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...intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 9 Table 1 summarizes the features of : • Intel® 82945GC Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) Intel® 945GC Express Chipset with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (Intel... more information about Desktop Board DG945GCLF, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to 2 GB of system memory Intel® 945GC Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. Table 1. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly...
...intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 9 Table 1 summarizes the features of : • Intel® 82945GC Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) Intel® 945GC Express Chipset with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (Intel... more information about Desktop Board DG945GCLF, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to 2 GB of system memory Intel® 945GC Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. Table 1. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly...
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... Subsystem Desktop Board D945GCLF has a 4-channel (two independent 2-channel audio streams) onboard audio subsystem that is a centralized controller for the back panel connectors, that enables the audio codec to recognize the device that includes a Realtek ALC662 audio codec. This component also provides integrated graphics capabilities via the audio driver. • S/N (signal-to http://www.intel...
... Subsystem Desktop Board D945GCLF has a 4-channel (two independent 2-channel audio streams) onboard audio subsystem that is a centralized controller for the back panel connectors, that enables the audio codec to recognize the device that includes a Realtek ALC662 audio codec. This component also provides integrated graphics capabilities via the audio driver. • S/N (signal-to http://www.intel...
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... Connectors NOTE The back panel audio line out connector is designed to the following locations for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing a front panel audio solution (page 31) Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following...PCI power management support 14 Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-amplified) speakers are connected to this output. Intel Desktop Board DG945GCLF Product Guide Figure 2 shows the default assignment of the back panel audio connectors.
... Connectors NOTE The back panel audio line out connector is designed to the following locations for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing a front panel audio solution (page 31) Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following...PCI power management support 14 Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-amplified) speakers are connected to this output. Intel Desktop Board DG945GCLF Product Guide Figure 2 shows the default assignment of the back panel audio connectors.
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... 10 Mbits/s data rate is selected. 100 Mbits/s data rate is operating. These LEDs indicate the operating states of the LAN. Table 3. Desktop Board Features LAN Subsystem The LAN, based on the RealTek RTL8102EL Ethernet Controller, provides the following functions: • 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet LAN ... address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the DG945GCLF link on the back panel (see Figure 3). Figure 3. LAN Status LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on Intel's World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop.
... 10 Mbits/s data rate is selected. 100 Mbits/s data rate is operating. These LEDs indicate the operating states of the LAN. Table 3. Desktop Board Features LAN Subsystem The LAN, based on the RealTek RTL8102EL Ethernet Controller, provides the following functions: • 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet LAN ... address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the DG945GCLF link on the back panel (see Figure 3). Figure 3. LAN Status LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on Intel's World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop.
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... such as CD-ROM or DVD drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33/66/100 modes Serial ATA The Desktop Board supports two Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s), connecting one PCI add-in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to an onboard USB 2.0 ... USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. Expandability The Desktop Board supports one device per channel. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in card. 16 USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Intel Desktop Board DG945GCLF Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer...
... such as CD-ROM or DVD drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33/66/100 modes Serial ATA The Desktop Board supports two Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s), connecting one PCI add-in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to an onboard USB 2.0 ... USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. Expandability The Desktop Board supports one device per channel. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in card. 16 USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Intel Desktop Board DG945GCLF Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer...
Product Specification
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For information about ... Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Desktop Board D945GCLF Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D945GCLF/index.htm http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D945GCLF/index.htm http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.4 Processor The board is designed to...
For information about ... Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Desktop Board D945GCLF Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D945GCLF/index.htm http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D945GCLF/index.htm http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.4 Processor The board is designed to...
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... use a minimal fixed portion of available system memory for maximum 2-D/3-D graphics performance. Once loaded, the operating system and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to the graphics buffer as set in the BIOS Setup program) for compatibility with legacy applications. NOTE ...on systems that have 256 MB but less than 256 MB of supported modes for the Intel GMA950 graphics controller is no longer required by the graphics subsystem. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification • Video ⎯ Hardware motion compensation for MPEG2 ⎯ Software...
