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GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor/Intel® Pentium® D processor/ Intel... processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Support for Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology L2 cache varies with CPU 1333 (Note 1)/1066/800/533 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel...
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor/Intel® Pentium® D processor/ Intel... processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Support for Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology L2 cache varies with CPU 1333 (Note 1)/1066/800/533 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel...
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...138; Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for ...CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s). (Note 2) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C...
...138; Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for ...CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s). (Note 2) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C...
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..., memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on enabling the HT Technology.) 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware...
..., memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on enabling the HT Technology.) 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware...
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... fan headers to connect a floppy disk drive. Hardware Installation CPU_FAN : Pin No. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 33 1 34 2 - 23 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive...
... fan headers to connect a floppy disk drive. Hardware Installation CPU_FAN : Pin No. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 33 1 34 2 - 23 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive...
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.... Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard...program. (Default) A password is required for booting the system and for operating systems that support multi-processors mode. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is installed. (Default: Disabled) CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. For more information...
.... Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard...program. (Default) A password is required for booting the system and for operating systems that support multi-processors mode. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is installed. (Default: Disabled) CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. For more information...
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.... GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - Limit CPUID Max. set this item to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core...to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. Options are: 8MB ...
.... GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 - Limit CPUID Max. set this item to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core...to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. Options are: 8MB ...
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... the clock ratio for the installed CPU. Enabled will appear asking if you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to Auto. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 48 - If this .... This page is present only if a CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s). During the POST, a message will allow for advanced users only and we recommend you want to default values.) CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to boot.
... the clock ratio for the installed CPU. Enabled will appear asking if you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to Auto. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 48 - If this .... This page is present only if a CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s). During the POST, a message will allow for advanced users only and we recommend you want to default values.) CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to boot.
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... page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTuneTM 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTuneTM 5 Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage...(Note 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and warning. (For instructions on using EasyTune5, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our website.) The EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1. 4-3 EasyTune 5 EasyTuneTM 5, an easy-to-use ...
... page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTuneTM 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTuneTM 5 Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage...(Note 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and warning. (For instructions on using EasyTune5, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our website.) The EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1. 4-3 EasyTune 5 EasyTuneTM 5, an easy-to-use ...
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... can boot successfully. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to see if the device works successfully). Turn off the computer. The problem is the CPU cooler running? Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then..., contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Yes Check if there is display on , is verified and solved. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 79 -
... can boot successfully. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to see if the device works successfully). Turn off the computer. The problem is the CPU cooler running? Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then..., contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Yes Check if there is display on , is verified and solved. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 79 -