Intel GA-8I945P PRO User Manuals

Table of Contents

• GA-8I945P Pro/GA-8I945P-G Motherboard Layout

  6
• Block Diagram

  7
• Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

  9
• Considerations Prior to Installation

  9
• Feature Summary

  10
• Installation of the CPU and Heatsink

  12
• Installation of the CPU

  12
• Installation of the Heatsink

  13
• Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan)

  14
• Installation of Memory

  14
• Installation of Expansion Cards

  16
• I/O Back Panel Introduction

  17
• Connectors Introduction

  18
• Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

  29
• The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8I945P Pro F2a)

  30
• Standard CMOS Features

  32
• Advanced BIOS Features

  34
• Integrated Peripherals

  36
• Power Management Setup

  39
• PnP/PCI Configurations

  41
• PC Health Status

  42
• MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

  44
• Select Language

  47
• Load Fail-Safe Defaults

  47
• Load Optimized Defaults

  48
• Set Supervisor/User Password

  48
• Save & Exit Setup

  49
• Exit Without Saving

  49
• Chapter 3 Install Drivers

  51
• Install Chipset Drivers

  51
• Software Applications

  52
• Driver CD Information

  52
• Hardware Information

  53
• Contact Us

  53
• Chapter 4 Appendix

  55
• Unique Software Utilities

  55
• EasyTune 5 Introduction

  56
• Xpress Recovery2 Introduction

  57
• Flash BIOS Method Introduction

  59
• Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction

  70
• 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction

  77
• Troubleshooting

  81