This document is a manual for the GA-946GM-S2 motherboard. The motherboard supports Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme/CoreTM 2 Duo, Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 processors. The document provides information about the motherboard's features and settings.
This manual covers everything needed to install and operate the GA-946GM-S2 motherboard. It includes hardware installation steps, CPU and heatsink mounting, and a detailed list of supplied accessories.
Later sections describe BIOS configuration options, integrated peripheral settings, driver installation procedures, power‑management features, and a troubleshooting guide. Technical specifications such as supported CPUs, memory types, expansion slots and I/O interfaces are also provided. This manual is written in Chinese.
| CPU Socket | LGA775 |
|---|---|
| Supported CPUs | Intel Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Duo, Pentium D, Pentium 4 |
| Memory Type | DDRII 667/533 MHz DIMM |
| PCI Express x16 Slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x1 Slots | 1 |
| SATA Ports | 3 Gbps |
| LAN Controller | Realtek RTL8111 |
| Audio Codec | HD Audio (HDA) |
| Super I/O Chip | IT8718 |
The board supports Intel Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Duo, Pentium D and Pentium 4 processors that use the LGA775 socket.
Refer to Chapter 12 and Chapter 13 of the manual: first install the central processor, then install the heatsink according to the illustrated steps.
The manual lists an IDE cable, a SATA 3 Gbps cable, USB 2.0 expansion boards and other optional accessories.