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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 ...
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 ...
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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 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 ...
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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. 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 -
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Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express x16 1 .../Mouse MIC(Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out(Front Speaker Out) Line-In(Rear Speaker Out) SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. (Note 1) Enable use of a CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s). (Note 2) Use of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you...
Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express x16 1 .../Mouse MIC(Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out(Front Speaker Out) Line-In(Rear Speaker Out) SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. (Note 1) Enable use of a CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s). (Note 2) Use of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you...
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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 ... the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. 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 ... the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 -
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GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support ...
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support ...
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... gently insert the CPU into its locked position. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Follow the steps below to the CPU. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - B. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the load plate. (To protect the...
... gently insert the CPU into its locked position. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Follow the steps below to the CPU. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - B. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the load plate. (To protect the...
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...recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. After the memory is installed. 2. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the ... with two memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. 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...
...recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. After the memory is installed. 2. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the ... with two memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. 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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... card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that...
... card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that...
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... a mouse, modem or other peripherals. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Serial Port Use the serial port to this port for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 19 - Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The following describes the states of the LAN port...
... a mouse, modem or other peripherals. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Serial Port Use the serial port to this port for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 19 - Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The following describes the states of the LAN port...
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...or receiving is occurring LAN Port Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. This jack can be connected to 100 Mbps data rate. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack for line in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out ...as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up to this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel ...
...or receiving is occurring LAN Port Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. This jack can be connected to 100 Mbps data rate. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack for line in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out ...as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up to this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel ...
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... Definition 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 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard.
... Definition 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 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard.
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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 ...
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 ...
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... LED is off your chassis front panel module to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. If a problem is in S1 sleep state. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - Speaker Connector Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED SPEAK- 20 19 SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 21 NCRES+ RES- You may differ by issuing...
... LED is off your chassis front panel module to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. If a problem is in S1 sleep state. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - Speaker Connector Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED SPEAK- 20 19 SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 21 NCRES+ RES- You may differ by issuing...
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.... 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 Pin No. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket.
.... 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 Pin No. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket.
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.../01/2007-I945-6A89HG0IC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - The system will still be used for one time only. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver...
.../01/2007-I945-6A89HG0IC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - The system will still be used for one time only. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver...
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... Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the screen. Press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-945GCM-S2L E10) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health...
... Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the screen. Press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-945GCM-S2L E10) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health...