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...manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Changes to assist in any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD ...BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. The logo is 1.0. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE...
...manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Changes to assist in any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD ...BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. The logo is 1.0. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE...
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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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... 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-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...67 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring...
... 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-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...67 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring...
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...) 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...
...) 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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... CPU temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b - 11 - Hardware Installation
... CPU temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b - 11 - Hardware Installation
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GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 - 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...
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 - 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...
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...mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •.... If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for the peripherals. Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements: (Go to Intel's website for more information...socket and the notches on the CPU Hardware Installation It is optimized for HT Technology • A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for instructions on the surface ...
...mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •.... If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for the peripherals. Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements: (Go to Intel's website for more information...socket and the notches on the CPU Hardware Installation It is optimized for HT Technology • A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for instructions on the surface ...
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A memory module can 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 installing the ... are divided into two channels and each channel has one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity...
A memory module can 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 installing the ... are divided into two channels and each channel has one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity...
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...• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the...the chassis back panel. 2. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in your expansion card in the slot. 3. After...
...• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the...the chassis back panel. 2. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in your expansion card in the slot. 3. After...
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.... Hardware Installation System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 9) BAT(BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local...
.... Hardware Installation System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 9) BAT(BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local...
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...the reset switch on when the system is on the chassis front panel. 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 the speaker on the ...pin assignments below. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - One single short beep will be heard if no problem is in different patterns to this header, make sure the wire ...
...the reset switch on when the system is on the chassis front panel. 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 the speaker on the ...pin assignments below. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - One single short beep will be heard if no problem is in different patterns to this header, make sure the wire ...
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... damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a... chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. ...
... damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a... chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. ...
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... using the current version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on . BIOS Setup For instructions on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system...
... using the current version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on . BIOS Setup For instructions on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system...
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...Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - To exit Boot Menu, press . The system will still be used for subsequent access to... Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for 945GCM-S2L E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/01/2007-I945-6A89HG0IC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu...
...Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - To exit Boot Menu, press . The system will still be used for subsequent access to... Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for 945GCM-S2L E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/01/2007-I945-6A89HG0IC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu...
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... or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Move cursor to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-945GCM-S2L E10) 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...
... or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Move cursor to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-945GCM-S2L E10) 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...
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... Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu 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. Integrated ...etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and...
... Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu 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. Integrated ...etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and...
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... down arrow key to set the date. Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. BIOS Setup Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to CHS. IDE ... IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set...so the system will skip the detection of the two methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set...
... down arrow key to set the date. Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. BIOS Setup Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to CHS. IDE ... IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set...so the system will skip the detection of the two methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set...
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... on the hard drive. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will stop for any error. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for all other errors. The following fields display your... floppy disk drive error but stop for an error during the POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The...
... on the hard drive. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will stop for any error. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for all other errors. The following fields display your... floppy disk drive error but stop for an error during the POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The...
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... CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, LAN, Disabled. Setup System A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) A password is required for booting the system and for operating systems that support multi-processors mode. (Default: Enabled) (Note.... Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of loading the operating system from the available devices. BIOS Setup This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect...
... CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, LAN, Disabled. Setup System A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) A password is required for booting the system and for operating systems that support multi-processors mode. (Default: Enabled) (Note.... Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of loading the operating system from the available devices. BIOS Setup This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect...
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...when Non-Combined is set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this option will be used simultaneously: two PATA devices plus two SATA devices. Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 39 - 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA Mode...PCI IDE Enables or disables the first integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) On-Chip SATA Mode Configures the integrated SATA controller. Auto Lets BIOS set to settings. SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to Ch. 0...
...when Non-Combined is set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this option will be used simultaneously: two PATA devices plus two SATA devices. Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 39 - 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA Mode...PCI IDE Enables or disables the first integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) On-Chip SATA Mode Configures the integrated SATA controller. Auto Lets BIOS set to settings. SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to Ch. 0...