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Intel® GM45 socket 479P Core Duo / Core Solo/Core 2
Duo Mini-ITX Motherboard
User's Manual
Ver. 1.20

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  • Page 1 IX45GM Intel® GM45 socket 479P Core Duo / Core Solo/Core 2 Duo Mini-ITX Motherboard User’s Manual Ver. 1.20...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IX45GM 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 ....................
  • Page 3 1.8.11 SPI Connector (JSPI1) ....................... 41 1.8.12 Digital Audio Connector (SPDIF_OUT1) ................... 41 1.8.13 Serial SATA Connector (SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) ............42 1.8.14 SATA Power Connector (SATA_POWER1, SATA_POWER2) ..........43 1.8.15 USB 2.0 Connector (USB1, USB2) .................... 43 IX45GM...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    IX45GM 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

    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 TW website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.bcmimb.com.tw...

  • 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 Intel 80I-GM4501-10000B2 IX45GM Mini-ITX Motherboard 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 July 11, 2009 IX45GM...

  • Page 8: Specifications Summary

    IX45GM Specifications Summary Specifications System Supports Intel socket P Core 2 Duo / Core Duo / Core 2 Solo / Core Solo mobile CPU with 45nm process technology 667/800/1066 MHz AMI 32Mb SPI BIOS BIOS Intel GM45/ICH9M-E System Chipset Winbond W83627DHG-A...
  • Page 9 Intel 82574L PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (optional) LAN2 Jumpers Label Function Note Normal * Clear CMOS CLRTC1 Clear CMOS SPDIF_OUT1 AAFP1 Front Panel Audio Connector Connectors Label Function Note JAMP1 Amplifier Connector Panel1 System Panel Connector JBKL1 LCD Inverter Connector IX45GM...
  • Page 10 IX45GM Connectors JLVDS1 LVDS Connector +12V * Ring COMPWR2 COM1, COM2 RI/+5V/+12V COMPWR3 Selection COM23 COM Connector COM45 * Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 11: Block Diagram

    User’s Manual Block Diagram IX45GM...
  • Page 12 IX45GM This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product Product introduction introduction...

  • Page 13: Production Introduction

    Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. IX45GM...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Overview

    IX45GM 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 Motherboard Layout IX45GM...

  • Page 16: Layout Content List

    IX45GM 1.3.1 Layout Content List Slots Label Function Note Page CF1A Compact Flash connector (Rear side) SODIMM_A1 200-pin SODIMM slot 1 SODIMM_B1 200-pin SODIMM slot 2 PCIEX1_1 PCI Express x1 Slot MINI_PCIE1 Mini PCI Express slot PCI1 PCI slot Jumpers...
  • Page 17 4 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm SPDIF_OUT1 Digital Audio connector 4 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm SATA1,2,3,4 Serial ATA connectors 1,2,3,4 7-pin header SATA_POWER1 SATA Power connectors 1,2 4-pin header SATA_POWER2 USB1,2 USB 2.0 connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm IX45GM...

  • Page 18: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    IX45GM Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin designed for the Intel® socket 479P 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

    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. IX45GM...
  • Page 20 IX45GM 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.

  • Page 21: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. IX45GM...
  • Page 22 IX45GM Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labelled CPU_FAN1. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.

  • Page 23: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. IX45GM...

  • Page 24: System Memory

    IX45GM System Memory 1.5.1 SO-DIMM Sockets Location The motherboard comes with two 200-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SO-DIMM sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR SO-DIMM but has a 200-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 SO-DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR SO-DIMM socket.

  • Page 25: Memory Configurations

    Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus). Refer to the Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization table. Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization CPU FSB DDR 2 DIMM Type Memory Frequency 533/800MHz DDR2 667 Max clock Freq: 333MHZ; 667Mb/s DDR2 800 Max clock Freq: 400MHZ; 800Mb/s IX45GM...

  • Page 26: Installing A Ddr2 So-Dimm

    IX45GM 1.5.3 Installing a DDR2 SO-DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing SO-DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Locate the SO-DIMM socket on the board.

