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... IDE Support 23 1.5.4 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery 24 1.6 PCI Express* Connectors 24 1.7 Legacy I/O Controller 25 1.7.1 Serial Port 25 1.7.2 Parallel Port 25 1.7.3 Diskette Drive Controller 25 1.7.4 Keyboard and Mouse Interface 25 1.8 Audio Subsystem 26 1.8.1 Audio Subsystem Software 26 1.8.2 Audio Connectors 26 1.8.3 6-Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem 27 1.9 LAN Subsystem 28 1.9.1 LAN Subsystem Software 28 1.9.2 Intel® 82562G Physical Layer Interface Device 28 1.10 Hardware Management Subsystem 30 1.10.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control ASIC 30 1.10.2 Chassis...
... IDE Support 23 1.5.4 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery 24 1.6 PCI Express* Connectors 24 1.7 Legacy I/O Controller 25 1.7.1 Serial Port 25 1.7.2 Parallel Port 25 1.7.3 Diskette Drive Controller 25 1.7.4 Keyboard and Mouse Interface 25 1.8 Audio Subsystem 26 1.8.1 Audio Subsystem Software 26 1.8.2 Audio Connectors 26 1.8.3 6-Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem 27 1.9 LAN Subsystem 28 1.9.1 LAN Subsystem Software 28 1.9.2 Intel® 82562G Physical Layer Interface Device 28 1.10 Hardware Management Subsystem 30 1.10.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control ASIC 30 1.10.2 Chassis...
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... PCI IDE Support 66 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 67 3.5 BIOS Updates 68 3.5.1 Language Support 68 3.5.2 Custom Splash Screen 68 3.6 Legacy USB Support 69 3.7 Boot Options 69 3.7.1 CD-ROM Boot 69 3.7.2 Network Boot 69 3.7.3 Booting Without Attached Devices 70 3.7.4 Changing the Default Boot Device During POST 70 3.8 Adjusting Boot Speed 71 3.8.1 Peripheral Selection and Configuration 71 3.8.2 BIOS Boot Optimizations 71 3.9 BIOS Security Features 72 4 Error Messages and Beep Codes 4.1 Speaker 73 4.2 BIOS Beep Codes 73 4.3 BIOS Error Messages 73 4.4 Port 80h POST Codes...
... PCI IDE Support 66 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 67 3.5 BIOS Updates 68 3.5.1 Language Support 68 3.5.2 Custom Splash Screen 68 3.6 Legacy USB Support 69 3.7 Boot Options 69 3.7.1 CD-ROM Boot 69 3.7.2 Network Boot 69 3.7.3 Booting Without Attached Devices 70 3.7.4 Changing the Default Boot Device During POST 70 3.8 Adjusting Boot Speed 71 3.8.1 Peripheral Selection and Configuration 71 3.8.2 BIOS Boot Optimizations 71 3.9 BIOS Security Features 72 4 Error Messages and Beep Codes 4.1 Speaker 73 4.2 BIOS Beep Codes 73 4.3 BIOS Error Messages 73 4.4 Port 80h POST Codes...
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... Specifications 64 32. Port 80h POST Codes 75 40. States for a One-Color Power LED 54 26. Supervisor and User Password Functions 72 36. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 15. Fan Header Current Capability 60 30. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 66 33. Chassis Intrusion Header 50 18. Boot Device Menu Options 70 35. BIOS Error Messages 73 38. Main Power Connector 51 22. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings 56 28. Product Certification Markings 86 viii Port 80h POST Code Ranges 74 39. Front Panel Audio Header 50...
... Specifications 64 32. Port 80h POST Codes 75 40. States for a One-Color Power LED 54 26. Supervisor and User Password Functions 72 36. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 15. Fan Header Current Capability 60 30. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 66 33. Chassis Intrusion Header 50 18. Boot Device Menu Options 70 35. BIOS Error Messages 73 38. Main Power Connector 51 22. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings 56 28. Product Certification Markings 86 viii Port 80h POST Code Ranges 74 39. Front Panel Audio Header 50...
