Elitegroup 945GSED-I User Manual
Preface
Copyright
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any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
Version 1.0
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and
to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the
manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective
owners and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur
le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
About the Manual
The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
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motherboard.
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Describes installation of
motherboard components.
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Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Describes the motherboard
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction......................................................................................1
Feature...............................................................................................2
Motherboard Components.............................................................4
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions...........................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case............................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case............................................7
Checking Jumper Settings...............................................................8
Setting Jumpers...................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings...................................................9
Jumper Settings.................................................................10
Installing Hardware........................................................................12
Installing Memory Modules...............................................12
Expansion Slots..................................................................15
Connecting Optional Devices.............................................17
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SA T A Hard Drive...21
Connecting I/O Devices................................................................23
Connecting Case Components.....................................................24
Front Panel Header............................................................26
Chapter 3 27
Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility ................................................................ 27
The Standard Configuration..............................................27
Entering the Setup Utility...................................................27
Using BIOS......................................................................................29
Standard CMOS Setup......................................................30
Advanced Setup.................................................................32
Advanced Chipset Setup.....................................................35
Integrated Peripherals.......................................................36
Power Management Setup..................................................37
PCI/PnP Setup....................................................................39
PC Health Status................................................................39
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Frequency/Voltage Contr ol................................................41
Load Default Settings........................................................42
Supervisor Password........................................................42
User Password..................................................................43
Save & Exit Setup..............................................................43
Exit Without Saving............................................................43
Updating the BIOS.............................................................44
Chapter 4
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Using the Motherboard Software 45
About the Software CD-ROM......................................................45
Auto-installing under Windows V ista........................................45
Running Setup....................................................................46
Manual Installation........................................................................50
Utility Software Reference............................................................50
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
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Thank you for choosing 945GSED-I motherboard of great performance and with
enhanced function. This motherboard has onboard Intel
with a Mini-ITX form factor of 170 x 170 mm.
The motherboard incorporates the 945GSE Northbridge (NB) and ICH7-M
Southbridge (SB) chipsets. The Northbridge supports a Front Side Bus (FSB) frequency of 533 MHz using a scalable FSB Vcc_CPU. The memory controller supports
DDR2 memory DIMM frequencies of 533/400. It supports one DDR2 socket with up
to maximum memory of 2 GB.
The ICH7-M Southbridge on this motherboard supports one PCI slot which is PCI
v2.2 compliant. It implements an EHCI compliant interface that provides 480 Mb/
s bandwidth for six USB 2.0 ports (four USB ports and one USB 2.0 headers support
additional two USB ports). The Southbridge integrates a Serial ATA host controller,
supporting two SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 3.0 Gb/s each.
The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors, one LPT port, one COM port, one
VGA port, four USB ports, two LAN ports and audio jacks for microphone and lineout.
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AtomTM Processor N270
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Feature
Processor
This motherboard uses onboard Intel® AtomTM Processor N270 that carries the
following features:
• Onboard Intel® AtomTM Processor N270, on-die 512-kB, 8-way L2 cache
• Supports a system bus (FSB) of 533 MHz
Chipset
The 945GSE Northbridge (NB) and ICH7-M Southbridge (SB) chipsets are based on
an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.
945GSE (NB)
ICH7-M (SB)
• Supports 32-bit downstream address
• 2 GB/s (1 GB/s each direction) point-to-point interface
to Intel 82801GBM (ICH7-M)
• Supports 256-Mb, 512-Mb and 1-Gb DDR2 technologies for x8 and x16 devices
• Enhanced DMA Controller , interrupt controller , and timer
functions
• Compliant with PCI v2.3 specification
• Integrated SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controller
• Integrated USB 2.0 Host Controller supporting up to
eight USB 2.0 ports
• Integrated IDE controller supports Ultra A T A 100/66/33
Memory
• Supports DDR2 533/400 DDR2 SDRAM with singel channel architecture
•Accommodates one unbuffered DIMM
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Maximum memory size up to 2 GB
Audio
The onboard Audio provides the following features:
• High Definition Audio Codec
• ADCs support 44.1k/48k/96kHz sample rate
• Meets Microsoft WLP 3.10 Vista premium and mobile PCs audio requirements
• Direct Sound 3DTM compatible
Onboard LAN (optinal)
The onboard LAN controller provides either of the following features:
• Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1
• Integrated 10/100 transceiver
• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
TM
• Supports PCI Express
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
Whether connect 10/100 LAN or Giga LAN to the Giga LAN port, the link
LED will turn green.
