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Contents 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 9 1.1.1 Feature Summary 9 1.1.2 Board Layout 11 1.1.3 Block Diagram 13 1.2 Legacy Considerations 14 1.3 Online Support 14 1.4 Processor 14 1.5 System Memory 15 1.6 Intel® 945GC Chipset 16 1.6.1 Intel 945GC Graphics Subsystem 16 1.6.2 USB 18 1.6.3 IDE Support 18 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 19 1.8 S-Video Output 20 1.9 Legacy I/O Controller 20 1.9.1 Serial Port 20 1.9.2 Parallel Port...
Contents 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 9 1.1.1 Feature Summary 9 1.1.2 Board Layout 11 1.1.3 Block Diagram 13 1.2 Legacy Considerations 14 1.3 Online Support 14 1.4 Processor 14 1.5 System Memory 15 1.6 Intel® 945GC Chipset 16 1.6.1 Intel 945GC Graphics Subsystem 16 1.6.2 USB 18 1.6.3 IDE Support 18 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 19 1.8 S-Video Output 20 1.9 Legacy I/O Controller 20 1.9.1 Serial Port 20 1.9.2 Parallel Port...
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... port (not available on the D945GCLF2D desktop board) 10/100/1000 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem using the Realtek* ALC662 high definition audio codec Intel® GMA950 onboard graphics subsystem SMSC LPC47M997 based Legacy I/O controller for hardware management, serial, parallel, and PS/2* ports • Eight USB... with microATX (6.75 inches by 6.75 inches [171.45 millimeters by 171.45 millimeters]) Processor Memory Chipset Support for the following: • Soldered-down Dual-Core Intel® Atom® processor • One 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) socket • ...
... port (not available on the D945GCLF2D desktop board) 10/100/1000 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem using the Realtek* ALC662 high definition audio codec Intel® GMA950 onboard graphics subsystem SMSC LPC47M997 based Legacy I/O controller for hardware management, serial, parallel, and PS/2* ports • Eight USB... with microATX (6.75 inches by 6.75 inches [171.45 millimeters by 171.45 millimeters]) Processor Memory Chipset Support for the following: • Soldered-down Dual-Core Intel® Atom® processor • One 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) socket • ...
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... this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D945GCLF2/index.htm http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/d945gclf2/ http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D945GCLF2/index.htm http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Product_Filter.aspx?ProductID=292 6 1.4 Processor The board is designed to Section 2.2.2.3, page...
... this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D945GCLF2/index.htm http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/d945gclf2/ http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D945GCLF2/index.htm http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Product_Filter.aspx?ProductID=292 6 1.4 Processor The board is designed to Section 2.2.2.3, page...
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... not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device is as CD-ROM drives) and ATA devices using the transfer modes. 18 Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Technical Product Specification 1.6.2 USB The board supports up to reduce reflections, noise, and inductive coupling. The Parallel ATA IDE... interface supports the following modes: • Programmed I/O (PIO): processor controls data transfer. • 8237-style DMA: DMA offloads the processor, supporting transfer rates of up to 16 MB/sec. • Ultra DMA: DMA protocol on IDE bus supporting...
... not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device is as CD-ROM drives) and ATA devices using the transfer modes. 18 Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Technical Product Specification 1.6.2 USB The board supports up to reduce reflections, noise, and inductive coupling. The Parallel ATA IDE... interface supports the following modes: • Programmed I/O (PIO): processor controls data transfer. • 8237-style DMA: DMA offloads the processor, supporting transfer rates of up to 16 MB/sec. • Ultra DMA: DMA protocol on IDE bus supporting...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Technical Product Specification 1.12 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to be compatible with the Wired for direct monitoring of processor temperature and ambient temperature sensing • Power supply monitoring of five voltages (+5 V, +12 V, +3.3 VSB, +1.5 V, and +VCCP) to detect levels above or below acceptable values...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Technical Product Specification 1.12 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to be compatible with the Wired for direct monitoring of processor temperature and ambient temperature sensing • Power supply monitoring of five voltages (+5 V, +12 V, +3.3 VSB, +1.5 V, and +VCCP) to detect levels above or below acceptable values...
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Product Description 1.12.2 Thermal Monitoring Figure 5 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 27 Item A B C D Description Remote thermal sensor GMCH fan header Chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on processor die Figure 5.