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... Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) USB Back Panel/Front Panel USB Ports Legacy I/O Controller LPC Bus Serial Port Parallel Port PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard Diskette Drive Connector Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash Device DMI Interconnect High Definition Audio Link LAN Connect Interface VGA Port Display Interface Channel A DIMM Dual-Channel Memory Bus SMBus Channel B DIMM 10/100 LAN PLC LAN Connector Serial ATA IDE Interface Serial ATA IDE Connectors (4) PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Bus SMBus Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control...
... Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) USB Back Panel/Front Panel USB Ports Legacy I/O Controller LPC Bus Serial Port Parallel Port PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard Diskette Drive Connector Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash Device DMI Interconnect High Definition Audio Link LAN Connect Interface VGA Port Display Interface Channel A DIMM Dual-Channel Memory Bus SMBus Channel B DIMM 10/100 LAN PLC LAN Connector Serial ATA IDE Interface Serial ATA IDE Connectors (4) PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Bus SMBus Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control...
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...Ethernet LAN connectivity • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs Additional features of the following functions: • 10/100 Ethernet LAN connectivity • Full device driver compatibility • Programmable transit threshold • Configuration EEPROM that supports the 82562G • PCI Conventional bus power management ⎯ Supports ACPI technology ⎯ Supports LAN wake capabilities 1.9.1 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.9 LAN...
...Ethernet LAN connectivity • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs Additional features of the following functions: • 10/100 Ethernet LAN connectivity • Full device driver compatibility • Programmable transit threshold • Configuration EEPROM that supports the 82562G • PCI Conventional bus power management ⎯ Supports ACPI technology ⎯ Supports LAN wake capabilities 1.9.1 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.9 LAN...
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Figure 11 shows a schematic of addressable system memory. On a system that has 4 GB of system memory installed, it is allocated for PCI Conventional bus add-in cards and BIOS settings. 2 Technical Reference What This Chapter Contains 2.1 Memory Resources 39 2.2 DMA Channels 41 2.3 Fixed I /O that is dynamically allocated for PCI Conventional and PCI Express add-in cards The amount of installed memory that can be used when there is no...
Figure 11 shows a schematic of addressable system memory. On a system that has 4 GB of system memory installed, it is allocated for PCI Conventional bus add-in cards and BIOS settings. 2 Technical Reference What This Chapter Contains 2.1 Memory Resources 39 2.2 DMA Channels 41 2.3 Fixed I /O that is dynamically allocated for PCI Conventional and PCI Express add-in cards The amount of installed memory that can be used when there is no...
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...'s chassis, such as fans and internal peripherals. The connectors and headers can be divided into these connectors/headers to power devices external to the computer's chassis. Do not use these groups: • Back panel connectors (see page 47) • Component-side connectors and headers (see page 48) 46 This section describes the board's connectors and headers. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 2.7 Connectors and Headers CAUTION Only the following connectors have overcurrent protection: back panel USB, front panel USB...
...'s chassis, such as fans and internal peripherals. The connectors and headers can be divided into these connectors/headers to power devices external to the computer's chassis. Do not use these groups: • Back panel connectors (see page 47) • Component-side connectors and headers (see page 48) 46 This section describes the board's connectors and headers. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 2.7 Connectors and Headers CAUTION Only the following connectors have overcurrent protection: back panel USB, front panel USB...
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... 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 66 3.3 Resource Configuration 66 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 67 3.5 BIOS Updates 68 3.6 Legacy USB Support 69 3.7 Boot Options 69 3.8 Adjusting Boot Speed 71 3.9 BIOS Security Features 72 3.1 Introduction The boards use an Intel BIOS that is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated using a disk-based program. When the BIOS Setup configuration jumper is set to configure mode and the computer is in configure mode. The menu bar is accessed by pressing the key after the Power-On...
... 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 66 3.3 Resource Configuration 66 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 67 3.5 BIOS Updates 68 3.6 Legacy USB Support 69 3.7 Boot Options 69 3.8 Adjusting Boot Speed 71 3.9 BIOS Security Features 72 3.1 Introduction The boards use an Intel BIOS that is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated using a disk-based program. When the BIOS Setup configuration jumper is set to configure mode and the computer is in configure mode. The menu bar is accessed by pressing the key after the Power-On...
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.... BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar Maintenance Clears passwords and displays processor information Main Advanced Displays processor and memory configuration Configures advanced features available through the chipset Security Sets passwords and security features Power Boot Configures power management features and power supply controls Selects boot options Exit Saves or discards changes to configure the system. The IDE interface supports hard drives up or down) Selects a field (Not implemented) Executes command or selects the submenu Load the default configuration values for use by...
.... BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar Maintenance Clears passwords and displays processor information Main Advanced Displays processor and memory configuration Configures advanced features available through the chipset Security Sets passwords and security features Power Boot Configures power management features and power supply controls Selects boot options Exit Saves or discards changes to configure the system. The IDE interface supports hard drives up or down) Selects a field (Not implemented) Executes command or selects the submenu Load the default configuration values for use by...
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.../100 compatible cable • ATA-66/100 operating system device drivers NOTE Do not connect an ATA device as a slave on a non-Plug and Play operating system can override the auto-configuration options by specifying manual configuration in a managed network. Using SMBIOS, a system administrator can obtain the system types, capabilities, operational status, and installation dates for accessing this support, an SMBIOS service-level application running on the same IDE cable as Windows...
.../100 compatible cable • ATA-66/100 operating system device drivers NOTE Do not connect an ATA device as a slave on a non-Plug and Play operating system can override the auto-configuration options by specifying manual configuration in a managed network. Using SMBIOS, a system administrator can obtain the system types, capabilities, operational status, and installation dates for accessing this support, an SMBIOS service-level application running on the same IDE cable as Windows...
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... access the BIOS Setup program, and to install an operating system that supports USB, follow the operating system's installation instructions. 3.7 Boot Options In the BIOS Setup program, the user can be used to configure the operating system. 6. The fourth device is disabled. 3.7.1 CD-ROM Boot Booting from CD-ROM is enabled by the operating system, and Legacy USB support from the LAN. This selection allows booting from a diskette drive, hard drives, CD-ROM, or the network. Legacy USB support is loading, USB keyboards and mice are defined in card...
... access the BIOS Setup program, and to install an operating system that supports USB, follow the operating system's installation instructions. 3.7 Boot Options In the BIOS Setup program, the user can be used to configure the operating system. 6. The fourth device is disabled. 3.7.1 CD-ROM Boot Booting from CD-ROM is enabled by the operating system, and Legacy USB support from the LAN. This selection allows booting from a diskette drive, hard drives, CD-ROM, or the network. Legacy USB support is loading, USB keyboards and mice are defined in card...
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... error occurred. Reserved for future use (new output console codes). Reserved for future use . F0 - Table 38. AF B0 - CF D0 - Recovery: 3F indicated recovery failure. Reserved for future use. BF is left at port 80h. E0 - Displaying the POST-codes requires a PCI bus add-in PCI bus connector 1. DF E0 - Start with PCI. NOTE The POST card must be used by the BIOS: • Table 38 lists the Port 80h POST code ranges • Table 39 lists...
... error occurred. Reserved for future use (new output console codes). Reserved for future use . F0 - Table 38. AF B0 - CF D0 - Recovery: 3F indicated recovery failure. Reserved for future use. BF is left at port 80h. E0 - Displaying the POST-codes requires a PCI bus add-in PCI bus connector 1. DF E0 - Start with PCI. NOTE The POST card must be used by the BIOS: • Table 38 lists the Port 80h POST code ranges • Table 39 lists...
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... the memory controller and the DIMMs Configuring memory Optimizing memory settings Initializing memory, such as ECC init Testing memory PCI Bus Enumerating PCI busses Allocating resources to PCI bus Hot Plug PCI controller initialization Reserved for PCI Bus USB Resetting USB bus Reserved for USB ATA/ATAPI/SATA Resetting PATA/SATA bus and all devices Reserved for ATA SMBus Resetting SMBUS Reserved for SMBUS Local Console Resetting the VGA controller Disabling the VGA controller Enabling the VGA controller Remote Console Resetting the console controller Disabling the console controller Enabling...
... the memory controller and the DIMMs Configuring memory Optimizing memory settings Initializing memory, such as ECC init Testing memory PCI Bus Enumerating PCI busses Allocating resources to PCI bus Hot Plug PCI controller initialization Reserved for PCI Bus USB Resetting USB bus Reserved for USB ATA/ATAPI/SATA Resetting PATA/SATA bus and all devices Reserved for ATA SMBus Resetting SMBUS Reserved for SMBUS Local Console Resetting the VGA controller Disabling the VGA controller Enabling the VGA controller Remote Console Resetting the console controller Disabling the console controller Enabling...
