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... Feature Summary 10 1.1.2 Board Layout 12 1.1.3 Block Diagram 14 1.2 Online Support 15 1.3 Processor 15 1.4 System Memory 16 1.4.1 Memory Configurations 18 1.5 Intel® 945G Chipset 20 1.5.1 Intel 945G Graphics Subsystem 20 1.5.2 USB 22 1.5.3 IDE Support 23 1.5.4 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery 24...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...
... Feature Summary 10 1.1.2 Board Layout 12 1.1.3 Block Diagram 14 1.2 Online Support 15 1.3 Processor 15 1.4 System Memory 16 1.4.1 Memory Configurations 18 1.5 Intel® 945G Chipset 20 1.5.1 Intel 945G Graphics Subsystem 20 1.5.2 USB 22 1.5.3 IDE Support 23 1.5.4 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery 24...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...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 2.5 Interrupts 44 2.6 PCI Conventional Interrupt Routing Map 45 2.7 Connectors and Headers 46 2.7.1 Back Panel Connectors 47 2.7.2 Component-side Connectors...60 2.10.4 Power Supply Considerations 60 2.11 Thermal Considerations 61 2.12 Reliability 63 2.13 Environmental 64 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 65 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 66 3.3 Resource Configuration 66 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 66 3.3.2 PCI IDE Support 66 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 67 3.5 BIOS Updates 68 3.5.1 Language Support ...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 2.5 Interrupts 44 2.6 PCI Conventional Interrupt Routing Map 45 2.7 Connectors and Headers 46 2.7.1 Back Panel Connectors 47 2.7.2 Component-side Connectors...60 2.10.4 Power Supply Considerations 60 2.11 Thermal Considerations 61 2.12 Reliability 63 2.13 Environmental 64 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 65 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 66 3.3 Resource Configuration 66 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 66 3.3.2 PCI IDE Support 66 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 67 3.5 BIOS Updates 68 3.5.1 Language Support ...
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...Targeted System Power 33 8. DMA Channels 41 11. Board Dimensions 57 18. Board Components Shown in Figure 1 13 3. Memory Operating Frequencies 17 5. Wake-up Devices and Events 34 9. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with One DIMM .......... 19... Ecology Statements 81 5.1.4 EMC Regulations 85 5.1.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 86 5.2 Battery Disposal Information 87 Figures 1. System Memory Map 41 10. PCI Configuration Space Map 43 13. Contents 5 Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information 5.1 Regulatory Compliance 79 5.1.1...
...Targeted System Power 33 8. DMA Channels 41 11. Board Dimensions 57 18. Board Components Shown in Figure 1 13 3. Memory Operating Frequencies 17 5. Wake-up Devices and Events 34 9. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with One DIMM .......... 19... Ecology Statements 81 5.1.4 EMC Regulations 85 5.1.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 86 5.2 Battery Disposal Information 87 Figures 1. System Memory Map 41 10. PCI Configuration Space Map 43 13. Contents 5 Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information 5.1 Regulatory Compliance 79 5.1.1...
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1 Product Description What This Chapter Contains 1.1 Overview 10 1.2 Online Support 15 1.3 Processor 15 1.4 System Memory 16 1.5 Intel® 945G Chipset 20 1.6 PCI Express* Connectors 24 1.7 Legacy I/O Controller 25 1.8 Audio Subsystem 26 1.9 LAN Subsystem 28 1.10 Hardware Management Subsystem 30 1.11 Power Management 32 9
1 Product Description What This Chapter Contains 1.1 Overview 10 1.2 Online Support 15 1.3 Processor 15 1.4 System Memory 16 1.5 Intel® 945G Chipset 20 1.6 PCI Express* Connectors 24 1.7 Legacy I/O Controller 25 1.8 Audio Subsystem 26 1.9 LAN Subsystem 28 1.10 Hardware Management Subsystem 30 1.11 Power Management 32 9
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82945G Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) Intel® GMA950 onboard graphics subsystem 6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem with three analog... • Two 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • Support for DDR2 667, DDR2 533, or DDR2 400 MHz DIMMs • Support for up to 4 GB of system memory Intel® 945G Chipset, consisting of the board. Table...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82945G Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) Intel® GMA950 onboard graphics subsystem 6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem with three analog... • Two 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • Support for DDR2 667, DDR2 533, or DDR2 400 MHz DIMMs • Support for up to 4 GB of system memory Intel® 945G Chipset, consisting of the board. Table...
