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... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 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...about the model you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock 945GCM-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and ...
... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 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...about the model you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock 945GCM-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and ...
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... interference, and (2) this device must accept any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners... received, including interference that may appear in this guide. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any language, in advance. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, ...
... interference, and (2) this device must accept any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners... received, including interference that may appear in this guide. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any language, in advance. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, ...
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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; Red) 26 Print 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; Red) 26 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 13 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; ...
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Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Then reboot your system. For Windows® XP: After restarting your computer, you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use ...
Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Then reboot your system. For Windows® XP: After restarting your computer, you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use ...
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...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) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English 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 Support CD. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction ...
...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) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English 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 Support CD. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction ...
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... HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - shared memory 224MB (see CAUTION 5) - 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 HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm -
... HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - shared memory 224MB (see CAUTION 5) - 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 HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm -
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...for possible damage caused by overclocking. AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Hybrid Booster: - English 6 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU Fan .... - 1 x Print port header - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in header -
...for possible damage caused by overclocking. AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Hybrid Booster: - English 6 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU Fan .... - 1 x Print port header - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in header -
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... disk drive to perform over-clocking. In other than 4GB for the reservation for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. Please refer to SATAII connector directly. 9. Please check Intel® website for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® XP, Windows®...
... disk drive to perform over-clocking. In other than 4GB for the reservation for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. Please refer to SATAII connector directly. 9. Please check Intel® website for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® XP, Windows®...
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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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... installation of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any bent pin on the socket. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Whenever you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket if above situation is any motherboard settings. 1. Also remember to static electricity, NEVER...
... installation of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any bent pin on the socket. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Whenever you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket if above situation is any motherboard settings. 1. Also remember to static electricity, NEVER...
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... notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-LAND CPU 775-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to assist in removal. 10 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to clear retention tab. Step 1. Hold the CPU by using a purely vertical motion...
... notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-LAND CPU 775-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to assist in removal. 10 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to clear retention tab. Step 1. Hold the CPU by using a purely vertical motion...
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... cable with tie-wrap to the CPU fan connector on load plate, engage the load lever. Repeat with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Step 6. It is an example to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for after service. Step 4. Step 3. Step 4. Secure load lever with the...
... cable with tie-wrap to the CPU fan connector on load plate, engage the load lever. Repeat with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Step 6. It is an example to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for after service. Step 4. Step 3. Step 4. Secure load lever with the...
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...sure to 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 Step 3. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in the DDR2 ... Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. 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. If you install only one correct orientation...
...sure to 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 Step 3. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in the DDR2 ... Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. 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. If you install only one correct orientation...
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...: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with screws. 13 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Before installing...
...: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with screws. 13 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Before installing...
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... such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. After waiting for PS/2 or USB wake up events. Please short pin2, pin3. English 14 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard. Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power...
... such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. After waiting for PS/2 or USB wake up events. Please short pin2, pin3. English 14 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard. Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power...
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... (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.2 No. 20) the red-striped side to the power supply Please connect the black end of the power supply. 15 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1: see p.2, No. 13) (SATAII_2: see p.2, No. 12) (SATAII_3: see...
... (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.2 No. 20) the red-striped side to the power supply Please connect the black end of the power supply. 15 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1: see p.2, No. 13) (SATAII_2: see p.2, No. 12) (SATAII_3: see...
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... manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system. 2. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to Ground (GND). 16 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English This is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection of audio devices. 1. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 15...
... manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system. 2. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to Ground (GND). 16 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English This is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection of audio devices. 1. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 15...
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... connect a chassis fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. 17 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 No. 14) Please connect the chassis speaker to the ground pin. English Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see...
... connect a chassis fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. 17 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 No. 14) Please connect the chassis speaker to the ground pin. English Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see...
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.... 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 ATX 12V Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2 No. 28) Please note that it can provides sufficient power. English 18 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Failing to do so will cause the failure to Pin 1-3. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan...
.... 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 ATX 12V Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2 No. 28) Please note that it can provides sufficient power. English 18 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Failing to do so will cause the failure to Pin 1-3. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan...
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... are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. Therefore, the drivers you to your chassis. English 19 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Then, the drivers compatible to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to...
... are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. Therefore, the drivers you to your chassis. English 19 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Then, the drivers compatible to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to...