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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...22 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support 22 ENERGY STAR* Capable 22 Speaker...22 Battery ...22 Real-Time Clock 22 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 23 Installation Precautions 24 Prevent Power Supply Overload 24 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 24 Installing the I/O Shield 25 ...
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...22 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support 22 ENERGY STAR* Capable 22 Speaker...22 Battery ...22 Real-Time Clock 22 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 23 Installation Precautions 24 Prevent Power Supply Overload 24 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 24 Installing the I/O Shield 25 ...
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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 32 Installing DIMMs 34 Removing DIMMs 35 Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 36 Installing a PCI Express x16 Card ...59 Place Battery Marking 59 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 60 Product Ecology Statements 61 Recycling Considerations 61 Lead-Free Desktop Board 63 EMC Regulations 65 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 66 Product Certifications 67...
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 32 Installing DIMMs 34 Removing DIMMs 35 Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 36 Installing a PCI Express x16 Card ...59 Place Battery Marking 59 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 60 Product Ecology Statements 61 Recycling Considerations 61 Lead-Free Desktop Board 63 EMC Regulations 65 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 66 Product Certifications 67...
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... of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 47 26. Desktop Board D945GCNL Components 12 3. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 42 7. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 43 9. Lead-Free Board Markings 64 14. Installing the I/O Shield 25 ... the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Header ..........31 13. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 32 14. Connecting Power Supply Cables 45 24. Front Panel Header 42 8.... 43 22. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 41 5. Contents Figures 1. Installing a DIMM 34 16. Safety Standards 59 13.
... of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 47 26. Desktop Board D945GCNL Components 12 3. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 42 7. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 43 9. Lead-Free Board Markings 64 14. Installing the I/O Shield 25 ... the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Header ..........31 13. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 32 14. Connecting Power Supply Cables 45 24. Front Panel Header 42 8.... 43 22. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 41 5. Contents Figures 1. Installing a DIMM 34 16. Safety Standards 59 13.
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... • Two 240-pin, DDR2 1.8 V (only) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 667/533/400 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Support for up to 2 GB of system memory Intel® 945GC Express Chipset consisting of the desktop board. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL. Table 1.
... • Two 240-pin, DDR2 1.8 V (only) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 667/533/400 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Support for up to 2 GB of system memory Intel® 945GC Express Chipset consisting of the desktop board. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL. Table 1.
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... supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the desktop board may not function properly. The BIOS will see a notification to 2.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb and 1 Gb technology Intel recommends using memory from the tested memory lists, available at power up. Desktop Board D945GCNL supports an Intel processor in damage to the desktop board through the LGA775 socket.
... supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the desktop board may not function properly. The BIOS will see a notification to 2.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb and 1 Gb technology Intel recommends using memory from the tested memory lists, available at power up. Desktop Board D945GCNL supports an Intel processor in damage to the desktop board through the LGA775 socket.
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide NOTE Regardless of the following devices: • Intel 82945GC Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) The Intel 945GC Express Chipset contains two separate, mutually exclusive graphics options. Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about the Intel 945GC Express Chipset: http...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide NOTE Regardless of the following devices: • Intel 82945GC Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) The Intel 945GC Express Chipset contains two separate, mutually exclusive graphics options. Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about the Intel 945GC Express Chipset: http...
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... Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be off when the computer is in memory. The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it ... participate in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as needed. • All fan headers have a +12 V dc connection...
... Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be off when the computer is in memory. The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it ... participate in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as needed. • All fan headers have a +12 V dc connection...
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... there is still present at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors. Failure to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to the following link, finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 21 Desktop Board Features +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED...
... there is still present at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors. Failure to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to the following link, finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 21 Desktop Board Features +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED...
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... power button is not available, 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 • ...strap and a conductive foam pad. Perform the procedures described in this chapter. If such a station is off. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of ...
... power button is not available, 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 • ...strap and a conductive foam pad. Perform the procedures described in this chapter. If such a station is off. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of ...
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... pair of DIMMs equal in single channel memory operation. 32 Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example NOTE All other memory configurations will result in speed and size (see Figure 13). Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect...
... pair of DIMMs equal in single channel memory operation. 32 Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example NOTE All other memory configurations will result in speed and size (see Figure 13). Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect...
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... an estimated life of explosion if the battery is plugged in accordance with an incorrect type. VIKTIGT! Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Batterier ska kasseras enligt de lokala miljövårdsbestämmelserna. When the computer is accurate...
... an estimated life of explosion if the battery is plugged in accordance with an incorrect type. VIKTIGT! Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Batterier ska kasseras enligt de lokala miljövårdsbestämmelserna. When the computer is accurate...
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... diskette. To update the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash BIOS update utility you can update the system BIOS while in the dialog boxes to recover the BIOS if an update fails. Go to the D945GCNL page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and...from a floppy disk or other applications. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Download the file to update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Updating...
... diskette. To update the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash BIOS update utility you can update the system BIOS while in the dialog boxes to recover the BIOS if an update fails. Go to the D945GCNL page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and...from a floppy disk or other applications. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Download the file to update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Updating...
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... BIOS identifier (version number) to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 56 If a logo appears, press to the D945GCNL page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Obtaining the BIOS Update File You can...the computer with the BIOS update diskette in flash memory • 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 view the POST messages.
... BIOS identifier (version number) to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 56 If a logo appears, press to the D945GCNL page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Obtaining the BIOS Update File You can...the computer with the BIOS update diskette in flash memory • 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 view the POST messages.
