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...digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. S. Revision History Revision Revision History -001 First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DG945GCLF Product Guide Date April 2008 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is present on a circuit other than the one ...Rules. Except as provided in Intel's Terms and Conditions of others. Intel products are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in connection with the instructions, may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at : http://www.intel.com/ or by one to...
...digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. S. Revision History Revision Revision History -001 First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DG945GCLF Product Guide Date April 2008 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is present on a circuit other than the one ...Rules. Except as provided in Intel's Terms and Conditions of others. Intel products are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in connection with the instructions, may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at : http://www.intel.com/ or by one to...
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... This chapter briefly describes the main features of the Desktop Board. Table 1 summarizes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DG945GCLF. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces BIOS LAN ... Microsoft Windows Vista Basic Edition • Microsoft Windows* XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Home For more information about Desktop Board DG945GCLF, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 9
... This chapter briefly describes the main features of the Desktop Board. Table 1 summarizes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DG945GCLF. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces BIOS LAN ... Microsoft Windows Vista Basic Edition • Microsoft Windows* XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Home For more information about Desktop Board DG945GCLF, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 9
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...an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2) power connector to the Desktop Board may result in damage to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 12 If your DIMMs do not support SPD, you will attempt to configure the memory controller for ... fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold-plated contacts. The processor is soldered to this effect on the screen at power up. Desktop Board DG945GCLF includes an Intel Atom processor 230. The Desktop Board has one 240-pin Double Data...
...an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2) power connector to the Desktop Board may result in damage to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 12 If your DIMMs do not support SPD, you will attempt to configure the memory controller for ... fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold-plated contacts. The processor is soldered to this effect on the screen at power up. Desktop Board DG945GCLF includes an Intel Atom processor 230. The Desktop Board has one 240-pin Double Data...
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... PCI bus connector, even though the computer appears to the Technical Product Specification on the D945GCLF web page at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 19 Figure 4. Location of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to be off and the standby power indicator is standby power...
... PCI bus connector, even though the computer appears to the Technical Product Specification on the D945GCLF web page at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 19 Figure 4. Location of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to be off and the standby power indicator is standby power...
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All the notches should match the DDR2 DIMM. Figure 7. Use DDR2 DIMMs 25 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. The Desktop Board has one 240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket. Installing DIMMs To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration in Figure 7 showing the DDR2 DIMM.
All the notches should match the DDR2 DIMM. Figure 7. Use DDR2 DIMMs 25 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. The Desktop Board has one 240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket. Installing DIMMs To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration in Figure 7 showing the DDR2 DIMM.
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... or chemically deteriorate while in the product. Desktop Board DG945GCLF complies with these restrictions. Desktop Board DG945GCLF is the term used on Intel Desktop Boards and associated collateral. The EFUP is "Management Methods for Intel Desktop Boards has been determined to be 10 years. ... China RoHS-compliant product. The official title of pollution by Electronic Information Products." However, the China RoHS regulation requires specific product marking and a selfdeclaration of the controlled substances contained in Table 13. The required China RoHS mark indicates the product...
... or chemically deteriorate while in the product. Desktop Board DG945GCLF complies with these restrictions. Desktop Board DG945GCLF is the term used on Intel Desktop Boards and associated collateral. The EFUP is "Management Methods for Intel Desktop Boards has been determined to be 10 years. ... China RoHS-compliant product. The official title of pollution by Electronic Information Products." However, the China RoHS regulation requires specific product marking and a selfdeclaration of the controlled substances contained in Table 13. The required China RoHS mark indicates the product...
Product Specification
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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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Designers must not rely on request. Intel® desktop boards may be obtained from: Intel Corporation P.O. Contact your local Intel sales office or your product order. Intel, the Intel logo, and Intel Atom are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Specification Update before placing your distributor to obtain the latest specifications before being incorporated into a revision of any time, without notice. Date...
Designers must not rely on request. Intel® desktop boards may be obtained from: Intel Corporation P.O. Contact your local Intel sales office or your product order. Intel, the Intel logo, and Intel Atom are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Specification Update before placing your distributor to obtain the latest specifications before being incorporated into a revision of any time, without notice. Date...
