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... 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...8226; Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 10 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Table 1.
... 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...8226; 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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Desktop Board D945GCNL Components Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Description Front panel audio header PCI bus connector 2 PCI bus connector 1 PCI Express x1 connector ...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 http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 12 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Table 2....
Desktop Board D945GCNL Components Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Description Front panel audio header PCI bus connector 2 PCI bus connector 1 PCI Express x1 connector ...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 http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 12 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Table 2....
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...: ― Line out ― Microphone in card is installed, the Intel GMA 950 graphics controller is connected to an audio port and retask the connector via the audio driver. • S/N (signal-to recognize the device that includes a Realtek ...MHz. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide NOTE Regardless of the following connectors: • Front panel audio connector, including functionality for more information about the Intel 945GC Express Chipset: http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm?iid=chips_body+desk Onboard Audio Subsystem Desktop Board D945GCNL has ...
...: ― Line out ― Microphone in card is installed, the Intel GMA 950 graphics controller is connected to an audio port and retask the connector via the audio driver. • S/N (signal-to recognize the device that includes a Realtek ...MHz. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide NOTE Regardless of the following connectors: • Front panel audio connector, including functionality for more information about the Intel 945GC Express Chipset: http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm?iid=chips_body+desk Onboard Audio Subsystem Desktop Board D945GCNL has ...
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Desktop Board Features • Back panel audio connectors that are configurable through the audio device drivers: ― Line in/retasking jack ― Line out/retasking jack ― Mic in/retasking jack Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop... • RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D945GCNL link on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop 15
Desktop Board Features • Back panel audio connectors that are configurable through the audio device drivers: ― Line in/retasking jack ― Line out/retasking jack ― Mic in/retasking jack Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop... • RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D945GCNL link on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop 15
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USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. 16 The desktop board supports up and the LAN subsystem is attached to the cable. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Table 3. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in ... powered up to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH7 (four ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to USB 1.1 operation. 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 connector ...
USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. 16 The desktop board supports up and the LAN subsystem is attached to the cable. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Table 3. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in ... powered up to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH7 (four ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to USB 1.1 operation. 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 connector ...
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.../retasking jack B Line out/retasking jack C Mic in the table. The default connector assignments are retaskable using the audio driver interface. Figure 21 shows the back panel audio connectors. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting to the Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Figure 20, D on pins 2 and 4 of the front panel... 1 Front panel green LED 2 No pin 3 Front panel yellow LED In/Out Out Out Connecting to the Flexible Audio System After installing the RealTek audio driver, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled.
.../retasking jack B Line out/retasking jack C Mic in the table. The default connector assignments are retaskable using the audio driver interface. Figure 21 shows the back panel audio connectors. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting to the Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Figure 20, D on pins 2 and 4 of the front panel... 1 Front panel green LED 2 No pin 3 Front panel yellow LED In/Out Out Out Connecting to the Flexible Audio System After installing the RealTek audio driver, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled.
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... Changes that will be fixed in a future revision of the desktop board, driver, or BIOS. Plan Fix: This erratum may be implemented. No. Plans Errata There are no plans to fix this product 6 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Specification Update Summary of Changes The following notations are used in the... table: Doc: Document change or update that apply to account for this erratum. Intel intends to fix some of the errata in a...
... Changes that will be fixed in a future revision of the desktop board, driver, or BIOS. Plan Fix: This erratum may be implemented. No. Plans Errata There are no plans to fix this product 6 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Specification Update Summary of Changes The following notations are used in the... table: Doc: Document change or update that apply to account for this erratum. Intel intends to fix some of the errata in a...
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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 the processors listed on web site...
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 the processors listed on web site...
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... efficient memory utilization. An example of system physical memory (as needed for performing graphics functions. Once loaded, the operating system and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to the graphics buffer as set in and DVI digital display connections ⎯ Supports flat panels up to 224 ...MB • Intel® Zoom Utility For information about Obtaining graphics software and utilities Refer to 2048 x 1536 at 60Hz or digital CRT/HDTV at 1920...
... efficient memory utilization. An example of system physical memory (as needed for performing graphics functions. Once loaded, the operating system and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to the graphics buffer as set in and DVI digital display connections ⎯ Supports flat panels up to 224 ...MB • Intel® Zoom Utility For information about Obtaining graphics software and utilities Refer to 2048 x 1536 at 60Hz or digital CRT/HDTV at 1920...
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...with dual stacked back panel connectors • Four ports are each capable of driving up to a 400 MHz pixel clock. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.5.1.3 Advanced Digital Display (ADD2/ADD2+) Card Support The GMCH routes two multiplexed DVO ports that are routed ... for full-speed devices. ADD2/ADD2+ cards can be configured to support dual independent display as a downloadable document. and EHCI-compatible drivers. The ICH7 provides the USB controller for DVI 1.0 • Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) • Single device operating in ...
...with dual stacked back panel connectors • Four ports are each capable of driving up to a 400 MHz pixel clock. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.5.1.3 Advanced Digital Display (ADD2/ADD2+) Card Support The GMCH routes two multiplexed DVO ports that are routed ... for full-speed devices. ADD2/ADD2+ cards can be configured to support dual independent display as a downloadable document. and EHCI-compatible drivers. The ICH7 provides the USB controller for DVI 1.0 • Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) • Single device operating in ...
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...The drive reports the transfer rate and translation mode to reduce reflections, noise, and inductive coupling. A point-to-point interface is device driver compatible. • ATA-100: DMA protocol on IDE bus allows host and target throttling. The Serial ATA controller can achieve read transfer ... Serial ATA ports with a theoretical maximum transfer rate of up to Ultra DMA and is used . Product Description 1.5.3 IDE Support The board provides five IDE interface connectors: • One parallel ATA IDE connector that supports two devices • Four serial ATA IDE connectors that...
...The drive reports the transfer rate and translation mode to reduce reflections, noise, and inductive coupling. A point-to-point interface is device driver compatible. • ATA-100: DMA protocol on IDE bus allows host and target throttling. The Serial ATA controller can achieve read transfer ... Serial ATA ports with a theoretical maximum transfer rate of up to Ultra DMA and is used . Product Description 1.5.3 IDE Support The board provides five IDE interface connectors: • One parallel ATA IDE connector that supports two devices • Four serial ATA IDE connectors that...
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...panel. The back panel audio jacks are capable of 95 dB 1.8.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. The front panel audio header provides mic in functions for the back panel ...drivers Refer to Section 1.2, page 15 1.8.2 Audio Connectors The board contains audio connectors/headers on the Realtek ALC888 audio codec. For information about The location of the front panel audio header The signal names of the board. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.8 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel...
...panel. The back panel audio jacks are capable of 95 dB 1.8.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. The front panel audio header provides mic in functions for the back panel ...drivers Refer to Section 1.2, page 15 1.8.2 Audio Connectors The board contains audio connectors/headers on the Realtek ALC888 audio codec. For information about The location of the front panel audio header The signal names of the board. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.8 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel...
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The available configurable audio ports are configurable through the audio device drivers. Figure 3. Product Description 1.8.3 6 Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem The 6 channel (5.1) audio subsystem includes the following: • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) • Realtek ALC888 audio codec • Microphone input that supports a single dynamic, condenser, or electret microphone The back panel audio connectors are shown in Figure 3. Back Panel Audio Connector Options For information about The back panel audio connectors Refer to Section 2.7.1, page 45 25
The available configurable audio ports are configurable through the audio device drivers. Figure 3. Product Description 1.8.3 6 Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem The 6 channel (5.1) audio subsystem includes the following: • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) • Realtek ALC888 audio codec • Microphone input that supports a single dynamic, condenser, or electret microphone The back panel audio connectors are shown in Figure 3. Back Panel Audio Connector Options For information about The back panel audio connectors Refer to Section 2.7.1, page 45 25
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...; CSMA/CD protocol engine • LAN connect interface that contains the MAC address 26 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.9 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following functions: • 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connectivity • Full device driver compatibility • Programmable transit threshold • Configuration EEPROM that supports the 82562G •...
...; CSMA/CD protocol engine • LAN connect interface that contains the MAC address 26 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.9 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following functions: • 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connectivity • Full device driver compatibility • Programmable transit threshold • Configuration EEPROM that supports the 82562G •...
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...pressed, depending on how ACPI is configured with this board requires an operating system that enables the operating system to power-off (ACPI G2/G5 - Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.11 Power Management Power management is... in the power-on/standby sleeping state • A Soft-off feature that provides full ACPI support. sleeping state) Sleep (ACPI G1 - The use of individual devices, add-in boards (some add-in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver...
