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...manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to use of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. All rights reserved. Example: Changes to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to assist in ... the exclu- Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this : "REV: X.X." Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. by...
...manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to use of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. All rights reserved. Example: Changes to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to assist in ... the exclu- Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this : "REV: X.X." Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. by...
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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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1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB ... 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 ... ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. 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 ... 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 ... ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 -
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... meet the standard requirements for instructions on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for the peripherals. mended that the system bus frequency be inserted if ... Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on enabling the HT Technology.) 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
... meet the standard requirements for instructions on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for the peripherals. mended that the system bus frequency be inserted if ... Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on enabling the HT Technology.) 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
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...to install the memory: • Make sure that memory 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 power cord from the power outlet before ...DDRII2 Due to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that memory of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in ...
...to install the memory: • Make sure that memory 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 power cord from the power outlet before ...DDRII2 Due to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that memory of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in ...
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...occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is also called a printer port. Hardware Installation Parallel Port Use the parallel port to this port for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 19 - Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. The following ... pull it side to side to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Only for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard...
...occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is also called a printer port. Hardware Installation Parallel Port Use the parallel port to this port for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 19 - Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. The following ... pull it side to side to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Only for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard...
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... device that supports digital audio in. Each USB header can connect to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Definition 1 1 Power 2 SPDIFO 3 GND Pin 1 (the red wire) of...
... device that supports digital audio in. Each USB header can connect to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Definition 1 1 Power 2 SPDIFO 3 GND Pin 1 (the red wire) of...
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... so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the three methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. IDE Channel...
... so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the three methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. IDE Channel...
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... determine whether the system will be reserved for an error during the POST. Typically, 640 KB will stop for any error. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS... installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Cylinder Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications.
... determine whether the system will be reserved for an error during the POST. Typically, 640 KB will stop for any error. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS... installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Cylinder Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications.
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... power supply providing at which the system will be effective. Press on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Disabled Disables this item. When prompted for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET ... ; Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : Set the time at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Select 32-bit mode when you to Password. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 44 - The system returns to clear the password settings. Resume by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power. HPET...
... power supply providing at which the system will be effective. Press on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Disabled Disables this item. When prompted for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET ... ; Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : Set the time at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Select 32-bit mode when you to Password. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 44 - The system returns to clear the password settings. Resume by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power. HPET...
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... item to 333 MHz. Options are dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the CPU voltage. CPU Voltage Control...
... item to 333 MHz. Options are dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the CPU voltage. CPU Voltage Control...