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Manual - Page 5
Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53
Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55
4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 56 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 58 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function ...
Manual - Page 11
... Xpress Install
Š Supports Xpress Recovery2
Š Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue
Bundle Software Š Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Form Factor
Š Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm
(Note 1) The GA-945GZM-S2 supports up to PCI Express x4 mode. (please refer to the VGA cards support list on page 16)
(Note 2) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards...
Manual - Page 15
...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.
For example: Installing a PCI Express x16 VGA card:
When...
Manual - Page 16
...PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support List
The items below are all supported under the Windows XP operating system. When using an add-on graphics card, please first delete the onboard graphics driver before installing the driver for the add-on graphics card.
Graphics Chip Nvidia
ATi
Maker
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Manual - Page 17
..., 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 21
... drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and 2.88 MB. Before attaching the FDD cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector.
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7) SATAII 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector) 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...
Manual - Page 23
... Pin LINE2_L FSENSE2
AC'97 Audio:
Pin No. Definition
1
MIC
2
GND
3
MIC Power
4
NC
5
Line Out (R)
6
NC
7
NC
8
No Pin
9
Line Out (L)
10
NC
By default, the audio driver is configured to support HD Audio. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, please refer to the instructions on Page 66 about the software settings.
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Hardware Installation
Manual - Page 29
...". 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 utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from the Internet.
CONTROL KEYS Enter>
Move to...
Manual - Page 34
... not access 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.
GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard
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Manual - Page 35
... a PCI Express card is installed. If you wish to set up a dual view configuration, set this item to Always Enable.
On-Chip Frame Buffer Size
1MB
Set on-chip frame buffer size to 1 MB.
8MB
Set on-chip frame buffer size to 8 MB. (Default value)
(Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function.
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BIOS Setup
Manual - Page 51
...continue to install other drivers. System will reboot automatically after install the drivers, afterward you can install others application.
For USB2.0 driver support under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and...
Manual - Page 52
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.
GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard
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Manual - Page 56
... 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 57
... under 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...
Manual - Page 58
... 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 945GZM-S2 FHa . . . .
:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :Xpress Recovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 04/12/2007-I945-6A89HG00C-00
: Qflash
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please...
Manual - Page 60
... 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
Select @BIOS item than click Install
Fig 3. The @BIOS Utility
Click "3"
Click "Update New BIOS"
Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE...
Manual - Page 62
... 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.
GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard
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Manual - Page 63
... window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected. Choose Headphone or Line Out depending on the device connected and click OK. The 2-channel audio setup is completed.
4 Channel Audio Setup 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...
Manual - Page 64
... the rear speaker jacks, 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 (6-channel 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.
GA-945GZM-S2 Motherboard
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Manual - Page 65
8 Channel Audio Setup 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.
STEP 2: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. In the upper left list, click 8CH Speaker.
STEP 3: After plugging in 8-channel speakers...