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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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... power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. 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 •...
... power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. 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 •...
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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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.../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 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. - 8 - You must install the FSB...
.../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 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. - 8 - You must install the FSB...
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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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... 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 Motherboard - 12 -
... 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 Motherboard - 12 -
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... one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. 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 protective socket cover from...
... one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. 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 protective socket cover from...
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...Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity 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 before ... be enabled if only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - The two DDR2 memory sockets are unable to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory...
...Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity 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 before ... be enabled if only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 - The two DDR2 memory sockets are unable to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory...
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... card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Install the driver provided with your card. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. Turn on the card are completely...
... card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 - Install the driver provided with your card. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. Turn on the card are completely...
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Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this jack. This jack can be connected to ... 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Microphones must be used to this audio jack for line in jack. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Refer to the instructions on setting up to 100 Mbps data rate.
Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this jack. This jack can be connected to ... 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Microphones must be used to this audio jack for line in jack. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 - Refer to the instructions on setting up 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 withstand...
... 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 withstand...
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... groove on the connector. 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 -
... groove on the connector. 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 -
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.... If a problem is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to the pin assignments below. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to...
.... If a problem is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to the pin assignments below. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 - 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to...
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... can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Pin No. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 Pin No. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 -
... can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Pin No. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 Pin No. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 -
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... (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. 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 ...access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. Intel I945 BIOS for one time only. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots.
... (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. 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 ...access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. Intel I945 BIOS for one time only. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots.
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...; Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to view the BIOS settings but not...
...; Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to view the BIOS settings but not...
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...-DOS operating system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. No Errors The system boot will be reserved for all other errors. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - Cylinder Number of heads. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors...
...-DOS operating system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. No Errors The system boot will be reserved for all other errors. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 - Cylinder Number of heads. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors...