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- Page 1 Intel® 945GME μFC-PGA 478 Core Duo / Core Solo / Core 2 Duo Mini ITX Motherboard User’s Manual Ver. 1.00...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Information ......................4 Technical Support ......................5 Conventions Used in This Guide ..................5 Packing List ........................6 Revision History .......................7 Specifications Summary....................8 Block Diagram.........................11 Production Introduction ....................13 Before you Proceed ....................13 Motherboard Overview....................14 1.2.1 Placement Direction ........................14 1.2.2 Screw Holes ........................... 14 Motherboard Layout ....................15... - Page 3 User’s Manual Contents Connectors......................32 1.8.1 Rear Panel Connectors ........................32 1.8.2 Front Panel Audio Connector (AAFP1) ..................34 1.8.3 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)....................35 1.8.4 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN) ..................... 36 1.8.5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN)....................36 1.8.6 Serial Port 3 Connector (COM3) ....................37 1.8.7 Serial Port 4 Connector (COM4) ....................
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Page 4: 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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. -
Page 5: Technical Support
User’s Manual Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit the BCM website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.bcmimb.com.tw Conventions Used in This Guide... -
Page 6: Packing List
Packing List Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: 1 x iX945GME3 Mini ITX Main board 1 x CD-ROM contains the followings: － User’s manual (this manual in PDF file) －... -
Page 7: Revision History
User’s Manual Revision History Revision Revision History Date V 1.0 First release for PCB 1.00 November 09, 2007 i945GM3-DCQI... -
Page 8: Specifications Summary
Specifications Summary Supports Intel® μFC-PGA 478 Core Duo / Core Solo / Core 2 Duo CPU with 65nm process technology Intel® 82945GME Express Chipset Two 240-pin DIMMs up to 4GB Dual Channel DDR2 533/667 SDRAM DVI, 2-CH 24-bits LVDS, Dual View... - Page 9 User’s Manual Specifications Summary 2 x USB connectors support 4 USB ports 1 x 20-pin ATX Power connector 1 x IDE 40-pin connector for two devices 2 x COM port header 2 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x Audio amplifier connector Internal I/O 1 x System panel connector...
- Page 10 Specifications Summary Ethernet LAN1 Realtek RTL8111B Gigabit LAN Mechanical & Environmental Power Type Operating Temperature 0~60°C (32~140°F) 0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing Operating Humidity 6.69" x 6.69" (170 mm x 170 mm) Size (L x W) Weight 0.88 lbs (0.4 Kg)
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Page 11: Block Diagram
User’s Manual Block Diagram i945GM3-DCQI... - Page 12 This chapter describes the main board features and the new technologies it supports. Product Product introduction introduction...
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Page 13: Production Introduction
User’s Manual Production Introduction 1.1 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 Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on... -
Page 14: Motherboard Overview
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 i945GM3-DCQI... -
Page 16: Layout Content List
1.3.1 Layout Content List Slots Label Function Note Page Compact Flash connector (Rear side) DIMM1 240-pin SODIMM slot 1 DIMM2 240-pin SODIMM slot 2 PCI1 PCI slot Jumpers Label Function Note Page CLRTC Clear CMOS 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm... - Page 17 User’s Manual Internal Connector Label Function Note Page AAFP1 Front Panel Audio Connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm ATXPWR1 ATX power connector 10 x 2 header CHA_FAN Chassis Fan Connector 3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm CPU_FAN CPU fan connector 3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm COM3 Serial port 3 connector...
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Page 18: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin socket designed for the Intel® Core Duo / Core Solo / Core 2 Duo CPU with 65nm process. Take one of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. -
Page 19: Installing The Cpu
User’s Manual 1.4.1 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. i945GM3-DCQI... - Page 20 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
User’s Manual 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 Rotate each fastener clockwise to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labelled CPU_FAN. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components, and hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
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Page 23: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
User’s Manual 1.4.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up four fasteners to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. -
Page 24: System Memory
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
User’s Manual 1.5.2 Memory Configurations You can install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1GB and 2GB DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs into the SODIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. Installing DDR2 DIMM other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. -
Page 26: Installing A Ddr2 Dimm
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
User’s Manual 1.6 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 28: Standard Interrupt Assignments
* There IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI device. 1.6.4 PCI Slots iX945GME3 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. -
Page 29: Jumpers
User’s Manual 1.7 Jumpers 1.7.1 Clear CMOS (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. -
Page 30: Com1 Ri/+5V/+12V Selection (Jcompwr1, Jcompwr2)
1.7.2 COM1 RI/+5V/+12V Selection (JCOMPWR1, JCOMPWR2) JCOMPWR1 JCOMPWR2 (Default) +12V Ring JCOMPWR1 JCOMPWR2 1.7.3 COM2 RI/+5V/+12V Selection (JCOMPWR1, JCOMPWR2) JCOMPWR1 JCOMPWR2 (Default) +12V Ring JCOMPWR1 JCOMPWR2... -
Page 31: Com3 Ri/+5V/+12V Selection (Jcompwr3, Jcompwr4)
User’s Manual 1.7.4 COM3 RI/+5V/+12V Selection (JCOMPWR3, JCOMPWR4) JCOMPWR3 JCOMPWR4 (Default) +12V Ring 1.7.5 COM4 RI/+5V/+12V Selection (JCOMPWR3, JCOMPWR4) JCOMPWR3 JCOMPWR4 (Default) +12V Ring i945GM3-DCQI... -
Page 32: Connectors
1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear Panel Connectors Label Function Description KBMS PS/2 mouse connector The standard PS/2 mouse DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse. COM12 Serial port connector x 2 D-sub 9-pin, male VGA_DVI-D1 DVI port LAN_USB1 LAN (RJ-45) connector... - Page 33 User’s Manual Label Function Description AUDIO1 Line-In port (Light Blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. AUDIO1 Line-Out port (Lime) This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
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Page 34: Front Panel Audio Connector (Aafp1)
1.8.2 Front Panel Audio Connector (AAFP1) 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 35: Atx Power Connector (Atxpwr1)
User’s Manual 1.8.3 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) This connector is for an ATX Micro-Fit power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Important notes on the Motherboard Power Requirements Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead... -
Page 36: Chassis Fan Connector (Cha_Fan)
1.8.4 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN) 1.8.5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components, and hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. -
Page 37: Serial Port 3 Connector (Com3)
User’s Manual 1.8.6 Serial Port 3 Connector (COM3) 1.8.7 Serial Port 4 Connector (COM4) i945GM3-DCQI... -
Page 38: System Panel Connector (F_Panel1)
1.8.8 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 39: Primary Ide Connector (Ide1)
User’s Manual 1.8.9 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1) Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to Pin 1.8.10 Amplifier Connector (JAMP1) i945GM3-DCQI... -
Page 40: Lcd Inverter Connector (Jbkl1)
1.8.11 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: 4.7KΩ, > 1/16W) ENBKL LCD backlight ON/OFF control signal... -
Page 41: Digital I/O Connector (Jdio1)
User’s Manual 1.8.12 Digital I/O Connector (JDIO1) 1.8.13 LVDS Connector (JLVDS1) i945GM3-DCQI... -
Page 42: Serial Ata Connector [Red] (Sata1, Sata2)
1.8.14 Serial ATA Connector [Red] (SATA1, SATA2) SATA1 SATA2 SATA1 SATA2 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. -
Page 43: Usb 2.0 Connector (Usb45, Usb67)
User’s Manual 1.8.16 USB 2.0 Connector (USB45, USB67) 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.
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