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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU ...Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 39 2-6 Power Management Setup 43 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 45 2-8 PC Health ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU ...Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 39 2-6 Power Management Setup 43 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 45 2-8 PC Health ...
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Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express ...) Intel® ICH7 CODEC BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC(Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out(Front Speaker Out) Line-In(Rear Speaker Out) SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. (Note 1) Enable use...
Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express ...) Intel® ICH7 CODEC BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC(Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out(Front Speaker Out) Line-In(Rear Speaker Out) SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. (Note 1) Enable use...
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GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 - You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 ... functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support... for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Micro ATX...
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 - You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 ... functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support... for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Micro ATX...
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...sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before...the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 -
...sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before...the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 -
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... x16 slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Make sure the metal contacts on your ...expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your expansion card in the slot. 3. Locate an ...
... x16 slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Make sure the metal contacts on your ...expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your expansion card in the slot. 3. Locate an ...
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...The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is in S1 sleep state. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to perform a normal restart. ... the system is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to indicate the problem. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the...
...The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is in S1 sleep state. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to perform a normal restart. ... the system is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to indicate the problem. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the...
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...during the POST. The system will still be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the ... the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without having to enter BIOS Setup first. Intel I945 BIOS for 945GCM-S2L E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/01/2007-I945...
...during the POST. The system will still be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the ... the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without having to enter BIOS Setup first. Intel I945 BIOS for 945GCM-S2L E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/01/2007-I945...
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.... An user password only allows you to configure the clock and frequency of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. ...Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in effect. Standard...
.... An user password only allows you to configure the clock and frequency of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. ...Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in effect. Standard...
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...Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. Typically, 640 KB will stop for all other errors. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard -...will stop for an error during the POST. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. If you to determine whether the system will not stop for any error. Cylinder Number of floppy disk drive installed in your...
...Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. Typically, 640 KB will stop for all other errors. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard -...will stop for an error during the POST. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. If you to determine whether the system will not stop for any error. Cylinder Number of floppy disk drive installed in your...
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.../SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 46 - Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will emit warning sound. When... CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis ...
.../SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 46 - Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will emit warning sound. When... CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis ...
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Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 50 - In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007...
Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 50 - In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007...
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Press or to return to the CMOS. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 52 - Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ...Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Press on this item and press the key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-13 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software `...
Press or to return to the CMOS. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 52 - Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ...Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Press on this item and press the key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-13 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software `...
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Figure 3 GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 58 - Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. actual size requirements vary, depending on ... (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program.
Figure 3 GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 58 - Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. actual size requirements vary, depending on ... (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program.
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...backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Select BACKUP to startup XpressRecovery2..... Xpress Recovery2...the Windows operating system. Figure 12 GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to store the backup image file. - 60 - B. Intel I945 BIOS for the first time. When you wish to access Xpress Recovery2 for 945GCM-S2L E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot ...
...backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Select BACKUP to startup XpressRecovery2..... Xpress Recovery2...the Windows operating system. Figure 12 GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to store the backup image file. - 60 - B. Intel I945 BIOS for the first time. When you wish to access Xpress Recovery2 for 945GCM-S2L E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot ...
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...-I945-6A89HG01C-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-FlashTM? GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 62 - With Q-Flash you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST to enter MSDOS mode. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS ? 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to...
...-I945-6A89HG01C-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-FlashTM? GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 62 - With Q-Flash you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST to enter MSDOS mode. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS ? 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to...
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.... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe ... Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to load BIOS defaults. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 64 - The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. Step 5: During the POST, press to exit Q-Flash ...
.... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe ... Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to load BIOS defaults. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 64 - The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. Step 5: During the POST, press to exit Q-Flash ...
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...GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the screen is present when doing Step 3 above, recomfirm your system. • If more than one model is correct, then click OK. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C... Motherboard - 66 - Step 4: As the system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. 3. Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in an...
...GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the screen is present when doing Step 3 above, recomfirm your system. • If more than one model is correct, then click OK. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C... Motherboard - 66 - Step 4: As the system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. 3. Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in an...
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... peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable. Yes Isolate the short circuit. A (Continued...) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 78 - Turn on the CPU. Secure the CPU No cooler on the power to start the computer. No Check if the CPU cooler is... problem is verified and solved. 5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Press to the CPU securely.
... peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable. Yes Isolate the short circuit. A (Continued...) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 78 - Turn on the CPU. Secure the CPU No cooler on the power to start the computer. No Check if the CPU cooler is... problem is verified and solved. 5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Press to the CPU securely.