...pressed, depending on how ACPI is configured with this board requires an operating system that enables the operating system to power-off (ACPI G2/G5 - Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.11 Power Management Power management is... in the power-on/standby sleeping state • A Soft-off feature that provides full ACPI support. sleeping state) Sleep (ACPI G1 - The use of individual devices, add-in boards (some add-in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver...
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...devices/events can wake the computer from an ACPI state requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 1.11.2 Hardware Support CAUTION Ensure that the power supply provides adequate +5 V ...• Wake from PS/2 keyboard • PME# signal wake-up support • WAKE# signal wake-up events from specific states. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.11.1.3 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 7 lists the devices or specific events that can wake up the computer... ...
...devices/events can wake the computer from an ACPI state requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 1.11.2 Hardware Support CAUTION Ensure that the power supply provides adequate +5 V ...• Wake from PS/2 keyboard • PME# signal wake-up support • WAKE# signal wake-up events from specific states. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.11.1.3 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 7 lists the devices or specific events that can wake up the computer... ...
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The LAN network adapter monitors network traffic at the Media Independent Interface. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.11.2.3 LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable...the computer. The use of the computer through a network. NOTE Wake from ACPI S1 or S3 states. The board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. While in cards, and drivers. 1.11.2.5 Wake from USB USB bus activity wakes the computer from USB requires the use of providing adequate +5...
The LAN network adapter monitors network traffic at the Media Independent Interface. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.11.2.3 LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable...the computer. The use of the computer through a network. NOTE Wake from ACPI S1 or S3 states. The board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. While in cards, and drivers. 1.11.2.5 Wake from USB USB bus activity wakes the computer from USB requires the use of providing adequate +5...
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.... The IDE interface supports hard drives up the PCI IDE connector with independent I/O channel support. The BIOS determines the capabilities of SMBIOS is a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant method for such operating systems. Using this support, an SMBIOS service-level application running on the same IDE cable as... are required: • An ATA-66/100 peripheral device • An ATA-66/100 compatible cable • ATA-66/100 operating system device drivers NOTE Do not connect an ATA device as a slave to PIO Mode 3 or 4, depending on the capability of the drive. For example, do...
.... The IDE interface supports hard drives up the PCI IDE connector with independent I/O channel support. The BIOS determines the capabilities of SMBIOS is a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant method for such operating systems. Using this support, an SMBIOS service-level application running on the same IDE cable as... are required: • An ATA-66/100 peripheral device • An ATA-66/100 compatible cable • ATA-66/100 operating system device drivers NOTE Do not connect an ATA device as a slave to PIO Mode 3 or 4, depending on the capability of the drive. For example, do...
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... to be set to Full. 67 Legacy USB support operates as a boot device. POST begins. 3. After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are defined in the CD-ROM drive, the system will attempt to boot from the next defined drive... remote boot ROM installed. The default setting is supported in the BIOS Setup program's Security menu must be used even when the operating system's USB drivers are recognized and may be selected as a boot device. Legacy USB support is disabled. 2. Legacy USB support is enabled by the operating system, ...
... to be set to Full. 67 Legacy USB support operates as a boot device. POST begins. 3. After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are defined in the CD-ROM drive, the system will attempt to boot from the next defined drive... remote boot ROM installed. The default setting is supported in the BIOS Setup program's Security menu must be used even when the operating system's USB drivers are recognized and may be selected as a boot device. Legacy USB support is disabled. 2. Legacy USB support is enabled by the operating system, ...
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... range values are listed in PCI bus connector 1. The following tables provide information about the POST codes generated by any PEIM/driver for debug. Reserved for future use (for determining the point where an error occurred. E0 - BF C0 - This code... last POST code generated is an unrecoverable error. Reserved for future use (new input console codes). BF is an unrecoverable error. F0 - Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 4.4 Port 80h POST Codes During the POST, the BIOS generates diagnostic progress codes (POST-codes) to I /O Busses:...
... range values are listed in PCI bus connector 1. The following tables provide information about the POST codes generated by any PEIM/driver for debug. Reserved for future use (for determining the point where an error occurred. E0 - BF C0 - This code... last POST code generated is an unrecoverable error. Reserved for future use (new input console codes). BF is an unrecoverable error. F0 - Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 4.4 Port 80h POST Codes During the POST, the BIOS generates diagnostic progress codes (POST-codes) to I /O Busses:...