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Gigabyte GA-8I945G Pro User Manual

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12ME-8I945GP-1005
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  • Page 1 GA-8I945G Pro/ GA-8I945G Intel Pentium D / Pentium 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard ® ® ® User's Manual Rev. 1005 12ME-8I945GP-1005 * 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: Item Checklist

    Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice. Product Manual Classification In order to assist in the use of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the following: For quick installation, please refer to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with the product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    I/O Back Panel Introduction ................17 Connectors Introduction .................. 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ....................29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8I945G Pro F2d) ......30 Standard CMOS Features ................32 Advanced BIOS Features ................34 Integrated Peripherals ..................36 Power Management Setup ................
  • Page 5 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ................ 59 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction ..........70 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction ........77 Troubleshooting ....................81 Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 5 -...

  • Page 6: Ga-8I945G Pro Motherboard Layout

    GA-8I945G Pro Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 COAXIAL OPTICAL R_USB AUDIO1 F_AUDIO Intel 945G AUDIO2 IDE1 NB_FAN PCIE_16 Broadcom 5789 PCIE_1 IDE3 IDE2 Main CD_IN BIOS ICH7R PCIE_2 Back BIOS CODEC PCI1 TSB82AA2 IT8712 PCI2 TSB81BA3 PCI3 GREEN_USB F1_1394...

  • Page 7: Ga-8I945G Motherboard Layout

    GA-8I945G Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 COAXIAL OPTICAL R_USB AUDIO1 F_AUDIO Intel 945G AUDIO2 IDE1 PCIE_16 Broadcom 5789 PCIE_1 IDE3 IDE2 BIOS CD_IN ICH7 PCIE_2 CODEC PCI1 IT8712 PCI2 PCI3 COMA F_USB GREEN_USB F_PANEL RF_ID PWR_LED CLR_CMOS (Optional) SPDIF_I...

  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    33MHz IDE RAID Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 PCI IDE2/IDE3 PCICLK (33MHz) (Note) To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800/1066MHz FSB processor . Only for GA-8I945G Pro. Only for GA-8I945G. - 8 -...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual. 3. Damage due to improper installation. 4. Damage due to use of uncertified components. 5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Hardware Installation...

  • Page 10: Feature Summary

    1 RJ 45 port Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems (Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
  • Page 11 Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash/Dual BIOS /Multilanguage Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune 5 Overclocking Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCIE/FSB) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 22.0cm Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 11 - Hardware Installation...

  • Page 12: Installation Of The Cpu And Heatsink

    (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-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Installation Of The Heatsink

    1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig.1 Fig. 2 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is the surface of the installed CPU. to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to install.) Please note the direction of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation.

  • Page 14: Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan)

    The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction. The memory capacity used can differ with each slot. Notch DDR II Only for GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 14 -...
  • Page 15 GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G supports the Dual Channel Technology. After oper- ating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR II 1, DDR II 2...

  • Page 16: Installation Of Expansion Cards

    PCI Express x 16 slot. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please press the latch as the picture to the left shows to release the card. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 16 -...

  • 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). LPT (Parallel Port) The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. COAXIAL (SPDIF Out) The SPDIF coaxial output port is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or •...

  • Page 18: Connectors Introduction

    ATX (Power Connector) CD_IN CPU_FAN SPDIF_I SYS_FAN F_USB / GREEN_USB PWR_FAN F1_1394/F2_1394 NB_FAN COMA RF_ID IDE1 / IDE2 / IDE3 SATAII0 / SATAII1 / SATAII2 / SATAII3 CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO PWR_LED (Optional) Only for GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G 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 6) NB_FAN (Chip Fan Connector) If you installed wrong direction, the chip fan will not work. Sometimes will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is GND) Pin No. Definition +12V Only for GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 20 -...
  • Page 21 7) FDD (Floppy 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: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position. 8) IDE1/IDE2/IDE3 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector.

  • Page 22: Front Audio Connector

    By default, the audio driver is configured to support HD Audio. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, please refer to the instructions on Page 78 about the software settings. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 22 -...

