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GA-945GCM-S2L/ GA-945GCM-S2C LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1007 12ME-945GCMS2-1007R
GA-945GCM-S2L/ GA-945GCM-S2C LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1007 12ME-945GCMS2-1007R
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Motherboard GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Aug. 27, 2007 Motherboard GA-945GCM-S2L/ GA-945GCM-S2C Aug. 27, 2007
Motherboard GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Aug. 27, 2007 Motherboard GA-945GCM-S2L/ GA-945GCM-S2C Aug. 27, 2007
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... may be made by any means without prior notice. Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Disclaimer Information in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. is 1.0. No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted...
... may be made by any means without prior notice. Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Disclaimer Information in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. is 1.0. No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted...
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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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...
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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...
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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 are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product...
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 notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product...
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GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA CI GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C DDRII1 DDRII2 PWR_LED F_PANEL LPT LAN VGA R_USB ATX IDE USB AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111C RTL8101E PCIE_1 PCIE_16 IT8718 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 CD_IN SPDIF_O FDD Intel® 945GC BAT CLR_CMOS MBIOS SYS_FAN F_USB1F_USB2 Intel® ICH7 SATAII3 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII0 Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. - 7 - Only for GA-945GCM-S2L.
GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA CI GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C DDRII1 DDRII2 PWR_LED F_PANEL LPT LAN VGA R_USB ATX IDE USB AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111C RTL8101E PCIE_1 PCIE_16 IT8718 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 CD_IN SPDIF_O FDD Intel® 945GC BAT CLR_CMOS MBIOS SYS_FAN F_USB1F_USB2 Intel® ICH7 SATAII3 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII0 Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. - 7 - Only for GA-945GCM-S2L.
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...have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - These stickers are required... and power connectors of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within a electrostatic shielding container. •...
...have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - These stickers are required... and power connectors of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within a electrostatic shielding container. •...
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Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset .../ 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... 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 ...
Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset .../ 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... 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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... of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 -
... of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 -
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... damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU Socket Notch - 13 - It is not recom- Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Hardware Installation mended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate...1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines 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 computer if the CPU cooler is optimized for HT Technology ...
... damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU Socket Notch - 13 - It is not recom- Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Hardware Installation mended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate...1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines 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 computer if the CPU cooler is optimized for HT Technology ...
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... plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. B. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 -
... plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. B. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 -
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..., aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the push pins diagonally. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the motherboard. Push down each push pin. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease... the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction...
..., aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the push pins diagonally. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the motherboard. Push down each push pin. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease... the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction...
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... Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 ...Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE...
... Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 ...Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE...
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... steps below to the memory module. Hardware Installation Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it...
... steps below to the memory module. Hardware Installation Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it...
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...securely seated in 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 - Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided ...6. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. PCI Express...
...securely seated in 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 - Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided ...6. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. PCI Express...
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..., first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 19 - Use this port. The following describes the states of the LAN...
..., first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 19 - Use this port. The following describes the states of the LAN...
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... data rate. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Use this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. Mic...
... data rate. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Use this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. Mic...
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..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices...
..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices...
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... power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If a power supply is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. When using a 2x10 power supply. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V ATX_12V : Pin ...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 - The power connector possesses a foolproof design. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to an unstable or unbootable system. •...
... power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If a power supply is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. When using a 2x10 power supply. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V ATX_12V : Pin ...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 - The power connector possesses a foolproof design. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to an unstable or unbootable system. •...
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... MB. CPU_FAN : Pin No. Hardware Installation Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are designed with fan speed control design. The types...the ground wire. Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). When connecting a fan cable, be sure to ...
... MB. CPU_FAN : Pin No. Hardware Installation Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are designed with fan speed control design. The types...the ground wire. Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). When connecting a fan cable, be sure to ...