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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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...169; 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: is the property of the motherboard is exclusively licensed to use of this : "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. The trademarks mentioned in any means without prior notice. Changes to the specifications ...legally registered to assist in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read...
...169; 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: is the property of the motherboard is exclusively licensed to use of this : "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. The trademarks mentioned in any means without prior notice. Changes to the specifications ...legally registered to assist in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product...
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 box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product...
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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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...wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components...that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your hands dry and first touch a metal object ...
...wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components...that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your hands dry and first touch a metal object ...
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GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory.../ 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 ... 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 ...
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory.../ 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 ... 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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... of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish 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.
... of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish 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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mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for instructions on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet ... standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Hardware Installation LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the...
mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for instructions on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet ... standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Hardware Installation LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the...
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... CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one... may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. Before installing the CPU, make sure to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the...
... CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one... may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. Before installing the CPU, make sure to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the...
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...on the contrary, is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Hardware Installation Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the ... and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above, the installation is complete. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of...
...on the contrary, is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Hardware Installation Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the ... and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above, the installation is complete. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of...
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...the following guidelines before 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. A memory module can be enabled if only one...8226; 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... mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 -
...the following guidelines before 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. A memory module can be enabled if only one...8226; 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... mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 -
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... , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.
... , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.
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... expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the ... Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3.
... expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the ... Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3.
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... port to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this port for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 19 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green...
... port to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this port for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 19 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green...
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... can be connected to this jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. ...45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: State Description Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data rate ...
... can be connected to this jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. ...45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: State Description Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data rate ...
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... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 -
... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 -
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... 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 - 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough... power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the...
... 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 - 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough... power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the...
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...is used to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The pin 1 of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the cable is the ground wire. Each fan header supplies a +12V power... voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. CPU_FAN : Pin No. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). The black connector wire is typically designated by a stripe of ...
...is used to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The pin 1 of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the cable is the ground wire. Each fan header supplies a +12V power... voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. CPU_FAN : Pin No. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). The black connector wire is typically designated by a stripe of ...