Intel GA-8I945P PRO User Manual
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Table of Contents
GA-8I945P Pro/GA-8I945P-G Motherboard Layout ....................................................... 6
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 7
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
Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan) ......................... 14
1-5
Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 14
1-6
Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 16
1-7
I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 17
1-8
Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 18
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................ 29
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8I945P Pro F2a) ............................ 30
2-1
Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 32
2-2
Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 34
2-3
Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 36
2-4
Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 39
2-5
PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 41
2-6
PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 42
2-7
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 44
2-8
Select Language ........................................................................................ 47
2-9
Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 47
2-10 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 48
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 48
2-12 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 49
2-13 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 49