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... product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. sive global distributor of the motherboard is...
... product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. sive global distributor of the motherboard is...
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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 Status...
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 Status...
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... 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...67 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring...
... 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...67 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring...
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...Intel® 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...
...Intel® 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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... CPU temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD...
... CPU temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD...
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...CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. 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 Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Micro... 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 -
...CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. 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 Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Micro... 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 -
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... be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for the peripherals. It is optimized for HT Technology • A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for instructions on...frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. mended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to GIGABYTE's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology) • An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology • A...
... be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for the peripherals. It is optimized for HT Technology • A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for instructions on...frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. mended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to GIGABYTE's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology) • An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology • A...
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A memory module can be used . GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDRII1 Channel 1: DDRII2 ... the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
A memory module can be used . GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDRII1 Channel 1: DDRII2 ... the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
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Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install ... the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your expansion card(s). 7. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the...
Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install ... the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your expansion card(s). 7. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the...
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... for one . System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 9) BAT(BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to indicate system power status. You may...
... for one . System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 9) BAT(BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to indicate system power status. You may...
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... the way to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. The S0 On LED is on the chassis front panel to turn off when the system is in... sleep state. 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 indicate the problem. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch,...
... the way to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. The S0 On LED is on the chassis front panel to turn off when the system is in... sleep state. 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 indicate the problem. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch,...
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... the jumper cap from the jumper. Hardware Installation Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND - 29 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. To clear the CMOS...pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed....
... the jumper cap from the jumper. Hardware Installation Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND - 29 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. To clear the CMOS...pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed....
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... the board to default values. (Refer to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to keep the configuration values in system malfunction. •...
... the board to default values. (Refer to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to keep the configuration values in system malfunction. •...
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...configured in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. 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. Intel I945 BIOS for subsequent access to set the first boot device without...arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. The system will still be used for 945GCM-S2L E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/01/2007-I945-...
...configured in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. 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. Intel I945 BIOS for subsequent access to set the first boot device without...arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. The system will still be used for 945GCM-S2L E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/01/2007-I945-...
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...the bottom line of the function keys Move cursor to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-945GCM-S2L E10) 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 ` ... options. • When the system is displayed on the screen. Help for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 33 - BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit...
...the bottom line of the function keys Move cursor to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-945GCM-S2L E10) 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 ` ... options. • When the system is displayed on the screen. Help for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 33 - BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit...
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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. Integrated.... Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types,...
...; 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. Integrated.... Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types,...
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... to None so the system will skip the detection of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. BIOS Setup Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are : Auto (default), Large. - 35 - For example, 1 p.m. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, ...Large. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the system will...
... to None so the system will skip the detection of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. BIOS Setup Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are : Auto (default), Large. - 35 - For example, 1 p.m. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, ...Large. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the system will...
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...or a floppy disk drive error but it will stop . Extended Memory The amount of cylinders. Capacity Approximate capacity of sectors. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for an error during the POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 ...drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. If you to selects the type of heads. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 -
...or a floppy disk drive error but it will stop . Extended Memory The amount of cylinders. Capacity Approximate capacity of sectors. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for an error during the POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 ...drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. If you to selects the type of heads. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 -
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...item is installed. (Default: Disabled) CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. This feature only works for entering the BIOS Setup program. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST...) or the minus key (or ) to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID...
...item is installed. (Default: Disabled) CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. This feature only works for entering the BIOS Setup program. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST...) or the minus key (or ) to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID...
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...the first integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) On-Chip SATA Mode Configures the integrated SATA controller. Auto Lets BIOS set SATA devices to operate in PATA mode and disables the integrated IDE controller. BIOS Setup SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value is configured to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this option will be ...Combined mode, you can manually re-configure it to Enhanced mode as needed. (Default) Combined Sets all SATA devices to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 39 - Combined allows a maximum of 4 ATA devices to operate in SATA mode.
...the first integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) On-Chip SATA Mode Configures the integrated SATA controller. Auto Lets BIOS set SATA devices to operate in PATA mode and disables the integrated IDE controller. BIOS Setup SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value is configured to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this option will be ...Combined mode, you can manually re-configure it to Enhanced mode as needed. (Default) Combined Sets all SATA devices to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 39 - Combined allows a maximum of 4 ATA devices to operate in SATA mode.