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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 1.1 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- causing Equipment Regulations. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
T T T T T ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction..................1 Feature....................2 Motherboard Components.............4 Chapter 2 7 7 7 7 7 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions................7 Choosing a Computer Case.............7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case..........7... - Page 6 Integrated Peripherals............32 Power Management Setup............33 PCI/PnP Setup................34 PC Health Status..............35 Frequency/Voltage Control.............36 Load Optimal Defaults............37 Supervisor Password.............37 User Password...............38 Save & Exit Setup..............38 Exit Without Saving..............38 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM............39 Auto-installing under Windows 2000/XP/Vista......39 Running Setup.................40 Manual Installation................44 Utility Software Reference............44...
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Page 7: Introducing The Motherboard
Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the 945PT-A2/1333 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA775 ® ® ® ® socket Intel Core 2 Duo/Pentium D/Pentium 4/Celeron D processors for high- end business or personal desktop markets. -
Page 8: Feature
• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU * Under ECS validation, this motherboard is capable to support FSB 1333 MHz. “Hyper-Threading” technology enables the operating system into thinking it’s hooked up to two processors, allowing two threads to be run in parallel, both on separate “logical”... - Page 9 Audio • 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec • DACs support 96K/48K/44.1KHz sample rate • Power support: Digital:3.3V; Analog: 5.0V • and Tru Surround from SRS • Provides single ended CD input with DRM solutions and legacy OS issues Onboard LAN (Optional) The Onboard LAN controller provides the following features: •...
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Page 10: Motherboard Components
Motherboard Components Introducing the Motherboard... - Page 11 Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS LGA775 Socket for Intel Core 2 Duo/Pentium 1. CPU Socket ® ® D/Pentium 4/Celeron D CPUs 2. CPU_FAN1 CPU cooling fan connector 3. DIMM1~2 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots 4. ATX1 Standard 24-Pin ATX Power connector 5.
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Page 13: Installing The Motherboard
Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions • Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard • Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam- age from static electricity • Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard •... -
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: NORMAL 2-3: CLEAR CMOS CLR_CMOS1 3-pin Clear CMOS Before clearing the CLR_CMOS CMOS, make sure to turn off the system. -
Page 16: 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_FAN1. Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN1. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL1. Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX1. -
Page 17: Atx 12V Power Connector
CPU_FAN1: FAN Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground Power +12V +12V Sense Sensor CPU FAN control Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V. SYS_FAN1: FAN Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground... -
Page 18: Front Panel Header
Front Panel Header The front panel header (F_PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information: Signal Function Signal Function HD_LED_P Hard disk LED(+) FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(+) HD_LED_N Hard disk LED(- ) FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(-) -
Page 19: Installing Hardware
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 20: Cpu Installation Procedure
CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. A. Read and follow the instructions shown on the sticker on the CPU cap. B. Unload the cap · Use thumb & forefinger to hold the lifting tab of the cap. ·... -
Page 21: Installing Memory Modules
Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR2 667/533/400. The total memory capacity is 2 GB. DDR2 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus DDR2 400 200 MHz DDR2 533 266 MHz DDR2 667 333 MHz You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. - Page 22 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 SAMSUNG K4T5163QB-ZCCC 256 MB DDR2 400 TwinMos SAMSUNG K4T51083QB-GCCC 512 MB CORSAIR AENEON AET94F-370 Hynix...
- Page 23 Please check the table below for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency DDRII533, DDRII667* 1333 DDRII533, DDRII667 1066 DDRII400, DDRII533, DDRII667 DDRII400, DDRII533 *When you use a FSB1333-CPU on this motherboard, it will run at DDRII500 if you adopt a DDRII533 memory module;...
