Gigabyte GA-945GM-S2 User Manual

GA-945GM-S2
Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-945GMS2R-1001R
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Gigabyte GA-945GM-S2 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
S/PDIF out connector	Yes
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	1
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
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111B
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	244 mm
Width	233 mm

Summary

System Diagrams

Motherboard Layout

Visual representation of motherboard components and connectors.

Hardware Installation Guide

Installation Precautions and Notices

CPU and Cooler Installation

Guides for installing CPU and its cooler.

Memory Installation

Guide for inserting DDR II memory modules.

Expansion Card Installation

BIOS Setup Guide

Standard CMOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features

Integrated Peripherals Configuration

Power Management and PC Health Status

Frequency/Voltage Control and Defaults

Adjusting clock speeds, voltages, and loading default settings.

Driver and Software Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Installing essential drivers for motherboard chipset functionality.

Appendix and Troubleshooting

BIOS Update Methods

Guides for updating BIOS via Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common problems like beep codes and hardware errors.