Gigabyte GA-8I945G Manual

Gigabyte GA-8I945G Manual

Get Gigabyte GA-8I945G PDF manuals and user guides View all Gigabyte GA-8I945G manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Gigabyte GA-8I945G manual content summary:

  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - 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
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 2
    Motherboard GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Apr. 18, 2005 Motherboard GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Apr. 18, 2005
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 3
    the product. „ For detailed product information and specifications, please carefully read the "Product User Manual". „ For detailed information related to Gigabyte's unique features, please go to "Technology Guide" section on Gigabyte's website to read or download the information you need. For more
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 4
    of Contents GA-8I945G Pro Motherboard Layout 6 GA-8I945G Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 5
    55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 56 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 57 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 4-2 Troubleshooting 81 Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 5 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 6
    GA-8I945G Pro Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN COAXIAL LGA775 ATX OPTICAL PWR_FAN LPT LAN VGA GA-8I945G Pro R_USB USB FDD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 F_AUDIO Intel 945G Broadcom 5789 CD_IN CODEC IT8712 NB_FAN PCIE_16 PCIE_1 PCIE_2 Main BIOS Back BIOS ICH7R PCI1 TSB82AA2 PCI2
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 7
    GA-8I945G Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN COAXIAL LGA775 ATX OPTICAL LPT LAN VGA R_USB USB GA-8I945G AUDIO1 AUDIO2 F_AUDIO Intel 945G Broadcom 5789 CD_IN CODEC PCIE_16 PCIE_1 BIOS PCIE_2 ICH7 PCI1 IT8712 PCI2 COMA F_USB CI RF_ID SPDIF_I PCI3 GREEN_USB SATAII0
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 8
    Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 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 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 9
    instructions below: 1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord. 2. When handling the motherboard , avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. 3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU motherboard problem manual
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 10
    1-2 Feature Summary CPU Š Š Š Chipset Š Š Š Memory Š Š Š Slots Š Š Š IDE Connections Š Š FDD Connections Š Onboard SATA 3Gb/s Š Š Peripherals Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Onboard LAN Š Š Š Supports Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 CPU(Note 1) Supports 1066/800/533MHz
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 11
    fan failure warning Š CPU smart fan control Š Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Š Supports Q-Flash/Dual BIOS /Multilanguage Š Supports @BIOS Š Supports EasyTune 5 Š Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCIE/FSB) Š Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR) Š ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 22.0cm Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 11
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 12
    - CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology - Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology - BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT might cause damage to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 12 - Fig. 4 Once the CPU is properly inserted, please replace
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 13
    the CPU and make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Fig. 4 Please make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the heatsink installation section of the user manual
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 14
    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. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 15
    you wish to remove the DIMM module. Dual Channel Memory Configuration GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating 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
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 16
    below: 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Install related driver from the operating system. Installing a GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 16 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 17
    output port is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or com pressed AC3 data supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors. LAN
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 18
    to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to CLR_CMOS 10) F_AUDIO 21) BAT 11) PWR_LED (Optional) Only for GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 18 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 19
    all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power connector is not connected, the system will not start. Caution! Please use
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 20
    to prevent system overheating and failure. Caution! Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN/ PWR_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Pin No. Definition 1 +12V 2 GND 1 Only for GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 20 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 21
    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 , please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). 40 39 2 1 - 21 - Hardware Installation
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 22
    (R) 6 NC 7 NC 8 No Pin 9 Line Out (L) 10 NC 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 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 23
    English 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 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 12) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 24
    English 13) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 14) SPDIF_I ( SPDIF cable, please contact your local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 Power 1 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 24 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 25
    is off and it does not support USB device to wake up from S3 mode. Users who wish to shut down the standby power(note) for their USB devices during system power-off can connect the devices to this connector via the optional front USB cable. GA-8I945G Pro 2 10 1 9 GA-8I945G 2 10 1 9 Pin No
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 26
    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 1 Power 2 RFID_RI- 1 3 RF_TXD 4 RF_RXD 5 NC 6 GND GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 26 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 27
    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 1 1 Signal 2 GND 20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 28
    same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you want to erase CMOS... 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power . 4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 28 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 29
    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. @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 30
    to search the advanced option hidden. Please Load Optimized Defaults in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as usual. This action makes CPU clock and frequency ratio. „ Select Language This setup page is select multi language. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 31
    system. „ Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup. „ Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 31 - BIOS Setup
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 32
    Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Suport Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory [1.44M, 3.5"] [None] [Disabled] [All from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only The month, Jan start up. Manual User can manually input the GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 32 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 33
    . Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) memory installed on the motherboard. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. Total Memory This item displays the memory
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 34
    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 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 35
    processors mode supported. (Default value) Disables CPU Hyper Threading. Memory Protect function. CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value) Disables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. CPU supports this function. - 35 - BIOS Setup
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 36
    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 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 37
    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
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 38
    RAID. (Default value) ATA Select onboard GigaRAID chip function asa ATA. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS 1. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 38 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 39
    Type S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). Soft-off by PWR-BTTN Instant-off Press power button then Power on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 39 - BIOS Setup
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 40
    system, the system will be in "Off" state. Full-On (Default value) 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 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 41
    3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1. Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 41 - BIOS Setup
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 42
    at 80oC / 176oF. Monitor CPU temperature at 90oC / 194oF. Disable this function. (Default value) CPU/POWER /SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled Enabled Fan warning function disable. (Default value) Fan warning function enable. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 42 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 43
    cable. Note: In fact, the Voltage option can be used for CPU fans with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables. However, some 4-pin CPU fan power cables are not designed following Intel 4-Wire fans PWM control specifications. With such CPU fans, selecting PWM will not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 43
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 44
    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
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 45
    set "CPU Host Frequency" to 200MHz. Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only! PCI Experss Frequency (Mhz) ASYC Set PCI Express frequency to ASYC. Auto BIOS will automatically setup the PCI Express Frequency. (Default value) System Memory Multiplier Wrong
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 46
    Control to +0.1V. Set FSB OverVoltage Control to +0.2V. 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 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 47
    Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F3: Change Language1 F10: Save & Exit Setup Multi-language supports 3 languages. There are English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese. 2-9 Load Fail-Safe the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 47 - BIOS Setup
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 48
    Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. 2-11 Set 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 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 49
    CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 49 - BIOS Setup
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 50
    English GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 50 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 51
    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. 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers After insert the driver CD, "Xpress Install" will
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 52
    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. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 52 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 53
    English 3-4 Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 53 - Install Drivers
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 54
    English GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 54 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 55
    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. Download Center Download Center allows users to quickly download and update their BIOS as well as the latest drivers for their system. Download
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 56
    and Advance Mode Display panel of CPU frequency Shows the current functions status Log on to GIGABYTE website Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file Quit or Minimize EasyTuneTM 5 software (Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 56 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 57
    up data on hard disks on PATA and SATA IDE controllers. After Xpress Recovery2 is executed At least 64M bytes of system memory 3. VESA-supported VGA cards How to use BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2005, Award Software, Inc. Intel 945 BIOS for 8I945G Pro F9a . . . . :BIOS
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 58
    not SATA hard disks on the following motherboards (As this is a BIOS-related issue, it can be solved by BIOS update) GA-K8U GA-K8NXP-9 GA-K8U-9 GA-K8N Ultra-9 GA-K8NXP-SLI GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8N Ultra-SLI GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8N Pro-SLI GA-K8NMF-9 GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 59
    to Backup Load Default Settings 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 512K 512K F10: Power Off Only for GA-8I945G Pro. - 59 - Appendix
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 60
    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
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 61
    Part One. If your motherboard has single-BIOS, please refer to Part Two. Part One: Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM 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
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 62
    Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution 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 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 63
    flash and press Enter. In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file, 8KNXPU.Fba, is listed. Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard. Dual BIOS Utility Boot From Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size SST 49LF004A Backup ROM Type
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - 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 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 65
    Disk Type... Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit. Part Two: Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards. This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-FlashTM utility. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 66
    F10:Power Off Do not turn off power or reset your system at this stage!! 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 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 67
    file becomes F4 after updating Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc. Intel 845GE AGPSet BIOS for 8GE800 F4 Check System Health OK Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.7GHz (100x17.0) Memory Testing : 122880K OK
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 68
    "Update New BIOS" c. Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file. d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 8I945G Pro.F2d). e. Complete update process following the instruction. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 68
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 69
    II, be sure that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as your motherboard's. Otherwise, your system won't boot. III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOSTM server, please go onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 70
    English 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction RAID Levels RAID (Redundant Array of . The RAID levels which the Intel® ICH7R chipset supports are RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5. RAID 0 (Striping) RAID 0 reads loss. Only for GA-8I945G Pro. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 70 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 71
    SCSI, or SATA. 3) Enter the motherboard BIOS and locate RAID setup (Please refer to the section on Integrated Peripherals). 4) Enter RAID setup in the BIOS and select the RAID type (For instance, enter Ctrl + I to select Intel RAID; Ctrl + S to select Silicon Image). 5) Complete driver installation
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 72
    . After setting disk name, press Enter to select RAID Level. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM V5.0.0. 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
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 73
    Size : Capacity : RAID_Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB 223.5 GB Create Volume [ HELP ] The following are typical values: RAID 0 - 128KB RAID 1 - 64KB RAID 5 - 64KB [ ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM V5.0.0.1011 ICH7R
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 74
    data on selected disks will be lost. Please press Y to complete the set-up of RAID. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM V5.0.0.1011 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel volume [ ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 74 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 75
    Disk(0) 111.7GB Member Disk(0) [ ]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu Delete RAID Volume If you want to delete a RAID volume, please select the Delete RAID Volume option. Press Enter key and follow the instructions on the screen. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM V5.0.0.1011 ICH7R
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 76
    GIGABYTE motherboard drive CD-ROM. From the CDROM drive (example: D:\) double click the MENU.exe file in the BootDrv folder. A command prompt window will open similar to that in Fig. 2. Note: In the menu list, Intel Matrix Storage Manager is Intel ICH7R chipset. GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 77
    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. The jack retasking capability supported by HD Audio allows
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 78
    channel audio setup is completed. 4 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager 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
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 79
    Line Out), Rear Speaker Out, and Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) then click OK. The 6-channel audio setup is completed. 8 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
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 80
    audio connector to support 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
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - 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 in the manual. If your
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 82
    English GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 82 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 83
    - 83 - Appendix English
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 84
    English GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 84 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 85
    - 85 - Appendix English
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 86
    English GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 86 -
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 87
    .giga-byte.com U.S.A. G.B.T. INC. TEL: +1-626-854-9338 FAX: +1-626-854-9339 Tech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.com Germany G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH
  • Gigabyte GA-8I945G | Manual - Page 88
    Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. in Romania Tech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address: http://www.gigabyte.com.ro GA-8I945G Pro/GA-8I945G Motherboard - 88 -
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
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.