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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 ...
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 ...
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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 • ...
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 • ...
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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 CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s). (Note 2) Use of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if...
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 CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s). (Note 2) Use of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if...
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.../ 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 ...via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. Only for GA-945GCM-S2L.
.../ 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 ...via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. Only for GA-945GCM-S2L.
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You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. 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 ...
You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. 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 ...
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... 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 - B.
... 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 - B.
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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 sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel has one...
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 sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel has one...
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... operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the card is securely seated in your expansion card in the slot. 3. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the power...
... operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the card is securely seated in your expansion card in the slot. 3. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the power...
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... supports D-Sub connection to 1 Gbps data rate. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to this port for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 19 -
... supports D-Sub connection to 1 Gbps data rate. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to this port for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 19 -
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...the LAN port LEDs. Use this audio jack for line in jack. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: State Description Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data rate Activity LED: ...data transmission or receiving is occurring LAN Port Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - This jack can be connected to 100 Mbps data rate. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 4/5.1-channel...
...the LAN port LEDs. Use this audio jack for line in jack. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: State Description Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data rate Activity LED: ...data transmission or receiving is occurring LAN Port Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - This jack can be connected to 100 Mbps data rate. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 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 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. If a 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 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. If a power...
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... 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 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the...
... 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 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the...
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... system is detected at system startup. 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 - You may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front...
... system is detected at system startup. 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 - You may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front...
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... the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Definition 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC • Do...
... the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Definition 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC • Do...
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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 the key to ... first. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - To exit Boot Menu, press . You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot...
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 the key to ... first. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - To exit Boot Menu, press . You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot...
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... changes Decrease the numeric value 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...
... changes Decrease the numeric value 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...