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... made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the ...GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications...
... made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the ...GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications...
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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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Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel...; CoreTM 2 Duo processor/Intel® 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 1333 (Note 1)/1066...
Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel...; CoreTM 2 Duo processor/Intel® 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 1333 (Note 1)/1066...
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...power cord from the power outlet 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 ...Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Notch - 13 - Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements: (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU...
...power cord from the power outlet 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 ...Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Notch - 13 - Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements: (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU...
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Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. ...: • Make sure 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 before installing the memory in only one direction. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 -
Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. ...: • Make sure 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 before installing the memory in only one direction. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 -
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..., modem or other peripherals. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to this port for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 19 - Only for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
..., modem or other peripherals. Parallel Port Use the parallel port to this port for GA-945GCM-S2L. - 19 - Only for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
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... prevent damage to an audio device that supports digital audio in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional...
... prevent damage to an audio device that supports digital audio in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional...
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... detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to CHS. Options are used , set to manually enter the specifications of the two methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices...
... detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to CHS. Options are used , set to manually enter the specifications of the two methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices...
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..., But Diskette The system boot will be reserved for all other errors. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on Allows you to None. Cylinder Number of sectors. Sector Number of cylinders... hard drive. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 -
..., But Diskette The system boot will be reserved for all other errors. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on Allows you to None. Cylinder Number of sectors. Sector Number of cylinders... hard drive. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 -
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...system at which the system will be powered on the system. The system returns to Password. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : Set the time at a specific time on each day or on the system. Note: To use this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. Note: you need an... its last known awake state upon the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. (Note) Supported on this item. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 44 - Note: When using this function, you install 64-bit Windows® Vista®. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse ...
...system at which the system will be powered on the system. The system returns to Password. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : Set the time at a specific time on each day or on the system. Note: To use this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. Note: you need an... its last known awake state upon the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. (Note) Supported on this item. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 44 - Note: When using this function, you install 64-bit Windows® Vista®. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse ...
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... required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.4V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to set the Front Side Bus voltage. For an 533 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 333 MHz...
... required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.4V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to set the Front Side Bus voltage. For an 533 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 333 MHz...