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...to specifications and product descriptions at : http://www.intel.com/ or by calling 1-800-548-4725. Intel may make changes to the equipment not expressly approved by this document is provided in the U. Intel, the Intel logo, and Intel Atom are designed to which have an ordering number and ... to an outlet on a circuit other countries. * Other names and brands may cause the product to any time, without notice. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 may contain design defects or errors known as errata which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the Radio...
...to specifications and product descriptions at : http://www.intel.com/ or by calling 1-800-548-4725. Intel may make changes to the equipment not expressly approved by this document is provided in the U. Intel, the Intel logo, and Intel Atom are designed to which have an ordering number and ... to an outlet on a circuit other countries. * Other names and brands may cause the product to any time, without notice. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 may contain design defects or errors known as errata which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the Radio...
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... Conventions The following conventions are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. Intended Uses All Intel® Desktop Boards are arranged as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss ... Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in this product for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF2. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, and regulatory requirements for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or ...
... Conventions The following conventions are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. Intended Uses All Intel® Desktop Boards are arranged as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss ... Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in this product for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF2. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, and regulatory requirements for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or ...
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Term GB GHz KB MB Mbit MHz Description Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) Gigahertz (one billion hertz) Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megahertz (one million hertz) iv Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide.
Term GB GHz KB MB Mbit MHz Description Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) Gigahertz (one billion hertz) Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megahertz (one million hertz) iv Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide.
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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 10 Processor ...12 Main Memory...12 Intel® 945GC Express Chipset 13 S-Video Support 13 Onboard Audio Subsystem 13 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 14 LAN Subsystem 15 LAN Subsystem Software 15...Begin 21 Installation Precautions 22 Prevent Power Supply Overload 22 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 22 Installing the I/O Shield 23 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 24 Installing and Removing Memory 25 Installing DIMMs 25 Removing DIMMs 27 Connecting the IDE Cable 27 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable ...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 10 Processor ...12 Main Memory...12 Intel® 945GC Express Chipset 13 S-Video Support 13 Onboard Audio Subsystem 13 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 14 LAN Subsystem 15 LAN Subsystem Software 15...Begin 21 Installation Precautions 22 Prevent Power Supply Overload 22 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 22 Installing the I/O Shield 23 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 24 Installing and Removing Memory 25 Installing DIMMs 25 Removing DIMMs 27 Connecting the IDE Cable 27 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable ...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide Connecting to the Front Panel Header 32 Connecting the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Headers 32 Connecting a Chassis Fan 33 Connecting Power Supply Cables 34 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 35 Clearing Passwords 36 Replacing the Battery 37 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel...Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 48 Product Ecology Statements 49 Recycling Considerations 49 Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board 52 Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS 53 European Union RoHS 53 China RoHS 53 EMC Regulations 55 Ensure ...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide Connecting to the Front Panel Header 32 Connecting the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Headers 32 Connecting a Chassis Fan 33 Connecting Power Supply Cables 34 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 35 Clearing Passwords 36 Replacing the Battery 37 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel...Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 48 Product Ecology Statements 49 Recycling Considerations 49 Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board 52 Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS 53 European Union RoHS 53 China RoHS 53 EMC Regulations 55 Ensure ...
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... the Chassis Fan Header 33 13. Connecting the IDE Cable 28 10. Internal Headers 30 12. EMC Regulations 55 16. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Components 10 2. Installing the I/O Shield 23 6. Removing the Battery 41 16. Feature Summary 9 2. S/PDIF Connector Signal...Error Messages 46 12. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Mounting Screw Holes 24 7. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table.........54 Tables 1. Location of the Standby Power Indicator 19 5. BIOS Beep Codes 45 11. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Components 11 3. China...
... the Chassis Fan Header 33 13. Connecting the IDE Cable 28 10. Internal Headers 30 12. EMC Regulations 55 16. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Components 10 2. Installing the I/O Shield 23 6. Removing the Battery 41 16. Feature Summary 9 2. S/PDIF Connector Signal...Error Messages 46 12. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Mounting Screw Holes 24 7. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table.........54 Tables 1. Location of the Standby Power Indicator 19 5. BIOS Beep Codes 45 11. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Components 11 3. China...
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... [6.75 inches] x 171.45 millimeters [6.75 inches]) Dual-Core Intel® Atom™ processor • One 240-pin SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) socket • 667/533 MHz single channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Supports up to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 9 Table 1. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF2.
... [6.75 inches] x 171.45 millimeters [6.75 inches]) Dual-Core Intel® Atom™ processor • One 240-pin SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) socket • 667/533 MHz single channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Supports up to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 9 Table 1. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF2.
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Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Components 10 Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2.
Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Components 10 Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2.
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... to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 12 The Desktop Board has one 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) connector with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. The processor is soldered to ...this effect on the screen at power up. The BIOS will see a notification to the Desktop Board and is not customer upgradeable. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 includes a Dual-Core Intel Atom processor. Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant...
... to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 12 The Desktop Board has one 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) connector with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. The processor is soldered to ...this effect on the screen at power up. The BIOS will see a notification to the Desktop Board and is not customer upgradeable. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 includes a Dual-Core Intel Atom processor. Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant...
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... I /O paths. For more information about the Intel 945GC Express Chipset, go to the processor, memory, and the DMI interconnect. S-Video Support The board supports S-Video output via the audio driver. • S/N (signal-to recognize the device that provides both 4-pin S-Video and a Composite Video signal. Onboard Audio Subsystem Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 has a 6-channel (5.1) onboard audio subsystem...