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Introducing the Motherboard
Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
• One 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slot
• One IDE connector that supports two IDE devices
• Two 7-pin SATA connectors
The motherboard supports UDMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 100/66/33
Mb/s.
Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
• One parellel port
• One serial port
• One VGA port
• Four USB ports
• Two LAN ports
• Audio jacks for microphone and line-out
BIOS Firmware
This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system
features including the following:
• Power management
• Wake-up alarms
• CPU parameters
• CPU and memory timing
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock
speeds.
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1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change
without prior notice.
2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be operated in the ambiance between 0 and 50 °C.
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Motherboard Components
Introducing the Motherboard
Table of Motherboard Components
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jumper
LABEL COMPONENTS
1. DIMM1 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots
2. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector
3. J1 Chassis intrusion detect header
4. LPT2 Onboard parallel port header
5. JP3 Select +5V/ +12V/RI/DCD jumper
6. ATX_POWER1 Standard 20-pin ATX power connector
7. J6~7 Select COM4 level jumper
8. J4~5 Select COM3 level jumper
9. COM3/4/5/6/8
10. JP2/6 Select +5V/ +12V/DCD jumper
11. CLR_CMOS1 Clear CMOS jumper
12. IDE1 Primary IDE connector
13. PANEL1 Front panel switch/LED header
14. CON_SATA1~2 Serial ATA connectors
15. DIO1 DIO header
16. PCI1 32-bit add-on card slot
17. J2 Select 24/18 bit panel
18. LVDS1~2 Low Voltage Differential Signaling Transmitter Interfaces
19. F_USB1 Front panel USB header
20. LVDSP1 LVDS inverter power connector
21. F_AUDIO1 Front panel audio header
22. LVDS_BLEN1 Select BACK LIGHT ENABLE of 24/18 bit panel
23. LVDS_VDDEN1 Select VDD ENABLE of 24/18 bit panel
24. LVDS_PWR1 Low Voltage Differential power select jumper
25. COM2 Serial port connector
26. JP1/4/5
27. COM7 Serial port connector
28. VGA2* VGA header
29. CN1 Keyboard/mouse header
ort connectors
Serial
Select +5V/ +12V/RI/DCD
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VGA2 header and VGA port can not be used at the same time, you can
only use one of them.
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
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Memo
Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Safety Precautions
• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard
• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity
• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely
grounded object before working on the motherboard
• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in
• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards
Choosing a Computer Case
There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies
with the specifications for the Mini-ITX system case. First, some features on the
motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the
features required. Secondly, this motherboard supports two enhanced IDE drives.
Make sure that your case has sufficient power and space for all drives that you intend
to install.
Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O
template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the
motherboard.
This motherboard carries a Mini-ITX form factor of 170 x 170 mm. Choose a case
that accommodates this form factor.
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Installing the Motherboard in a Case
Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in
a case.
Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond
the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets
and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.
Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion
slots on your motherboard.
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Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
Checking Jumper Settings
This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.
Setting Jumpers
Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with
more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper
caps are placed on the correct pins.
The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When
the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the
jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper
cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin,
the jumper is OPEN.
This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins
1 and 2 are SHORT.
SHORT OPEN
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Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
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Jumper Settings
Jumper Type Description Setting (default)
1-2: NORMAL
CLR_CMOS1
3-pin
CLEAR CMOS
2-3: CLEAR CMOS
Before clearing the
CMOS, make sure to
turn the system off.
