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GIGABYTE: GA-8I945PLGE-RH

GA-8I945PLGE-RH
Intel 945PL Chipset

Supports Intel® Pentium® D Processor
Supports new generation dual channel DDR2 533 memory architecture
Integrated new generation SATA 3Gb/s storage interface
Experience revolutionary graphics with the PCI-Express x16 interface
Features integrated high-speed Gigabit Ethernet connection
Features 8 channel Intel® High Definition Audio
RoHS compliant motherboard for green computing







Overview
Introduction
GA-8I945PLGE-RH, the latest GIGABYTE i-DNA (Intelligent Dual Nano Architecture) series motherboards featuring new Intel® 945PL Express chipset. Jam-packed with the industry's most advanced performance and security technologies.
The GA-8I945PLGE-RH provides a broad range of peripheral connections by offering high speed Serial ATA for connection of storage devices, and USB 2.0 for high-speed data transfer. The GA-8I945PLGE-RH also offers multimedia advancements through PCI-Express for outstanding graphics output, doubling that of the current AGP8X interface. For improved networking, Gigabit LAN provides LAN connection at a blazing fast network connection speed of up to 1,000 Mbps. Along with top-notch hardware is the addition of the GIGABYTE Shieldware. Shieldware includes 8 unique software feature elements that are easy to use and focused on making computing both simple and straightforward.
Intel® 945PL Express Chipset
The new Intel® 945PL Express chipset delivers significant performance gains with variety of new generation architectures including the latest dual core processor, dual-channel DDR2 main memory, PCI-Express interface, Intel® Matrix Storage technology for improving storage reliability and performance.
Optimized for Intel® Pentium D Processor
Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with individually dedicated L2 Caches to satisfy the rising demand for more powerful processing capability.
64bit Ready with Intel® EM64T
Enter the new 64-bit computing era through Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology. 64 bit operating system allows twice the amount of data access compare to 32-bit OS, thus enhances system productivity and memory responsiveness. It is also backward compatible to legacy 32bit mode or runs at 64bit compatible mode.

For more information about Intel® EM64T please refer to http://www.intel.com/technology/64bitextensions/index.htm
Gigabit LAN connectivity
The Gigabit network interface delivers a high speed LAN connection with data transfer rate up to 1000Mb/s, providing new generation connectivity for the broadband era. Gigabit LAN is ideally for seamless internet connection such as streaming audio and video contents.
C.I.A. 2
C.I.A. 2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2) designed to detect CPU loading during software program's executing, and automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system performance according to different needs.
M.I.B. 2
M.I.B. 2 (Memory Intelligent Booster 2) technology shortens memory latency time to maximize memory performance up to 10% without sacrificing stability.
R.G.B.
Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B) optimized graphics cards & pumped GPU and VGA memory performance to the max to boosts 3D graphics performance on all DirectX8 and DirectX9 applications. GIGABYTE engineers ensure the best performance and system stability during intensive graphics operation.
Xpress Recovery 2
Xpress Recovery 2 is the revolutionary feature designed to improve system security. With Xpress Recovery 2 the system and personal files can be easily back up into unused area and be restored in just few steps if necessary.
Intel® High Definition Audio
Intel® High Definition Audio enables premium digital sound in the PC for an immersive surround sound experience. In addition, Intel HD Audio delivers multiple audio channels in your PC so you can listen to two different streams simultaneously in two separate rooms.
GIGABYTE ShieldWare
A solid pack of unique software features focused on performing important system essentials with speed and ease. Find out what these great features can do for your system!
i-Cool
Make your PC cool and quiet with i-Cool! i-Cool allows users to reduce heat generated by CPU through reducing the CPU clock speed and enabling CPU fan to run slower and quieter.

Specifications
CPU
  1. LGA775
  2. Intel® Pentium® D Processor
  3. Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor
  4. Supports 800/533MHz FSB
Chipset
  1. Northbridge: Intel® 945PL Express Chipset
  2. Southbridge: Intel® ICH7
  3. Realtek 8111B Gigabit Ethernet controller
  4. Realtek ALC880 audio codec
Memory
  1. 2 DDR II DIMM memory slots (supports up to 2GB memory)
  2. Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMM
  3. Supports dual channel DDR II 533/400 DIMM
* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
Internal I/O Connectors
  1. 4 x Serial ATA II 3.0Gb/s connectors
  2. 1 x UDMA ATA 100/66 connectors
  3. 1 x FDD connector
  4. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector (supports 4 ports)
  5. 2 x Cooling fan pin headers
Expansion Slots
  1. 1 PCI Express x 16 slot
  2. 2 PCI Express x 1 slots
  3. 3 PCI slots
Back Panel Connectors
  1. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
  2. 1 x RJ45 ports
  3. 6 x Audio ports (4 x Line-out/ 1 x Line-in/ 1 x MIC)
  4. 1 x Coaxial S/P-DIF out
  5. 1 x Optical S/P-DIF out
  6. PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse
  7. 1 x COM port connector
  8. 1 x LPT port
Form Factor
  1. ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm

Driver

Audio
DownloadDateDescriptionVersionSize
Download from ...2008/09/16Realtek Function driver for Realtek Azalia audio chip (Including Microsoft UAA Driver in English edition)
O.S. : Windows 2000,Windows® XP,Windows® XP 64bit,Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 32bit,Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 64bit,Windows Vista x86 (32-bit),Windows Vista x64 (64-bit)
R2.0034.78 MB
Download from ...2006/10/03Microsoft UAA (Universal Audio Architecture) Bus driver (Full Multi-language version )
O.S. : Windows 2000,Windows® XP,Windows Server 2003
5.10.0.501029.87 MB

Chipset
DownloadDateDescriptionVersionSize
Download from ...2007/12/26Intel INF installation
O.S. : Windows 2000,Windows® XP,Windows® XP 64bit,Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 32bit,Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 64bit,Windows Vista x86 (32-bit),Windows Vista x64 (64-bit)
8.3.1.10092.01 MB

LAN
DownloadDateDescriptionVersionSize
Download from ...2008/11/13Realtek 8111/8169 LAN Driver
O.S. : Windows 98,Windows Me,Windows 2000,Windows® XP 32bit,Windows® XP 64bit
5.7061.1016.20083.65 MB
Download from ...2008/11/13Realtek LAN Driver
O.S. : Windows Vista x86 (32-bit),Windows Vista x64 (64-bit)
6.211.1016.20084.06 MB



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