  • Page 23: Front Panel Jumper

    11) PWR_LED (Optional) PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Pin No. Definition MPD+ MPD- MPD- 12) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below.
  • Page 24 SPDIF_IN connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional SPDIF cable, please contact your local dealer. Pin No. Definition Power SPDIFI GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 25 TPB2+ TPA1- TPB2- No Pin No Pin Power TPB1+ Power Only for GA-8I945G Pro. TPB1- (Note) When the standby power is shut down, USB devices (example: optical mouses) will not light on during system power-off. - 25 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 26 18) RF_ID This connector allows you to connect external devices to use extra function. Check the pin assignments before you connect the external device cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for the optional GIGABYTE external device. Pin No. Definition Power...
  • Page 27 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No. Definition Signal 20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin.
  • Page 28 (Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make them short for one minute). 3. Re-install the battery. 4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 28 -...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    BIOS needs to be reset to its original settings. If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system.

  • Page 30: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : Ga-8I945G Pro F2D)

    The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8I945G Pro F2d) Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
  • Page 31 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password.

  • Page 32: Standard Cmos Features

    Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. Enter the appropriate option based on this information. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Only for GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 32 -...
  • Page 33 Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors Drive A / Drive B The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer. None No floppy drive installed 360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive;...

  • Page 34: Advanced Bios Features

    If you want to cancel the setting of password, please just press ENTER to make [SETUP] empty. (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 34 -...
  • Page 35 CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Please note that this feature is only working for operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Default value) Disabled Disables CPU Hyper Threading. Limit CPUID Max. to 3 Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Disabled Disables CPUID Limit for windows XP.

  • Page 36: Integrated Peripherals

    Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 36 -...
  • Page 37 Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support. Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) Azalia Codec Auto Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable Azalia audio function. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 37 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 38 Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. ECP Mode Use DMA Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value) Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 39: Power Management Setup

    Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) Power On By Mouse Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Double Click Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 39 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 40 When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state. (Default value) Full-On When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state. Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state before AC-power off. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 41: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (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 1. PCI 2 IRQ Assignment Auto 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. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 41 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 42: Pc Health Status

    Monitor CPU temperature at 90 C / 194 Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) CPU/POWER /SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled Fan warning function disable. (Default value) Enabled Fan warning function enable. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 42 -...
  • Page 43 CPU Smart FAN Control Disabled Disable this function. Enabled When this function is enabled, CPU fan will run at different speed depending on CPU temperature. Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune based on their requirements. CPU Smart FAN Mode This option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled.

  • Page 44: Mb Intelligent Tweaker(M.i.t.)

    Set C.I.A.2 to Sports. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(7%,9%) by CPU loading. Racing Set C.I.A.2 to Racing. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(9%,11%) by CPU loading. (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 44 -...
  • Page 45 Turbo Set C.I.A.2 to Turbo. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(15%,17%) by CPU loading. Full Thrust Set C.I.A.2 to Full Thrust. (Automatically increase CPU frequency(17%, 19%) by CPU loading. Warning: Stability is highly dependent on system components. CPU Host Clock Control Please note that if your system is overclocked and cannot restart, please wait 20secs. for automatic system restart or clear the CMOS setup data and perform a safe restart.
  • Page 46 Set FSB OverVoltage Control to +0.2V. +0.3V Set FSB OverVoltage Control to +0.3V. CPU Voltage Control Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 0.8375V to 1.6000V. (Default value: Normal) Normal CPU Vcore Display your CPU Vcore Voltage. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 47: Select Language

    ESC: Quit F3: Change Language1 F8: Dual BIOS1/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 47 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 48: Load Optimized Defaults

    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. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 48 -...

  • Page 49: Save & Exit Setup

    F3: Change Language1 F8: Dual BIOS1/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 49 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 50 GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 50 -...

  • 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

    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.

  • 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...
  • Page 54 GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 54 -...

  • Page 55: Chapter 4 Appendix

    Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) allows user to access and change BIOS feature settings with relative speed and ease. Through GIGABYTE M.I.T. feature the user is no longer required to switch into different modes within BIOS setup in order to change system settings such as the CPU system bus, memory timings or to enabled Gigabyte's unique C.I.A.

  • Page 56: Easytune 5 Introduction

    Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Display screen Display panel of CPU frequency Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status GIGABYTE Logo Log on to GIGABYTE website Help button Display EasyTune 5 Help file Exit or Minimize button Quit or Minimize EasyTune...