  • Page 27: Removing A Ddr2 So-Dimm

    Press the two ejector tabs on the slot outward simultaneously, and then pull out the SO-DIMM module. Support the SO-DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the ejector tabs. The SO-DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. IX45GM...

  • Page 28: Expansion Slots

    IX45GM 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 29: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    IRQ holder for PCI streeing* IRQ holder for PCI streeing* IRQ holder for PCI streeing* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * There IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI device. IX45GM...

  • Page 30: Pci Slots

    IX45GM 1.6.4 PCI Slots IX45GM 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. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.

  • Page 31: Jumpers

    Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the CMOS, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Normal (Default) Clear RTC IX45GM...

  • Page 32: Com1 Ri/+5V/+12V Selection (Jcompwr3)

    IX45GM 1.7.2 COM1 RI/+5V/+12V Selection (JCOMPWR3) JCOMPWR3 (Default) +12V Ring 1.7.3 COM2 RI/+5V/+12V Selection (JCOMPWR2) JCOMPWR2 (Default) +12V Ring...

  • Page 33: Connectors

    10/100/1000 Mbps LAN controller allows 10/100/1000 Mbps connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ACT / LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10Mbps connection Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection Blinking Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection IX45GM...
  • Page 34 IX45GM 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.

  • Page 35: Amplifier Connector (Ampj1)

    300W for a fully configured system. The system can become unstable and might experience difficulty powering up if the power supply is inadequate. You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. IX45GM...

  • Page 36: Serial Port 2-3 Connector (Com2, Com3)

    IX45GM 1.8.3 Serial Port 2-3 Connector (COM2, COM3) 1.8.4 Serial Port 4-5 Connector (COM4,COM5)

  • Page 37: Cpu Fan Connector (Cpu_Fan1)

    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. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. IX45GM...

  • Page 38: System Panel Connector (Fpio1)

    IX45GM 1.8.7 System Panel Connector (FPIO1) 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: Digital I/O Connector

    User’s Manual 1.8.8 Digital I/O Connector 1.8.9 LVDS Connector (JLVDS1) IX45GM...

  • Page 40: Lcd Inverter Connector (Jbkl1)

    IX45GM 1.8.10 LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL1) Signal Description Signal Signal Description Bright adjust. Vadj=0.75V ~ 4.25V (Recommended: 4.7KΩ, > 1/16W) ENBKL LCD backlight ON/OFF control signal...

  • Page 41: Spi Connector (Jspi1)

    This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. IX45GM...

  • Page 42: Serial Sata Connector (Sata1, Sata2, Sata3, Sata4)

    IX45GM 1.8.13 Serial SATA Connector (SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) SATA1 SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 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...

  • Page 43: Sata Power Connector (Sata_Power1, Sata_Power2)

    These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB1 USB1 USB2 USB2 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. IX45GM...

  • Page 44: Bios Setup

    IX45GM 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

    Click Start, then select Run. d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. d. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. IX45GM...

  • Page 46: Bios Setup Program

    IX45GM 2.2 BIOS setup program The main BIOS setup menu is the first screen that you can navigate. Each main BIOS setup menu option is described in this user’s guide. The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be configured.
  • Page 47 Practice navigating through the various menus and submenus. While moving around through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field. IX45GM...

  • Page 48: Main Setup

    IX45GM 2.3 Main Setup When you first enter the Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. There are two Main Setup options. They are described in this section. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.

