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... out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. 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 are subject to change without...
... out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. 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 are subject to change without...
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...Pentium® D processor/ Intel® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Support for Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology L2 cache varies with CPU ... - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 -
...Pentium® D processor/ Intel® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Support for Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology L2 cache varies with CPU ... - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 -
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Hardware Installation Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header ...
Hardware Installation Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header ...
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... from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond...If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on enabling the HT Technology.) 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. 1-3 Installing...
... from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond...If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on enabling the HT Technology.) 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. 1-3 Installing...
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... connect devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Hardware Installation Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this port for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 19 - USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification...
... connect devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Hardware Installation Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this port for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 19 - USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification...
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...optical drive, walkman, etc. RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1-channel audio configuration in jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Refer to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C ...Motherboard - 20 - The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Use this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. ...
...optical drive, walkman, etc. RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1-channel audio configuration in jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Refer to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C ...Motherboard - 20 - The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Use this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. ...
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..., it in damage to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. The pin 1 of the cable is the ground wire. When connecting...KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. The types of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are designed with fan speed control design. The black connector wire is typically designated by a stripe of...
..., it in damage to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. The pin 1 of the cable is the ground wire. When connecting...KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. The types of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are designed with fan speed control design. The black connector wire is typically designated by a stripe of...
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... ICH7) The SATA connectors conform to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 1 SATAII3 7 1 SATAII2 7 1 7 1 SATAII1 SATAII0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 24 -
... ICH7) The SATA connectors conform to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 1 SATAII3 7 1 SATAII2 7 1 7 1 SATAII1 SATAII0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 24 -
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..., the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the.... The system reports system startup status by chassis. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is in S1 sleep state. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). •...
..., the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the.... The system reports system startup status by chassis. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is in S1 sleep state. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). •...
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... an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." • Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that came with your optical drive to work or even damage it. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer...
... an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." • Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that came with your optical drive to work or even damage it. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer...
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... appear when the computer boots. The system will still be used for one time only. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - 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...
... appear when the computer boots. The system will still be used for one time only. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - 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...
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Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, ... and the previous settings remain in effect. It allows you to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - An user password only allows you to restrict access to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this...
Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, ... and the previous settings remain in effect. It allows you to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - An user password only allows you to restrict access to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this...
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.... Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set this channel. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Time Sets the system time. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set ...0 Master ` IDE Channel 0 Slave ` IDE Channel 2 Master ` IDE Channel 2 Slave ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 510M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD...
.... Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set this channel. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Time Sets the system time. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set ...0 Master ` IDE Channel 0 Slave ` IDE Channel 2 Master ` IDE Channel 2 Slave ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 510M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD...
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... the hard drive. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Cylinder Number of heads. Head Number of cylinders. Sector Number of extended memory. If you to determine whether the system will not stop for the MS-DOS operating system. No Errors The system boot will stop for any error. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36...
... the hard drive. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Cylinder Number of heads. Head Number of cylinders. Sector Number of extended memory. If you to determine whether the system will not stop for the MS-DOS operating system. No Errors The system boot will stop for any error. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36...
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... only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of the hard drive and to report read/write errors of your system to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is present only if you enter BIOS...® Hyper-Threading Technology. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. to accept. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to move it up or down on the list. Options are: Floppy, ...
... only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of the hard drive and to report read/write errors of your system to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is present only if you enter BIOS...® Hyper-Threading Technology. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. to accept. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to move it up or down on the list. Options are: Floppy, ...
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... Disabled will be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be automatically set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 40 - Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in...to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to ...
... Disabled will be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be automatically set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 40 - Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in...to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to ...
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...included in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers...remove the question mark (by right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will restart your optional drive. Drivers Installation Or you wish to restart your system. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan the system and ...
...included in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers...remove the question mark (by right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will restart your optional drive. Drivers Installation Or you wish to restart your system. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan the system and ...
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...8226; It takes longer to back up data on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. - 57 - When hard drives are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system data and... VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA ...
...8226; It takes longer to back up data on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. - 57 - When hard drives are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system data and... VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA ...
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..." in the BIOS Setup program. Save the changes and exit. 2. Figure 3 GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 58 - Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for example, NTFS) and begin...
..." in the BIOS Setup program. Save the changes and exit. 2. Figure 3 GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 58 - Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for example, NTFS) and begin...
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... enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to check disk allocation. However, if Disk Management shows the hard drive only contains the System partition without any unallocated space, you will save the backup file. Unique Features Xpress Recovery2 will not be... able to use Xpress Recovery2. Figure 6 In the New Partition Wizard, you may create new partitions using free space on your hard drive. Go to Computer Management to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top)(Figure 5). Figure 4 Figure 5 5. If this occurs, reinstall the...
... enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to check disk allocation. However, if Disk Management shows the hard drive only contains the System partition without any unallocated space, you will save the backup file. Unique Features Xpress Recovery2 will not be... able to use Xpress Recovery2. Figure 6 In the New Partition Wizard, you may create new partitions using free space on your hard drive. Go to Computer Management to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top)(Figure 5). Figure 4 Figure 5 5. If this occurs, reinstall the...