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Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification April 2008 Order Number: E35968-001US The Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Specification Update.
Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification April 2008 Order Number: E35968-001US The Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Specification Update.
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..., by estoppel or otherwise, to specifications and product descriptions at any features or instructions marked "reserved" or "undefined." Intel® desktop boards may make changes to any such patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other Countries 708-296-9333. Current characterized errata are... errata, which have patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other Intel literature, may have an ordering number and are referenced in the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Specification Update before placing your product order. Date April 2008 This product specification...
..., by estoppel or otherwise, to specifications and product descriptions at any features or instructions marked "reserved" or "undefined." Intel® desktop boards may make changes to any such patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other Countries 708-296-9333. Current characterized errata are... errata, which have patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other Intel literature, may have an ordering number and are referenced in the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Specification Update before placing your product order. Date April 2008 This product specification...
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...Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 Description A description of the hardware used on the board A map of the resources of the board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of the BIOS error messages... and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Desktop Board D945GCLF and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers ...or losing data. Preface This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors, power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for general ...
...Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 Description A description of the hardware used on the board A map of the resources of the board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of the BIOS error messages... and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Desktop Board D945GCLF and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers ...or losing data. Preface This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors, power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for general ...
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Volts. Voltages are the property of their respective owners. iv Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/sec Gbit KB Kbit kbits/sec MB MB/sec Mbit Mbit/sec xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to indicate third-party brands and names that are DC unless otherwise specified. This symbol is...
Volts. Voltages are the property of their respective owners. iv Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/sec Gbit KB Kbit kbits/sec MB MB/sec Mbit Mbit/sec xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to indicate third-party brands and names that are DC unless otherwise specified. This symbol is...
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... 1 Product Description 9 1.1 Overview 10 1.1.1 Feature Summary 10 1.1.2 Board Layout 12 1.1.3 Block Diagram 14 1.2 Legacy Considerations 15 1.3 Online Support 15 1.4 Processor 15 1.5 System Memory 16 1.6 Intel® 945GC Chipset 17 1.6.1 Intel 945GC Graphics Subsystem 17 1.6.2 USB 19 1.6.3 IDE Support 20 1.7 Real...Audio Subsystem 23 1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software 24 1.9.2 Audio Connectors and Headers 24 1.10 LAN Subsystem 25 1.10.1 LAN Subsystem Software 25 1.10.2 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs 26 1.11 Hardware Management Subsystem 27 1.11.1 Hardware Monitoring 27...
... 1 Product Description 9 1.1 Overview 10 1.1.1 Feature Summary 10 1.1.2 Board Layout 12 1.1.3 Block Diagram 14 1.2 Legacy Considerations 15 1.3 Online Support 15 1.4 Processor 15 1.5 System Memory 16 1.6 Intel® 945GC Chipset 17 1.6.1 Intel 945GC Graphics Subsystem 17 1.6.2 USB 19 1.6.3 IDE Support 20 1.7 Real...Audio Subsystem 23 1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software 24 1.9.2 Audio Connectors and Headers 24 1.10 LAN Subsystem 25 1.10.1 LAN Subsystem Software 25 1.10.2 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs 26 1.11 Hardware Management Subsystem 27 1.11.1 Hardware Monitoring 27...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability 51 2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations 52 2.6 Thermal Considerations 52 2.7 Reliability 54 2.8 Environmental 54 3 Overview of BIOS Features 55 3.1 Introduction 55 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 56 3.3 Resource Configuration...Regulatory Compliance 73 5.1.1 Safety Standards 73 5.1.2 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 74 5.1.3 Product Ecology Statements 75 5.1.4 EMC Regulations 79 5.1.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 80 5.2 Battery Disposal Information 81 vi
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability 51 2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations 52 2.6 Thermal Considerations 52 2.7 Reliability 54 2.8 Environmental 54 3 Overview of BIOS Features 55 3.1 Introduction 55 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 56 3.3 Resource Configuration...Regulatory Compliance 73 5.1.1 Safety Standards 73 5.1.2 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 74 5.1.3 Product Ecology Statements 75 5.1.4 EMC Regulations 79 5.1.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 80 5.2 Battery Disposal Information 81 vi
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... 7. Table 8. Table 11. Table 16. Table 17. Table 20. Table 22. Table 25. Table 27. Feature Summary 10 Board Components Shown in Figure 1 13 Supported Memory Configurations 16 Audio Jack Retasking Support 23 LAN Connector LED States 26 Effects of Pressing the Power Switch 29 Power States and Targeted System Power 30...
