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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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...: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. is the property of GIGABYTE. Example: sive global distributor of the motherboard is exclusively licensed to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. The logo is 1.0. Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Check your motherboard looks like this manual...
...: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. is the property of GIGABYTE. Example: sive global distributor of the motherboard is exclusively licensed to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. The logo is 1.0. Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Check your motherboard looks like this manual...
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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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...or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within a electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has ...have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and ...
...or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within a electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has ...have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and ...
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GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard...processor/ 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 ...
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard...processor/ 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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GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 - You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s). (Note 2) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit ... 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 DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s). (Note 2) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit ... 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.
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... BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on enabling the HT Technology.) 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the computer ...Advanced BIOS Features," for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for instructions on the CPU. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the...
... BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on enabling the HT Technology.) 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the computer ...Advanced BIOS Features," for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for instructions on the CPU. 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 - Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the .... Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure to correctly install the CPU into position. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket ...
...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 - Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the .... Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure to correctly install the CPU into position. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket ...
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...pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the surface of the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer...header (CPU_FAN) on the contrary, is complete. 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 to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop ...
...pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the surface of the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer...header (CPU_FAN) on the contrary, is complete. 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 to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop ...
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... 0: DDRII1 Channel 1: DDRII2 DDRII1 DDRII2 Due 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. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended...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. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard...
... 0: DDRII1 Channel 1: DDRII2 DDRII1 DDRII2 Due 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. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended...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. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard...
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... DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Hardware Installation 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing...
... DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Hardware Installation 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing...
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... chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the...
... chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the...
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.../2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. Serial Port Use the serial port to this port for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 19 - Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port... is occurring • When removing the cable connected 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 1 Gbps data rate.
.../2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. Serial Port Use the serial port to this port for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 19 - Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port... is occurring • When removing the cable connected 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 1 Gbps data rate.
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... is occurring LAN Port Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." RJ-45 LAN... LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1-channel audio configuration in jack. Microphones must be used to the instructions on setting up to this jack. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 -
... is occurring LAN Port Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." RJ-45 LAN... LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1-channel audio configuration in jack. Microphones must be used to the instructions on setting up to this jack. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 -
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..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices...
..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices...
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... -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 - If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a... 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 motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used (400W or greater). The...
... -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 - If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a... 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 motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used (400W or greater). The...
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... cable, be sure to connect a floppy disk drive. Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. 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 types of different color. 33 1 34 2 - 23 - CPU_FAN : Pin No. The...
... cable, be sure to connect a floppy disk drive. Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. 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 types of different color. 33 1 34 2 - 23 - CPU_FAN : Pin No. The...