... use a minimal fixed portion of available system memory for maximum 2-D/3-D graphics performance. Once loaded, the operating system and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to the graphics buffer as set in the BIOS Setup program) for compatibility with legacy applications. NOTE ...on systems that have 256 MB but less than 256 MB of supported modes for the Intel GMA950 graphics controller is no longer required by the graphics subsystem. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification • Video ⎯ Hardware motion compensation for MPEG2 ⎯ Software...
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... 1.6.2 USB The board supports up to Figure 8, page 41 Figure 9, page 42 19 For information about The location of the USB connectors on the back panel The location of the front panel USB headers Refer to six USB 2.0 ports, supports UHCI and EHCI, and uses UHCIand EHCI-compatible drivers. The port arrangement...
... 1.6.2 USB The board supports up to Figure 8, page 41 Figure 9, page 42 19 For information about The location of the USB connectors on the back panel The location of the front panel USB headers Refer to six USB 2.0 ports, supports UHCI and EHCI, and uses UHCIand EHCI-compatible drivers. The port arrangement...
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... ATA-66 and ATA-100 are assigned (IRQ 14 and 15). Native mode is device driver compatible. • ATA-100: DMA protocol on each port for configurations using the transfer modes. 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...
... ATA-66 and ATA-100 are assigned (IRQ 14 and 15). Native mode is device driver compatible. • ATA-100: DMA protocol on each port for configurations using the transfer modes. 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...
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... Speaker Headphones? Table 4 lists the supported functions of the following devices: • Intel 82801GB ICH7 • Realtek ALC662 audio codec The audio subsystem includes these features: • Signal-to-noise ratio ≥ 90 dB • Supports wake events (driver dependent) • Mic in pre-amp that supports dynamic, condenser, and electret microphones...
... Speaker Headphones? Table 4 lists the supported functions of the following devices: • Intel 82801GB ICH7 • Realtek ALC662 audio codec The audio subsystem includes these features: • Signal-to-noise ratio ≥ 90 dB • Supports wake events (driver dependent) • Mic in pre-amp that supports dynamic, condenser, and electret microphones...
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... audio ports are configurable through the audio device drivers. Back 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 ...header provides mic in Figure 3. Microphone bias is supported for the front panel. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. For information about The location of the front panel...
... audio ports are configurable through the audio device drivers. Back 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 ...header provides mic in Figure 3. Microphone bias is supported for the front panel. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. For information about The location of the front panel...
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Product Description 1.10 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82801GB ICH7 • Realtek RTL8102EL device for 10/100 Mbits/sec Ethernet LAN connectivity • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs Additional features ... supports the 82562G • PCI Conventional bus power management ⎯ Supports ACPI technology ⎯ Supports LAN wake capabilities 1.10.1 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. For information about Obtaining LAN software and...
Product Description 1.10 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82801GB ICH7 • Realtek RTL8102EL device for 10/100 Mbits/sec Ethernet LAN connectivity • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs Additional features ... supports the 82562G • PCI Conventional bus power management ⎯ Supports ACPI technology ⎯ Supports LAN wake capabilities 1.10.1 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. For information about Obtaining LAN software and...
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... computer • Support for achieving less than four seconds ...the system enters this state... ...and the power switch is configured with the board requires an operating system that enables the operating system to power-off (ACPI G2/G5 - The use of individual devices, add-in... boards (some add-in the power-on/standby sleeping state • A Soft-off ) On (ACPI G0 - sleeping state) Less than four seconds More than 15-watt system operation in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives •...
... computer • Support for achieving less than four seconds ...the system enters this state... ...and the power switch is configured with the board requires an operating system that enables the operating system to power-off (ACPI G2/G5 - The use of individual devices, add-in... boards (some add-in the power-on/standby sleeping state • A Soft-off ) On (ACPI G0 - sleeping state) Less than four seconds More than 15-watt system operation in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives •...
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....1.2 Wake-up events from an ACPI state requires an operating system that can wake up event from LAN in the S5 state. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 31 Note 2: For PS/2 devices, if the computer is disabled by default in an S4 or S5...
