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... systems, test equipment, etc., may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL. iii Document Organization The chapters in this product for installation in personal...
... systems, test equipment, etc., may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL. iii Document Organization The chapters in this product for installation in personal...
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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® 945GC Express Chipset 14 Onboard Audio Subsystem 14 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 15 LAN Subsystem 15 LAN Subsystem Software... 15 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 16 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 16 Enhanced IDE Interface 17 Serial ATA...17 Expandability...17 BIOS...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® 945GC Express Chipset 14 Onboard Audio Subsystem 14 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 15 LAN Subsystem 15 LAN Subsystem Software... 15 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 16 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 16 Enhanced IDE Interface 17 Serial ATA...17 Expandability...17 BIOS...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 30 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 31 Removing the Processor 31 Installing and Removing Memory ... Jumper 47 Clearing Passwords 49 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 55 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 55 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 56 Updating the BIOS 56 Recovering the BIOS 56 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes 57 BIOS Error Messages 57 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Standards...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 30 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 31 Removing the Processor 31 Installing and Removing Memory ... Jumper 47 Clearing Passwords 49 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 55 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 55 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 56 Updating the BIOS 56 Recovering the BIOS 56 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes 57 BIOS Error Messages 57 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Standards...
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... 11 2. Desktop Board D945GCNL Mounting Screw Hole Locations 26 6. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 28 9. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 37 18. Removing the Battery 54 Tables 1. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 41 5. Safety Standards 59 13. Close the Load Plate 30 12. Installing ...Processor Cover 29 10. Install the Processor 29 11. Use DDR2 DIMMs 33 15. Desktop Board D945GCNL Components 12 3. LAN Connector LED States 16 4. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 48 10. AC '97 Audio Header Signal Names 41 6. Front ...
... 11 2. Desktop Board D945GCNL Mounting Screw Hole Locations 26 6. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 28 9. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 37 18. Removing the Battery 54 Tables 1. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 41 5. Safety Standards 59 13. Close the Load Plate 30 12. Installing ...Processor Cover 29 10. Install the Processor 29 11. Use DDR2 DIMMs 33 15. Desktop Board D945GCNL Components 12 3. LAN Connector LED States 16 4. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 48 10. AC '97 Audio Header Signal Names 41 6. Front ...
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... • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board D945GCNL, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows Vista* Home...
... • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board D945GCNL, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows Vista* Home...
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... LED header Battery BIOS configuration jumper block Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Desktop Board D945GCNL • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd...
... LED header Battery BIOS configuration jumper block Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Desktop Board D945GCNL • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd...
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... all applicable Intel® SDRAM specifications, the board should be populated with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. Desktop Board Features Processor CAUTION Failure to use the appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the desktop board may not function properly. Desktop Board D945GCNL supports an Intel processor in damage to the desktop board through the...
... all applicable Intel® SDRAM specifications, the board should be populated with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. Desktop Board Features Processor CAUTION Failure to use the appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the desktop board may not function properly. Desktop Board D945GCNL supports an Intel processor in damage to the desktop board through the...
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USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. 16 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. USB 2.0 ports are built into the RJ-45 LAN ...desktop board supports up and the LAN subsystem is occurring 10 Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS...
USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. 16 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. USB 2.0 ports are built into the RJ-45 LAN ...desktop board supports up and the LAN subsystem is occurring 10 Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS...
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...-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The desktop board supports four Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH7, connecting one device per channel. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer.... your computer, the auto-configuration utility in the BIOS Setup program. 17 The interface supports: • Up to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. Desktop Board Features Enhanced IDE Interface The desktop board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between ...
...-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The desktop board supports four Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH7, connecting one device per channel. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer.... your computer, the auto-configuration utility in the BIOS Setup program. 17 The interface supports: • Up to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. Desktop Board Features Enhanced IDE Interface The desktop board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between ...
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..., see Clearing Passwords on whether the supervisor or user password was entered. • Setting a user password restricts who can boot the computer. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI/PCI ...Express auto-configuration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for that can adjust fan speed or switch the fans off ...
..., see Clearing Passwords on whether the supervisor or user password was entered. • Setting a user password restricts who can boot the computer. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI/PCI ...Express auto-configuration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for that can adjust fan speed or switch the fans off ...
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...to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The use of a computer. When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The desktop board has two power connectors. See Figure 23 ... from USB ― Wake from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the chassis intrusion header on the desktop board. Desktop Board Features Chassis Intrusion Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels...
...to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The use of a computer. When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The desktop board has two power connectors. See Figure 23 ... from USB ― Wake from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the chassis intrusion header on the desktop board. Desktop Board Features Chassis Intrusion Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels...