  • Page 49: Advanced Bios Setup

    <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. The settings are described on the following pages. IX45GM...
  • Page 50 IX45GM Hardware Prefetcher The choices of Hardware Prefetcher which prefetchs data from memory to L2 cache are Disabled, and Enabled. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch The choices of Adjacement Cache Line Prefetch which automatically fetches an extra 64-byte cache line are Enabled, Disabled.
  • Page 51 The item is to enable or disable the Core Multi-processing function. Intel® SpeedStep™ tech The choices of Execute-Disable Bit Capability are Enabled, Disabled. Intel® C-State tech The choices of Execute-Disable Bit Capability are Enabled, Disabled. Enhanced C-States The choices of Execute-Disable Bit Capability are Enabled, Disabled. IX45GM...
  • Page 52 IX45GM IDE Configuration Setting You can use this screen to select options for the IDE Configuration Settings. Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen.
  • Page 53 30 seconds. 35 is the default value. It is the recommended setting when all IDE connectors are set to AUTO in the AMIBIOS setting. Note: Different IDE disk drives take longer for the BIOS to locate than others do. IX45GM...
  • Page 54 IX45GM AHCI Configuration AHCI BIOS Support Enables for supporting AHCI BIOS. The choices are Enabled or Disabled.
  • Page 55 When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port physically becomes unavailable. 3F8/IRQ4 Set this value to allow the serial port to use 3F8 as its I/O port address and IRQ4 for the interrupt address. This is the default setting. The majority of serial IX45GM...
  • Page 56 IX45GM port 1 or COM1 ports on computer systems use IRQ4 and I/O Port 3F8 as the standard setting. The most common serial device connected to this port is a mouse. If the system will not use a serial device, it is best to set this port to Disabled.
  • Page 57 2E0/IRQ5 Set this value to allow the serial port to use 2E0 as its I/O port address and IRQ5 for the interrupt address. This is the default setting. If the system will not use a serial device, it is best to set this port to Disabled. IX45GM...
  • Page 58 IX45GM You can use this screen to select options for the Hardware Health settings. Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. The screen is shown below.
  • Page 59 This shows the voltage of VCORE, 3VCC, +12V, +5V, 5VSB(V), 3VSB(V) and VBAT(V). CPU Smart Fan The options are Disabled, Silent mode, Optimal mode and Performance mode. System Smart Fan The options are Disabled, Silent mode, Optimal mode and Performance mode. IX45GM...
  • Page 60 IX45GM 2.4.2 ACPI Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the ACPI settings. Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. The screen is shown below.
  • Page 61 The item allows you to select the suspend type under the ACPI operating system. Option Description S1 (POS) Power on Suspend S3 (STR) Suspend to RAM Auto POS+STR Repost Video on S3 Resume Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3/STR resume. The choices are No or Yes. IX45GM...
  • Page 62 IX45GM USB Device Wakeup from S3 This item allows you to enable or disabled the USB resume from S3/S4 status. High Performance Event Timer This item allows you to enable or disable the High Performance Event Timer. HPET Memory Address...
  • Page 63 <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. The screen is shown below. AHCI BIOS Support This BIOS feature controls the AHCI function of SATA controller. The choice are Enabled (Default) / Disabled IX45GM...
  • Page 64 IX45GM Device This area shows the detected connected device. SATA Port0/1/2/3/4/5 This item allows you to select the connected device type. Options: Auto (Default) S.M.A.R.T. This item allows you to control the device S.M.A.R.T function. The options are Enabled (Default) / Disabled...
  • Page 65 Disable or Enable RI to generate a wake event. Resume On PME# Disable or Enable PME to generate a wake event. Resume On PCIE WAKE# Disable or Enable PCIE generate a wake event. Resume RTC Alarm Disable or Enable RTC to generate a wake event. IX45GM...
  • Page 66 IX45GM 2.4.5 Intel AMT Configuration You can use this screen to select options for Intel AMT settings. Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages.
  • Page 67 <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. The screen is shown below. Intel TXT Initialization The Choices are enabled or disabled the Intel TXT initialization. IX45GM...
  • Page 68 IX45GM 2.4.7 Intel VT-d Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the Intel VT-d settings. Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option.
  • Page 69 <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. The screen is shown below. TCG/TPM SUPPORT Enable or disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in BIOS. IX45GM...
  • Page 70 IX45GM 2.5 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings Select the PCI/PnP tab from the setup screen to enter the Plug and Play BIOS Setup screen. You can display a Plug and Play BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow> keys. All Plug and Play BIOS Setup options are described in this section. The Plug and Play BIOS Setup screen is shown below.
  • Page 71 Set this value to allow or prevent the use of PCI IDE busmastering. The setting is Disabled. Option Description Disabled Set this value to prevent PCI busmastering. This is the default setting. Enabled This option specifies that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has mastering capabilities. IX45GM...
  • Page 72 IX45GM 2.5.6 IRQ Set this value to allow the IRQ settings to be modified. The default setting is available. Interrupt Option Description IRQ3 Available This setting allows the specified IRQ to be used by a PCI/PnP IRQ4 device. This is the default setting.

