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... the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...67 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio 69 5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable (Optional 72 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 74 5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder 76 5-2 Troubleshooting 77 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions 77...
... the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...67 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio 69 5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable (Optional 72 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 74 5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder 76 5-2 Troubleshooting 77 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions 77...
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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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... 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 High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out Support for CD In RTL 8111C... in the South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 -
... 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 High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out Support for CD In RTL 8111C... in the South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB 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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...138; 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power... 1 x serial port 1 x D-Sub port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU/System fan...
...138; 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power... 1 x serial port 1 x D-Sub port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU/System fan...
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The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. 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...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 Audio." Use this audio jack for line in jack. Use this jack. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be connected to this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out...
The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. 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...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 Audio." Use this audio jack for line in jack. Use this jack. Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be connected to this audio jack for GA-945GCM-S2C. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out...
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...97 functioninality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." • Audio signals will make the device unable to this header. 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Definition 1 CD-L... 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R - 27 - For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: 2 10 Pin No. 1 Definition...
...97 functioninality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." • Audio signals will make the device unable to this header. 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Definition 1 CD-L... 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R - 27 - For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: 2 10 Pin No. 1 Definition...
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.... Each USB header can connect to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Incorrect connection may render the device unusable or even result in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to an audio device that supports digital audio in. Definition 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB...
.... Each USB header can connect to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Incorrect connection may render the device unusable or even result in damage to the device. 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to an audio device that supports digital audio in. Definition 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB...
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...and the previous settings remain 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. Standard CMOS Features...CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use...
...and the previous settings remain 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. Standard CMOS Features...CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use...
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... LAN, set this option will turn off all of using the onboard audio, set to settings. USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will be used in network card instead of the USB functionalities below. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 40 - When PATA IDE Set to is dependent on... to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to Disabled.
... LAN, set this option will turn off all of using the onboard audio, set to settings. USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will be used in network card instead of the USB functionalities below. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 40 - When PATA IDE Set to is dependent on... to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to Disabled.
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...latest Service Pack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2 channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4 channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out. • 5.1 channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out.... A. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on page ...
...latest Service Pack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2 channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4 channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out. • 5.1 channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out.... A. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on page ...
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Step 2: Click the Audio I/O tab. In the speaker list on the left, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, or 6CH Speaker according to set up. Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 70 - Select the device according to the type of... speaker configuration you wish to the type of device you connect an audio device to complete the configuration. Then click OK to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears...
Step 2: Click the Audio I/O tab. In the speaker list on the left, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, or 6CH Speaker according to set up. Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 70 - Select the device according to the type of... speaker configuration you wish to the type of device you connect an audio device to complete the configuration. Then click OK to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears...
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Click OK to complete. - 71 - Configuring Sound Effect: You may configure an audio environment on the Audio I /O tab. Click OK to complete. D. On the Connector Settings box, select the Mute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in check box. On the ...Connector Settings box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only): Click the tool icon on the Sound Effect tab. C. Appendix Activating an AC'97 Front Panel...
Click OK to complete. - 71 - Configuring Sound Effect: You may configure an audio environment on the Audio I /O tab. Click OK to complete. D. On the Connector Settings box, select the Mute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in check box. On the ...Connector Settings box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only): Click the tool icon on the Sound Effect tab. C. Appendix Activating an AC'97 Front Panel...
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...GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 72 - Incorrect connection may render the device unusable or even result in and out cable first if you want to output S/PDIF digital audio signals to an external decoder. Installing the S/PDIF Out Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to get the best audio...Secure the metal bracket to the device. Optical S/PDIF Out Coaxial S/PDIFOut S/PDIF out: The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to the SPDIF_O header on your motherboard. 5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable (Optional) The ...
...GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 72 - Incorrect connection may render the device unusable or even result in and out cable first if you want to output S/PDIF digital audio signals to an external decoder. Installing the S/PDIF Out Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to get the best audio...Secure the metal bracket to the device. Optical S/PDIF Out Coaxial S/PDIFOut S/PDIF out: The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to the SPDIF_O header on your motherboard. 5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable (Optional) The ...
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S/PDIF Coaxial Cable Step 3: Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to complete the configuration. - 73 - In the S/PDIF Settings dialog box, select an output sampling rate and select (or disable) the output source. Appendix S/PDIF Optical Cable B. Click OK to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. Configuring S/PDIF out: Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section.
S/PDIF Coaxial Cable Step 3: Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to complete the configuration. - 73 - In the S/PDIF Settings dialog box, select an output sampling rate and select (or disable) the output source. Appendix S/PDIF Optical Cable B. Click OK to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. Configuring S/PDIF out: Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section.
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... used at the same time. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 74 - Step 2: Connect your microphone to access the...
... used at the same time. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray. 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 74 - Step 2: Connect your microphone to access the...
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... Then set the volume at a middle level. Select the volume control options you just made. In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. Select Realtek HD Audio Input in Master Volume. Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during the record- Do NOT mute the recording sound, or you will...
... Then set the volume at a middle level. Select the volume control options you just made. In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. Select Realtek HD Audio Input in Master Volume. Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during the record- Do NOT mute the recording sound, or you will...
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...Be sure to Options in Master Volume and select Advanced Controls. In the Open dialog box, select the sound (.wav) file you have connected the audio input device (e.g. Make sure you wish to the end. Step 6: To raise the recording and playing sound for the microphone, go to save ...Fast Forward button to move to the beginning of a file or the Fast Backward button to play a sound file, click the Play button . 4. ton . 4. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 76 - In the Other Controls field, select the 1 Microphone Boost check box. To play . 3. On the File menu, choose Open. 2. ...
...Be sure to Options in Master Volume and select Advanced Controls. In the Open dialog box, select the sound (.wav) file you have connected the audio input device (e.g. Make sure you wish to the end. Step 6: To raise the recording and playing sound for the microphone, go to save ...Fast Forward button to move to the beginning of a file or the Fast Backward button to play a sound file, click the Play button . 4. ton . 4. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 76 - In the Other Controls field, select the 1 Microphone Boost check box. To play . 3. On the File menu, choose Open. 2. ...