Intel mATX i945G-IGM Series User Manual

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i945G-IGM Series
Intel
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Pentium
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D / Pentium
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4 / Celeron
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User's Manual
Ver. 1.00

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  • Page 1 Series Intel ® Pentium ® D / Pentium ® 4 / Celeron ® mATX Main Board User’s Manual Ver. 1.00...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ......................v Safety information ..................vi About this guide .................... vii How this guide is organized ............. vii Where to find more information ............vii Conventions used in this guide ............vii Typography ....................viii i945G-IGM specifications summary..............ix Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................
  • Page 3 Contents 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 ............1-21 Jumpers ..................1-22 1.10 Connectors .................. 1-23 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..........1-23 1.10.2 Internal connectors ............1-25 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ..........2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........2-2 BIOS setup program ..............
  • Page 4 Contents 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ...........2-19 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ........2-19 2.5.5 APM Configuration ............2-20 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor ............2-22 2.5.7 Energy Lake Feature [Enabled] ........2-23 Boot menu ..................2-24 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............2-24 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ..........
  • Page 5: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety information 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.
  • Page 7: About This Guide

    About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
  • Page 8: Typography

    Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key <Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3>...
  • Page 9: I945G-Igm Specifications Summary

    1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics cards 1 x PCI Express x1 2 x PCI slots Storage Intel(R) ICH7 South Bridge supports: - 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports ITE IDE controller supoorts (optional):...
  • Page 10 i945G-IGM specifications summary BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector...
  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 12: Welcome

    Intel Pentium D, Intel Pentium 4 or Intel Celeron ® processor in the 775-land package. The motherboard supports the Intel Pentium ® ® ® 4 or Intel Pentium D processor with 1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB).
  • Page 13 ® Intel Viiv™ Technology transforms your PC into an entertainment center, allowing you to enjoy and share digital multi-media content like never before. With Intel ® Viiv™ Technology-based computers, you can record, playback, organize, and edit digital media content easily. Enjoy the entertainment experience even more with sharp graphics, flawless video playback, and support for up to 7.1 channel...
  • Page 14 Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA ® interfaces and the Intel ICH7 DH chipset. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate.
  • Page 15: Before You Proceed

    Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity •...
  • Page 16: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
  • Page 17: Motherboard Layout

    1.5.3 Motherboard layout i945G-IGM...
  • Page 18: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    4 processor in the 775-land package. ® ® • Your boxed Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
  • Page 19 Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. PnP Cap Retention tab Load lever This side of the cam box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
  • Page 20 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! ® ® ® ® The motherboard supports Intel Pentium D or Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 ® processors with the Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), ®...
  • Page 21: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    When you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ® make sure that you use only Intel -certified multi-directional heatsink and fan. ® ® •...
  • Page 22 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN...
  • Page 23: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
  • Page 24 Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. Narrow end of the groove The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 25: System Memory

    System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four 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. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.
  • Page 26: Ddr2 Qualified Vendors List

    • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the memory Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details. • Due to CPU limitation, DIMM modules with 128 Mb memory chips or double- sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this motherboard.
  • Page 27: Channel Memory Configuration

    DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component 512MB Hynix HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 • • • 1024MB Hynix HYMP512U64AP8-Y4 Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 • • • 512MB Hynix HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 • • • 256MB MICRON MT8HTF3264AY-667B5 MICRON 4SB42D9CZM •...
  • Page 28: Installing A Dimm

    1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: DDR2 DIMM notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.
  • Page 29: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
  • Page 30: Interrupt Assignments

    1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re-direct to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI steering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1)* System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor...
  • Page 31: Pci Slots

    1.8.4 PCI slots 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 The PCI slots support cards such as This motherboard supports one PCI a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, Express x16 graphics card. The figure and other cards that comply with PCI shows a typical graphics card that can specifications.
  • Page 32: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 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 33: Connectors

    1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
  • Page 34 Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. Center/Subwoofer port (gray). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port 2-channel 4-channel...
  • Page 35: Internal Connectors

