Intel I945P Motherboard Manual for Intel Socket 775 Processor - Manual Revision 1.0
Summary
Power your system with this robust mainboard, designed for advanced PC builders requiring reliable performance. This manual provides comprehensive guidance covering everything from CPU installation and memory configuration to detailed BIOS setup procedures and troubleshooting using standardized POST codes. It is essential reading for professional technicians or experienced DIY users who need step-by-step instructions for seamless assembly and optimal system function.
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User’s Manual
Intel i945P mainboard
for Intel Socket 775 processor
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All products and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. These specifications are subject to change without notice.
Manual Revision 1.0 March 30, 2006
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User’s Manual Intel i945P mainboard for Intel Socket 775 processor TRADEMARK All products and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. These specifications ar...
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DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE OF THE MANUFACTURER LIMITED WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRES...
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Post Port Frequently Asked Questions Below is a list of some basic POST Codes, possible problems and solutions. For more detailed information about POST Codes, refer to Appendix in this manual. Post C...
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Table of Contents Section 1-- Introduction 1-1 Package Contents 1-2 Mainboard Features 1-3 Mainboard Specification 1-4 System Block Diagram Section 2-- Installation ......................................
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Introduction Section 1 -- Introduction 1-1 Package Contents Contents Optional items A. Mainboard H. SATA II power cable B. User’s manual I. Extra USB2.0 port cable C. Floppy drive cable J. Thermo Stic...
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Introduction 1-2 Mainboard Features Brief Introduction Socket 775 Socket 775-based motherboards are designed to provide performance enhancements for Intel Pentium® 4 processor-based systems, and it al...
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Introduction 8ch Delivers 8 channel audio to bring you the latest in audio realism from DVD movies and games. Perfect for your home theatre system. Special Features BIOS Features: Ghost BIOS No more w...
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Introduction 1-3 Mainboard Specification Processor Socket LGA775 for Intel® Celeron D® 3xx series, Intel® Pentium 4® 5xx/6xx series Support Intel Pentium D® with Dual core processor Support 533/800/10...
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Introduction - Rear panel audio jacks configuration: rolo Ckca Jenoh P lennahc2 lennahc6 lennahc8 eul Bthgi L ni-eni L ni-eni L ni-eni L emi L tuo-eni L tuo-oeretstnor F tuo-oeretstnor F kni P ni-ci M...
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Introduction Support Thermo Stick temperature (Optional) Support Ghost BIOS - Rescue, recover BIOS in an easy step and no more worry of BIOS being corrupted. Powerful utilities for Windows Support Thu...
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Introduction Section 2 -- Installation Always have the power supply unplugged and powered off when inserting and removing devices within the computer chassis. 2-1 CPU Installation Step 1 Open load pla...
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Introduction 2-2 Jumper Settings JCMOS: Clear CMOS data Jumper If the CMOS data becomes corrupted or you forgot the supervisor or user password, clear the CMOS data to reconfigure the system back to t...
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Introduction 2-3 System Memory Configuration The mainboard accommodates four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets. Supports up to 4GB of 400/533/667MHz DDR2 SDRAM. Supports unbuffered DIMM configurations defined...
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Introduction 2-4 Rear IO Port The I/O back panel for this mainboard is shown below. When installing the mainboard into the computer case, use the bundled I/O shield to protect this back panel. Paralle...
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Introduction Connectors Figure Descriptions JCPU_FAN CPU / Power / Chassis Fan Power Connectors JPWR_FAN JCPU_FAN: Connect the CPU fan to this Control Ground Sense connector. JSYS_FAN JPWR_FAN: Use th...
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Introduction Connectors Figure Descriptions CUSB3/CUSB4: Four USB2.0 header CUSB3 This mainboard includes 4 additional onboard USB ports. To use these additional USB ports, a USB bracket is CUSB4 requ...
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Introduction Section 3 -- BIOS Setup 3-1 Main Menu The ROM BIOS contains a built-in Setup program which allows user to modify the basic system configuration and hardware parameters. The modified data ...
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Introduction 3-2 Standard CMOS Setup Choose “STANDARD CMOS FEATURES” in the CMOS SETUP UTILITY Menu. Standard CMOS Features Setup allows the user to configure system settings such as the current date ...
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Introduction CPU Feature This field is available only for Pentium® CPU Features. Hard Disk Boot Priority This item allows you to select the hard disk boot priority. Options: Pri. Master, Pri. Slave, S...
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Introduction Full Screen LOGO Show This item allows you determine Full Screen LOGO display during POST. Options: Enabled, Disabled. 3-4 POWER BIOS Features This page lets you adjust various parameters...
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Introduction (When FSB is 800/1066MHz) (When FSB is 533MHz) Key in the DEC (decimal) number for the CPU CLOCK/SPEED. Overclocking failure will cause no display on the monitor. To overcome this switch ...
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Introduction Voltage Adjust Menu Scroll to Voltage Adjust Menu and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: In the following items, “Default Voltage” indicates the original factory value, an...
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Introduction Section 4 -- Driver & Utility Once the operating system has been installed, you need to install the drivers for the mainboard. Please select: Method 1 Auto Installation Manual Install...
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Introduction Section 5 -- Ghost BIOS Ghost BIOS helps you to recover from a corrupted BIOS situation, which normally would leave your system unable to boot. Ghost BIOS lets you repair the BIOS yoursel...
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Introduction If the screen below is shown, that means your BIOS version is not updated. Refer to Magic Flash steps to update the BIOS. En gl is
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Introduction Section 6 -- Appendix 6-1 Post Codes POST (hex) DESCRIPTION CFh Test CMOS R/W functionality. C0h Early chipset initialization: Disable shadow RAM Disable L2 cache (socket 7 or below) Prog...
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Introduction 1Bh Initial interrupts vector table. If no special specified, all H/Winterrupts are directed to SPURIOUS_INT_HDLR & S/W interrupts to URIOUS_soft_HDLR. 1Ch Reserved 1Dh Initial EARLY_...
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Introduction 4A-4Dh Reserved 4Eh 1. Program MTRR of M1 CPU 2. Initialize L2 cache for P6 class CPU & program CPU with proper cacheable range. 3. Initialize the APIC for P6 class CPU. 4. On MP plat...
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Introduction 77h Detect serial ports & parallel ports. 78h-79h Reserved 7Ah Detect & install co-processor 7B-7Eh Reserved 7Fh 1. Switch back to text mode if full screen logo is supported. -If ...
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Manual Details
| Brand | Intel |
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| Pages | 30 |
| File Size | 2.45 MB |
| Published | May 29, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if the BIOS chip is inserted incorrectly?
Reinsert the BIOS chip to resolve this error.
How do I fix a memory compatibility problem after POST?
Replace the faulty memory with the correct type specified for your system.
What are the general handling precautions before installation?
Always work on an antistatic surface, and ensure the power supply is unplugged when servicing components.
How can I clear a system error displayed after an Overclock attempt?
Clear CMOS or press the 'ins' key to power on the system.