOS setup and the manufacture takes no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.

  • Page 33: Main Features

    Main Features This option displays basic information about your system. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Insyde H2O version 945GCT-M Ver 1.4 Select the current 07/10/2007 default language used by the InsydeH2O. Processor Type Genuine Intel (R)CPU @ 2.40GHz System Bus Speed 200 MHz...

  • Page 34: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features This option defines advanced information about your system. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Exit PCI Configuration Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Video Configuration USB Configuration Chipset Configration Performance Support System Health Select Boot Device <>...

  • Page 35: Boot Configuration

    Boot Configuration (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: InsydeH2O Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Exit Boot Configuration Numlock <On> Zip Emulation Type <FDD> FDD Controller <Enabled> FDD Write Protect <Disabled> HALT ON <No Error>...

  • Page 36: Ide Configuration

    Your computer has four IDE channels and each channel can be installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave). In addition, this motherboard supports four SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel.

  • Page 37: Video Configuration

    Video Configuration (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: InsydeH2O Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Exit Video Configuration Select Memory Allocation Mode Primary Video Device <Auto> IGD - Pre-allocat Memory: <UMA = 8MB> IGD - DVMT Mode Select <DVMT Mode>...

  • Page 38: Chipset Configuration

    USB 2.0 (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the USB 2.0 function. USB Driver Select (Legacy USB) Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Features page. Chipset Configuration (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter>...

  • Page 39: Performance Support

    Refresh Mode Select (15.6 us) This item is uesd to select refresh mode. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Features page. Performance Support (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: InsydeH2O Setup Utility Main Advanced Power...

  • Page 40: System Health

    System Health (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: InsydeH2O Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Exit System Health Disabled: Don’t monitor current temperature. CPU Temperature : 25 Degree 70-80 Degree: Alarm System Temperature : 25 Degree when current...

  • Page 41: Security Features

    Security Features This page helps you install or change a password. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Install or Change the Supervisor Password : Not Installed password. User Password Not Installed Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Select Boot Device <>...

  • Page 42: Power Features

    Power Features This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit These items control Advanced CPU Control various CPU parameters. ACPI S1 : <Enabled> ACPI S3 : <Enabled> Resume By PS2 KB (S3) <Disabled>...
  • Page 43 Venderpool Technology (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the Venderpool Technology, which is only for the CPU supporting the VT function. C1E Support (Enabled) Use this item to decrease the bus ratio reduces the consumption of CPU electricity and power.

  • Page 44: Boot

    Boot This option defines advanced information about your system. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Disables or enables PXE Onboard LAN Boot ROM <Disabled> boot to LAN. 1st : ST3160812AS Select Boot Device <> Selecct Screen Select Item Select SubMenu Enter...
  • Page 45 Load Optimal Defaults This option opens a dialog box that lets you install optimized defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Press <Yes> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <No> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults. If you only want to install setup defaults for a specific option, select and display that option, and then press <F9>.

  • Page 46: 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 47: Using The Motherboard Software

    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 48: Running Setup

    Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the CD. Running Setup Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard: Click Setup. The installation program begins: The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing.
  • Page 49 2. During the Windows Vista Driver Auto Setup Procedure, users should use one of the following two methods to install the driver after the system restart. Using the Motherboard Software...
  • Page 50 Disable Vista UAC function before installing drivers, then use CD driver to install drivers, it will continue to install drivers after system restart without running blocked programs. Follow these instructions to Disable Vista UAC function: Go to Control Panel. Using the Motherboard Software...
  • Page 51 Select Classic View. Set User Account. Select Turn User Account Control on or off and press Continue. Using the Motherboard Software...

  • Page 52: Manual Installation

    This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard. Look for the chipset and motherboard model; then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that automatically detects your operating system before installation.

  • Page 53: Using The Intel ® System Recovery Tool (Intel ® Srt)

    Intel (R) Pentium (R) Duo Core Intel (R) Pentium (R) D Intel (R) Pentium (R) 4 Intel (R) Celeron (R) D • Motherboard: ECS Desktop Board 945GCT-M * • Memory: 512MB • NIC: Bulit-in 100Mbps Network Interface Card * 1. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

  • Page 54: Installation Step

    Installation Steps ® Press F3 to enter the UI of Intel System Recover Tool. Backup Steps Press Enter to select Backup or Restore. Enter this page after backup is selected: The partition selected shows gray, and press Enter to select Next. Using the Intel System Recovery Tool (Intel SRT)
  • Page 55 The backup file is stored in the ISRT folder located in the selected partition in this page by default. You can select New backup file or the existed backup file. The item selected shows gray; Then press Enter to select Finish and backup starts. Backup is in progress...
  • Page 56 When the backup is complete, UI will show Successful accordingly. Restore Steps Press Enter to select Restore. Please make sure the size of the partition to be restored is not less than that of the partition from which the image file is generated. Enter this page after selecting Restore.
  • Page 57 The item selected shows gray, and press Enter to select Next. If system partition is to be restored, select the hard disk where the partition to be restored is in the list; After that, press Enter to select Finish. The restore starts.
  • Page 58 Restore is in progress... After the restore is complete, the UI will display Successul. Using the Intel System Recovery Tool (Intel SRT) ® ®...

  • Page 59: Feature Notes

    Feature Notes ® There are the notes for product limitations in Intel SRT: ® In restoring systems, Intel SRT will create a partition if there is no partition on the hard disk. However, the system backup/restore feature only supportsWindows systems installed on the first partition of the hard disk. ®...
  • Page 60 Memo Using the Intel System Recovery Tool (Intel SRT) ® ®...

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