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..., beep codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Desktop Board D945GCLF and its components to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF. It describes the standard product and available manufacturing options.
..., beep codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Desktop Board D945GCLF and its components to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF. It describes the standard product and available manufacturing options.
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... bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. Volts. Voltages are the property of their respective owners. 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...
... bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. Volts. Voltages are the property of their respective owners. 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...
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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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... Localized High Temperature Zones 53 Tables Table 1. Table 3. Table 13. Table 17. Table 25. 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 ... Configuration Jumper Settings 49 Recommended Power Supply Current Values 51 Fan Header Current Capability 51 Thermal Considerations for Components 53 Desktop Board D945GCLF Environmental Specifications 54 BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 56 BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 56 Acceptable Drives/Media Types for Front Panel ...
... Localized High Temperature Zones 53 Tables Table 1. Table 3. Table 13. Table 17. Table 25. 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 ... Configuration Jumper Settings 49 Recommended Power Supply Current Values 51 Fan Header Current Capability 51 Thermal Considerations for Components 53 Desktop Board D945GCLF Environmental Specifications 54 BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 56 BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 56 Acceptable Drives/Media Types for Front Panel ...
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Table 33. Table 32. Table 38. Table 36. Table 37. Table 31. Table 34. Table 35. Table 39. 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 33. Table 32. Table 38. Table 36. Table 37. Table 31. Table 34. Table 35. Table 39. 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.
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...Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82945GC Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) 4-channel (2+2) audio subsystem using the Realtek* ALC662 high definition audio codec Intel... the SPI Flash device) • Support for up to 2 GB of system memory Intel® 945GC Chipset, consisting of the Desktop Board D945GCLF. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Memory Chipset Audio Video Legacy I/O Control Peripheral...
...Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82945GC Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) 4-channel (2+2) audio subsystem using the Realtek* ALC662 high definition audio codec Intel... the SPI Flash device) • Support for up to 2 GB of system memory Intel® 945GC Chipset, consisting of the Desktop Board D945GCLF. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Memory Chipset Audio Video Legacy I/O Control Peripheral...
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Product Description Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Instantly Available PC Technology Expansion Capabilities Hardware Monitor Subsystem • Support for PCI* Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 • Suspend to RAM support • Wake on PCI, RS-232, front panel, USB ports, and LAN • One PCI Conventional bus connector • ...
Product Description Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Instantly Available PC Technology Expansion Capabilities Hardware Monitor Subsystem • Support for PCI* Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 • Suspend to RAM support • Wake on PCI, RS-232, front panel, USB ports, and LAN • One PCI Conventional bus connector • ...
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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. 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.
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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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... 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 support the Intel Atom processor 230 soldered down with specific changes including (but not limited to...
... 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 support the Intel Atom processor 230 soldered down with specific changes including (but not limited to...
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... be impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.5 System Memory The board has one row of SDRAM). Supported Memory Configurations DIMM Capacity Configuration SDRAM Density SDRAM Organization Front-side/Back-side Number of SDRAM Devices 128 MB... reliability may not function under the determined frequency. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/ CS-025414.htm 16
... be impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 1.5 System Memory The board has one row of SDRAM). Supported Memory Configurations DIMM Capacity Configuration SDRAM Density SDRAM Organization Front-side/Back-side Number of SDRAM Devices 128 MB... reliability may not function under the determined frequency. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/ CS-025414.htm 16
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...memory is available as needed for performing graphics functions. NOTE The use of available system memory for compatibility with legacy applications. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification • Video ⎯ Hardware motion compensation for MPEG2 ⎯ Software DVD at 30 fps full screen • ... (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 DVMT on systems that have 256 MB but less than 256 MB of system memory...
...memory is available as needed for performing graphics functions. NOTE The use of available system memory for compatibility with legacy applications. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification • Video ⎯ Hardware motion compensation for MPEG2 ⎯ Software DVD at 30 fps full screen • ... (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 DVMT on systems that have 256 MB but less than 256 MB of system memory...