  • Page 57: Xpress Recovery2 Introduction

    4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction Xpress Recovery2 is designed to provide quick backup and restora- tion of hard disk data. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is able to back up data on hard disks on PATA and SATA IDE controllers.
  • Page 58 (As this is a BIOS-related issue, it can be solved by BIOS update) GA-8N-SLI Royal GA-K8NXP-9 GA-K8U GA-K8N Ultra-9 GA-8N-SLI Pro GA-K8U-9 GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-8N-SLI GA-K8NXP-SLI GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8N Ultra-SLI GA-K8NMF-9 GA-K8N Pro-SLI GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 58 -...

  • Page 59: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    Save Settings to CMOS Q-Flash Utility Update Main BIOS from Floppy Update Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy PgDn/PgUp: Modify : Move ESC: Reset F10: Power Off Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 59 - Appendix...
  • Page 60 The means that the Backup BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the Main BIOS. (This auto recovery utility is set by system automatically and can’t be changed by user.) Load Default Settings Load dual BIOS default value. Save Settings to CMOS Save revised setting. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 60 -...
  • Page 61 Updating BIOS with Q-Flash Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards. Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same screen.
  • Page 62 Contains the names of four tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execu- tion of the task. Action bar: Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash/Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 62 -...
  • Page 63 Using the Q-Flash utility: This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. As described in the "Before you begin" section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to your computer.
  • Page 64 Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 09/23/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 64 -...
  • Page 65 Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots. When you are in BIOS menu, move to Load Fail-Safe Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded.
  • Page 66 F10:Power Off After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 66 -...
  • Page 67 Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be shown at the same time. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size.........SST 49LF002A 256K Keep DMI Data Enable Do not turn off power or Updating BIOS Now...
  • Page 68 Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS. Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Select @BIOS item than click Install Fig 3. The @BIOS Utility Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server Click "...
  • Page 69 III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS server, please go onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II. IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted V.

  • Page 70: Serial Ata Bios Setting Utility Introduction

    If any one of the drives fails, the remaining drive will continue to function. After replacing the failed drive, you can rebuild the data from the remaining data and parity. Only one drive can safely crash without any data loss. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 70 -...
  • Page 71 Please follow the steps below to construct a complete RAID array: 1) Have ready your hard drives for RAID construction. Note: To achieve best performance, it is recommended that the hard drives used are of similar make and storage capacity. 2) Please attach the hard drive connectors to their appropriate location on the motherboard ie.
  • Page 72 ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select There are four RAID levels: RAID0(Stripe), RAID1(Mirror), RAID 0+1 (Striping + Mirroring) and RAID5. After selecting the RAID level, press Enter to select Strip Size. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 72 -...
  • Page 73 The KB is a unit of Strip Size. You can set disk block size with this item. The disk block size can be set from 4KB to 128KB. After you set disk block size, press Enter to set disk Capacity. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM V5.0.0.1011 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 74 WARNING : ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. [ HELP ] Are you sure you want to creat this volume? (Y/N) : Press "ENTER" to Create the specified volume ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 74 -...

  • Page 75: Delete Raid Volume

    After the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID, such as RAID level, disk block size, disk name and disk capacity, etc. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM V5.0.0.1011 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed. [ MAIN MENU ] 1.
  • Page 76 Windows once for that hard drive. After that, the driver will not have to be installed.) (Note 1): For users without a startup disk. Use an alternative system and insert the GIGABYTE motherboard drive CD-ROM. From the CD- ROM drive (example: D:\) double click the MENU.exe file in the BootDrv folder. A command prompt window will open similar to that in Fig.

  • Page 77: 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction

    4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction This motherboard provides 6 audio connector. You are able to use 2-/4-/ 6-/8-channnels audio feature by audio software selection. The default speaker settings for the 6 audio jacks are as shown in the picture to the right.
  • Page 78 Choose a device depending on the type of speaker connected (4-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line Out) and Rear Speaker Out and then click OK. The 4-channel audio setup is completed. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 78 -...
  • Page 79 6 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 80 AC97 Audio mode, go to the Audio Control Panel and click the Audio I/O tab. In the ANALOG 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-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 80 -...

  • Page 81: 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 87 Contact Us Taiwan (Headquarters) Japan GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. NIPPON GIGA-BYTE CORPORATION Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231, WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.jp Taiwan Singapore TEL: +886-2-8912-4888 GIGA-BYTE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. Support : Tech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm...
  • Page 88 Tech. Support : Co., Ltd. http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Tech. Support : Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.cn http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp Shanghai WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.ru TEL: +86-021-63410999 Poland FAX: +86-021-63410100 Office of GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd. in POLAND Beijing Tech.

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