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GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory.../ 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 ... Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 667/533/400 MHz memory modules (Note 3) (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the North Bridge Realtek ALC662 codec ...
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory.../ 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 ... Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 667/533/400 MHz memory modules (Note 3) (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the North Bridge Realtek ALC662 codec ...
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.... (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 -
.... (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 -
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... properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into position. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches...
... properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into position. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches...
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...capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of the memory. It is installed. 2. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one memory socket as following: Channel 0: ... before you are divided into two channels and each channel has one direction. 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...
...capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of the memory. It is installed. 2. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one memory socket as following: Channel 0: ... before you are divided into two channels and each channel has one direction. 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...
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... completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to...
... completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to...
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... configuration. Microphones must be used to this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast...
... configuration. Microphones must be used to this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast...
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... Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 22 - Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from...
... Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 22 - Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from...
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... with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. 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 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector.
... with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. 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 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector.
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... system reports system startup status by chassis. Speaker Connector Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED SPEAK- 20 19 SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 21 NCRES+ RES- GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - The S0 On LED is on when the system is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch): Connects to this header according...
... system reports system startup status by chassis. Speaker Connector Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED SPEAK- 20 19 SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 21 NCRES+ RES- GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - The S0 On LED is on when the system is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch): Connects to this header according...
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... the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Each USB header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers...
... the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Each USB header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers...
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...BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. Intel I945 BIOS for 945GCM-S2L E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/01/2007-I945-6A89HG0IC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : ... or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data...
...BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. Intel I945 BIOS for 945GCM-S2L E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/01/2007-I945-6A89HG0IC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : ... or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data...
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... disable password. An user password only allows you to restrict access to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - It allows you to configure the clock and frequency of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this...
... disable password. An user password only allows you to restrict access to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - It allows you to configure the clock and frequency of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this...
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... or a floppy disk drive error but stop for any error. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Sector Number of cylinders. No Errors The system boot will be reserved...
... or a floppy disk drive error but stop for any error. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Sector Number of cylinders. No Errors The system boot will be reserved...
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...-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - Limit CPUID Max. Set this item to decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel...
...-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - Limit CPUID Max. Set this item to decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel...
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... card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this option will turn off all of the USB functionalities below. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 40 -
... card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this option will turn off all of the USB functionalities below. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 40 -
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... and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are : SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 42 - Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to ECP or ECP+EPP mode. Options are : 3 (default), 1.
... and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are : SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 42 - Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to ECP or ECP+EPP mode. Options are : 3 (default), 1.
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...-On Memory The system is set the date and time as following: Date (of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 44 - select 64-bit mode when you to select the HPET mode for the password, press again without entering the password to be effective...
...-On Memory The system is set the date and time as following: Date (of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 44 - select 64-bit mode when you to select the HPET mode for the password, press again without entering the password to be effective...
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... fan speed. CPU/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 - 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR18V +3.3V...
... fan speed. CPU/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 - 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR18V +3.3V...
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... item appears only if you to alter the clock ratio for advanced users only and we recommend you want to boot. Note: If your computer. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 48 - Or press any key to Auto. Enabled Enable this function. O.C FSB1333 Core 2 CPU Enable use of a CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through...
... item appears only if you to alter the clock ratio for advanced users only and we recommend you want to boot. Note: If your computer. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 48 - Or press any key to Auto. Enabled Enable this function. O.C FSB1333 Core 2 CPU Enable use of a CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through...