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... the motherboard is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The logo is exclusively licensed to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product...
... the motherboard is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The logo is exclusively licensed to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product...
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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 ...
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 ...
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1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB ... Pentium® D processor/ Intel® Pentium® 4 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 ... ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-945GCM-S2L.
1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB ... Pentium® D processor/ Intel® Pentium® 4 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 ... ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-945GCM-S2L.
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...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 the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and...optimized for HT Technology • A BIOS that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for the peripherals. If you may occur. • Set the 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 the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and...optimized for HT Technology • A BIOS that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for the peripherals. If you may occur. • Set the CPU...
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... DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used . Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed...the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...
... DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used . Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed...the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...
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... port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to this port for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 19 - The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Serial Port Use the serial port to 1 Gbps data rate. RJ-45 LAN Port The...
... port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to this port for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 19 - The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Serial Port Use the serial port to 1 Gbps data rate. RJ-45 LAN Port The...
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...) The headers conform to the USB bracket. Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. Incorrect connection may render the device unusable or even result in... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
...) The headers conform to the USB bracket. Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out. Incorrect connection may render the device unusable or even result in... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
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... so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set the time. The date format is 13:0:0. Time Sets the system time. Extended...
... so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set the time. The date format is 13:0:0. Time Sets the system time. Extended...
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...Write precompensation cylinder. Sector Number of cylinders. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop . GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - If you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. Cylinder Number of sectors.... a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Head Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Drive A Allows you to selects the type of heads. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. No Errors The system boot will...
...Write precompensation cylinder. Sector Number of cylinders. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop . GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - If you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. Cylinder Number of sectors.... a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Head Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Drive A Allows you to selects the type of heads. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. No Errors The system boot will...
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... return of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. To turn on the system. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 44 - The system returns to its last known...
... return of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. To turn on the system. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 44 - The system returns to its last known...
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... CPU FSB. DIMM OverVoltage Control Allows you to set this item to 200 MHz. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. The adjustable range is from 100...
... CPU FSB. DIMM OverVoltage Control Allows you to set this item to 200 MHz. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. The adjustable range is from 100...