Gigabyte GA-8I945PLGE-RH user manual Dual Channel Memory Configuration

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Dual Channel Memory Configuration

The GA-8I945PLGE-RH supports the Dual Channel Technology. After oper-

ating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add

double.

The GA-8I945PLGE-RH includes 2 DIMM sockets.

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, please insert two DDR II memory modules (it is recom- mended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed) into DDRII1 and DDRII2 memory sockets.

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Hardware Installation

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Contents GA-8I945PLGE-RH Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Install Drivers GA-8I945PLGE-RH Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Page Preparing Your Computer Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantyCPU Feature Summary4Mbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and HeatsinkInstallation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction Center/Subwoofer Speaker OutSide Speaker Out ATX12V/ATX Power Connector FDD Floppy Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorSATAII0/SATAII1/SATAII2/SATAII3 Sata 3Gb/s Connector IDE1 IDE ConnectorPwrled Faudio Front Audio ConnectorFpanel Front Panel Jumper Spdifi Spdif Cdin CDRfid FUSB1 / FUSB2 Front USB ConnectorsClrcmos Clear Cmos CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenBATBattery English Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuF12 For Boot Menu Main Menu For example Bios Ver. F1a„ PnP/PCI Configurations „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ Power Management SetupIDE Channel 2/3 Master, Slave Standard Cmos FeaturesTime IDE Channel 0 Master, SlaveMemory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B Halt onPassword Check Advanced Bios FeaturesHard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DeviceCPU Enhanced Halt C1E Note CPU Hyper-ThreadingLimit Cpuid Max. to No-Execute Memory Protect NoteIntegrated Peripherals USB Keyboard Support OnBoard LAN Boot ROMUSB Controller USB 2.0 ControllerPower Management Setup Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA KB Power on Password Resume by AlarmPower On By Mouse Power On By KeyboardPCI 1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPC Health Status CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN ModeRobust Graphics Booster MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.TCPU Clock Ratio Note M NoteSystem Memory Multiplier CPU Host Clock ControlCPU Host Frequency Mhz PCI Express Frequency MhzNormal CPU Vcore PCI-E OverVoltage ControlFSB OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage ControlLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupInstall Chipset Drivers Install DriversDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish Unique Software Utilities User Interface Overview EasyTune 5 IntroductionXpress Recovery2 Introduction How to use the Xpress Recovery2System requirements Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2 PrecautionsLimitations Flash Bios Method Introduction Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityBefore You Begin Task menu for Q-Flash utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Entering the Q-FlashTMutilitySteps Using the Q-FlashTMutilityYou can repeat to Part Two English Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenBios file becomes F4 after updating Congratulation!! You have updated Bios successfullyMethods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish 4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Stereo Speakers Connection and SettingsChannel Audio Setup English English Sound Effect Configuration AMI Bios Beep Codes TroubleshootingEnglish Appendix English English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsChina Shanghai