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...types of this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. by GIGA... their respective owners. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: sive global distributor of the motherboard is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No...
...types of this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. by GIGA... their respective owners. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: sive global distributor of the motherboard is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No...
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... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Software Applications 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-...
... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Software Applications 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-...
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... No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-945GCM-S2L or GA-945GCM-S2C motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box...
... No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-945GCM-S2L or GA-945GCM-S2C motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box...
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.... 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push... card to prevent hardware damage. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. Align the card with a screw. 5. Install the driver provided with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin ...
.... 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push... card to prevent hardware damage. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. Align the card with a screw. 5. Install the driver provided with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin ...
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You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to accept. The... configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. For ...
You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to accept. The... configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. For ...
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...Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can press...right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Drivers Installation Failure to restart your optional drive. Please select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to do...
...Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can press...right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Drivers Installation Failure to restart your optional drive. Please select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to do...
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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. 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 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. 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 54 -
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 55 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 55 -
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... speed may affect the speed at the end of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup...
... speed may affect the speed at the end of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup...
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... simply press during the POST (Figure 9). After you wish to startup XpressRecovery2..... Intel I945 BIOS for the first time. Figure 12 GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data ... - B. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to start backing up your hard drive. If you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 ...
... simply press during the POST (Figure 9). After you wish to startup XpressRecovery2..... Intel I945 BIOS for the first time. Figure 12 GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data ... - B. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to start backing up your hard drive. If you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 ...
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... stable and do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start. 3. B. Options and Instructions: 1. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site .... This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Click Start>Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS>@BIOS C. Save the Current BIOS File In the main dialog box of @BIOS, Save Current BIOS allows...
... stable and do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start. 3. B. Options and Instructions: 1. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site .... This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Click Start>Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS>@BIOS C. Save the Current BIOS File In the main dialog box of @BIOS, Save Current BIOS allows...
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... (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to access the Audio Control Panel. A. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Double-click the icon to -analog converters (DACs) that allow...) 2/4/5.1 Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Appendix Configuring Speakers: (The following for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2 channel ...
... (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to access the Audio Control Panel. A. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Double-click the icon to -analog converters (DACs) that allow...) 2/4/5.1 Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Appendix Configuring Speakers: (The following for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2 channel ...
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5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in jack on the front panel. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray. Then configure the jack ... the Line in your system tray and click it to access the Audio Control Panel. Double-click the icon to open the volume control panel GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 74 - Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the...
5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in jack on the front panel. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray. Then configure the jack ... the Line in your system tray and click it to access the Audio Control Panel. Double-click the icon to open the volume control panel GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 74 - Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the...