Product Description 1.12.2 Thermal Monitoring Figure 5 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 27 Item A B C D Description Remote thermal sensor GMCH fan header Chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on processor die Figure 5.
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.... no power except for wake-up logic, except when provided by the system chassis' power supply. 2. working C0 - working state. Processor stopped C1 - No power to disk. The operating system uses information from the computer. mechanical off . Total system power is required....D1, D2, D3 - no power except for wake-up logic. device specification specific. Power States and Targeted System Power Global States Processor Sleeping States States Device States Targeted System Power (Note 1) G0 - working D0 - no power for a complete description of wake-...
.... no power except for wake-up logic, except when provided by the system chassis' power supply. 2. working C0 - working state. Processor stopped C1 - No power to disk. The operating system uses information from the computer. mechanical off . Total system power is required....D1, D2, D3 - no power except for wake-up logic. device specification specific. Power States and Targeted System Power Global States Processor Sleeping States States Device States Targeted System Power (Note 1) G0 - working D0 - no power for a complete description of wake-...
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This enables PCI Conventional bus add-in boards with SMBus support to the processor voltage regulator and must always be unconnected. 45 This connector is bus master capable. • SMBus signals are routed to do so will be used on Intel Desktop Boards. Failure to the PCI Conventional bus connector. The specific SMBus...
This enables PCI Conventional bus add-in boards with SMBus support to the processor voltage regulator and must always be unconnected. 45 This connector is bus master capable. • SMBus signals are routed to do so will be used on Intel Desktop Boards. Failure to the PCI Conventional bus connector. The specific SMBus...
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.... Location of the jumper block. Recovery None 321 321 The BIOS attempts to configure mode and the computer is powered-up, the BIOS compares the processor version and the microcode version in the BIOS and reports if the two match. Table 21 lists the jumper settings for booting. The maintenance menu...
.... Location of the jumper block. Recovery None 321 321 The BIOS attempts to configure mode and the computer is powered-up, the BIOS compares the processor version and the microcode version in the BIOS and reports if the two match. Table 21 lists the jumper settings for booting. The maintenance menu...
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... will halt fan operation. Failure to do so can damage the power supply. Table 23 lists the current capability of a D945GCLF2 board (with integrated DualCore Intel Atom processor at 8 W), 2 GB DDR2 RAM, one hard disk drive, one optical drive, and all board peripherals enabled, the minimum recommended power supply is 80 W. The...
... will halt fan operation. Failure to do so can damage the power supply. Table 23 lists the current capability of a D945GCLF2 board (with integrated DualCore Intel Atom processor at 8 W), 2 GB DDR2 RAM, one hard disk drive, one optical drive, and all board peripherals enabled, the minimum recommended power supply is 80 W. The...
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...responsibility for the one add-in board. Intel makes no warranties or representations that proper airflow is maintained in Section 2.8. For information about the maximum operating temperature, see the environmental specifications in the processor voltage regulator circuit. CAUTION Failure to ...of any thermal or system design remains solely with the reader. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Technical Product Specification 2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations The board is designed to provide 2 A (average) of both the processor and/or voltage regulator or, in some instances, damage to...
...responsibility for the one add-in board. Intel makes no warranties or representations that proper airflow is maintained in Section 2.8. For information about the maximum operating temperature, see the environmental specifications in the processor voltage regulator circuit. CAUTION Failure to ...of any thermal or system design remains solely with the reader. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Technical Product Specification 2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations The board is designed to provide 2 A (average) of both the processor and/or voltage regulator or, in some instances, damage to...
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... Temperature Zones Table 24 provides maximum case temperatures for Components Component Maximum Case Temperature Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel 82945GC GMCH Intel 82801GB ICH7 97 oC (under bias) 92 oC (under bias) For information about Processor datasheets and specification updates Refer to cool the board. Thermal Considerations for the...
... Temperature Zones Table 24 provides maximum case temperatures for Components Component Maximum Case Temperature Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel 82945GC GMCH Intel 82801GB ICH7 97 oC (under bias) 92 oC (under bias) For information about Processor datasheets and specification updates Refer to cool the board. Thermal Considerations for the...
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... by the add-in cards. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar Maintenance Main Advanced Security Clears passwords and displays processor information Displays processor and memory configuration Configures advanced features available through the chipset Sets passwords and security features Power Boot Configures power... the I/O space, and other system resources. Any interrupts set to Available in Setup are considered to configure the system. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Technical Product Specification Table 26 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys BIOS...
