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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
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
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Motherboard GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Aug. 27, 2007 Motherboard GA-945GCM-S2L/ GA-945GCM-S2C Aug. 27, 2007
Motherboard GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Aug. 27, 2007 Motherboard GA-945GCM-S2L/ GA-945GCM-S2C Aug. 27, 2007
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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 ...
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 ...
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... (Part 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 contents...
... (Part 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 contents...
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GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA CI GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C DDRII1 DDRII2 PWR_LED F_PANEL LPT LAN VGA R_USB ATX IDE USB AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111C RTL8101E PCIE_1 PCIE_16 IT8718 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 CD_IN SPDIF_O FDD Intel® 945GC BAT CLR_CMOS MBIOS SYS_FAN F_USB1F_USB2 Intel® ICH7 SATAII3 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII0 Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. - 7 - Only for GA-945GCM-S2L.
GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN COMA CI GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C DDRII1 DDRII2 PWR_LED F_PANEL LPT LAN VGA R_USB ATX IDE USB AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111C RTL8101E PCIE_1 PCIE_16 IT8718 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 CD_IN SPDIF_O FDD Intel® 945GC BAT CLR_CMOS MBIOS SYS_FAN F_USB1F_USB2 Intel® ICH7 SATAII3 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII0 Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. - 7 - Only for GA-945GCM-S2L.
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Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset .../ 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... Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 667/533/400 MHz memory modules (Note 3) (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the North Bridge Realtek ALC662 codec ...
Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset .../ 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... Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 667/533/400 MHz memory modules (Note 3) (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the North Bridge Realtek ALC662 codec ...
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GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 - You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor ... of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU 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 Motherboard - 12 - You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor ... of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model.
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... when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the...
... when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the...
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...capacity of the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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..., read the following : Channel 0: DDRII1 Channel 1: DDRII2 DDRII1 DDRII2 Due to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed...
...capacity of the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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..., read the following : Channel 0: DDRII1 Channel 1: DDRII2 DDRII1 DDRII2 Due to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed...
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...PCI Express x16 slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently ... Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card in your operating system. PCI Express x16 Slot...
...PCI Express x16 slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently ... Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card in your operating system. PCI Express x16 Slot...
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... Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the... states of the LAN port LEDs. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 19 - Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
... Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the... states of the LAN port LEDs. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 19 - Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
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...in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: State Description Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data rate Activity LED: State ... data transmission or receiving is occurring LAN Port Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. This jack can be connected to 100 Mbps data rate.
...in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: State Description Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data rate Activity LED: State ... data transmission or receiving is occurring LAN Port Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. This jack can be connected to 100 Mbps data rate.
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...3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -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 use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to...connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components 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 ...
...3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -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 use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to...connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components 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 ...
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... drives and optical drives. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 1 SATAII3 7 1 SATAII2 7 1 7 1 SATAII1 SATAII0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 24 - 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Before attaching the IDE cable...
... drives and optical drives. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 1 SATAII3 7 1 SATAII2 7 1 7 1 SATAII1 SATAII0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 24 - 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Before attaching the IDE cable...
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... S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - The system reports system startup status by chassis. If a problem is operating. The S0 On LED is on when the system is detected, the...
... S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - The system reports system startup status by chassis. If a problem is operating. The S0 On LED is on when the system is detected, the...
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For purchasing the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Definition 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC • Do not plug ...
For purchasing the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Definition 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC • Do not plug ...
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... to enter BIOS Setup first. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for 945GCM-S2L E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/01/2007-I945-6A89HG0IC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press ... Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots.
... to enter BIOS Setup first. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for 945GCM-S2L E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/01/2007-I945-6A89HG0IC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press ... Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots.
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... Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - An user password only allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to view the BIOS settings but...
... Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - An user password only allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to view the BIOS settings but...
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... Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. Landing Zone Landing zone. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 -
... Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. Landing Zone Landing zone. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 -