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...MEM_OPTIMAL_ERROR SERIAL PRESENCE DETECT (SPD) device data missing or inconclusive. Table 11 gives an explanation of memory in Channel B. MULTI_BIT_ECC_ERROR The firmware has detected that the system date/time has not been set....memory has decreased. INTRUDER_DETECTION_ERROR The system chassis was previously shutdown due to a thermal event (overheating). MEMORY_SIZE_DECREASE_ERROR The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery failure occurred. Properly programmed SPD device data is required for reliable operation. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D945GCNL...
...MEM_OPTIMAL_ERROR SERIAL PRESENCE DETECT (SPD) device data missing or inconclusive. Table 11 gives an explanation of memory in Channel B. MULTI_BIT_ECC_ERROR The firmware has detected that the system date/time has not been set....memory has decreased. INTRUDER_DETECTION_ERROR The system chassis was previously shutdown due to a thermal event (overheating). MEMORY_SIZE_DECREASE_ERROR The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery failure occurred. Properly programmed SPD device data is required for reliable operation. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D945GCNL...
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Contents 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 10 1.1.1 Feature Summary 10 1.1.2 Board Layout 12 1.1.3 Block Diagram 14 1.2 Online Support 15 1.3 Processor 15 1.4 System Memory 16 1.4.1 Memory Configurations 17 1.5 Intel® 945GC Chipset 18 1.5.1 Intel 945GC Graphics Subsystem 18 1.5.2 USB 20 1.5.3 IDE Support 21 1.5.4 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM... Management 30 1.11.1 ACPI 30 1.11.2 Hardware Support 32 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources 37 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 37 2.1.2 Memory Map 39 2.2 DMA Channels 39 2.3 Fixed I/O Map 40 2.4 PCI Configuration Space Map 41 v
Contents 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 10 1.1.1 Feature Summary 10 1.1.2 Board Layout 12 1.1.3 Block Diagram 14 1.2 Online Support 15 1.3 Processor 15 1.4 System Memory 16 1.4.1 Memory Configurations 17 1.5 Intel® 945GC Chipset 18 1.5.1 Intel 945GC Graphics Subsystem 18 1.5.2 USB 20 1.5.3 IDE Support 21 1.5.4 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM... Management 30 1.11.1 ACPI 30 1.11.2 Hardware Support 32 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources 37 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 37 2.1.2 Memory Map 39 2.2 DMA Channels 39 2.3 Fixed I/O Map 40 2.4 PCI Configuration Space Map 41 v
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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 Component-side Connectors ...10.1 Power Supply Considerations 57 2.10.2 Fan Header Current 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 ...
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 Component-side Connectors ...10.1 Power Supply Considerations 57 2.10.2 Fan Header Current 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 ...
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...Connection Diagram for Front Panel USB Headers 53 12. Connection Diagram for Front Panel Header 51 11. Feature Summary 10 2. System Memory Map 39 9. DMA Channels 39 10. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 1 13 3. Serial ATA Connectors 48 ... LED Locations 27 5. Supported Memory Configurations 16 4. Wake-up Devices and Events 32 8. Board Components 12 2. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 29 6. Detailed System Memory Address Map 38 8. Component-side Connectors and Headers 46 10. Board Dimensions 56 14. Board Components Shown in Figure 9 ...
...Connection Diagram for Front Panel USB Headers 53 12. Connection Diagram for Front Panel Header 51 11. Feature Summary 10 2. System Memory Map 39 9. DMA Channels 39 10. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 1 13 3. Serial ATA Connectors 48 ... LED Locations 27 5. Supported Memory Configurations 16 4. Wake-up Devices and Events 32 8. Board Components 12 2. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 29 6. Detailed System Memory Address Map 38 8. Component-side Connectors and Headers 46 10. Board Dimensions 56 14. Board Components Shown in Figure 9 ...
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1 Product Description What This Chapter Contains 1.1 Overview 10 1.2 Online Support 15 1.3 Processor 15 1.4 System Memory 16 1.5 Intel® 945GC Chipset 18 1.6 PCI Express* Connectors 22 1.7 Legacy I/O Controller 23 1.8 Audio Subsystem 24 1.9 LAN Subsystem 26 1.10 Hardware Management Subsystem 28 1.11 Power Management 30 9
1 Product Description What This Chapter Contains 1.1 Overview 10 1.2 Online Support 15 1.3 Processor 15 1.4 System Memory 16 1.5 Intel® 945GC Chipset 18 1.6 PCI Express* Connectors 22 1.7 Legacy I/O Controller 23 1.8 Audio Subsystem 24 1.9 LAN Subsystem 26 1.10 Hardware Management Subsystem 28 1.11 Power Management 30 9
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82945GC Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (Intel® GMA950) onboard graphics subsystem 5.1+2 channel audio subsystem using the Realtek* ALC888 audio codec SMSC* 5127 legacy I/O controller for diskette drive...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82945GC Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (Intel® GMA950) onboard graphics subsystem 5.1+2 channel audio subsystem using the Realtek* ALC888 audio codec SMSC* 5127 legacy I/O controller for diskette drive...
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...Intel web site listed below 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...unsupported processors can damage the board, the processor, and the power supply. # INTEGRATOR'S NOTE Use only ATX12V-compliant power supplies. Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL Desktop Board Support Available configurations for ...
...Intel web site listed below 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...unsupported processors can damage the board, the processor, and the power supply. # INTEGRATOR'S NOTE Use only ATX12V-compliant power supplies. Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL Desktop Board Support Available configurations for ...