  • Page 73: Boot Setting Configuration

    You can use this screen to select options for the Boot settings. Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. The screen is shown below. IX45GM...
  • Page 74 IX45GM Quick Boot The default setting is Enabled. Option Description Disabled Set this value to allow the BIOS to perform all POST tests. Enabled Set this value to allow the BIOS to skip certain POST tests to boot faster. Quiet Boot Set this value to allow the boot up screen options to be modified between POST messages or OEM logo.
  • Page 75 Disabled This prevents to display “Hit Del to Enter Setup” during memory initialization. If Quiet Boot is enabled, the message will not display. Enabled This allows to display “Hit Del to Enter Setup” during memory initialization. This is the default setting. IX45GM...

  • Page 76: Security Setup

    IX45GM 2.7 Security Setup Select Security Setup from the Setup main BIOS setup menu. All Security Setup options, such as password protection and virus protection, are described in this section. To access the sub menu for the following items, select the item and press <Enter>: Change Supervisor Password The Security Setup screen is shown below.

  • Page 77: Chipset Setup

    You can display a Chipset BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow> keys. All Chipset BIOS Setup options are described in this section. The Chipset BIOS Setup screen is shown below. IX45GM...
  • Page 78 IX45GM 2.8.1 North Bridge Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the North Bridge Configuration. Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option.
  • Page 79 128MB, 256MB and Maximum DVMT. Boot Display Device Use the field to select the type of device you want to use as the display(s) of the system. Flat Panel Type This setting allows you to set your preferences for the boot display device. IX45GM...
  • Page 80 IX45GM Spread Spectrum This setting allows you to reduce EMI by modulating the signals the CPU generates so that the spikes are reduced to flatter curves. This is achieved by varying the frequency slightly so that the signal does not use any particular frequency for more than a moment. The options: Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 81 Set this value to allow the system to enable or disable the onboard USB ports. The choices are Disabled, 2 USB Ports, 4 USB Ports, 6 USB Ports, 8 USB Ports, 10 USB Ports, 12 USB Ports. GbE Controller Options are “Enabled” and “Disabled”. Select “Disabled” if you don’t want to use onboard IX45GM...
  • Page 82 IX45GM LAN controller. GbE LAN Boot When [Enabled], the BIOS attempts to boot from a LAN boot image before it attempts to boot from a local storage device. GbE Wake up From S5 This field specifies whether the system will be awakened from the S5 power saving mode when activity or input signal of onboard LAN is detected.

  • Page 83: Exit Menu

    Select the Exit tab from the setup screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. You can display an Exit BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow> keys. All Exit BIOS Setup options are described in this section. The Exit BIOS Setup screen is shown below. IX45GM...
  • Page 84 IX45GM 2.9.1 Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave Setup and reboot the computer so the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Exit Saving Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
  • Page 85 Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration. Select Exit Discarding Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Discard Changes and Exit Setup Now? [Ok] [Cancel] appears in the window. Select Ok to discard changes and exit. IX45GM...
  • Page 86 IX45GM 2.9.3 Discard Changes Select Discard Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Discard Changes ? [Ok] [Cancel] appears in the window. Select Ok to discard changes.
  • Page 87 In particular, do not use the Optimal Setup options if your computer is experiencing system configuration problems. Select Load Setup Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Ok to load optimal defaults. IX45GM...

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