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...Connector Parallel ATA IDE Interface LGA775 Processor Socket System Bus (1066/800/533 MHz) PCI Express x16 Interface PCI Express x16 Connector Intel 945G Chipset Intel 82945G 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... Codec Line Out Mic In Line In/Retasking Jack Line Out/Retasking Jack Mic In/Retasking Jack = connector or socket Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.1.3 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas.
...Connector Parallel ATA IDE Interface LGA775 Processor Socket System Bus (1066/800/533 MHz) PCI Express x16 Interface PCI Express x16 Connector Intel 945G Chipset Intel 82945G 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... Codec Line Out Mic In Line In/Retasking Jack Line Out/Retasking Jack Mic In/Retasking Jack = connector or socket Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.1.3 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas.
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..., the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the determined frequency. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.4 System Memory The board has two DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.8 V (only) DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with gold-plated contacts • Unbuffered, single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with...
..., the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the determined frequency. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.4 System Memory The board has two DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.8 V (only) DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with gold-plated contacts • Unbuffered, single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with...
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Product Description NOTE Regardless of DIMMs and processors. Table 4. For example, if DDR2 667 memory is used , the memory frequency will operate at 533 MHz. Memory Operating Frequencies DIMM Type Processor system bus frequency DDR2 400 533 MHz DDR2 400 800 MHz DDR2 400 1066 MHz DDR2 533 533 MHz DDR2 ...533 800 MHz DDR2 533 1066 MHz DDR2 667 533 MHz DDR2 667 800 MHz DDR2 667 1066 MHz Resulting memory frequency 400 MHz 400 MHz 400 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 667 MHz 667 MHz 17 Table 4 lists the resulting operating...
Product Description NOTE Regardless of DIMMs and processors. Table 4. For example, if DDR2 667 memory is used , the memory frequency will operate at 533 MHz. Memory Operating Frequencies DIMM Type Processor system bus frequency DDR2 400 533 MHz DDR2 400 800 MHz DDR2 400 1066 MHz DDR2 533 533 MHz DDR2 ...533 800 MHz DDR2 533 1066 MHz DDR2 667 533 MHz DDR2 667 800 MHz DDR2 667 1066 MHz Resulting memory frequency 400 MHz 400 MHz 400 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 667 MHz 667 MHz 17 Table 4 lists the resulting operating...
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.... Technology and device width can vary from one channel to single channel bandwidth operation for real world applications. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 1.4.1.1 Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configurations Figure 4 shows a dual channel configuration using..., the slowest memory timing will be equal. Figure 3. Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with identical DIMMs. Figure 4. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.4.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82945G GMCH supports...
.... Technology and device width can vary from one channel to single channel bandwidth operation for real world applications. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 1.4.1.1 Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configurations Figure 4 shows a dual channel configuration using..., the slowest memory timing will be equal. Figure 3. Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with identical DIMMs. Figure 4. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.4.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82945G GMCH supports...
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... not equal the capacity of the DIMM in Channel B. Product Description 1.4.1.2 Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configurations NOTE Dual channel (Interleaved) mode configurations provide the highest memory throughput. Figure 5. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs 19
... not equal the capacity of the DIMM in Channel B. Product Description 1.4.1.2 Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configurations NOTE Dual channel (Interleaved) mode configurations provide the highest memory throughput. Figure 5. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs 19
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... 2D and display capabilities. When a PCI Express x16 add-in card can be used. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.5 Intel® 945G Chipset The Intel 945G chipset consists of the following : • 400 MHz core frequency • High ...ICH7) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect • Intel 82801GB I /O paths. The ICH7 is disabled. 1.5.1.1 Intel® GMA950 Graphics Controller The Intel GMA950 graphics controller features the following devices: • Intel 82945G Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with DMI interconnect The GMCH component...
... 2D and display capabilities. When a PCI Express x16 add-in card can be used. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.5 Intel® 945G Chipset The Intel 945G chipset consists of the following : • 400 MHz core frequency • High ...ICH7) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect • Intel 82801GB I /O paths. The ICH7 is disabled. 1.5.1.1 Intel® GMA950 Graphics Controller The Intel GMA950 graphics controller features the following devices: • Intel 82945G Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with DMI interconnect The GMCH component...
