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... : "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE. 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 ...132; For instructions on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of documentations: ...
... : "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE. 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 ...132; For instructions on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of documentations: ...
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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 BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b - 11 - Hardware Installation
... 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 BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b - 11 - Hardware Installation
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...138; 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; 24.4cm x 19.3cm... (or above) memory module(s). (Note 2) Due to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 - You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking.
...138; 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; 24.4cm x 19.3cm... (or above) memory module(s). (Note 2) Due to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 - You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking.
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...Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Notch - 13 - It is optimized for HT Technology • A BIOS that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with ... Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology) • An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology • A chipset that ...
...Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Notch - 13 - It is optimized for HT Technology • A BIOS that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with ... Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology) • An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology • A chipset that ...
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..., speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. 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 ...two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be used . The two DDR2 memory sockets are unable to install ...Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
..., speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. 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 ...two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be used . The two DDR2 memory sockets are unable to install ...Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
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... steps below to correctly install your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. 1-5 Installing an... Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer.
... steps below to correctly install your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. 1-5 Installing an... Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer.
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... the battery. 4. The LED keeps blinking when the system is operating. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. - 25 - Danger of the battery (the positive side...
... the battery. 4. The LED keeps blinking when the system is operating. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. - 25 - Danger of the battery (the positive side...
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...8226; SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. 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 the power status indicator ... S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - Speaker Connector Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED SPEAK- 20 19 SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 21 NCRES+ RES...
...8226; SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. 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 the power status indicator ... S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - Speaker Connector Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED SPEAK- 20 19 SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 21 NCRES+ RES...
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...to do so 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection... design. Pin No. 15) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper 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...
...to do so 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection... design. Pin No. 15) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper 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...
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...system, etc. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS on . 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 potentially risky, if... you not flash the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard...
...system, etc. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS on . 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 potentially risky, if... you not flash the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard...
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... access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to enter BIOS Setup first. Intel I945 BIOS for 945GCM-S2L E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/01/2007-I945-6A89HG0IC-00 Function Keys...
... access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to enter BIOS Setup first. Intel I945 BIOS for 945GCM-S2L E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/01/2007-I945-6A89HG0IC-00 Function Keys...
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...) of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 33 - Use arrow keys to move among the items and 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 ` ...
...) of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 33 - Use arrow keys to move among the items and 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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... settings for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this menu to configure the clock and frequency of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced... voltage and fan speed, etc. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon 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 -
... settings for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this menu to configure the clock and frequency of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced... voltage and fan speed, etc. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon 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 -
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... year. 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. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are : Auto (... - 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 for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to None so the system will skip the detection...
... year. 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. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are : Auto (... - 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 for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to None so the system will skip the detection...
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...640 KB will not stop for all other errors. The following fields display your system. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. No Errors The system boot will be reserved for any error. Cylinder Number of heads. Sector Number of extended... boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop . All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for...drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 -
...640 KB will not stop for all other errors. The following fields display your system. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. No Errors The system boot will be reserved for any error. Cylinder Number of heads. Sector Number of extended... boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop . All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for...drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 -
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... (Note) Limit CPUID Max. Press to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for operating systems that supports this feature. This... feature only works for entering the BIOS Setup program. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - Capability Enables or disables the...
... (Note) Limit CPUID Max. Press to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for operating systems that supports this feature. This... feature only works for entering the BIOS Setup program. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - Capability Enables or disables the...
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.... (Default) Combined Sets all SATA devices to operate in PATA mode. When PATA IDE Set to is configured to Combined or Enhanced mode. Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 39 - Disabled Disables the integrated SATA controller. SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value is set SATA devices to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this option will be... is configurable only if the On-Chip SATA Mode is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to Combined. Auto Lets BIOS set to settings...
.... (Default) Combined Sets all SATA devices to operate in PATA mode. When PATA IDE Set to is configured to Combined or Enhanced mode. Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 39 - Disabled Disables the integrated SATA controller. SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value is set SATA devices to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this option will be... is configurable only if the On-Chip SATA Mode is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to Combined. Auto Lets BIOS set to settings...