1
CLR_CMOS1
LVDS_PWR1
J2
JP1 10-pin
JP2
JP3
3-pin
2-pin
10-pin
10-pin
LVDS power
voltage
Select 24/18
bit panel
Select +5V/
+12V/RI/DCD
Select +5V/
+12V/DCD
Select +5V/
+12V/DCD
1-2: VCC3
2-3: VCC5
Short: 24 bit panel
Open: 18 bit panel
1-3: COM1 pin9=+5V
3-5: COM1 pin9=+12V
7-9: COM1 pin9=R1
2-4: COM1 pin1=+5V
4-6: COM1 pin1=+12V
8-10: COM1 pin1=DCD
1-3: COM5 pin1=+5V
3-5: COM5 pin1=+12V
7-9: COM5 pin1=DCD
2-4: COM6 pin1=+5V
4-6: COM6 pin1=+12V
8-10: COM6 pin1=DCD
1-3: COM3 pin1=+5V
3-5: COM3 pin1=+12V
7-9: COM3 pin1=DCD
2-4: COM4 pin1=+5V
4-6: COM4 pin1=+12V
8-10: COM4 pin1=DCD
1
LVDS_PWR1
1
J2
10
2
10
2
10
2
9
1
JP1
9
1
JP2
9
1
JP3
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Jumper
JP4 10-pin
JP5 10-pin
JP6
Type Description Setting (default)
1-3: COM2 pin9=+5V
3-5: COM2 pin9=+12V
10-pin
Select +5V/
+12V/RI/DCD
Select +5V/
+12V/RI/DCD
Select +5V/
+12V/RI/DCD
7-9: COM2 pin9=R1
2-4: COM2 pin1=+5V
4-6: COM2 pin1=+12V
8-10: COM2 pin1=DCD
1-3: COM7 pin9=+5V
3-5: COM7 pin9=+12V
7-9: COM7 pin9=R1
2-4: COM7 pin1=+5V
4-6: COM7 pin1=+12V
8-10: COM7 pin1=DCD
1-3: COM8 pin9=+5V
3-5: COM8 pin9=+12V
7-9: COM8 pin9=RI
2-4: COM8 pin1=+5V
4-6: COM8 pin1=+12V
8-10: COM8 pin1=DCD
10
10
10
9
2
1
JP4
9
2
1
JP5
9
2
1
JP6
J4~5
J6~7
L VDS_VDDEN1
L VDS_BLEN1
1-2: COM3 is NORMAL level
2-3: COM3 is TTL
level
1-2: COM4 is
NORMAL level
2-3: COM4 is TTL
level
1-2: 24 bit panel
2-3: 18 bit panel
1-2: 24 bit panel
2-3: 18 bit panel
3-pin
3-pin
3-pin
3-pin
Select
COM3 level
Select
COM4 level
Select VDD
ENABLE of
24/18 bit
panel
Select BACK
LIGHT
ENABLE of
24/18 bit
panel
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J4~5
1
J6~7
1
L VDS_VDDEN1
1
L VDS_BLEN1
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Installing Hardware
Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates one memory module. It can support one 240-pin
DDR2 533/400. The total memory capacity is 2 GB.
DDR2 SDRAM memory module table
Memory module
Memory Bus
DDR2 533 266 MHz
DDR2 400 200 MHz
Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging
until you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the
modules only by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal
parts. Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.
Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM .
2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with
notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be
installed correctly.
4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the
notches in the DIMM slot.
5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it
seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to
the edges of the DIMM.
Installing the Motherboard
Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified V endor List)
The following DDR2 800/667/533 memory modules have been tested and qualified
for use with this motherboard.
Type Size Vendor Module Name
DDR2 533
DDR2 667
512 MB
1 GB
512 MB
1 GB
2 GB
4 GB
Samsung PC2-4200U-4444-10-B1
A-data 533/A-DATA/Vitesta/1GB/DS
Kingmax KLBD48F-A8KE4
Apacer 78.91G92.9K5
Micron MT4HTF6464AY-667E1
PSC AL6E8E63J-6E1
Ramxel RML1520M38D6F-667
Samsung PC2-5300U-555-12-D3
Apacer
Corsair VS1GB667D2
Hexon HYNT7AUDR-30M48
Kingston KVR667D2N5
Micron MT8HTF12864AY-667E1
PSC
Samsung Gold Bar M378T2863DZS 0742
Aeneon AET860UD00-30DB08X
Apacer 78.A1G9O.9K4
Hexon HYNT8AUDR-30M88
Hynix HYMP125U64AP8-Y5 AB-A 0623
Kingston KVR667D2N5
LeadMax PC2-5300U
PSC AL8E8F73C-6E1
Qimonda HYS64T256020EU-3S-C2
Aeneon AET960UD00-30D
1GB UNB PC2-5300 CL5
78.01G9O.9K5F
AU01GE667C5KBGC
AL7E8E63B-6E1T
AL7E8F63J-6E1
AL7E8F73C-6E1
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