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...the operating system and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to the graphics buffer as set in and DVI digital display connections ⎯ Supports flat panels up to 224 MB • Intel® Zoom Utility For information about Obtaining graphics ...software and utilities Refer to Section 1.2, page 15 1.5.1.2 Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) DVMT enables enhanced graphics and memory performance through Direct AGP, and highly efficient memory utilization. Product Description &#...
...the operating system and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to the graphics buffer as set in and DVI digital display connections ⎯ Supports flat panels up to 224 MB • Intel® Zoom Utility For information about Obtaining graphics ...software and utilities Refer to Section 1.2, page 15 1.5.1.2 Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) DVMT enables enhanced graphics and memory performance through Direct AGP, and highly efficient memory utilization. Product Description &#...
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... page 48 1.5.4 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. The clock is compatible with PCI Conventional compliant operating systems. Additional features of the PCI Express interface include the following PCI Express connectors:...25 ºC with 3.3 VSB applied. When the computer is plugged in the PCI Power Management Specification Rev. 1.1 24 Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification NOTE Many Serial ATA drives use new low-voltage power connectors and require adaptors or power supplies equipped with...
... page 48 1.5.4 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. The clock is compatible with PCI Conventional compliant operating systems. Additional features of the PCI Express interface include the following PCI Express connectors:...25 ºC with 3.3 VSB applied. When the computer is plugged in the PCI Power Management Specification Rev. 1.1 24 Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification NOTE Many Serial ATA drives use new low-voltage power connectors and require adaptors or power supplies equipped with...
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...the address space that is dynamically allocated for PCI Conventional and PCI Express add-in cards The amount of the installed memory due to system address space being allocated for PCI Conventional bus add-in cards and BIOS settings. On a system that...56 2.9 Mechanical Considerations 57 2.10 Electrical Considerations 59 2.11 Thermal Considerations 61 2.12 Reliability 63 2.13 Environmental 64 2.1 Memory Resources 2.1.1 Addressable Memory The board utilizes 4 GB of the system memory map. These functions include the following: • BIOS/ SPI Flash (2 MB) • Local APIC (19 MB...
...the address space that is dynamically allocated for PCI Conventional and PCI Express add-in cards The amount of the installed memory due to system address space being allocated for PCI Conventional bus add-in cards and BIOS settings. On a system that...56 2.9 Mechanical Considerations 57 2.10 Electrical Considerations 59 2.11 Thermal Considerations 61 2.12 Reliability 63 2.13 Environmental 64 2.1 Memory Resources 2.1.1 Addressable Memory The board utilizes 4 GB of the system memory map. These functions include the following: • BIOS/ SPI Flash (2 MB) • Local APIC (19 MB...
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Detailed System Memory Address Map 40 Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 4 GB Top of System Address Space FLASH APIC ~20 MB Reserved PCI Memory Range contains PCI, chipsets, Direct Media Interface (DMI), and ICH ranges (approximately 750 MB) DRAM Range DOS Compatibility Memory Top of usable DRAM (memory visible to the operating system) 1 ...(64 KB) Lower BIOS area (64 KB; 16 KB x 4) Add-in Card BIOS and Buffer area (128 KB; 16 KB x 8) Standard PCI/ ISA Video Memory (SMM Memory) 128 KB DOS area (640 KB) 1 MB 960 KB 896 KB 768 KB 640 KB 0 KB OM18390 Figure 11.
Detailed System Memory Address Map 40 Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 4 GB Top of System Address Space FLASH APIC ~20 MB Reserved PCI Memory Range contains PCI, chipsets, Direct Media Interface (DMI), and ICH ranges (approximately 750 MB) DRAM Range DOS Compatibility Memory Top of usable DRAM (memory visible to the operating system) 1 ...(64 KB) Lower BIOS area (64 KB; 16 KB x 4) Add-in Card BIOS and Buffer area (128 KB; 16 KB x 8) Standard PCI/ ISA Video Memory (SMM Memory) 128 KB DOS area (640 KB) 1 MB 960 KB 896 KB 768 KB 640 KB 0 KB OM18390 Figure 11.
