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... technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this : "REV: X.X." The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The logo is 1.0. Example: Documentation...
... technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this : "REV: X.X." The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The logo is 1.0. Example: Documentation...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel... CoreTM 2 Duo processor/Intel® Pentium® D processor/ 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 with CPU 1333 (Note 1)/1066...
Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel... CoreTM 2 Duo processor/Intel® Pentium® D processor/ 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 with CPU 1333 (Note 1)/1066...
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... be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for instructions on enabling the HT Technology.) 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. It is not recom- Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU ...the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU Socket Notch - 13 - If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU...
... be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for instructions on enabling the HT Technology.) 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. It is not recom- Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU ...the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU Socket Notch - 13 - If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU...
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...the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel mode cannot be...can be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug...
...the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel mode cannot be...can be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug...
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...-pin D-Sub connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to this port for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 19 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED...
...-pin D-Sub connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to this port for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 19 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED...
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... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Incorrect connection may render the device unusable or even result in . For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer...
... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Incorrect connection may render the device unusable or even result in . For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer...
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... devices are : Auto (default), Large. - 35 - BIOS Setup Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to set the time. Options are used , set this channel. 2-3 Standard...
... devices are : Auto (default), Large. - 35 - BIOS Setup Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to set the time. Options are used , set this channel. 2-3 Standard...
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...you to selects the type of the currently installed hard drive. Halt on the hard drive. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - Cylinder Number of extended memory. No Errors The system boot will not stop for all other errors.... The amount of cylinders. Landing Zone Landing zone. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. The following fields display your system. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be...
...you to selects the type of the currently installed hard drive. Halt on the hard drive. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - Cylinder Number of extended memory. No Errors The system boot will not stop for all other errors.... The amount of cylinders. Landing Zone Landing zone. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. The following fields display your system. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be...
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... mouse to turn on a specific day in a month. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be powered on Windows® Vista® operating system only. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 44 - ... system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on the system, enter the password and press . To turn on upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported...
... mouse to turn on a specific day in a month. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be powered on Windows® Vista® operating system only. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 44 - ... system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on the system, enter the password and press . To turn on upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported...
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... to set the CPU host frequency. DIMM OverVoltage Control Allows you to 266 MHz. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD...
... to set the CPU host frequency. DIMM OverVoltage Control Allows you to 266 MHz. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD...