Gigabyte GA-8I945PLGE-RH user manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

GA-8I945PLGE-RH Motherboard Layout

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Block Diagram

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

9

1-1

Considerations Prior to Installation

9

1-2

Feature Summary

10

1-3

Installation of the CPU and Heatsink

12

1-3-1 Installation of the CPU

12

1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink

13

1-4

Installation of Memory

14

1-5

Installation of Expansion Cards

16

1-6

I/O Back Panel Introduction

17

1-7

Connectors Introduction

18

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

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The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1a)

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2-1

Standard CMOS Features

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2-2

Advanced BIOS Features

34

2-3

Integrated Peripherals

36

2-4

Power Management Setup

38

2-5

PnP/PCI Configurations

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2-6

PC Health Status

41

2-7

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

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2-8

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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2-9

Load Optimized Defaults

46

2-10

Set Supervisor/User Password

47

2-11

Save & Exit Setup

48

2-12

Exit Without Saving

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Contents GA-8I945PLGE-RH Motherboard Copyright Product Manual ClassificationTable of Contents Install Drivers GA-8I945PLGE-RH Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Page Considerations Prior to Installation Installation NoticesInstances of Non-Warranty Preparing Your ComputerFeature Summary CPU4Mbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Installation of the CPUInstallation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connectors IntroductionSide Speaker Out ATX12V/ATX Power Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power Connector FDD Floppy ConnectorIDE1 IDE Connector SATAII0/SATAII1/SATAII2/SATAII3 Sata 3Gb/s ConnectorFaudio Front Audio Connector PwrledFpanel Front Panel Jumper Cdin CD Spdifi SpdifFUSB1 / FUSB2 Front USB Connectors RfidCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open Clrcmos Clear CmosBATBattery English Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Main MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. F1a F12 For Boot Menu„ Standard Cmos Features „ Advanced Bios Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationsStandard Cmos Features TimeIDE Channel 0 Master, Slave IDE Channel 2/3 Master, SlaveFloppy 3 Mode Support for Japan Area Drive a / Drive BHalt on MemoryAdvanced Bios Features Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Password CheckCPU Hyper-Threading Limit Cpuid Max. toNo-Execute Memory Protect Note CPU Enhanced Halt C1E NoteIntegrated Peripherals OnBoard LAN Boot ROM USB ControllerUSB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard SupportParallel Port Mode Power Management SetupECP Mode Use DMA Resume by Alarm Power On By MousePower On By Keyboard KB Power on PasswordPnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ AssignmentPC Health Status CPU Smart FAN Mode CPU Smart FAN ControlMB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T CPU Clock Ratio NoteM Note Robust Graphics BoosterCPU Host Clock Control CPU Host Frequency MhzPCI Express Frequency Mhz System Memory MultiplierPCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage ControlCPU Voltage Control Normal CPU VcoreLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingInstall Drivers Install Chipset DriversSoftware Applications Driver CD InformationHardware Information Contact UsEnglish Unique Software Utilities EasyTune 5 Introduction User Interface OverviewHow to use the Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionSystem requirements Precautions Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Limitations Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtility Flash Bios Method IntroductionBefore You Begin Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screen Task menu for Dual Bios utilityEntering the Q-FlashTMutility Task menu for Q-Flash utilityUsing the Q-FlashTMutility StepsYou can repeat to Part Two Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screen EnglishCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Bios file becomes F4 after updatingMethod 2 @BIOSTM Utility Methods and stepsEnglish Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings 4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function IntroductionChannel Audio Setup English English Sound Effect Configuration Troubleshooting AMI Bios Beep CodesEnglish Appendix English English English English English Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersChina Shanghai