....1.2 Wake-up events from an ACPI state requires an operating system that can wake up event from LAN in the S5 state. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 31 Note 2: For PS/2 devices, if the computer is disabled by default in an S4 or S5...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.12.2.4 Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the +5 V standby line from the S3 state. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to provide adequate standby current when implementing Instantly Available PC technology can damage the power supply. Add-in boards... to be used to its last known wake state. While in cards and drivers. 34 Failure to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep-state. The board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.12.2.4 Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the +5 V standby line from the S3 state. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to provide adequate standby current when implementing Instantly Available PC technology can damage the power supply. Add-in boards... to be used to its last known wake state. While in cards and drivers. 34 Failure to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep-state. The board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification.
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... operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are recognized by using Intel Integrator Toolkit. Additional USB legacy feature options can be access by the operating system, and Legacy USB support from the BIOS is disabled. 2. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 3.5 Legacy USB... supports USB, verify that supports USB. Legacy USB support is set to be used even when the operating system's USB drivers are not recognized during this period if Legacy USB support was set to install an operating system that Legacy USB support in...
... operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are recognized by using Intel Integrator Toolkit. Additional USB legacy feature options can be access by the operating system, and Legacy USB support from the BIOS is disabled. 2. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 3.5 Legacy USB... supports USB, verify that supports USB. Legacy USB support is set to be used even when the operating system's USB drivers are not recognized during this period if Legacy USB support was set to install an operating system that Legacy USB support in...
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... and range values are listed in hexadecimal. EF: boot/S3 resume failure. The following tables provide information about the POST codes generated by any PEIM/driver for future use . 50 - 5F I /O port 80h. A0 - BF is no memory detected or no useful memory detected. 30 - 3F 40 - 4F Recovery: 3F indicated...
... and range values are listed in hexadecimal. EF: boot/S3 resume failure. The following tables provide information about the POST codes generated by any PEIM/driver for future use . 50 - 5F I /O port 80h. A0 - BF is no memory detected or no useful memory detected. 30 - 3F 40 - 4F Recovery: 3F indicated...
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... on first report of EFI_SW_PC_INIT_BEGIN EFI_SW_PEI_PC_HANDOFF_TO_NEXT) E2 Permanent memory found E1, E3 Reserved for PEI/PEIMs DXE Core E4 Entered DXE phase E5 Started dispatching drivers E6 Started connecting drivers continued 69
... on first report of EFI_SW_PC_INIT_BEGIN EFI_SW_PEI_PC_HANDOFF_TO_NEXT) E2 Permanent memory found E1, E3 Reserved for PEI/PEIMs DXE Core E4 Entered DXE phase E5 Started dispatching drivers E6 Started connecting drivers continued 69
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Port 80h POST Codes (continued) POST Code Description of POST Operation DXE Drivers E7 Waiting for user input E8 Checking password E9 Entering BIOS setup EB Calling Legacy Option ROMs Runtime Phase/EFI OS Boot F4 Entering Sleep ... Crisis Recovery has initiated by software (corrupt flash) 34 Loading recovery capsule 35 Handing off control to the recovery capsule 3F Unable to recover 70 Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification Table 34.
Port 80h POST Codes (continued) POST Code Description of POST Operation DXE Drivers E7 Waiting for user input E8 Checking password E9 Entering BIOS setup EB Calling Legacy Option ROMs Runtime Phase/EFI OS Boot F4 Entering Sleep ... Crisis Recovery has initiated by software (corrupt flash) 34 Loading recovery capsule 35 Handing off control to the recovery capsule 3F Unable to recover 70 Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification Table 34.
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... errata in a future revision of a Table reference number in the table: Doc: Document change or update that apply to the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF. Plans 1 Doc No. Plans Documentation Changes Correction of the desktop board, driver, or BIOS. No. The following table indicates the Specification Changes, Errata, Specification Clarifications, or Documentation Changes that will be fixed...
... errata in a future revision of a Table reference number in the table: Doc: Document change or update that apply to the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF. Plans 1 Doc No. Plans Documentation Changes Correction of the desktop board, driver, or BIOS. No. The following table indicates the Specification Changes, Errata, Specification Clarifications, or Documentation Changes that will be fixed...