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... specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content 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 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial...
... specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content 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 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial...
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... interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of ASRock Inc. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either ...ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published August 2008 Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. Products and corporate names appearing in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may not be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 945GCM...
... interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of ASRock Inc. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either ...ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published August 2008 Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. Products and corporate names appearing in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may not be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 945GCM...
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... Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 11 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Red) 27 OC 800 Jumper 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 28 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 2 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard
... Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 11 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Red) 27 OC 800 Jumper 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 28 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 2 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard
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... below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. Then reboot your system. For Windows® XP: After restarting your system. 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...
... below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. Then reboot your system. For Windows® XP: After restarting your system. 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...
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... updated, the content of the motherboard can 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 ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-bystep ...
... updated, the content of the motherboard can 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 ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-bystep ...
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... DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Max. capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector 5 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in / Front Speaker / Microphone - 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for Intel® Dual Core CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Duo...
... DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Max. capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector 5 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in / Front Speaker / Microphone - 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for Intel® Dual Core CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Duo...
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... Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - Chassis Temperature Sensing - 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 - Drivers, Utilities,... may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. English 6 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU...
... Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - Chassis Temperature Sensing - 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 - Drivers, Utilities,... may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. English 6 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU...
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...can also connect SATA hard disk to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. English 7 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the installation guide of memory modules on page 19 for... 3. In other than 4GB for the reservation for proper installation. 5. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. FSB1333-CPU will run at DDR2 500 if you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to...
...can also connect SATA hard disk to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. English 7 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the installation guide of memory modules on page 19 for... 3. In other than 4GB for the reservation for proper installation. 5. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. FSB1333-CPU will run at DDR2 500 if you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to...
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While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. 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. Before you install the PC system. 8 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English 12.
While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. 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. Before you install the PC system. 8 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English 12.
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...-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 2.1 CPU Installation For the installation of the...
...-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 9 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 2.1 CPU Installation For the installation of the...
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... with the two alignment keys of PnP cap to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Rotate the load plate to assist in removal. 10 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1.
... with the two alignment keys of PnP cap to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Rotate the load plate to assist in removal. 10 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Insert the 775-LAND CPU: Step 2-1.
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... example to the CPU fan connector on load plate, engage the load lever. Step 4. Secure excess cable with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Close the socket: Step 4-1. While pressing down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be placed if returning the motherboard for...
... example to the CPU fan connector on load plate, engage the load lever. Step 4. Secure excess cable with fan operation or contact other components. 11 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Close the socket: Step 4-1. While pressing down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be placed if returning the motherboard for...
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Otherwise, it is properly seated. 12 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Step 2. Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the ... the motherboard and the DIMM if you install only one correct orientation. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. 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.
Otherwise, it is properly seated. 12 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Step 2. Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the ... the motherboard and the DIMM if you install only one correct orientation. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. 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.
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... card Step 1. Step 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is used for PCI Express cards with screws. 13 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Fasten the card to the chassis with x16 lane width graphics cards. If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to...
... card Step 1. Step 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is used for PCI Express cards with screws. 13 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English Fasten the card to the chassis with x16 lane width graphics cards. If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to...
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.... 1) +5VSB (standby) for 5 seconds. Please refer to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. English 14 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard When the jumper cap is placed on this motherboard, you want to enable (see p.2 No. 8) 2-pin jumper Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to short 2 pins...
.... 1) +5VSB (standby) for 5 seconds. Please refer to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. English 14 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard When the jumper cap is placed on this motherboard, you want to enable (see p.2 No. 8) 2-pin jumper Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to short 2 pins...
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...-conductor ATA 66/100 cable Note: Please refer to the power connector on the motherboard. Then connect the white end of the power supply. 15 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.2, No. 11) These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details...
...-conductor ATA 66/100 cable Note: Please refer to the power connector on the motherboard. Then connect the white end of the power supply. 15 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.2, No. 11) These Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details...
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This is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection of audio devices. 1. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to Ground (GND). 16 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English C. Connect Ground (GND) to MIC2_L. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and ...
This is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection of audio devices. 1. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to Ground (GND). 16 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard English C. Connect Ground (GND) to MIC2_L. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and ...
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... 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 the black wire to the ground pin. 17 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard F. For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as the default record device. Click "Set Default Device" to the...
... 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 the black wire to the ground pin. 17 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard F. For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as the default record device. Click "Set Default Device" to the...
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English 18 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 28) Please note that it can provides sufficient power. If you ...
English 18 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 28) Please note that it can provides sufficient power. If you ...
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... set the selection from up to bottom side to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Please follow the order from [Auto] to install those required drivers. English 19 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard tion 12 24 1 13 2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH7 south bridge chipset that FSB...
... set the selection from up to bottom side to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Please follow the order from [Auto] to install those required drivers. English 19 ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard tion 12 24 1 13 2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH7 south bridge chipset that FSB...