    1.10.2 Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
  • Page 36 PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. IDE connector PIN 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 37 ITE IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE [red]) Supported by the ITE8211F controller, this connector is for Ultra ATA 133/100/66 signal cables. This connector supports two IDE hard disk drives for easier data storage. PRI_EIDE PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE PRI_EIDE connector cable to PIN 1.
  • Page 38: Fan Connectors

    Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER Speak Out Speaker out connector CPU, Power and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_RAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V.
  • Page 39 Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. SPDIF_OUT Digital audio connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately.
  • Page 40: Atx Power Connectors

    ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR and 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. •...
  • Page 41 10. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel CD audio connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector.
  • Page 42 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard. AAFP Azalia Legacy AC’97 compliant definition compliant definition Analog front panel connector It is recommended that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
  • Page 43 14. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PWRSW RESET Reset Ground PWR_LED- IDE_LED- PWRLED IDE LED PWR_LED+ IDE_LED+ Requires an ATX power supply. System panel connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details.
  • Page 44: Chapter 2: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 45: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Managing and updating your BIOS 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. ®...
  • Page 46: Bios Setup Program

    BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.
  • Page 47: Bios Menu Screen

    2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time [11:51:19] Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Date [Thu 05/07/2004] or [SHIFT-TAB] to Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] select a field. Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] configure system time.
  • Page 48: Menu Items

    2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
  • Page 49: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time [11:51:19] Use [ENTER], [TAB]...
  • Page 50: Primary, Third And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk...
  • Page 51: Ide Configuration

    PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
  • Page 52 Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility. In this setting, you may use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any Serial ATA device.
  • Page 53: System Information

    This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0128 Build Date : 05/11/05 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz Speed : 3200 MHz Count System Memory Size : 512MB...
  • Page 54: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset...
  • Page 55 The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency.
  • Page 56 MCH Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the memory controller hub (MCH) voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.60V] [1.70V] CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Sets the operating VCore voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.7000V] [1.6875V] [1.6750V] [1.6625V] [1.6500V] [1.6375V] [1.6250V] [1.6125V] [1.6000V] [1.5875V] [1.5750V] [1.5625V] [1.5500V] [1.5375V] [1.5250V] [1.5125V] [1.5000V] [1.4875V] [1.4750V] [1.4625V] [1.4500V] [1.4375V] [1.4250V] [1.4125V] [1.4000V] [1.3875V] [1.3750V] [1.3625V] [1.3500V] [1.3375V] [1.3250V] [1.3125V]...
  • Page 57: Usb Configuration

    2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.0-F.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]...
  • Page 58: Chipset

    2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Booting Graphic Adapter Priori [PCI Express/Int-VG] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto]...
  • Page 59: Onboard Devices Configuration

    2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHG Super IO Chipset Quick Resume Technology [Enabled] HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [AC97] Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] ITE8211F Controller [Enabled] Detecting Device Time [Quick Mode] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378]...
  • Page 60 Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP].
  • Page 61: Pci Pnp

    2.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
  • Page 62: Power Menu

    IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM).
  • Page 63: Apm Configuration

    2.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is pressed.
  • Page 64 Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a...
  • Page 65: Hardware Monitor

    2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF] MB Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [3813 RPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) [N/A] Power Fan Speed (RPM) [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.320V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.345V] 5V Voltage [ 5.094V] 12V Voltage [11.880V]...
  • Page 66: Energy Lake Feature [Enabled]

    VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 2.5.7 Energy Lake Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Energy Lake technology feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] i945G-IGM 2-23...
  • Page 67: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device...
  • Page 68: Boot Settings Configuration

    2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while Quick Boot [Enabled] booting. This will Full Screen Logo [Enabled] decrease the time AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] needed to boot the Bootup Num-Lock [On] system.
  • Page 69: Security

    Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings <Enter>...
  • Page 70: Change User Password

    After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup]...
  • Page 71: Exit Menu

    Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
  • Page 72: Discard Changes

    Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values.

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