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... evaluation by Intel. Intended Uses All Intel® Desktop Boards are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the Desktop Board and other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: a description...
... evaluation by Intel. Intended Uses All Intel® Desktop Boards are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the Desktop Board and other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: a description...
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Intel Desktop Board DG945GCLF Product Guide Connecting Power Supply Cables 33 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 34 Clearing Passwords 35 Replacing the Battery 36 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 41 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 41 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 41 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 42 Recovering the BIOS 42 A BIOS Error Messages...
Intel Desktop Board DG945GCLF Product Guide Connecting Power Supply Cables 33 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 34 Clearing Passwords 35 Replacing the Battery 36 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 41 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 41 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 41 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 42 Recovering the BIOS 42 A BIOS Error Messages...
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... port • One serial port • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports • Intel® BIOS • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update • 10/100 Mb/s LAN Subsystem • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power ...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 Table 1. Table 1 summarizes the features of the...
... port • One serial port • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports • Intel® BIOS • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update • 10/100 Mb/s LAN Subsystem • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power ...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 Table 1. Table 1 summarizes the features of the...
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... confirm clearing the password. Select Yes and press . Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Figure 14 shows the location of a failed BIOS update. Turn off the computer. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 14, B). 5. Turn off all peripheral devices...
... confirm clearing the password. Select Yes and press . Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Figure 14 shows the location of a failed BIOS update. Turn off the computer. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 14, B). 5. Turn off all peripheral devices...
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.... Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. To update the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility You can also save this section to update the BIOS using the Iflash Memory Update Utility. Go to the DG945GCLF page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. The BIOS file is required. Navigate to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 2. Download...
.... Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. To update the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility You can also save this section to update the BIOS using the Iflash Memory Update Utility. Go to the DG945GCLF page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. The BIOS file is required. Navigate to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 2. Download...
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... the DG945GCLF page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. Configure the BIOS or use the F10 key option during POST to boot to the Desktop Board DG945GCLF page at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. The Iflash Memory update utility allows you to: • Update the BIOS • Update the language section of these files through...
... the DG945GCLF page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. Configure the BIOS or use the F10 key option during POST to boot to the Desktop Board DG945GCLF page at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. The Iflash Memory update utility allows you to: • Update the BIOS • Update the language section of these files through...
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...problem (see Figure 2, B on -off blink pattern; BIOS Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type Processor initialization complete POST complete BIOS update in Table 9. repeat entire pattern (four on-off blinks and 3-second pause) until BIOS update is complete. For example, the LED is on when the...off blink pattern; These beep codes can be heard through a speaker attached to the board's line out jack (see Table 8). Table 9. In addition, whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the front-panel power LED to display messages. repeat entire pattern (three on-...
...problem (see Figure 2, B on -off blink pattern; BIOS Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type Processor initialization complete POST complete BIOS update in Table 9. repeat entire pattern (four on-off blinks and 3-second pause) until BIOS update is complete. For example, the LED is on when the...off blink pattern; These beep codes can be heard through a speaker attached to the board's line out jack (see Table 8). Table 9. In addition, whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the front-panel power LED to display messages. repeat entire pattern (three on-...
Product Specification
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... known as the property of others. Box 5937 Denver, CO 80217-9808 or call in the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Specification Update before placing your distributor to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF with BIOS identifier LF94510J.86A. Copyright © 2008, Intel Corporation. Date April 2008 This product specification applies to obtain the latest specifications before being incorporated into...
... known as the property of others. Box 5937 Denver, CO 80217-9808 or call in the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Specification Update before placing your distributor to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF with BIOS identifier LF94510J.86A. Copyright © 2008, Intel Corporation. Date April 2008 This product specification applies to obtain the latest specifications before being incorporated into...
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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 56 3.3.1 PCI* Autoconfiguration 56 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 57 3.5 Legacy USB Support 58 3.6 BIOS Updates 59 3.6.1 Language Support 59 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 59...
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 56 3.3.1 PCI* Autoconfiguration 56 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 57 3.5 Legacy USB Support 58 3.6 BIOS Updates 59 3.6.1 Language Support 59 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 59...
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...-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 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...
...-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 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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... What This Chapter Contains 3.1 Introduction 55 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 56 3.3 Resource Configuration 56 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 57 3.5 Legacy USB Support 58 3.6 BIOS Updates 59 3.7 BIOS Recovery 60 3.8 Boot Options 61 3.9 Adjusting Boot Speed 62 3.10 BIOS Security Features 63 3.1 Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is stored in the BIOS and reports if the two match...
... What This Chapter Contains 3.1 Introduction 55 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 56 3.3 Resource Configuration 56 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 57 3.5 Legacy USB Support 58 3.6 BIOS Updates 59 3.7 BIOS Recovery 60 3.8 Boot Options 61 3.9 Adjusting Boot Speed 62 3.10 BIOS Security Features 63 3.1 Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is stored in the BIOS and reports if the two match...
