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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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors...
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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors...
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... PCI Bus LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333(Note 1)/266/200/133 MHz) Host Interface Intel® 945GC DDR2 667/533/400 MHz(Note 2) Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333(Note 1)/266/200/133 MHz) Intel® ICH7 CODEC BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports ...) 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.
... PCI Bus LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333(Note 1)/266/200/133 MHz) Host Interface Intel® 945GC DDR2 667/533/400 MHz(Note 2) Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333(Note 1)/266/200/133 MHz) Intel® ICH7 CODEC BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports ...) 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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...: Intel® ICH7 2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system memory (Note 2) 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 High Definition... in the South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-945GCM-S2L.
...: Intel® ICH7 2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system memory (Note 2) 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 High Definition... in the South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - 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 ....4cm x 19.3cm (Note 1) Enable use of a CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s). (Note 2) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 3) Use of a 1066/800 MHz FSB...
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 ....4cm x 19.3cm (Note 1) Enable use of a CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s). (Note 2) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 3) Use of a 1066/800 MHz FSB...
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... 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 to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - If...
... 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 to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - If...
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... CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized... Saving Abandon all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 -
... CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized... Saving Abandon all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 -
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...whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - Cylinder Number of extended memory. Halt on the hard drive. No Errors The system boot will stop for an error during the POST...Head Number of sectors. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Capacity Approximate capacity of ...
...whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - Cylinder Number of extended memory. Halt on the hard drive. No Errors The system boot will stop for an error during the POST...Head Number of sectors. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Capacity Approximate capacity of ...
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... (EIST). set this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to limit CPUID maximum value. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will use only this item to Disabled for the onboard graphics ...) Onboard/PEG Sets the PCI Express as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for Windows XP operating system; MS-DOS, for display. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit ...
... (EIST). set this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to limit CPUID maximum value. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will use only this item to Disabled for the onboard graphics ...) Onboard/PEG Sets the PCI Express as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for Windows XP operating system; MS-DOS, for display. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit ...
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... least 1A on a specific day in a month. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 44 - Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date... known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on upon the return of the AC power. (Default ) Full-On Memory The system is set a password with 1~5 characters to clear the password settings. When prompted for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default:...
... least 1A on a specific day in a month. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 44 - Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date... known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on upon the return of the AC power. (Default ) Full-On Memory The system is set a password with 1~5 characters to clear the password settings. When prompted for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default:...
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... installed. Press to confirm or to continue the POST. (Default value) Disabled Disable this feature. Enabled Enable this item to Auto. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 48 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) CPU Clock Ratio (Note)... Control CPU Clock Ratio (Note) O.C FSB1333 Core. 2 CPU CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) DIMM OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [18X] [Auto] [Disabled] 200 [Auto] [Auto] 533 ...
... installed. Press to confirm or to continue the POST. (Default value) Disabled Disable this feature. Enabled Enable this item to Auto. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 48 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) CPU Clock Ratio (Note)... Control CPU Clock Ratio (Note) O.C FSB1333 Core. 2 CPU CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) DIMM OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [18X] [Auto] [Disabled] 200 [Auto] [Auto] 533 ...
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...computer. Step 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of memory space to speed up your USB flash drive's memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to Computer. Click Apply and then OK to turn on ReadyBoost. •... 1: Go to three times the amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost using the slider or spin box. 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to boost your computer. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 68 - Right-click on the USB...
...computer. Step 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of memory space to speed up your USB flash drive's memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to Computer. Click Apply and then OK to turn on ReadyBoost. •... 1: Go to three times the amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost using the slider or spin box. 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to boost your computer. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 68 - Right-click on the USB...
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.... No Check if the CPU cooler is installed properly on the CPU. Yes Check if the memory is attached to the CPU securely. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. A (Continued...) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 78 - Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc...
.... No Check if the CPU cooler is installed properly on the CPU. Yes Check if the memory is attached to the CPU securely. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. A (Continued...) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 78 - Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc...