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...updated, the content of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock 945GCM-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are using.... and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in, 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock 945GCM-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock 945GCM-S Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 ...
...updated, the content of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock 945GCM-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are using.... and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in, 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock 945GCM-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock 945GCM-S Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... such damages arising from any defect or error in advance. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in Perchlorate... the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in the guide or product. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to change without ...
... such damages arising from any defect or error in advance. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in Perchlorate... the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in the guide or product. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to change without ...
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... Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 13 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Red) 27 OC 800 Jumper 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 28 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 2 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Orange) 24 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 11 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 775-Pin...
... Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 13 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Red) 27 OC 800 Jumper 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 28 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 2 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Orange) 24 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 11 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 775-Pin...
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Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English I/O Panel 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 3 RJ-45 Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Line Out (Lime) 6 Microphone (Pink) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 8 ...
Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English I/O Panel 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 3 RJ-45 Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Line Out (Lime) 6 Microphone (Pink) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 8 ...
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...this manual occur, the updated version will be found in the user manual presented in , 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock 945GCM-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock 945GCM-S Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)... More detailed information of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in the ...
...this manual occur, the updated version will be found in the user manual presented in , 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock 945GCM-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock 945GCM-S Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)... More detailed information of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in the ...
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...: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O Connector - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector 5 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Max. capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 7) - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - shared memory 224MB...
...: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O Connector - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector 5 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Max. capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 7) - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - shared memory 224MB...
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CD in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU Fan Tachometer - We are not... WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in header - English 6 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10) - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique ...
CD in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU Fan Tachometer - We are not... WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in header - English 6 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10) - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique ...
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... below for the latest information. 8. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is not recommended to change. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. English 7 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Please refer to SATAII connector directly. 9. Please read the installation guide of Intelligent Energy Saver. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and...
... below for the latest information. 8. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is not recommended to change. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. English 7 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Please refer to SATAII connector directly. 9. Please read the installation guide of Intelligent Energy Saver. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and...
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12. Before you install the PC system. 8 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
12. Before you install the PC system. 8 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
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..., please follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before you uninstall any bent pin on the socket. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English 2. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component. Do not force to insert the...
..., please follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before you uninstall any bent pin on the socket. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English 2. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component. Do not force to insert the...
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Step 1. Rotate the load lever to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees. Rotate the load plate to assist in removal. 10 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Step 1-3. Orient the CPU with the two alignment keys of PnP cap to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Step 2. black line black ...
Step 1. Rotate the load lever to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees. Rotate the load plate to assist in removal. 10 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Step 1-3. Orient the CPU with the two alignment keys of PnP cap to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Step 2. black line black ...
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... excess cable with tie-wrap to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Step 4. Align fasteners with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Step 5. 1. Step 4-3. Step 1. Step 2. Secure load lever with remaining fasteners. Step 6. While pressing down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot...
... excess cable with tie-wrap to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Step 4. Align fasteners with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Step 5. 1. Step 4-3. Step 1. Step 2. Secure load lever with remaining fasteners. Step 6. While pressing down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot...
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...install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chiptype) memory modules in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 12 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English If you install only one correct orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. It will ... system components. Step 1. Step 2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Step 3. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 945GCM-S motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you...
...install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chiptype) memory modules in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 12 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English If you install only one correct orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. It will ... system components. Step 1. Step 2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Step 3. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 945GCM-S motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you...
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... on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Step 3. Align the card connector with screws. 13 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Fasten the card to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface.
... on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Step 3. Align the card connector with screws. 13 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Fasten the card to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface.
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... 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to enable (see p.2 No. 27) Default Note: If you need to below jumper settings. Please short pin2, pin3. English 14 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Open". Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided...
... 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to enable (see p.2 No. 27) Default Note: If you need to below jumper settings. Please short pin2, pin3. English 14 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Open". Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided...
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... cable to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the power supply. 15 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard The current SATAII interface allows up to the power connector on the motherboard.
... cable to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the power supply. 15 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard The current SATAII interface allows up to the power connector on the motherboard.
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... p.2 No. 26) Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to Ground (GND). 16 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English
... p.2 No. 26) Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to Ground (GND). 16 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English
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... in "Front Mic" of "Playback" portion. You don't need to connect them for HD audio panel only. If you want to the ground pin. 17 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Click "Set Default Device" to [Enabled]. CPU Fan Connector 1 (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 2 3 (see p.2 No. 19) Please connect a chassis fan cable to this connector and match...
... in "Front Mic" of "Playback" portion. You don't need to connect them for HD audio panel only. If you want to the ground pin. 17 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Click "Set Default Device" to [Enabled]. CPU Fan Connector 1 (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 2 3 (see p.2 No. 19) Please connect a chassis fan cable to this connector and match...
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... CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Though this motherboard, please connect it to power up. English 18 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Failing to do so will cause the failure to Pin 1-3. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.
... CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Though this motherboard, please connect it to power up. English 18 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Failing to do so will cause the failure to Pin 1-3. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.
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... drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your chassis. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to install those required drivers. English 19 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Please refer to your system can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. This section will guide you install can work properly. 2.9 Untied Overclocking Technology...
... drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your chassis. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to install those required drivers. English 19 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Please refer to your system can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. This section will guide you install can work properly. 2.9 Untied Overclocking Technology...