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... This chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA... cables • Connect to the internal headers • Connect the flexible audio system • Connect the chassis fan and power cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using and...
... This chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA... cables • Connect to the internal headers • Connect the flexible audio system • Connect the chassis fan and power cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using and...
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Location of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 25 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 47 Figure 25. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation. 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 moving the jumper.
Location of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 25 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 47 Figure 25. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation. 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 moving the jumper.
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Table 9 shows the jumper settings for booting. The BIOS recovers data in the BIOS Setup program. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configuration to clear passwords. Use this menu to be done in the event of a failed BIOS update. 48 Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs...
Table 9 shows the jumper settings for booting. The BIOS recovers data in the BIOS Setup program. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configuration to clear passwords. Use this menu to be done in the event of a failed BIOS update. 48 Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs...
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.... When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery. Batteries should be accurate. Risk för explosion om batteriet ersätts med felaktig batterityp. OBS! Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery...
.... When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery. Batteries should be accurate. Risk för explosion om batteriet ersätts med felaktig batterityp. OBS! Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery...
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... in the dialog boxes to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you can update the system BIOS while in an automated update utility ... update the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Navigate to a diskette. This chapter tells you are updating the BIOS for multiple identical systems.) 4. You can also save this file to the D945GCNL page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility...
... in the dialog boxes to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you can update the system BIOS while in an automated update utility ... update the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Navigate to a diskette. This chapter tells you are updating the BIOS for multiple identical systems.) 4. You can also save this file to the D945GCNL page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility...
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... • Update the language section of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D945GCNL page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the D945GCNL page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. For information about recovering the BIOS for desktop board D945GCNL, go to view the POST messages...
... • Update the language section of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D945GCNL page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the D945GCNL page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. For information about recovering the BIOS for desktop board D945GCNL, go to view the POST messages...
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...set. INTRUDER_DETECTION_ERROR The system chassis was previously shutdown due to the amount of the BIOS error messages. DDR2-533 MHz memory assumed at slowest timings. BIOS Error Messages Error Message Explanation PROCESSOR_THERMAL_TRIP_ERROR Processor was opened. CMOS_TIMER_ERROR The firmware has detected...the system memory has decreased. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D945GCNL reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on reboot) BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during POST if the...
...set. INTRUDER_DETECTION_ERROR The system chassis was previously shutdown due to the amount of the BIOS error messages. DDR2-533 MHz memory assumed at slowest timings. BIOS Error Messages Error Message Explanation PROCESSOR_THERMAL_TRIP_ERROR Processor was opened. CMOS_TIMER_ERROR The firmware has detected...the system memory has decreased. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D945GCNL reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on reboot) BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during POST if the...
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...the next release of two components as follows: Device 82945GC 82801GB Stepping A2 A1 S-Spec Numbers SLA9C SL8FX Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Specification Update 5 Documentation Changes include typos, errors, or omissions from published specifications. The AA number is ... from the current published specifications. Terminology Specification Changes are design defects or errors. General Information Basic Desktop Board D945GCNL Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes D97184-102 NL94510J.86A.0010 1,2 D97184-103 NL94510J.86A.0010 1,2 D97184-104 NL94510J....
...the next release of two components as follows: Device 82945GC 82801GB Stepping A2 A1 S-Spec Numbers SLA9C SL8FX Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Specification Update 5 Documentation Changes include typos, errors, or omissions from published specifications. The AA number is ... from the current published specifications. Terminology Specification Changes are design defects or errors. General Information Basic Desktop Board D945GCNL Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes D97184-102 NL94510J.86A.0010 1,2 D97184-103 NL94510J.86A.0010 1,2 D97184-104 NL94510J....
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... Shaded: This erratum is either new or modified from the previous version of the document. Intel intends to fix some of the errata in a future revision of the desktop board, driver, or BIOS. Plan Fix: This erratum may be implemented. The following table indicates the Specification Changes,...the other outstanding issues through documentation or specification changes as noted. Plans Errata There are no plans to the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL. Summary of Changes The following notations are used in the table: Doc: Document change or update that apply to fix...
... Shaded: This erratum is either new or modified from the previous version of the document. Intel intends to fix some of the errata in a future revision of the desktop board, driver, or BIOS. Plan Fix: This erratum may be implemented. The following table indicates the Specification Changes,...the other outstanding issues through documentation or specification changes as noted. Plans Errata There are no plans to the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL. Summary of Changes The following notations are used in the table: Doc: Document change or update that apply to fix...