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... Applications All Intel desktop boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how...
... Applications All Intel desktop boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how...
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...Removing the PCI Express x16 Card 40 Connecting the IDE Cable 41 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 42 Connecting to Internal Headers 43 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio 44 Connecting to the USB 2.0 Headers 45 Connecting to the Front Panel Header 45 Connecting to the Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 46 Connecting to the Flexible Audio System 47 Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Cables 48 Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 48 Connecting Power Cables 49 Other Connectors and Headers 50 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 51 Clearing...
...Removing the PCI Express x16 Card 40 Connecting the IDE Cable 41 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 42 Connecting to Internal Headers 43 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio 44 Connecting to the USB 2.0 Headers 45 Connecting to the Front Panel Header 45 Connecting to the Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 46 Connecting to the Flexible Audio System 47 Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Cables 48 Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 48 Connecting Power Cables 49 Other Connectors and Headers 50 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 51 Clearing...
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...) • PCI Express* graphics card support via a PCI Express x16 connector • 6-channel (5.1) onboard subsystem, featuring: ― Intel® High Definition Audio interface ― SigmaTel* STAC9220 audio codec • One PCI Express x1 connector • One PCI Express x16 connector • Two PCI connectors • Up to eight USB 2.0 ports ― Four ports routed to the back panel ― Four ports routed to two USB headers • Four Serial ATA (SATA) channels (3.0 Gb/s), via the ICH7, one device per channel • One IDE interface with...
...) • PCI Express* graphics card support via a PCI Express x16 connector • 6-channel (5.1) onboard subsystem, featuring: ― Intel® High Definition Audio interface ― SigmaTel* STAC9220 audio codec • One PCI Express x1 connector • One PCI Express x16 connector • Two PCI connectors • Up to eight USB 2.0 ports ― Four ports routed to the back panel ― Four ports routed to two USB headers • Four Serial ATA (SATA) channels (3.0 Gb/s), via the ICH7, one device per channel • One IDE interface with...
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...PCI Express x1 connector Front panel audio header PCI bus connector 2 PCI bus connector 1 PCI Express x16 connector Back panel connectors 12 V processor core voltage connector (2 x 2 pin ) Rear chassis fan header (3-pin) Processor socket Processor fan header (4-pin) DIMM 0, Channel A socket DIMM 0, Channel B socket Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) Diskette drive connector IDE connector Battery Front chassis fan header (3-pin) BIOS configuration jumper block Chassis intrusion header Serial ATA connectors Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel header Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers Speaker...
...PCI Express x1 connector Front panel audio header PCI bus connector 2 PCI bus connector 1 PCI Express x16 connector Back panel connectors 12 V processor core voltage connector (2 x 2 pin ) Rear chassis fan header (3-pin) Processor socket Processor fan header (4-pin) DIMM 0, Channel A socket DIMM 0, Channel B socket Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) Diskette drive connector IDE connector Battery Front chassis fan header (3-pin) BIOS configuration jumper block Chassis intrusion header Serial ATA connectors Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel header Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers Speaker...
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... PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive) in your computer. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The desktop board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The desktop board supports four Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH7, connecting...
... PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive) in your computer. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The desktop board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The desktop board supports four Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH7, connecting...
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... be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The computer's response can be connected to the chassis intrusion header on or off the computer power through the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ― Power connectors ― Fan headers ― LAN wake capabilities ― Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to the power state it was interrupted (either on the desktop board...
... be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The computer's response can be connected to the chassis intrusion header on or off the computer power through the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ― Power connectors ― Fan headers ― LAN wake capabilities ― Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to the power state it was interrupted (either on the desktop board...
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..., and allow it to select Clear Passwords. Press to normal mode. 1. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that you confirm clearing the password. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source. 11. Remove the computer cover. 4. The computer starts the Setup program. Turn off the computer. Replace the cover, plug in the computer and the configuration jumper block is set to save the current values...
..., and allow it to select Clear Passwords. Press to normal mode. 1. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that you confirm clearing the password. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source. 11. Remove the computer cover. 4. The computer starts the Setup program. Turn off the computer. Replace the cover, plug in the computer and the configuration jumper block is set to save the current values...