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... is intended for technically qualified personnel. NOTE Notes call attention to update the BIOS A BIOS Error Messages: information about board layout, component installation, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF2. iii Preface This Product Guide gives information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations and product certifications Conventions The following...
... is intended for technically qualified personnel. NOTE Notes call attention to update the BIOS A BIOS Error Messages: information about board layout, component installation, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF2. iii Preface This Product Guide gives information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations and product certifications Conventions The following...
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...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 LAN Status LEDs 15 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 16 Enhanced IDE Interface 16 Serial ATA...16 Expandability...16 BIOS... 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 ...
...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 LAN Status LEDs 15 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 16 Enhanced IDE Interface 16 Serial ATA...16 Expandability...16 BIOS... 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 ...
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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® Express BIOS Update Utility 43 Updating the BIOS with...
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® Express BIOS Update Utility 43 Updating the BIOS with...
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... Connecting a 2 x 10 or 2 x 12 Power Supply Cable 34 14. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table.........54 Tables 1. Front Panel Header Signal Names 32 7. BIOS Beep Codes 45 11. Connecting the IDE Cable 28 10. Connecting the Serial ATA... Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 36 9. BIOS Error Messages 46 12. LAN Status LEDs 15 4. Jumper Settings for HD Audio 31 5. Internal Headers 30 12. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Components 11 3. EMC Regulations 55 16. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Components 10 2. Back Panel ...
... Connecting a 2 x 10 or 2 x 12 Power Supply Cable 34 14. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table.........54 Tables 1. Front Panel Header Signal Names 32 7. BIOS Beep Codes 45 11. Connecting the IDE Cable 28 10. Connecting the Serial ATA... Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 36 9. BIOS Error Messages 46 12. LAN Status LEDs 15 4. Jumper Settings for HD Audio 31 5. Internal Headers 30 12. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Components 11 3. EMC Regulations 55 16. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Components 10 2. Back Panel ...
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...; One serial port • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports • Intel® BIOS • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update • 10/100/1000 Mb/s (Gigabit) Ethernet LAN Subsystem ...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 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF2...
...; One serial port • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports • Intel® BIOS • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update • 10/100/1000 Mb/s (Gigabit) Ethernet LAN Subsystem ...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 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF2...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 includes a Dual-Core Intel Atom processor. It supports: • 667/533 MHz unbuffered, non-registered DDR2 DIMMs • Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only • Non-ECC memory • Up to 2 GB of memory For the latest list of tested memory, go to the Desktop Board...The processor is soldered to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 12 The BIOS will see a notification to the board, or the system may result in damage to this effect on the screen at power up. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide Processor CAUTION ...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 includes a Dual-Core Intel Atom processor. It supports: • 667/533 MHz unbuffered, non-registered DDR2 DIMMs • Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only • Non-ECC memory • Up to 2 GB of memory For the latest list of tested memory, go to the Desktop Board...The processor is soldered to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 12 The BIOS will see a notification to the board, or the system may result in damage to this effect on the screen at power up. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide Processor CAUTION ...
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...USB in card. 16 Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. Enhanced IDE Interface The IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such ...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 two onboard USB 2.0 headers). USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Expandability The Desktop Board supports one device per channel...
...USB in card. 16 Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. Enhanced IDE Interface The IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such ...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 two onboard USB 2.0 headers). USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Expandability The Desktop Board supports one device per channel...
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...detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for that add-in card. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be set , the computer boots without asking for viewing and changing depending on page 36. 17 .... You do not need to view and change all Setup options. 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. You can boot the computer. The password prompt is displayed before ...
...detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for that add-in card. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be set , the computer boots without asking for viewing and changing depending on page 36. 17 .... You do not need to view and change all Setup options. 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. You can boot the computer. The password prompt is displayed before ...
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... • Connect the SATA cable • Connect internal headers • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration and audio jumpers • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter assume familiarity ... the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to a metal part of the procedures described in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using...
... • Connect the SATA cable • Connect internal headers • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration and audio jumpers • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter assume familiarity ... the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to a metal part of the procedures described in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using...
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing a jumper. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in the BIOS Setup program. Figure 14 shows the location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. BIOS Configuration Jumper Block The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configuration to be done in unreliable computer operation. Table 8 shows the jumper settings for the Setup program modes. 35 Figure 14.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing a jumper. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in the BIOS Setup program. Figure 14 shows the location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. BIOS Configuration Jumper Block The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configuration to be done in unreliable computer operation. Table 8 shows the jumper settings for the Setup program modes. 35 Figure 14.
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...configuration jumper block (see Figure 14, B). 5. The computer starts the Setup program. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide Figure 14 shows the location of a failed BIOS update. Table 8. Recovery (None) The BIOS recovers data from a recovery diskette in the computer and the configuration jumper is installed in... the event of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that you confirm clearing the password. Disconnect the ...
...configuration jumper block (see Figure 14, B). 5. The computer starts the Setup program. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide Figure 14 shows the location of a failed BIOS update. Table 8. Recovery (None) The BIOS recovers data from a recovery diskette in the computer and the configuration jumper is installed in... the event of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that you confirm clearing the password. Disconnect the ...
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...ée est remplacée par une pile de type incorrect. VARO Räjähdysvaara, jos pariston tyyppi on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of three years. Batterier ska kasseras enligt de lokala milj... locales en vigueur en matière de protection de l'environnement. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on väärä. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 12.
...ée est remplacée par une pile de type incorrect. VARO Räjähdysvaara, jos pariston tyyppi on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of three years. Batterier ska kasseras enligt de lokala milj... locales en vigueur en matière de protection de l'environnement. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on väärä. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 12.
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...use the information in this file to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 2. This step is included in an automated update utility that contains the files you how to update the BIOS by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility,.... (You can access the BIOS Setup program by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Navigate to the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3.
...use the information in this file to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 2. This step is included in an automated update utility that contains the files you how to update the BIOS by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility,.... (You can access the BIOS Setup program by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Navigate to the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3.
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... of these files through your hard drive and copied to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. 2. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be extracted locally to your computer supplier or by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 page at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide You can be damaged.
... of these files through your hard drive and copied to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. 2. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be extracted locally to your computer supplier or by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 page at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide You can be damaged.
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... Hz Low tone: 1600 Hz 45 BIOS Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type Processor initialization complete POST complete BIOS update in Table 10. pattern repeats until 16th on -off for 0.5 second when processor initialization is complete. A BIOS Error Messages BIOS Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes The... off blink pattern; These beep codes can be heard through a speaker attached to the board's line out jack (see 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-off...
... Hz Low tone: 1600 Hz 45 BIOS Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type Processor initialization complete POST complete BIOS update in Table 10. pattern repeats until 16th on -off for 0.5 second when processor initialization is complete. A BIOS Error Messages BIOS Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes The... off blink pattern; These beep codes can be heard through a speaker attached to the board's line out jack (see 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-off...
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BIOS Error Messages Error Message CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad Memory Size Decreased No Boot Device Available Explanation The battery may be bad. The CMOS ... did not find a device to reset values. The CMOS memory may be losing power. Run Setup to boot. 46 Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide BIOS Error Messages Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS displays an error message on the PC monitor that describes the problem. Memory size has decreased since the last boot...
BIOS Error Messages Error Message CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad Memory Size Decreased No Boot Device Available Explanation The battery may be bad. The CMOS ... did not find a device to reset values. The CMOS memory may be losing power. Run Setup to boot. 46 Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Product Guide BIOS Error Messages Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS displays an error message on the PC monitor that describes the problem. Memory size has decreased since the last boot...