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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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...TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is exclusively licensed to the specifications and features in this : "REV:... at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. No part of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. The logo is ...
...TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is exclusively licensed to the specifications and features in this : "REV:... at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. No part of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. The logo is ...
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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...
... (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...
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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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... ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within a electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable... from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the power, make sure they are uncertain ...
... ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within a electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable... from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the power, make sure they are uncertain ...
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...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...; 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 ... brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 -
...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...; 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 ... brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 -
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... a CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s). (Note 2) Due 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 - 12 -
... a CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s). (Note 2) Due 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 - 12 -
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... 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 the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise...Installation If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on enabling the HT Technology.) 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key...
... 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 the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise...Installation If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on enabling the HT Technology.) 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key...
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GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into position. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Align the CPU ... index fingers. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. 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...
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into position. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Align the CPU ... index fingers. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. 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...
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..., the installation is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the motherboard. Hardware Installation Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the push pins diagonally. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow ...the steps below to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15...
..., the installation is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the motherboard. Hardware Installation Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the push pins diagonally. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow ...the steps below to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15...
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... 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 before installing the memory to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. After the .... • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR2 memory ...
... 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 before installing the memory to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. After the .... • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR2 memory ...
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... DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on this motherboard. Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to...
... DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on this motherboard. Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to...
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... the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the card is securely seated in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ...
... the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the card is securely seated in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ...
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... USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Parallel Port Use the parallel port 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. The parallel port ... upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to 1 Gbps data rate. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it...
... USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Parallel Port Use the parallel port 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. The parallel port ... upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to 1 Gbps data rate. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it...
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Use this audio jack for line in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be used to the instructions on setting up to this jack. This jack ...
Use this audio jack for line in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be used to the instructions on setting up to this jack. This jack ...
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..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices...
..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices...
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... -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 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, 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. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To ...
... -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 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, 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. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To ...
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... positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. Before connecting a floppy ... disk drive cable. Hardware Installation For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to connect a floppy disk drive. 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). Most fans are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2...
... positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. Before connecting a floppy ... disk drive cable. Hardware Installation For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to connect a floppy disk drive. 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). Most fans are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2...