... 7. Table 8. Table 11. Table 16. Table 17. Table 20. Table 22. Table 25. Table 27. Feature Summary 10 Board Components Shown in Figure 1 13 Supported Memory Configurations 16 Audio Jack Retasking Support 23 LAN Connector LED States 26 Effects of Pressing the Power Switch 29 Power States and Targeted System Power 30...
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Table 37. Table 33. Table 35. Table 39. Table 31. Table 32. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 65 Beep Codes 66 BIOS Error Messages 66 Port 80h POST Code Ranges 67 Port 80h POST Codes 68 Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 71 Safety Standards 73 Lead-Free Board Markings 78 EMC Regulations 79 Product Certification Markings 80 viii Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification Table 30. Table 34. Table 36. Table 38.
Table 37. Table 33. Table 35. Table 39. Table 31. Table 32. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 65 Beep Codes 66 BIOS Error Messages 66 Port 80h POST Code Ranges 67 Port 80h POST Codes 68 Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 71 Safety Standards 73 Lead-Free Board Markings 78 EMC Regulations 79 Product Certification Markings 80 viii Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification Table 30. Table 34. Table 36. Table 38.
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... (DIMM) socket • Support for DDR2 533 MHz and DDR2 400 MHz DIMMs (DDR2 800 MHz and DDR 667 MHz validated to run at 533 MHz only) • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS continued 10 Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 ... IDE interface with UDMA 33, ATA-66/100 support • PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem using Realtek RTL8102EL LAN adapter device • Intel® BIOS (resident in the SPI Flash device) • Support for up to 2 GB of system memory...
... (DIMM) socket • Support for DDR2 533 MHz and DDR2 400 MHz DIMMs (DDR2 800 MHz and DDR 667 MHz validated to run at 533 MHz only) • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS continued 10 Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 ... IDE interface with UDMA 33, ATA-66/100 support • PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem using Realtek RTL8102EL LAN adapter device • Intel® BIOS (resident in the SPI Flash device) • Support for up to 2 GB of system memory...
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Major Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 12 Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components. Figure 1.
Major Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 12 Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components. Figure 1.
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Block Diagram 14 Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.1.3 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas.
Block Diagram 14 Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.1.3 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas.
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... Support To find information about Power supply connectors Refer to support the Intel Atom processor 230 soldered down with a 533 MHz system bus. # INTEGRATOR'S NOTE Use only ATX12V-compliant power supplies. Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Desktop Board D945GCLF Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Visit this World Wide...
... Support To find information about Power supply connectors Refer to support the Intel Atom processor 230 soldered down with a 533 MHz system bus. # INTEGRATOR'S NOTE Use only ATX12V-compliant power supplies. Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Desktop Board D945GCLF Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Visit this World Wide...
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...GB maximum total system memory • Minimum total system memory: 128 MB • Non-ECC DIMMs • Serial Presence Detect • DDR2 533 MHz or DDR2 400 MHz SDRAM DIMMs (DDR2 800 MHz and DDR2 667 MHz validated to accurately configure memory settings for optimum performance. Supported Memory...run at 533 MHz only) NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR2 SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the determined frequency. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.5 System Memory The board has one...
...GB maximum total system memory • Minimum total system memory: 128 MB • Non-ECC DIMMs • Serial Presence Detect • DDR2 533 MHz or DDR2 400 MHz SDRAM DIMMs (DDR2 800 MHz and DDR2 667 MHz validated to accurately configure memory settings for optimum performance. Supported Memory...run at 533 MHz only) NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR2 SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the determined frequency. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.5 System Memory The board has one...
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... ICH7 is a centralized controller for the board's I /O Controller Hub (ICH7) with vertex buffer and EXT_Shadow extensions • 2D Graphics enhancements ⎯ 8, 16, and 32 bit color ⎯ Optimized 256-bit BLT engine ⎯ Color space conversion ⎯ Anti-aliased lines 17 For information about The Intel 945GC chipset Resources used by the...
... ICH7 is a centralized controller for the board's I /O Controller Hub (ICH7) with vertex buffer and EXT_Shadow extensions • 2D Graphics enhancements ⎯ 8, 16, and 32 bit color ⎯ Optimized 256-bit BLT engine ⎯ Color space conversion ⎯ Anti-aliased lines 17 For information about The Intel 945GC chipset Resources used by the...
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... 75 Hz refresh (QXGA) • Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) support up to 224 MB • Intel® Zoom Utility For information about Supported video modes for the board Refer to Section 1.2, page 15 18 Up to 128 MB can be when using VGA graphics under DOS. DVMT ensures the most efficient use a minimal...
... 75 Hz refresh (QXGA) • Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) support up to 224 MB • Intel® Zoom Utility For information about Supported video modes for the board Refer to Section 1.2, page 15 18 Up to 128 MB can be when using VGA graphics under DOS. DVMT ensures the most efficient use a minimal...
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... of the front panel USB headers Refer to six USB 2.0 ports, supports UHCI and EHCI, and uses UHCIand EHCI-compatible drivers. Product Description 1.6.2 USB The board supports up to Figure 8, page 41 Figure 9, page 42 19 The port arrangement is attached to a separate front panel USB header NOTE Computer systems that...
... of the front panel USB headers Refer to six USB 2.0 ports, supports UHCI and EHCI, and uses UHCIand EHCI-compatible drivers. Product Description 1.6.2 USB The board supports up to Figure 8, page 41 Figure 9, page 42 19 The port arrangement is attached to a separate front panel USB header NOTE Computer systems that...
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... modes. The Serial ATA controller can be installed on IDE bus supporting host and target throttling and transfer rates of up to 66 MB/sec. The Parallel ATA IDE interface supports the following modes: • Programmed I /O and IRQ resources are faster timings and require... devices. For information about The location of the Parallel ATA IDE connector Refer to the operating system. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.6.3 IDE Support The board provides three IDE interface connectors: • One parallel ATA IDE connector that supports two devices •...
... modes. The Serial ATA controller can be installed on IDE bus supporting host and target throttling and transfer rates of up to 66 MB/sec. The Parallel ATA IDE interface supports the following modes: • Programmed I /O and IRQ resources are faster timings and require... devices. For information about The location of the Parallel ATA IDE connector Refer to the operating system. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.6.3 IDE Support The board provides three IDE interface connectors: • One parallel ATA IDE connector that supports two devices •...
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... the parallel port connector Refer to Figure 8, page 41 1.8.2 Parallel Port The 25-pin D-Sub parallel port connector is supported in the top PS/2 connector. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.8 Legacy I/O Controller The I/O controller provides the following features: • One serial port • One parallel port with Extended Capabilities Port...
... the parallel port connector Refer to Figure 8, page 41 1.8.2 Parallel Port The 25-pin D-Sub parallel port connector is supported in the top PS/2 connector. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.8 Legacy I/O Controller The I/O controller provides the following features: • One serial port • One parallel port with Extended Capabilities Port...
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... Panel Audio Connectors For information about Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer to Section 1.2, page 15 1.9.2 Audio Connectors and Headers The board contains audio connectors on the back panel and audio headers on the component side of the front panel audio header The back panel ... of the front panel audio header The signal names of the board. The front panel audio header provides mic in and line out signals for both the front and back panel microphone connectors. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and ...
... Panel Audio Connectors For information about Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer to Section 1.2, page 15 1.9.2 Audio Connectors and Headers The board contains audio connectors on the back panel and audio headers on the component side of the front panel audio header The back panel ... of the front panel audio header The signal names of the board. The front panel audio header provides mic in and line out signals for both the front and back panel microphone connectors. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and ...
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Table 5. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.10.2 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 4). LAN Connector LED Locations Table 5 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem is selected. 26 Figure 4. LAN Connector LED States LED A B LED Color Green Yellow LED State Blinking Off On Condition LAN activity is occurring. 10 Mbits/sec data rate is selected. 100 Mbits/sec data rate is operating.
Table 5. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.10.2 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 4). LAN Connector LED Locations Table 5 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem is selected. 26 Figure 4. LAN Connector LED States LED A B LED Color Green Yellow LED State Blinking Off On Condition LAN activity is occurring. 10 Mbits/sec data rate is selected. 100 Mbits/sec data rate is operating.