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...KB 64 KB 96 KB 160 KB 1 KB 127 KB 512 KB Description Extended memory Runtime BIOS Reserved Potential available high DOS memory (open to the PCI Conventional bus). System Memory Map Address Range (decimal) Address Range (hex) 1024 K - 4194304 K 100000...- 1024 K F0000 - Technical Reference 2.1.2 Memory Map Table 9 lists the system memory map. DFFFF 640 K - 800 K 639 K - 640 K 512 K - 639 K 0 K - 512 K A0000 - Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS data (movable by memory manager software) Extended conventional memory Conventional memory 2.2 DMA Channels Table 10. Dependent on ...
...KB 64 KB 96 KB 160 KB 1 KB 127 KB 512 KB Description Extended memory Runtime BIOS Reserved Potential available high DOS memory (open to the PCI Conventional bus). System Memory Map Address Range (decimal) Address Range (hex) 1024 K - 4194304 K 100000...- 1024 K F0000 - Technical Reference 2.1.2 Memory Map Table 9 lists the system memory map. DFFFF 640 K - 800 K 639 K - 640 K 512 K - 639 K 0 K - 512 K A0000 - Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS data (movable by memory manager software) Extended conventional memory Conventional memory 2.2 DMA Channels Table 10. Dependent on ...
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...2.4 PCI Configuration Space Map Table 12. PCI Configuration Space Map Bus Device Function Number (hex) Number (hex) Number (hex) Description 00 00 00 Memory controller of Intel 82945G component 00 01 00 PCI Express x16 graphics port (Note 1) 00 02 00 Integrated graphics controller 00 1B 00... 00 1F 03 SMBus controller (Note 2) 00 00 PCI Conventional bus connector 1 (Note 2) 01 00 PCI Conventional bus connector 2 (Note 2) 08 00 Intel 82562G 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN PLC 01 00 00 PCI Express video controller (if present) Notes: 1. Bus number is installed. 2.
...2.4 PCI Configuration Space Map Table 12. PCI Configuration Space Map Bus Device Function Number (hex) Number (hex) Number (hex) Description 00 00 00 Memory controller of Intel 82945G component 00 01 00 PCI Express x16 graphics port (Note 1) 00 02 00 Integrated graphics controller 00 1B 00... 00 1F 03 SMBus controller (Note 2) 00 00 PCI Conventional bus connector 1 (Note 2) 01 00 PCI Conventional bus connector 2 (Note 2) 08 00 Intel 82562G 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN PLC 01 00 00 PCI Express video controller (if present) Notes: 1. Bus number is installed. 2.
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... environment with no applications running and no USB current draw. Use the datasheets for add-in cards, such as follows: a fully loaded D945GCL board (all active components within the board that impact its power delivery subsystems. The analysis does not include PCI add-in cards. Maximum values...x16 slot filled) must not exceed 8 A. 59 Table 28. These calculations are not based on specific processor values or memory configurations but are designed to the processor, memory, and USB ports. The total +5 V current draw for each add-in Board Considerations The boards are based on ...
... environment with no applications running and no USB current draw. Use the datasheets for add-in cards, such as follows: a fully loaded D945GCL board (all active components within the board that impact its power delivery subsystems. The analysis does not include PCI add-in cards. Maximum values...x16 slot filled) must not exceed 8 A. 59 Table 28. These calculations are not based on specific processor values or memory configurations but are designed to the processor, memory, and USB ports. The total +5 V current draw for each add-in Board Considerations The boards are based on ...
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... code. The BIOS displays a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS Features What This Chapter Contains 3.1 Introduction 65 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 configure mode. The initial production BIOSs are identified as CL94510J.86A. The BIOS Setup program can be ...
... code. The BIOS displays a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS Features What This Chapter Contains 3.1 Introduction 65 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 configure mode. The initial production BIOSs are identified as CL94510J.86A. The BIOS Setup program can be ...
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...second-generation SATA drives. 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...turns on the system after adding a PCI card, the BIOS automatically configures interrupts, the I /O channel support. Table 32. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification Table 32 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features.
...second-generation SATA drives. 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...turns on the system after adding a PCI card, the BIOS automatically configures interrupts, the I /O channel support. Table 32. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification Table 32 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features.
