Table Of Contents - Gigabyte GA-945GMF-S2 User Manual

Item Checklist ................................................................................................................. 7
Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................... 7
GA-945GM-S2 / GA-945GMF-S2 Motherboard Layout ................................................. 8
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 9
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ....................................................................................11
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation ................................................................... 11
1-2 Feature Summary .......................................................................................... 12
1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler ....................................................... 14
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1-4 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 16
1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 18
1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 19
1-7 Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 20
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ................................................................................................ 31
The Main Menu (For example: GA-945GMF-S2 BIOS Ver. : E1) ............................ 32
2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 34
2-2 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 36
2-3 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 38
2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 41
2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 43
2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 44
2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control ............................................................................. 46
2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 47
2-9 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 47
2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 48
2-11 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 49
2-12 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 49

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Installation of the CPU ......................................................................................... 14
Installation of the CPU Cooler ............................................................................ 15
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