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Question posted by mangoboancomputers on July 26th, 2015
Square Chip Beside The Cpu On A Gigabyte Ga-945gcm Motherboard Does It Have To B
there's a Square Chip beside the CPU on a Gigabyte GA-945GCM motherboard does it have to be cover at all or will the motherboard run fine still.
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on July 26th, 2015 2:54 PM
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The Intel® 945GC chip doesn't require a cooling fan.
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Related Gigabyte GA-945GCM-S2C Manual Pages
Manual - Page 1
GA-945GCM-S2L/ GA-945GCM-S2C
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1007 12ME-945GCMS2-1007R
Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents
Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13
1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16...
Manual - Page 10
... up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices Š iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Š Integrated in the South Bridge Š Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers)
Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard
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Manual - Page 12
... form factor; 24.4cm x 19.3cm
(Note 1) Enable use of a CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s).
(Note 2) Due to Windows Vista/XP ...CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model.
You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard...
Manual - Page 14
... may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. B.
Follow the steps below to the CPU.
Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.)
Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into position. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard
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Manual - Page 16
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard
- 16 - Enabling ...the memory in only one direction. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and ... memory module is recommended that memory of
the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket as following:
Channel 0: DDRII1 Channel 1: ...
Manual - Page 22
... -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard
- 22 - 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
With the ...on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. If...
Manual - Page 34
... menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc.
„ Frequency/Voltage Control Use this task.)
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard
- 34 - A supervisor password allows... Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter.
„ Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure...
Manual - Page 38
... or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size
Frame buffer size is present only if you to determine whether to Disabled for display. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard
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Options are:
8MB...
Manual - Page 40
When PATA IDE Set to is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard
- 40 - Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of ...
Manual - Page 42
... item is configurable only if Parallel Port Mode is set to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled)
Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I ... an operating mode for the LPT port in ECP mode.
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard
- 42 - Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to ECP or ECP+EPP mode.
Manual - Page 46
..., set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to emit warning sound if the CPU/system fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled)
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard
- 46 - When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No".
CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to CMOS, and then restart your system. Current...
Manual - Page 48
... we recommend you want to allow the CPU Host Frequency
item below to continue the POST. (Default value)
Disabled
Disable this function. Then save the changes and restart your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to enable the use of a FSB 1333 CoreTM 2 processor.
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard
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Manual - Page 54
You may press the Install button following an item to install it.
3-3 Driver CD Information
This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard
- 54 - 3-2 Software Applications
This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
Manual - Page 62
.... From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive,
or hard drive. Restart the system. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard...
Manual - Page 65
...Installing the @BIOS utility.
• Accessing the @BIOS utility. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to your location and click OK.
- 65 - Options and Instructions: 1.
Unique Features In Windows... @BIOS:
Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility
A. Click Start>Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS>@BIOS
C. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or ...
Manual - Page 66
... sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system.
Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. Step 4: As the system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard
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Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. 9gcms2l.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. Updating the...
Manual - Page 78
... & Exit Setup" to the CPU_FAN header properly?
Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to save changes and exit BIOS Setup.
The problem is installed properly on the memory slot.
A (Continued...)
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard
- 78 - Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or other metal objects.
Select "Load...
Manual - Page 80
... information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in this text. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard
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The parts and components have not...
Manual - Page 84
...U.K.
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard
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Germany WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de y G.B.T. WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk y GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V. - y GIGABYTE Global Service System
To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/ Marketing) question, please link to enter the system. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - y G.B.T. TECH. France WEB address : http://www.gigabyte...
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