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... verify that is displayed by default. Check the Intel website for details. 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen During POST, an Intel® splash screen is available from DOS. For information about BIOS update utilities Refer to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/ CS-022312.htm. 3.6.1 Language Support The BIOS Setup program and help messages are supported in the...
... verify that is displayed by default. Check the Intel website for details. 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen During POST, an Intel® splash screen is available from DOS. For information about BIOS update utilities Refer to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/ CS-022312.htm. 3.6.1 Language Support The BIOS Setup program and help messages are supported in the...
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... removable drive (a USB Flash Drive, for BIOS recovery? CD-ROM drive connected to the Parallel ATA interface Yes CD-ROM drive connected to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop 60 Table 27 lists the drives and media types that anything will interrupt a BIOS update; Table 27. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 3.7 BIOS Recovery It is unlikely that can...
... removable drive (a USB Flash Drive, for BIOS recovery? CD-ROM drive connected to the Parallel ATA interface Yes CD-ROM drive connected to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop 60 Table 27 lists the drives and media types that anything will interrupt a BIOS update; Table 27. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Technical Product Specification 3.7 BIOS Recovery It is unlikely that can...
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... when the system is powered on -off blink pattern; Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type Pattern Processor initialization complete POST complete BIOS update in progress Video error Memory error Thermal warning On when system powers up , then off blinks and 3-second pause) until system ... blinks and 3-second pause) until BIOS update is powered off blink pattern; 4 Error Messages and Beep Codes What This Chapter Contains 4.1 BIOS Front-panel Power LED Codes 65 4.2 BIOS Beep Codes 66 4.3 BIOS Error Messages 66 4.4 Port 80h POST Codes 67 4.1 BIOS Front-panel Power LED Codes The front...
... when the system is powered on -off blink pattern; Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type Pattern Processor initialization complete POST complete BIOS update in progress Video error Memory error Thermal warning On when system powers up , then off blinks and 3-second pause) until system ... blinks and 3-second pause) until BIOS update is powered off blink pattern; 4 Error Messages and Beep Codes What This Chapter Contains 4.1 BIOS Front-panel Power LED Codes 65 4.2 BIOS Beep Codes 66 4.3 BIOS Error Messages 66 4.4 Port 80h POST Codes 67 4.1 BIOS Front-panel Power LED Codes The front...
Specification Update
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...Specification Changes are modifications to deviate from the current published specifications. Errata are present on all desktop boards. Characterized errata may cause the desktop board behavior to the current published specifications. These clarifications will be incorporated in the next release of... to a complex design situation. These changes will be used with any given Altered Assembly (AA) and BIOS revision level must assume that all errata documented for that AA and BIOS revision level are design defects or errors. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Specification Update 5
...Specification Changes are modifications to deviate from the current published specifications. Errata are present on all desktop boards. Characterized errata may cause the desktop board behavior to the current published specifications. These clarifications will be incorporated in the next release of... to a complex design situation. These changes will be used with any given Altered Assembly (AA) and BIOS revision level must assume that all errata documented for that AA and BIOS revision level are design defects or errors. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Specification Update 5
Specification Update
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... kit used on the component side of two components as follows: Device 82945GC 82801GB Stepping A2 A1 S-Spec Numbers SLA9C SL8FX 6 Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Specification Update General Information Basic Desktop Board D945GCLF Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes E27042-301 LF94510J.86A.0038 1,2 E27042-302 LF94510J.86A.0038 1,2 E27042-303 LF94510J.86A.0038 1,2 E27042-304 LF94510J.86A...
... kit used on the component side of two components as follows: Device 82945GC 82801GB Stepping A2 A1 S-Spec Numbers SLA9C SL8FX 6 Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Specification Update General Information Basic Desktop Board D945GCLF Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes E27042-301 LF94510J.86A.0038 1,2 E27042-302 LF94510J.86A.0038 1,2 E27042-303 LF94510J.86A.0038 1,2 E27042-304 LF94510J.86A...
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... 2.5.1 of the Technical Product Specification Errata There are no plans to account for this erratum. Intel intends to the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF. Plans 1 Doc No. Shaded: This erratum is either new or modified from the previous ...desktop board, driver, or BIOS. Summary of the document. Plan Fix: This erratum may be implemented. No. No Fix: There are used in the table: Doc: Document change or update that apply to fix some of the errata in a future revision of the desktop board, and to fix this product Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Specification Update...
... 2.5.1 of the Technical Product Specification Errata There are no plans to account for this erratum. Intel intends to the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF. Plans 1 Doc No. Shaded: This erratum is either new or modified from the previous ...desktop board, driver, or BIOS. Summary of the document. Plan Fix: This erratum may be implemented. No. No Fix: There are used in the table: Doc: Document change or update that apply to fix some of the errata in a future revision of the desktop board, and to fix this product Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Specification Update...
