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For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE ...TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The logo is exclusively licensed to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Changes ...
For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE ...TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The logo is exclusively licensed to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Changes ...
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... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Software Applications 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-...
... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Software Applications 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-...
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Box Contents GA-945GCM-S2L or GA-945GCM-S2C motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above ...
Box Contents GA-945GCM-S2L or GA-945GCM-S2C motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above ...
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... the slot, and press down on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go...you begin to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system.
... the slot, and press down on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go...you begin to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system.
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... : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without having to accept. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot Menu Boot Menu...2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to XpressRecovery2...
... : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without having to accept. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot Menu Boot Menu...2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to XpressRecovery2...
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... Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by ...-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will restart your optional drive. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the...
... Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by ...-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will restart your optional drive. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the...
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GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 54 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 54 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.
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3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 55 - Drivers Installation
3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 55 - Drivers Installation
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... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that has the operating system installed. • As Xpress Recovery2 will check the...
... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that has the operating system installed. • As Xpress Recovery2 will check the...
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Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the ... Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. B. When you wish to store the backup image file. - 60 - Figure 8 2. Figure 12 GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Intel I945 BIOS for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to start backing...
Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the ... Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. B. When you wish to store the backup image file. - 60 - Figure 8 2. Figure 12 GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Intel I945 BIOS for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to start backing...
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...or switching off the Internet). Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to start. 3. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Select @BIOS and click Install. Save the Current BIOS File In the main dialog box of @... all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. B. Click Start>Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS>@BIOS C. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a...
...or switching off the Internet). Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to start. 3. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Select @BIOS and click Install. Save the Current BIOS File In the main dialog box of @... all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. B. Click Start>Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS>@BIOS C. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a...
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... The picture to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your system tray. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ ... Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio The...
... The picture to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your system tray. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ ... Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio The...
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5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 74 - Note: The microphone functions on the back panel or the Line in your system tray. Double-click the icon to the...
5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 74 - Note: The microphone functions on the back panel or the Line in your system tray. Double-click the icon to the...