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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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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 ...
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 ...
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... power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF 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...
... power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF 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...
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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. 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 -
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Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RTL8111C RTL8101E PCI Express Bus .../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 of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. - 8 - You must install the FSB...
Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RTL8111C RTL8101E PCI Express Bus .../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 of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. - 8 - You must install the FSB...
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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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GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 - You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor ...
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 - You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor ...
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... touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. 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...
... touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. 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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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 installing the memory in only one direction. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is...
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 installing the memory in only one direction. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is...
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... on the lever on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Align the card with your operating system. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16...
... on the lever on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Align the card with your operating system. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16...
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... speaker. Only for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Use this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel...
... speaker. Only for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Use this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel...
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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 - If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power...
... 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 - If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power...
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... drives and optical drives. 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 - 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.
... drives and optical drives. 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 - 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.
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The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected at system startup. You may differ by issuing a beep code. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - Speaker Connector Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED SPEAK- 20 19 SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 21 NCRES+ RES- The LED is off when ...
The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected at system startup. You may differ by issuing a beep code. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - Speaker Connector Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED SPEAK- 20 19 SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 21 NCRES+ RES- The LED is off when ...
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... to an audio device that supports digital audio in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Definition 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power...
... to an audio device that supports digital audio in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Definition 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power...
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... key< > to select the first boot device, then press to set the first boot device without having to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - 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: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press...
... key< > to select the first boot device, then press to set the first boot device without having to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - 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: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press...
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... system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this menu to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - It allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in effect.
... system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this menu to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - It allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in effect.
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... system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for an error during the POST. Typically, 640 KB will stop for all other errors. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - Drive A Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to selects the type of sectors. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you...
... system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for an error during the POST. Typically, 640 KB will stop for all other errors. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - Drive A Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to selects the type of sectors. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you...