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Gigabyte GA-8I945G Pro User Manual

Gigabyte GA-8I945G Pro
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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
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* The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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Gigabyte GA-8I945G Pro Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of memory slots4
Maximum internal memory4 GB
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturerIntel
USB 2.0 connectors2
I/O ports4 x Line-out/ 1 x Line-in/ 1 x MIC
Floppy disk drive connectorYes
PS/2 ports quantity1
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Audio chipRealtek ALC882
Motherboard form factorATX
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth220 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Motherboard Layouts

GA-81945G Pro Motherboard Layout

Visual guide to the physical layout and components of the GA-81945G Pro motherboard.

GA-81945G Motherboard Layout

Visual guide to the physical layout and components of the GA-81945G motherboard.

System Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Schematic representation of the motherboard's internal connections and data flow.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation

Safety and preparation guidelines for installing hardware to prevent damage.

1-2 Feature Summary

Overview of the motherboard's key features, including CPU, chipset, memory, and I/O.

1-3 Installation of the CPU

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU into the socket.

1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink

Instructions for mounting the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.

1-4 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan)

Guide for installing or removing the Cool-Plus (Northbridge cooling fan).

1-5 Installation of Memory

Instructions for installing DDR II memory modules.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

Details on configuring dual channel memory for optimal performance.

1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards

Steps for installing expansion cards, such as PCI Express x16 cards.

1-7 I/O Back Panel Introduction

Identification and description of ports on the motherboard's rear I/O panel.

1-8 Connectors Introduction

Overview of internal motherboard connectors and their pin assignments.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

Main Menu Overview

Describes the main menu of the BIOS setup utility and its options.

2-1 Standard CMOS Features

Configuration of basic system settings like date, time, and IDE devices.

2-2 Advanced BIOS Features

Settings for boot priority, CPU features, and password protection.

2-3 Integrated Peripherals

Configuration options for onboard devices like IDE, SATA, USB, and LAN.

2-4 Power Management Setup

Settings to manage system power states, wake-up events, and power-on options.

2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations

Settings for Plug and Play and PCI IRQ assignments.

2-6 PC Health Status

Monitoring system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds.

2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Advanced settings for CPU clock, voltage, and memory performance tuning.

2-8 Select Language

Option to choose the display language for the BIOS setup utility.

2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Restores BIOS settings to safe, minimum performance defaults.

2-10 Load Optimized Defaults

Restores BIOS settings to factory defaults for optimal performance.

2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password

Configure BIOS access passwords for system security.

2-12 Save & Exit Setup

Saves current BIOS settings and exits the setup utility.

2-13 Exit Without Saving

Exits the BIOS setup utility without saving any changes.

Chapter 3 Install Drivers

3-1 Install Chipset Drivers

Guide for installing essential chipset drivers using the driver CD.

3-2 Software Applications

Information on optional Gigabyte utilities and bundled software for installation.

3-3 Driver CD Information

Details the contents and structure of the motherboard driver CD.

3-4 Hardware Information

Lists all detected hardware components supported by the motherboard.

3-5 Contact Us

Provides contact information for Gigabyte support and offices worldwide.

Chapter 4 Appendix

4-1 Unique Software Utilities

Explains Gigabyte's proprietary software utilities for system enhancement.

4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction

Overview of EasyTune 5, a utility for system performance enhancement.

4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction

Guide to Xpress Recovery2 for quick data backup and restoration.

4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction

Instructions on updating the BIOS using Dual BIOS and Q-Flash utilities.

4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction

Explains RAID levels and configuration using the Serial ATA BIOS utility.

4-1-5 2-/4-/6-/8-Channel Audio Function Introduction

Guide to setting up multi-channel audio features and connecting speakers.

4-2 Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions for motherboard problems, including beep codes.

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