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... in any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully...
... in any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully...
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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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... 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s). (Note 2) Use of a CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RTL8111C RTL8101E PCI Express Bus...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) ...
... 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s). (Note 2) Use of a CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RTL8111C RTL8101E PCI Express Bus...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) ...
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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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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 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 ATX form factor; 24....
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 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 ATX form factor; 24....
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...and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU Socket Notch - 13 - mended 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. Notch Triangle Pin One ... CPU that supports HT Technology • A chipset that supports HT Technology • An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology • A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for instructions on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom...
...and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU Socket Notch - 13 - mended 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. Notch Triangle Pin One ... CPU that supports HT Technology • A chipset that supports HT Technology • An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology • A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for instructions on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom...
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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 from the power outlet before installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual... you begin 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 -
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 from the power outlet before installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual... you begin 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 -
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... installing an expansion card to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Secure the card's metal...card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 ...
... installing an expansion card to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Secure the card's metal...card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 ...
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... off (S5). 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 the CMOS when the computer is in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver...
... off (S5). 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 the CMOS when the computer is in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver...
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...RES (Reset Switch): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Speaker Connector Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED SPEAK- 20 19 SPEAK+...BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. GA-945GCM-S2L/...
...RES (Reset Switch): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Speaker Connector Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED SPEAK- 20 19 SPEAK+...BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. GA-945GCM-S2L/...
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...CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from ... may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection...
...CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from ... may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection...
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... startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you can press...
... startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you can press...
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... can be based on BIOS Setup settings. Intel I945 BIOS for 945GCM-S2L E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/01/2007-I945-6A89HG0IC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2.... The system will still be used for one time only. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 -
... can be based on BIOS Setup settings. Intel I945 BIOS for 945GCM-S2L E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/01/2007-I945-6A89HG0IC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2.... The system will still be used for one time only. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 -
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... item to set your system to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in a submenu, press to display a help screen. Press 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 ` ...
... item to set your system to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in a submenu, press to display a help screen. Press 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 ` ...
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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 ... etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure 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 - Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time...
... 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 ... etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure 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 - Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time...
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..., 1 p.m. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive... during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. BIOS Setup IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to CHS. 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss...
..., 1 p.m. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive... during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. BIOS Setup IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to CHS. 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss...
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Landing Zone Landing zone. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Cylinder Number of sectors....The following fields display your system. Head Number of extended memory. Drive A Allows you to None. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop . GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive...
Landing Zone Landing zone. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Cylinder Number of sectors....The following fields display your system. Head Number of extended memory. Drive A Allows you to None. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop . GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive...
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... Max. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - Setup System A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU...system boots, or only when you install a CPU that support multi-processors mode. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to...
... Max. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - Setup System A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU...system boots, or only when you install a CPU that support multi-processors mode. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to...
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...Sets the IDE channels to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. (Default) Ch.1 Master/Slave Sets the IDE channels to operate in SATA mode. Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 39 - Enhanced Sets all SATA devices to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. PATA IDE Set to This item is configurable only if the On-...Primary PCI IDE Enables or disables the first integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) On-Chip SATA Mode Configures the integrated SATA controller. Auto Lets BIOS set to This value is selected. SATA Port 0/2 Set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007...
...Sets the IDE channels to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. (Default) Ch.1 Master/Slave Sets the IDE channels to operate in SATA mode. Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 39 - Enhanced Sets all SATA devices to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. PATA IDE Set to This item is configurable only if the On-...Primary PCI IDE Enables or disables the first integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) On-Chip SATA Mode Configures the integrated SATA controller. Auto Lets BIOS set to This value is selected. SATA Port 0/2 Set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007...