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- Page 3 i i i i i 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 1.0 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 interference 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................5 7 7 7 7 7 Chapter 2 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 PNP/PCI Setup................34 PC Health Status................35 Frequency /Voltage Control............37 Load Defaults Setting..............37 Supervisor Passward..............37 User Password................38 Save & Exit Setup.................38 Exit Without Saving...............38 39 39 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM..............39 Auto-installing under Windows 2000/XP..........39 Running Setup................40 Manual Installation..................42 Utility Software Reference...............42...
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Page 7: Introducing The Motherboard
Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the ST945GM motherboard. This motherboard is a high perfor- mance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the mPGA479 socket for Intel Core™ Duo/Core™ Solo/Core™ Duo LV/Core™ Duo ULV/Core™ Solo ULV/Celeron M/ Celeron M-ULV processors for high-end business or personal mobile markets. -
Page 8: Feature
Feature Processor The motherboard uses an mPGA479 socket for Intel Core™ Duo/Core™ Solo/Core™ Duo LV/Core™ Duo ULV/Core™ Solo ULV/Celeron M/Celeron M-ULV processorsthat carries the following features: • Accommodates Intel PeCore™ Duo/Core™ Solo/Core™ Duo LV/Core™ Duo ULV/Core™ Solo ULV/Celeron M/Celeron M-ULV processors •... - Page 9 Onboard LAN (Optional) The onboard LAN controller provides the following features: • Two-Wire Serial Interface (TWSI) for VPD • Comppliant with PCI Express base specification 1.1 • Compliant to 802.3x flow control • Supports IEEE 802.3 u/ab, 802.1p and 802.1q •...
- Page 10 BIOS Firmware This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following: • Power management • Wake-up alarms • CPU parameters • CPU and memroy timing The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change with out prior notice.
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Page 11: Motherboard Components
Motherboard Components Introducing the Motherboard... - Page 12 Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENT 1 CPU Socket mPGA479 socket for Intel Core™ Duo/Core™ Solo/Core™ Duo LV/Core™ Duo ULV/Core™ Solo ULV/Celeron M/ Celeron M-ULV CPUs 2 CPUFAN1 CPU cooling fan connector 3 IDE1 Primary IDE channel 4 PANEL1 Panel connector for case switches and LEDs 5 CF_PWR1 CF power voltage jumper 6 CLR_CMOS...
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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 damage 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_CMOS1 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 con- necting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPUFAN1 Connect the system cooling fan connector to CASFAN1 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1. -
Page 17: Front Panel Header
ATX_POWER1: ATX 20-pin Power Connector Signal Name Signal Name +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V Ground Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground PWROK AUX5V +12V Front Panel Header The front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. -
Page 18: Installing Hardware
Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs POST. Power Switch Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momentary- contact switch that is normally open. -
Page 19: Cpu Installation Procedure
CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. A. Locate the key pin (no pin) of the CPU socket. B. Locate the “triangle mark” on the down left corner of the CPU. C. Align the triangle mark with the key pin, and gently insert the CPU into the CPU socket. -
Page 20: Installing Memory Modules
Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accomodates four memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR2 667/533/400. The total memory capacity is 4 GB. DDR2 SDRAM memory module table Memory Bus Memory module 200 MHz DDR2 400 DDR2 533 266MHz DDR2 667 333MHz You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. - Page 21 Table A: DDR2(memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR2 400/533/667 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. T y p e S iz e V e n d o r M o d u le N a m e S A M S U N G K 4 T 5 1 6 3 Q B -Z C C C D D R 2...
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Page 22: Installing A Hard Disk Drive/Cd-Rom/Sata Hard Drive
Installing a Hard Dish 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 23: 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 24: 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 increase the motherboard’s capabili- ties by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system. -
Page 25: Connecting Optional Devices
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. - Page 26 AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name Function MIC_BIAS EAROUTR LOUTR RSVD EAROUTL LOUTL SATA1/2: 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.
- Page 27 USB1: Front Panel USB headers The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard. Signal Name Function USB0-...
- Page 28 PSKB1: PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Keyboard PS2_KB_DATA PS2_KB_CLK AV1: AV Composite connector The motherboard supports an AV header which is used to connect the video. Signal Name COMPOSITE/CVBS S1: S-Video output connector This is an optional header that provides the S-Video output, using to adjust the chroma and luminance.
- Page 29 LVDS1: LVDS connector This motherboard supports a LVDS Header that is used to connect the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). LVDS (Low Voltage Differencial Signaling) provides robust signaling for high- speed data transmission between chassis, boards and peripherals using standard ribbon cables and IDC connectors.
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Page 30: Connecting I/O Devices
Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: Serial Port Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or (COM1/2) fax/modems. 1394a Port Use the 1394a port to connect to any firewire device. (optional) LAN Port Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer... -
Page 31: Using Bios
Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest American Megatrends 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 configura- tion status and provides you with options to set system parameters. -
Page 32: Bios Navigation Keys
Press DEL to enter SETUP Pressing the delete key accesses the BIOS Setup Utility: CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Frequency/Voltage Control Standard CMOS Setup Advanced Setup Load Default Settings Advanced Chipset Setup Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals User Password Power Management Setup Save &... -
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, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing. -
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 [Tue 08/15/2006] Help Item System Time [04 : 50 : 50] User [Enter], [TAB] Primary IDE Master [Not Detected] or [SHIFT-TAB] to... -
Page 35: Advanced Setup
CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. S- ATA 1 S- ATA1 Help Item Device :Hard Disk Vendor :WDC WD1600JS-23MHB0 Size :164.06B Disabled: Disables LBA LBA Mode :Supported Mode. Block Mode :16Sectors Auto: Enabled LBA PIO Mode Mode if the device Async DMA :Multiword DMA-2 supports it and the... - Page 36 Execute Disable Bit (Enabled) It allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or warm propagation. Peplacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit-enabled systems can halt worm attacks, reducing the need for virus related repairs.
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Page 37: Advanced Chipset Setup
Advanced Chipset Setup This option displays basic information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Setup Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Help Item VGA Share Memory [8MB] DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Options DVMT/FIXED Memory [128MB]... -
Page 38: Integrated Peripherals
Integrated Peripherals These options display items that define the operation of peripheral components on the system’s input/output ports. CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Integrated Peripherals Help Item Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] SATA Mode [IDE] Options SATA Channels [Behind PATA] USB Controller... -
Page 39: Power Management Setup
Serial Port3/4 IRQ (IRQ11/IRQ10) Use this item to assign IRQ to the serial port. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Power Mangement 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... -
Page 40: Pnp/Pci Setup
Powe On by Ring (Disabled) This item allows users to enable or disable the ring to wake up the system. If set to Enabled, users can specify the specific day of month and the exact time to power up the system. USB Device Wakeup from S3 (Disabled) This item allows users to enable or disable the USB device Wakeup function from S3 mode. -
Page 41: Pc Health Status
PC Health Status On motherboards that 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 State Help Item Smart Fan function [Press Enter] Shutdown Temperature [Disabled]... - Page 42 CPU Fan Speed (6750 RPM) This item displays the CPU Fan Speed. CPU Smart Fan Control (Disabled) This item allows users to enable or disable smart fan control function. CPU Smart Ratio (75) This item enables you to set the value of CPU fan ratio. CPU Target Temperature (50) This item enables throttling when CPU targets the temperature.
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Page 43: Frequency/Voltage Control
Frequency/Voltage Control This item enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Frequency/Voltage Control Item Help Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk... -
Page 44: User Password
Supervisor Password This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Insatall displays. If not, Not Install displays. Change Supervisor Password You can select this option and press <Enter> to acess the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to change the supervisor password. -
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 allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT or something similar. - Page 47 Click Next. The following screen appears: Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence.
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Page 48: Manual Installation
Manual Installation Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard. Look for the chipset and motherboard model; then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers.