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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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...® 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 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 you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. - 8 - You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. Only for GA-945GCM-S2L...
...® 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 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 you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. - 8 - You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. Only for GA-945GCM-S2L...
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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 for...
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 for...
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... This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically... detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE...
... This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically... detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE...
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... into the PCI Express x16 slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your card. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 -
... into the PCI Express x16 slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your card. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 -
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... LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking 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 this header according to the reset... connecting the cables. 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - The LED is on when the hard drive is detected at system startup.
... LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking 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 this header according to the reset... connecting the cables. 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - The LED is on when the hard drive is detected at system startup.
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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 enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you...to select the first boot device, then press to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press...
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 enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you...to select the first boot device, then press to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press...
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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. ...settings remain in effect. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - An user password only allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure...
...; 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. ...settings remain in effect. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - An user password only allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure...
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...the hard drive. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - If you to None. No Errors The system boot will not stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But ...a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The amount of cylinders. Sector Number ...
...the hard drive. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - If you to None. No Errors The system boot will not stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But ...a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The amount of cylinders. Sector Number ...
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... voltages. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to emit warning sound if the CPU/system fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 46 - Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC...
... voltages. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to emit warning sound if the CPU/system fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 46 - Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC...
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GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 50 - 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 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 F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe ... Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable...
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 50 - 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 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 F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe ... Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable...
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Press or to return to the CMOS. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 52 - Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` ...& Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Save to CMOS and EXIT (SYe/tNU...
Press or to return to the CMOS. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 52 - Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` ...& Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Save to CMOS and EXIT (SYe/tNU...
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... drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of data) (Figure 2). Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Figure 3 GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 58 - Save the changes and exit. 2. Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, ...operating system (Figure 3). Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1.
... drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of data) (Figure 2). Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Figure 3 GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 58 - Save the changes and exit. 2. Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, ...operating system (Figure 3). Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1.
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... : Qflash 08/01/2007-I945-6A89HG01C-00 Figure 9 C. Select BACKUP to check disk allocation. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Figure 12 GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Figure 8 2. When you see the following message...
... : Qflash 08/01/2007-I945-6A89HG01C-00 Figure 9 C. Select BACKUP to check disk allocation. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Figure 12 GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Figure 8 2. When you see the following message...
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... POST or pressing the key in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Restart the system. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 62 - Intel I945 BIOS for 945GCM-S2L E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu ... use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS ...
... POST or pressing the key in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Restart the system. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 62 - Intel I945 BIOS for 945GCM-S2L E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu ... use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS ...
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...exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 64 - Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. System will re-detect all peripherals devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is complete after the system ...restarts. 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 F8:...
...exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 64 - Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. System will re-detect all peripherals devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is complete after the system ...restarts. 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 F8:...
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... BIOS defaults. 3. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard model. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 66 - Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS ...Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. 9gcms2l.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Upon completion, restart your system....
... BIOS defaults. 3. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard model. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 66 - Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS ...Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. 9gcms2l.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Upon completion, restart your system....
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...is verified and solved. Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the motherboard. Turn on the CPU. A (Continued...) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 78 - Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or other metal objects. Connect the CPU cooler power ...(or "Load Optimized Defaults"). 5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to enter BIOS Setup. No Check if the CPU cooler is installed properly on the memory slot. The problem is verified and solved. No Correctly ...
...is verified and solved. Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the motherboard. Turn on the CPU. A (Continued...) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 78 - Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or other metal objects. Connect the CPU cooler power ...(or "Load Optimized Defaults"). 5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to enter BIOS Setup. No Check if the CPU cooler is installed properly on the memory slot. The problem is verified and solved. No Correctly ...