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GA-8I945P Pro/ GA-8I945P-G Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1005 12ME-8I945PP-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. Motherboard GA-8I945P Pro/GA-8I945P-G Motherboard GA-8I945P Pro/GA-8I945P-G Apr. 18, 2005 Apr. 18, 2005 Copyright © 2005 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the manual are legally registered to their respective companies. Notice The written content provided with this product is the property of Gigabyte. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice. Product Manual Classification In order to assist in the use of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the following: For quick installation, please refer to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with 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 product details, please click onto Gigabyte's website at www.gigabyte.com.tw Table of Contents GA-8I945P Pro/GA-8I945P-G Motherboard Layout ....................................................... 6 Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................... 9 1-1 1-2 1-3 Considerations Prior to Installation .................................................................... 9 Feature Summary .......................................................................................... 10 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink .............................................................. 12 1-3-1 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU ......................................................................................... 12 Installation of the Heatsink .................................................................................. 13 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-7 1-8 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan) ......................... 14 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 14 Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 16 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 17 Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ................................................................................................ 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8I945P Pro F2a) ............................ 30 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 2-9 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-13 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 32 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 34 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 36 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 39 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 41 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 42 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 44 Select Language ........................................................................................ 47 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 47 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 48 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 48 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 49 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 49 -4- Chapter 3 Install Drivers ............................................................................................. 51 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 51 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 52 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 52 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 53 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 53 Chapter 4 Appendix ................................................................................................... 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities ................................................................................ 55 4-1-1 4-1-2 4-1-3 4-1-4 4-1-5 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................................................................................... 56 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction ......................................................................... 57 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ........................................................................ 59 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction ................................................. 70 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction ...................................... 77 4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 81 Only for GA-8I945P Pro. -5- Item Checklist IDE Cable x 2 & FDD Cable x 1 Serial ATAII Cable x 2 Serial ATA Power Cable x 2 2 Ports USB 2.0 + 2 Ports 1394 Cable x 1 I/O Shield * The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice. Optional Accessories 8-Channel Audio Combo kit (Part Number: 12CR1-1SPAUD-21/R) -6- GA-8I945P Pro/GA-8I945P-G Motherboard Layout KB_MS COAXIAL OPTICAL LPT ATX_12V LGA775 ATX COMA R_USB USB LAN GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) FDD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 F_AUDIO Intel 945P DDRII1 DDRII2 PCIE_1 CD_IN PCIE_2 CODEC Main BIOS Back BIOS PCI1 TSB82AA2 IT8712 PCI2 TSB81BA3 F2_1394 ICH7R / SATAII0 SATAII2 SATAII3 Broadcom 5789 DDRII3 DDRII4 NB_FAN IDE1 PCIE_16 IDE3 IDE2 ICH7 SATAII1 PCI3 F_USB CI SPDIF_I BAT GREEN_USB F1_1394 F_PANEL RF_ID PWR_LED (Optional) CLR_CMOS Only for GA-8I945P Pro. Only for GA-8I945P-G. -7- SYS_FAN IT8212 PWR_FAN CPU_FAN Block Diagram PCI-ECLK (100MHz) LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(133/200/266MHz) Host Interface Intel 945P DDRII 667(Note)/533/400MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory MCHCLK (133/200/266MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz Dual BIOS Intel ICH7R / ICH7 4 SATA 3Gb/s ATA33/66/100 IDE1 Channels Floppy IT 8712 TSB82AA2 TSB81BA3 CODEC IT8212 IDE RAID Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 IEEE1394b PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x1 PCI-ECLK (100MHz) x1 x1 RJ45 Broadcom 5789 x1 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus LPT Port COM Port 24MHz 8 USB Ports 33MHz PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 PCI IDE2/IDE3 PCICLK (33MHz) (Note) To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800/1066MHz FSB processor . Only for GA-8I945P Pro. Only for GA-8I945P-G. -8- Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the 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, RAM). 4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic pad or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard. English Installation Notices 1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers are required for warranty validation. 2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the information in the provided manual. 3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected. 4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. 5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing. 6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. 7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. 8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. Instances of Non-Warranty 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual. Damage due to improper installation. Damage due to use of uncertified components. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. -9Hardware Installation English 1-2 CPU Feature Summary Supports Intel® Pentium ® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 CPU(Note 1) Supports 1066/800/533MHz FSB L2 cache varies with CPU Northbridge: Intel® 945P Express Chipset Southbridge: Intel® ICH7R / ICH7 Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 4 DDR II DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note 2) Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMM Supports dual channel DDR II 667(Note 3)/533/400 DIMM 1 PCI Express x 16 slot 2 PCI Express x 1 slot 3 PCI slots 1 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of 2 IDE devices(IDE1) - Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 2 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133), compatible with RAID, allows connection of 4 IDE devices(IDE2,IDE3) 1 FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD devices 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode 1 Serial port (COMA) 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 4, front x 4 via cable) 3 IEEE1394b ports (requires cable) 1 front audio connector 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port Onboard Broadcom 5789 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 RJ 45 port Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA 3Gb/s Peripherals Onboard LAN (Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. (Note 3) To use a DDRII 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800/1066MHz FSB processor . Only for GA-8I945P Pro. Only for GA-8I945P-G. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 10 - Onboard Audio On-Board SATA 3Gb/s RAID On-Board IDE RAID (IDE2, IDE3) I/O Control Hardware Monitor BIOS Additional Features Overclocking Form Factor ALC882 CODEC High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; MIC ; Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Side Speaker Out connection SPDIF In connection SPDIF Out connection (coaxial+optical) CD In Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems Onboard ICH7R chipset supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) function or striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) or RAID 5 function supports data transfer rate of up 300 MB/s supports a maximum of 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems Onboard GigaRAID IT8212 chipset Supports disk striping (RAID 0) or disk mirroring (RAID 1) or striping + mirroring (RAID 0 + RAID 1) Supports JBOD function Supports concurrent dual ATA133 IDE controller operation Supports ATAPI mode for HDD Supports IDE bus master operation Supports ATA133/RAID mode switch by BIOS Displays status and error checking messages during boot-up Mirroring supports automatic background rebuilds Features LBA and Extended Interrupt 13 drive translation in controller onboard BIOS IT8712 System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System / Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System / Power fan failure warning CPU smart fan control Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash/Multilanguage /Dual BIOS Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune 5 Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCIE/FSB) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCIE) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 22.0cm English Only for GA-8I945P Pro. - 11 Hardware Installation English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. 3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and heatsink. 4. Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU prior to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires all of the following platform components: - CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology - Chipset: An Intel ® Chipset that supports HT Technology - BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled - OS: An operation system that has optimizations for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU socket to the upright position. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the edge of the CPU socket. Align the indented corner of the CPU with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into position. (Grasping the CPU firmly between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into the socket in a straight and downwards motion. Avoid twisting or bending motions that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 12 - Fig. 4 Once the CPU is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the metal lever back into its original position. 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Male Push Pin English The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on the surface of the installed CPU. Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to install.) Please note the direction of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is only for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the heatsink atop 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) Fig. 5 Please check the back of motherboard after installing. If the push pin is inserted as the picture, the installation is complete. Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the heatsink to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard. The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heatsink paste.To prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heatsink. - 13 - Hardware Installation English 1-4 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan) Fig.1 To attach Cool-Plus to a heatsink, align the extensions on both sides with the grooves in the heatsink as shown. Firmly press down until it snaps into position. Fig.2 Once the fan is properly affixed onto the heatsink, plug the power cable into the NB_FAN connector. Fig.3 Before proceeding, first check to make sure that the fan's power cable is disconnected. Then, while applying pressure to the top of the fan, carefully use a screwdriver to dislodge the extension on one side. Exerting too much pressure on the fan during removal might cause the side extensions to break-off. 1-5 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction. The 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. Notch DDR II Only for GA-8I945P Pro. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) Motherboard - 14 - Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down. English Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module. Dual Channel Memory Configuration GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double. GA-8I945P (Pro)(-G) includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR II 1, DDR II 2 Channel B : DDR II 3, DDR II 4 If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the limitation of Intel chipset specifications. 1. Dual Channel mode will not be enabled if only one DDR II memory module is installed. 2. To enable Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules (it is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed), you must install them into DIMM sockets of the same color. The following is a Dual Channel Memory configuration table: (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side) DDR II 1 2 memory modules 4 memory modules DS/SS X DS/SS DDR II 2 X DS/SS DS/SS DDR II 3 DS/SS X DS/SS DDR II 4 X DS/SS DS/SS - 15 - Hardware Installation English 1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot. 5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Replace your computer's chassis cover. 7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Install related driver from the operating system. Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the slot. Make sure your VGA card is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x 16 slot. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please press the latch as the picture to the left shows to release the card.