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Page 24: Installing A Hard Disk Drive/Cd-Rom/Sata Hard Drive
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD- ROM drive. About IDE Devices Your motherboard has one IDE channel interface. An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the motherboard. -
Page 25: 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 26: Installing Add-On Cards
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 not part of the basic system. - Page 27 Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
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Page 28: Connecting Optional Devices
Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header for Azalia This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line- out ports for easier access. Signal Name Function Signal Name AUD_MIC... - Page 29 SATA1/2/3/4: Serial ATA connectors These connectors are use to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest date transfer rates (3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It elimi- nates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register com- patibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.
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Page 30: Connecting I/O Devices
SPDIFO1: SPDIF out header This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector. Signal Name SPDIFOUT Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing PS2 Mouse device. -
Page 31: Using Bios
Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring 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: Bios Navigation Keys
Press DEL to enter SETUP Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility. CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard CMOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced Setup Load Default Settings Advanced Chipset Setup Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals User Password Power Management Setup... -
Page 33: 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: Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk.) Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s Web site. -
Page 34: Standard Cmos Setup
Standard CMOS Setup This option displays basic information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard CMOS Setup System Date Mon 01/01/2007 Help Item System Time 00 : 00 : 58 User [Enter], [TAB] Primary IDE Master Not Detected or [SHIFT-TAB] to... -
Page 35: Advanced Setup
Type (Auto) Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer LBA/Large Mode (Auto) Use this item to set the LAB/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time. - Page 36 CPU TM function (Enabled) For some specific brands of CPU, you can use this item to control the CPU frequency and voltage according to its temperature. Max CPUID Value Limit (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the Max CPU ID value limit. When supports Prescott and LGA775 CPUs, enables this to prevent the system from “rebooting”...
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Page 37: Advanced Chipset Setup
Advanced Chipset Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Setup Configure DRAM Timing By SPD Help Item Options Manual By SPD : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value... -
Page 38: Integrated Peripherals
Integrated Peripherals This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Integrated Peripherals Onboard IDE Controller Enabled Help Item Onboard SATA Controller Enabled USB Functions Enabled Disable / Enable the Legacy USB Support Enabled... -
Page 39: Power Management Setup
Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management Setup Help Item *ACPI Suspend Type S3 (STR) Soft-off by PWR-BTTN Delay 4 Sec PWRON After PWR-Fail Power Off Select the ACPI... -
Page 40: Pci/Pnp Setup
PS2 Keyboard Wakeup (Disabled) This item enable or disable you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode. PS2 Mouse Wakeup (Disabled) This item enable or disable you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving mode. -
Page 41: Pc Health Status
PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. PC Health Status Help Item Hardware Health Event Monitoring Smart Fan Function Press Enter Shutdown Temperature... -
Page 42: Frequency/Voltage Control
System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as System & CPU temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & system fan speed,...etc. • CPU Temperature • CPU Fan Speed • CPU VCore •... -
Page 43: Load Optimal Defaults
Load Optimal Defaults This option opens a dialog box that lets you install stability-oriented defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Select <OK> and then press <Enter> to install the defaults. Select <Cancel> and then press <Enter> to not install the defaults. -
Page 44: User Password
User Password This page helps you install or change a password. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. User Password Security Settings Help Item User Password : Not Installed Install or Change the password Change User Password Press Enter : Move Enter : Select... -
Page 45: Using The Motherboard Software
Chapter 4 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 46: Running Setup
Setup Tab Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select from the menu which software you want to install. Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that al- lows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support CD. - Page 47 Click Next. The following screen appears: Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recom- mended. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. 1.
- Page 48 Method 1. Run Reboot Setup Windows Vista will block startup programs by default when installing drivers after the system restart. You must select taskbar icon Run Blocked Program and run Reboot Setup to install the next driver, until you finish all drivers installation. Method 2.
- Page 49 Select Classic View. Set User Account. Select Turn User Account Control on or off and press Continue. Using the Motherboard Software...
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Page 50: Manual Installation
Disable User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer item and press OK, then press Restart Now. Then you can restart your computer and continue to install drivers without running blocked programs. Manual Installation Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory.