Gigabyte GA-8I945GMF-RH User Manual

GA-8I945GMF-RH
Intel
®
Pentium
®
D / Pentium
®
4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1103
12ME-945GMFR-1103R
* The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste
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Gigabyte GA-8I945GMF-RH Specifications

General

Number of memory slots	4
Maximum internal memory	4 GB
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
USB 2.0 connectors	2
Number of COM connectors	1
Floppy disk drive connector	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 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.
Power source type	ATX
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet

Weight and Dimensions

Width	244 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation

Essential precautions and notices for safe and proper motherboard installation.

1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its associated heatsink correctly.

1-4 Installation of Memory

Instructions for installing DDR II memory modules into the DIMM sockets.

1-5 Install expansion cards

1-7 Connectors Introduction

Details on the various internal connectors on the motherboard and their pin assignments.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-2 Advanced BIOS Features

Settings for boot order, CPU features, password protection, and system performance.

2-3 Integrated Peripherals

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

2-4 Power Management Setup

2-6 PC Health Status

2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control

2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password

Chapter 3 Install Drivers

3-1 Install Chipset Drivers

Installs essential INF files and drivers for the motherboard's chipset functionality.

Chapter 4 Appendix

4-1 Unique Software Utilities

4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction

4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction

4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction

Guides on updating the motherboard's BIOS using Q-Flash utility or @BIOS.

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

4-2 Troubleshooting

Collection of frequently asked questions and answers for common system issues.