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GA-945GCM-S2L/ GA-945GCM-S2C LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1007 12ME-945GCMS2-1007R
GA-945GCM-S2L/ GA-945GCM-S2C LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1007 12ME-945GCMS2-1007R
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Motherboard GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Aug. 27, 2007 Motherboard GA-945GCM-S2L/ GA-945GCM-S2C Aug. 27, 2007
Motherboard GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Aug. 27, 2007 Motherboard GA-945GCM-S2L/ GA-945GCM-S2C Aug. 27, 2007
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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 ...
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 ...
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... (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-945GCM-S2L or GA-945GCM-S2C motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The...
... (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-945GCM-S2L or GA-945GCM-S2C motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The...
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Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA CI GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C DDRII1 DDRII2 PWR_LED F_PANEL LPT LAN VGA R_USB ATX IDE USB AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111C RTL8101E PCIE_1 PCIE_16 IT8718 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 CD_IN SPDIF_O FDD Intel® 945GC BAT CLR_CMOS MBIOS SYS_FAN F_USB1F_USB2 Intel® ICH7 SATAII3 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII0 Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. - 7 -
Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA CI GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C DDRII1 DDRII2 PWR_LED F_PANEL LPT LAN VGA R_USB ATX IDE USB AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111C RTL8101E PCIE_1 PCIE_16 IT8718 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 CD_IN SPDIF_O FDD Intel® 945GC BAT CLR_CMOS MBIOS SYS_FAN F_USB1F_USB2 Intel® ICH7 SATAII3 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII0 Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. - 7 -
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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 .../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 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. - 8 - You must install the FSB...
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 .../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 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. - 8 - You must install the FSB...
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Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus.../ 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... Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 667/533/400 MHz memory modules (Note 3) (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the North Bridge Realtek ALC662 codec ...
Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus.../ 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... Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 667/533/400 MHz memory modules (Note 3) (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the North Bridge Realtek ALC662 codec ...
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You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support ...
You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support ...
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.... (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into position. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - Follow the steps below to the CPU. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Before installing the CPU, make sure...
.... (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into position. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - Follow the steps below to the CPU. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Before installing the CPU, make sure...
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.... • Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The two DDR2 memory sockets are unable 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... one direction. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 -
.... • Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The two DDR2 memory sockets are unable 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... one direction. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 -
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...(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI...
...(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI...
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.... The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. Refer to the instructions on setting up to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be connected to 100 Mbps data rate. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides...
.... The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. Refer to the instructions on setting up to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be connected to 100 Mbps data rate. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides...
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... Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 22 - The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If a power supply is used (400W or greater...
... Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 22 - The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If a power supply is used (400W or greater...
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... with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 1 SATAII3 7 1 SATAII2 7 1 7 1 SATAII1 SATAII0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 24 -
... with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 1 SATAII3 7 1 SATAII2 7 1 7 1 SATAII1 SATAII0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 24 -
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... S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). • PW (Power Switch): Connects to indicate the problem. You may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - If a problem is detected at system startup. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup...
... S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). • PW (Power Switch): Connects to indicate the problem. You may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - If a problem is detected at system startup. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup...
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... to an audio device that supports digital audio in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Definition 1 1 Power 2 SPDIFO 3 GND Pin 1 (the red wire) of the S/PDIF out cable must align with pin 1 of the SPDIF_O header. For purchasing...
... to an audio device that supports digital audio in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Definition 1 1 Power 2 SPDIFO 3 GND Pin 1 (the red wire) of the S/PDIF out cable must align with pin 1 of the SPDIF_O header. For purchasing...
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... Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - Intel I945 BIOS for subsequent access to accept. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. After system restart, the device boot order will directly...
... Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - Intel I945 BIOS for subsequent access to accept. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. After system restart, the device boot order will directly...
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... to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. 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, floppy disk drive types, and the...
... to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. 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, floppy disk drive types, and the...
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... other errors. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to the information on Allows you to selects the type of sectors. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - The following fields display your system. Sector Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Drive A Allows you to specify...
... other errors. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to the information on Allows you to selects the type of sectors. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - The following fields display your system. Sector Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Drive A Allows you to specify...