Gigabyte GA-945GCMX-S2 driver and firmware
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Manual - Page 6
Chapter 3 Install Drivers 53 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 SoftwareApplications 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55
Chapter 4 Appendix 57 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 57
4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 57 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 58 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 60 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function ...
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... Install
Š Supports Xpress Recovery2
Š Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue
Bundle Software Š Norton Internet Security (OEM revision)
Form Factor
Š Micro ATX form factor; 22.0cm x 24.4cm
(Note 1) Enable use of a CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s).
(Note 2) Due to Windows...
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.... 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, configure required settings for the expansion card in system
BIOS Setup. 8. Install related driver in the operating system.
For example: Installing a PCI Express x16 VGA card:
When installing the graphics card, push down on the top edge of the...
Manual - Page 19
..., mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface. Also make sure your OS 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 Port The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet , providing data transfer speeds of 10/100/ 1000...
Manual - Page 23
... refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector.
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7) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by ICH7) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300 MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order...
Manual - Page 26
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By default, the audio driver is configured to support HD Audio. To connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, please refer to the instructions on page 68 about the software settings.
12) CD_IN (CD IN Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.
Pin No. Definition
1
CD-L
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2
GND
3
GND
4
CD-R
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... during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you to the CMOS SETUP screen. You can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". If you wish to upgrade to a new 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...
Manual - Page 34
... for automatic device detection.
Extended IDE Drive You can use one of the two methods:
• Auto
Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default)
• None
Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system will skip the
automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up.
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... to Setup page will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.
Setup
The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)
(Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function. Only for GA-945GCMX-S2.
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... 2 (TM2) function.
CPU EIST Function (Note)
Enabled
Enable CPU EIST function. (Default value)
Disabled
Disable EIST function.
Virtualization Technology (Note)
Enabled Disabled
Enable Virtualization technology function. (Default value) Disable this function.
(Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function. Only for GA-945GCMX-S2.
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BIOS Setup
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... instructions to restart your system. You
can install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk.
• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the
Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still
exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager, please remove the
question...
Manual - Page 54
English
3-2 Software Applications
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.
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... bytes of system memory 3. VESA-supported VGA cards
How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the F9 key: Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to boot from CD-ROM. Save
the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. Insert the provided driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. Upon system...
Manual - Page 59
... Windows 2000, be sure to execute the
EnableBigLba.exe program from the driver CD before data backup.
2. It is normal that data backup takes longer time than data restoration.
3. Xpress Recovery2 is compliant with the GPL regulations.
4. On a few motherboards based on Nvidia chipsets, BIOS update is required for Xpress Recovery2
to correctly identify RAID and SATA IDE...
Manual - Page 60
... you wish to use hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode or hard drives attached to the independent IDE/SATA controller.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc.
Intel I945 BIOS for 945GCMX-S2 F5a . . . .
:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 05/25/2007-I945-6A79TG0OC-00
: Qflash
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do...
Manual - Page 62
...have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS.
Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility
Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS
Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS/@BIOS
Select @BIOS item than click Install
Fig 3. The @BIOS Utility
Fig...
Manual - Page 64
... that you use the speaker with amplifier to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied.
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). Doubleclick the icon to open the Audio Control Panel.
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... of equipment is connected. Choose Headphone or Line Out depending on the device connected and click OK. The 2-channel audio setup is completed.
Setting Up 4-Channel Audio 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). Doubleclick the icon to open the...
Manual - Page 66
... motherboard and the surround cable, a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected. Choose a device depending on the type of speaker connected (4channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line Out) and Rear Speaker Out) and then click OK. The 4-channel audio setup is completed.
Setting Up 6-Channel Audio
STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver...
Manual - Page 67
... cable, a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected. Choose a device depending on the type of speaker connected (6channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line Out), Rear Speaker Out, and Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) then click OK. The 6-channel audio setup is completed.
Setting Up 8-Channel Audio STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver...