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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 ... 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 CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. (Note...
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 ... 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 CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. (Note...
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... Help While in a submenu, press to display a help screen. Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-945GCM-S2L E10) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007...Hard Disk Type... Press to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is...
... Help While in a submenu, press to display a help screen. Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-945GCM-S2L E10) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007...Hard Disk Type... Press to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is...
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...etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN...menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this task.) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy ...
...etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN...menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this task.) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy ...
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... system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will not stop for all other errors. Sector Number of cylinders. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - If you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Extended Memory... determine whether the system will be reserved for any error. Head Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. The following fields display your system.
... system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will not stop for all other errors. Sector Number of cylinders. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - If you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Extended Memory... determine whether the system will be reserved for any error. Head Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. The following fields display your system.
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... Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Init Display First [PCI] On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [8MB] KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC...
... Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Init Display First [PCI] On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [8MB] KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC...
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...supports this item to Enabled for display. set this feature. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to Disabled for the onboard graphics controller. MS-DOS, for example, will be reduced when the CPU is installed. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - ... unique features, please visit Intel's website. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as the first display. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to limit CPUID maximum value. PCI Sets...
...supports this item to Enabled for display. set this feature. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to Disabled for the onboard graphics controller. MS-DOS, for example, will be reduced when the CPU is installed. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - ... unique features, please visit Intel's website. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as the first display. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to limit CPUID maximum value. PCI Sets...
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... detect the status of wires will be the approximate distance to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 41 - If no cable problem is the approximate length of wires, the Status field will show Short and thenlength shown will show... Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at Port..... BIOS Setup Link Detected --> 100Mbps Link Detected Displays transmission speed Note: The Gigabit hub will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs...
... detect the status of wires will be the approximate distance to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 41 - If no cable problem is the approximate length of wires, the Status field will show Short and thenlength shown will show... Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at Port..... BIOS Setup Link Detected --> 100Mbps Link Detected Displays transmission speed Note: The Gigabit hub will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs...
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...CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 46 - 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status ...Keeps or clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF,...
...CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 46 - 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status ...Keeps or clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF,...
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... you to manually set this item to 333 MHz. BIOS Setup For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set the PCIe clock frequency. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. FSB OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the...
... you to manually set this item to 333 MHz. BIOS Setup For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set the PCIe clock frequency. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. FSB OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the...
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the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click ...
the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click ...
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GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 54 - You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 54 - You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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... mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to a floppy disk. The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not...:Rcoensettinue F10:Power Off - 63 - CopUypBdIaOteSBcIoOmSpflerotemd -DPriavses !! Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is displayed on the screen. When the message "Are you sure to begin the BIOS update. Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size SST 25VF040B 512K ...
... mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to a floppy disk. The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not...:Rcoensettinue F10:Power Off - 63 - CopUypBdIaOteSBcIoOmSpflerotemd -DPriavses !! Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is displayed on the screen. When the message "Are you sure to begin the BIOS update. Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size SST 25VF040B 512K ...
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...website.) The EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1. EasyTune 5 provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./ M.I .B. Display Field 8. Unique Features PC HEALTH 5. Help 11. and M.I .A. GO 6. GIGABYTE Logo 10. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, ... page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTuneTM 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTuneTM 5 Incorrectly doing overclock...
...website.) The EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1. EasyTune 5 provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./ M.I .B. Display Field 8. Unique Features PC HEALTH 5. Help 11. and M.I .A. GO 6. GIGABYTE Logo 10. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, ... page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTuneTM 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTuneTM 5 Incorrectly doing overclock...
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... monitor. Appendix Select "Save & Exit Setup" to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Yes Check if there is display on , is verified and solved. No The keyboard or mouse might fail. Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Yes Turn off the computer...
... monitor. Appendix Select "Save & Exit Setup" to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Yes Check if there is display on , is verified and solved. No The keyboard or mouse might fail. Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Yes Turn off the computer...