... by the add-in cards. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar Maintenance Main Advanced Security Clears passwords and displays processor information Displays processor and memory configuration Configures advanced features available through the chipset Sets passwords and security features Power Boot Configures power... the I/O space, and other system resources. Any interrupts set to Available in Setup are considered to configure the system. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Technical Product Specification Table 26 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys BIOS...
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... BIOS revision level • Fixed-system data, such as peripherals, serial numbers, and asset tags • Resource data, such as memory size, cache size, and processor speed • Dynamic data, such as third-party management software to use SMBIOS. Overview of SMBIOS is a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant method for managing...
... BIOS revision level • Fixed-system data, such as peripherals, serial numbers, and asset tags • Resource data, such as memory size, cache size, and processor speed • Dynamic data, such as third-party management software to use SMBIOS. Overview of SMBIOS is a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant method for managing...
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Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type Pattern Processor initialization complete On when system powers up , then off for 0.5 second; repeat entire pattern (two on-off blinks and pause) until 16th on -off blink ... On-off (0.5 second each) four times, then 3.0 second pause (off) between on -off blink pattern; pattern repeats until system is powered off for 0.5 second when processor initialization is complete. Memory error On-off (0.5 second each ) two times, then 3.0 second pause (off) between on -off blink pattern; repeat entire pattern (four on...
Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type Pattern Processor initialization complete On when system powers up , then off for 0.5 second; repeat entire pattern (two on-off blinks and pause) until 16th on -off blink ... On-off (0.5 second each) four times, then 3.0 second pause (off) between on -off blink pattern; pattern repeats until system is powered off for 0.5 second when processor initialization is complete. Memory error On-off (0.5 second each ) two times, then 3.0 second pause (off) between on -off blink pattern; repeat entire pattern (four on...
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... following tables provide information about the POST codes generated by any PEIM/driver for future use . AF B0 - EF: boot/S3 resume failure. FF: FF processor exception. 67 BF Reserved for debug. 10 - 1F Host Processors: 1F is an unrecoverable CPU error. 20 - 2F Memory/Chipset: 2F is an unrecoverable error. F0 -
... following tables provide information about the POST codes generated by any PEIM/driver for future use . AF B0 - EF: boot/S3 resume failure. FF: FF processor exception. 67 BF Reserved for debug. 10 - 1F Host Processors: 1F is an unrecoverable CPU error. 20 - 2F Memory/Chipset: 2F is an unrecoverable error. F0 -
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Port 80h POST Codes POST Code Description of POST Operation Host Processor 10 Power-on initialization of the host processor (Boot Strap Processor) 11 Host processor cache initialization (including APs) 12 Starting Application processor initialization 13 SMM initialization Chipset 21 Initializing a chipset component Memory 22 Reading SPD from memory DIMMs ... Remote Console 78 Resetting the console controller 79 Disabling the console controller 7A Enabling the console controller continued 68 Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Technical Product Specification Table 35.
Port 80h POST Codes POST Code Description of POST Operation Host Processor 10 Power-on initialization of the host processor (Boot Strap Processor) 11 Host processor cache initialization (including APs) 12 Starting Application processor initialization 13 SMM initialization Chipset 21 Initializing a chipset component Memory 22 Reading SPD from memory DIMMs ... Remote Console 78 Resetting the console controller 79 Disabling the console controller 7A Enabling the console controller continued 68 Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Technical Product Specification Table 35.
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... memory DIMMs 23 Detecting presence of memory DIMMs 25 Configuring memory 28 Testing memory 34 Loading recovery capsule E4 Entered DXE phase 12 Starting application processor initialization 13 SMM initialization 50 Enumerating PCI busses 51 Allocating resourced to PCI bus 92 Detecting the presence of the keyboard 90 Resetting keyboard 94...
... memory DIMMs 23 Detecting presence of memory DIMMs 25 Configuring memory 28 Testing memory 34 Loading recovery capsule E4 Entered DXE phase 12 Starting application processor initialization 13 SMM initialization 50 Enumerating PCI busses 51 Allocating resourced to PCI bus 92 Detecting the presence of the keyboard 90 Resetting keyboard 94...