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... for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to install the desktop board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in homes...Intel. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS...
... for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to install the desktop board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in homes...Intel. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about 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 ...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 59 Place Battery Marking 59 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 60 Product Ecology Statements 61 Recycling Considerations 61 Lead-Free Desktop Board...
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 ...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 59 Place Battery Marking 59 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 60 Product Ecology Statements 61 Recycling Considerations 61 Lead-Free Desktop Board...
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...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 ...; Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 10 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Table 1.
...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 ...; Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 10 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Table 1.
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...IDE Interface The desktop board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such as a hard drive) in your computer, the auto-configuration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. The BIOS can override ... the video BIOS. The interface supports: • Up to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. The BIOS is stored in the BIOS Setup program...
...IDE Interface The desktop board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such as a hard drive) in your computer, the auto-configuration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. The BIOS can override ... the video BIOS. The interface supports: • Up to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. The BIOS is stored in the BIOS Setup program...
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... event of a failed BIOS update. 48 Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the BIOS Setup program modes. Table 9. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide The three...
... event of a failed BIOS update. 48 Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the BIOS Setup program modes. Table 9. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide The three...
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...wizards. This runs the update program. 6. The BIOS file is required. Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. This step is...BIOS if an update fails. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you how to the D945GCNL page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Navigate to update the BIOS...
...wizards. This runs the update program. 6. The BIOS file is required. Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. This step is...BIOS if an update fails. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you how to the D945GCNL page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Navigate to update the BIOS...
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... the computer boots, check the BIOS identifier (version number) to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 56 If a logo appears, press to : • Update the BIOS in drive A. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Obtaining the BIOS Update File You can obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or by using the BIOS update file. The Iflash Memory Update utility allows you to view...
... the computer boots, check the BIOS identifier (version number) to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 56 If a logo appears, press to : • Update the BIOS in drive A. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Obtaining the BIOS Update File You can obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or by using the BIOS update file. The Iflash Memory Update utility allows you to view...
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.... Terminology Specification Changes are design defects or errors. These clarifications will be incorporated in the next release of the board. 2. These changes will be used on all desktop boards. The 945 Chipset kit used with any given Altered Assembly (AA) and BIOS revision level must assume that all errata documented for that AA and... specifications. These changes will be incorporated in 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
.... Terminology Specification Changes are design defects or errors. These clarifications will be incorporated in the next release of the board. 2. These changes will be used on all desktop boards. The 945 Chipset kit used with any given Altered Assembly (AA) and BIOS revision level must assume that all errata documented for that AA and... specifications. These changes will be incorporated in 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
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...future revision of the desktop board, driver, or BIOS. Plan Fix: This erratum may be implemented. Summary of Changes The following notations are used in the table: Doc: Document change or update that apply to the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL. No. Plans ...erratum. Shaded: This erratum is either new or modified from the previous version of the desktop board, and to fix this product 6 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Specification Update The following table indicates the Specification Changes, Errata, Specification Clarifications, or Documentation Changes that ...
...future revision of the desktop board, driver, or BIOS. Plan Fix: This erratum may be implemented. Summary of Changes The following notations are used in the table: Doc: Document change or update that apply to the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL. No. Plans ...erratum. Shaded: This erratum is either new or modified from the previous version of the desktop board, and to fix this product 6 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Specification Update The following table indicates the Specification Changes, Errata, Specification Clarifications, or Documentation Changes that ...
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...the property of others. Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to only the standard Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL with BIOS identifier NL94510J.86A. Intel, the Intel logo, Pentium, Intel Core 2 Duo, and Celeron are ...Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification Date June 2007 This product specification applies to obtain the latest specifications before being incorporated into a revision of this document, or other intellectual property rights. Box 5937 Denver, CO 80217-9808 or call in the Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Specification Update...
...the property of others. Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to only the standard Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL with BIOS identifier NL94510J.86A. Intel, the Intel logo, Pentium, Intel Core 2 Duo, and Celeron are ...Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification Date June 2007 This product specification applies to obtain the latest specifications before being incorporated into a revision of this document, or other intellectual property rights. Box 5937 Denver, CO 80217-9808 or call in the Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Specification Update...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 2.5 Interrupts 42 2.6 PCI Conventional Interrupt Routing Map 43 2.7 Connectors and Headers 44 2.7.1 Back Panel Connectors 45 2.7.2 ...Capability 58 2.10.3 Add-in Board Considerations 58 2.11 Thermal Considerations 59 2.12 Reliability 61 2.13 Environmental 61 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 63 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 64 3.3 Resource Configuration 64 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 64 3.3.2 PCI IDE Support 65 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 65 3.5 BIOS Updates 66 3.5.1 Language Support 66 3.5.2...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 2.5 Interrupts 42 2.6 PCI Conventional Interrupt Routing Map 43 2.7 Connectors and Headers 44 2.7.1 Back Panel Connectors 45 2.7.2 ...Capability 58 2.10.3 Add-in Board Considerations 58 2.11 Thermal Considerations 59 2.12 Reliability 61 2.13 Environmental 61 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 63 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 64 3.3 Resource Configuration 64 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 64 3.3.2 PCI IDE Support 65 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 65 3.5 BIOS Updates 66 3.5.1 Language Support 66 3.5.2...
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... Use only ATX12V-compliant power supplies. Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Desktop Board D945GCNL Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested Memory Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D945GCNL/index.htm http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D945GCNL/index.htm http://www.intel.com/go /findcpu CAUTION Use only...
... Use only ATX12V-compliant power supplies. Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Desktop Board D945GCNL Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested Memory Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D945GCNL/index.htm http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D945GCNL/index.htm http://www.intel.com/go /findcpu CAUTION Use only...
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... maintenance menu is displayed only when the Desktop Board is in configure mode. The BIOS Setup program can be used to view and change the BIOS settings for the computer. The SPI Flash contains the BIOS Setup program, POST, the PCI auto-... BIOS Features What This Chapter Contains 3.1 Introduction 63 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 64 3.3 Resource Configuration 64 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 65 3.5 BIOS Updates 66 3.6 Legacy USB Support 67 3.7 Boot Options 67 3.8 Adjusting Boot Speed 69 3.9 BIOS Security Features 70 3.1 Introduction The boards use an Intel BIOS ...
... maintenance menu is displayed only when the Desktop Board is in configure mode. The BIOS Setup program can be used to view and change the BIOS settings for the computer. The SPI Flash contains the BIOS Setup program, POST, the PCI auto-... BIOS Features What This Chapter Contains 3.1 Introduction 63 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 64 3.3 Resource Configuration 64 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 65 3.5 BIOS Updates 66 3.6 Legacy USB Support 67 3.7 Boot Options 67 3.8 Adjusting Boot Speed 69 3.9 BIOS Security Features 70 3.1 Introduction The boards use an Intel BIOS ...
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... screen, it will share space with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS update. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 3.5 BIOS Updates The BIOS can be augmented with a custom splash screen. Using this utility, the BIOS can be updated from a file on the Intel World Wide Web site: • Intel® Express BIOS Update utility, which are available on a 1.44 MB diskette (from the file...
... screen, it will share space with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS update. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 3.5 BIOS Updates The BIOS can be augmented with a custom splash screen. Using this utility, the BIOS can be updated from a file on the Intel World Wide Web site: • Intel® Express BIOS Update utility, which are available on a 1.44 MB diskette (from the file...