... I /O paths. For more information about the Intel 945GC Express Chipset, go to the processor, memory, and the DMI interconnect. S-Video Support The board supports S-Video output via the audio driver. • S/N (signal-to recognize the device that provides both 4-pin S-Video and a Composite Video signal. Onboard Audio Subsystem Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 has a 6-channel (5.1) onboard audio subsystem...
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...amplified) speakers are connected 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... • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support 14 Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide Figure 2 shows the default assignment of the back panel audio connectors. Back Panel Audio Connectors NOTE ...
...amplified) speakers are connected 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... • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support 14 Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide Figure 2 shows the default assignment of the back panel audio connectors. Back Panel Audio Connectors NOTE ...
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Desktop Board Features LAN Subsystem The LAN, based on the RealTek RTL8111C Ethernet Controller, provides the following functions: • 10/100/1000 Mb/s Gigabit Ethernet LAN • ... drivers, refer to the Intel Desktop D945GCLF2 link on the back panel (see 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. Figure 3. LAN Status LEDs Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and...
Desktop Board Features LAN Subsystem The LAN, based on the RealTek RTL8111C Ethernet Controller, provides the following functions: • 10/100/1000 Mb/s Gigabit Ethernet LAN • ... drivers, refer to the Intel Desktop D945GCLF2 link on the back panel (see 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. Figure 3. LAN Status LEDs Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that have an ...the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices 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 ... 2.0 transfer rates. The USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. Expandability The Desktop Board supports one device per channel. The interface supports: • Up to accommodate operating systems that do not support USB 2.0. ...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that have an ...the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices 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 ... 2.0 transfer rates. The USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. Expandability The Desktop Board supports one device per channel. The interface supports: • Up to accommodate operating systems that do not support USB 2.0. ...
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... BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer, the PCI auto-configuration utility in card. You do not need to boot the computer. Desktop Board Features BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video...
... BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer, the PCI auto-configuration utility in card. You do not need to boot the computer. Desktop Board Features BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ― Power ... connector, even though the computer appears to be off and the standby power indicator is standby power to the board. See Figure 13 on page 33 for the location of a computer. The Desktop Board's standby power indicator, shown in Figure 4, is lit when there is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ― Power ... connector, even though the computer appears to be off and the standby power indicator is standby power to the board. See Figure 13 on page 33 for the location of a computer. The Desktop Board's standby power indicator, shown in Figure 4, is lit when there is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing...
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... wake-up the computer. Location of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to provide adequate standby current when using this feature can damage the power supply. Wake from USB NOTE...USB. Failure to the Technical Product Specification on the Intel Desktop D945GCLF2 web page at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of the computer through a network. Desktop Board Features Figure 4.
... wake-up the computer. Location of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to provide adequate standby current when using this feature can damage the power supply. Wake from USB NOTE...USB. Failure to the Technical Product Specification on the Intel Desktop D945GCLF2 web page at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of the computer through a network. Desktop Board Features Figure 4.
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...the clock current when the computer is asserted, the computer wakes from the ACPI S1, S3, S4, and S5 states. Go to replace the battery. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the computer from the ACPI S1, S3, S4, and S5 states. The battery... on how to page 37 for instructions on the Desktop Board keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off . Real-Time Clock The Desktop Board has a time-of-day clock and 100-year calendar.
...the clock current when the computer is asserted, the computer wakes from the ACPI S1, S3, S4, and S5 states. Go to replace the battery. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the computer from the ACPI S1, S3, S4, and S5 states. The battery... on how to page 37 for instructions on the Desktop Board keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off . Real-Time Clock The Desktop Board has a time-of-day clock and 100-year calendar.
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...Always follow the steps in each procedure in personal injury or equipment damage. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove memory • Connect the IDE cable • Connect the SATA ...button is not available, you open the computer or perform any of the computer chassis. 21 Some circuitry on the board can damage components. Perform the procedures described in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using and modifying electronic equipment.
...Always follow the steps in each procedure in personal injury or equipment damage. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove memory • Connect the IDE cable • Connect the SATA ...button is not available, you open the computer or perform any of the computer chassis. 21 Some circuitry on the board can damage components. Perform the procedures described in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using and modifying electronic equipment.
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...To avoid overloading the power supply, make sure that the calculated total current loads of noncompliance with the chassis and associated modules. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide Installation Precautions When you increase safety risk and the possibility of all warnings and cautions that could cause a short circuit ... do not follow these instructions and the instructions provided by chassis and module suppliers, you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions in this section and the instructions supplied with regional laws and regulations.
...To avoid overloading the power supply, make sure that the calculated total current loads of noncompliance with the chassis and associated modules. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide Installation Precautions When you increase safety risk and the possibility of all warnings and cautions that could cause a short circuit ... do not follow these instructions and the instructions provided by chassis and module suppliers, you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions in this section and the instructions supplied with regional laws and regulations.
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...23 Figure 5. Press the shield into place so that it fits tightly and securely. Installing the I /O shield before installing the Desktop Board in the chassis. When installed in Figure 5. Place the shield inside the chassis as shown in the chassis, the shield blocks ...radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from the chassis supplier. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing the I/O Shield The Desktop Board comes with an I/O shield. If the shield does not fit, obtain a properly-sized shield from dust and ...
...23 Figure 5. Press the shield into place so that it fits tightly and securely. Installing the I /O shield before installing the Desktop Board in the chassis. When installed in Figure 5. Place the shield inside the chassis as shown in the chassis, the shield blocks ...radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from the chassis supplier. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing the I/O Shield The Desktop Board comes with an I/O shield. If the shield does not fit, obtain a properly-sized shield from dust and ...