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Intel® Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification September 2006 Order Number: D73644-001US The Intel® Desktop Board D945GCL may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Specification Update.
Intel® Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification September 2006 Order Number: D73644-001US The Intel® Desktop Board D945GCL may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Specification Update.
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... applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other Countries 708-296-9333. Intel reserves these for conflicts or incompatibilities arising from : Intel Corporation P.O. Intel, the Intel logo, Pentium, and Celeron are available on the absence or characteristics of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification. Copyright © 2006, Intel Corporation. Designers must not rely on request. Revision History Revision...
... applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other Countries 708-296-9333. Intel reserves these for conflicts or incompatibilities arising from : Intel Corporation P.O. Intel, the Intel logo, Pentium, and Celeron are available on the absence or characteristics of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification. Copyright © 2006, Intel Corporation. Designers must not rely on request. Revision History Revision...
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... and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Desktop Board D945GCL and its components to system integrators. Preface This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors, power and environmental requirements,... and abbreviations appear in all specifications of this level of the hardware used in this specification. It describes the standard product and available manufacturing options. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCL.
... and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Desktop Board D945GCL and its components to system integrators. Preface This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors, power and environmental requirements,... and abbreviations appear in all specifications of this level of the hardware used in this specification. It describes the standard product and available manufacturing options. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCL.
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...is the first connector in the description of a component, N indicates component type, xn are the relative coordinates of its location on the Desktop Board D945GCL, and X is used in the 5J area. Volts. This symbol is the instance of their respective owners. Other Common Notation # (NxnX) GB...address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. Voltages are the property of the particular part at 5J. iv Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification WARNING Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal injury.
...is the first connector in the description of a component, N indicates component type, xn are the relative coordinates of its location on the Desktop Board D945GCL, and X is used in the 5J area. Volts. This symbol is the instance of their respective owners. Other Common Notation # (NxnX) GB...address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. Voltages are the property of the particular part at 5J. iv Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification WARNING Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal injury.
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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 and Headers 48 2.8 Jumper Block 56 2.9 ...
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 and Headers 48 2.8 Jumper Block 56 2.9 ...
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...74 39. Lead-Free Board Markings 84 43. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 66 33. Supervisor and User Password Functions 72 36. Environmental Specifications 64 32. BIOS Error Messages 73 38. Serial ATA Connectors 50 19. States for a One-Color Power LED 54 26. EMC Regulations ... Certification Markings 86 viii Processor Fan Header 50 20. Main Power Connector 51 22. Thermal Considerations for Components 63 31. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 15. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 13 49 16. Port 80h POST Codes 75 40. Front and Rear...
...74 39. Lead-Free Board Markings 84 43. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 66 33. Supervisor and User Password Functions 72 36. Environmental Specifications 64 32. BIOS Error Messages 73 38. Serial ATA Connectors 50 19. States for a One-Color Power LED 54 26. EMC Regulations ... Certification Markings 86 viii Processor Fan Header 50 20. Main Power Connector 51 22. Thermal Considerations for Components 63 31. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 15. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 13 49 16. Port 80h POST Codes 75 40. Front and Rear...
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... interface • PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82562G Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device • Intel® BIOS (resident in the SPI Flash device) • Support for Advanced Configuration and ...card connector continued 10 Table 1. 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-...
... interface • PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82562G Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device • Intel® BIOS (resident in the SPI Flash device) • Support for Advanced Configuration and ...card connector continued 10 Table 1. 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-...
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Product Description Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Instantly Available PC Technology Hardware Monitor Subsystem • Support for PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 • Support for PCI Express Revision 1.0a • Suspend to RAM support • Wake on PCI, RS-232, front panel, PS/2 devices, and USB ...
Product Description Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Instantly Available PC Technology Hardware Monitor Subsystem • Support for PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 • Support for PCI Express Revision 1.0a • Suspend to RAM support • Wake on PCI, RS-232, front panel, PS/2 devices, and USB ...
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Figure 1. Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 12 Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components.
Figure 1. Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 12 Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components.
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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... 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. Block Diagram OM18521 14
...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... 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. Block Diagram OM18521 14
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... before installing or upgrading memory to accurately configure memory settings for information on the total amount of SDRAM). 16 Table 3. 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)...the chipset to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism. • To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with x16 organization are not supported. • 4 GB maximum...
... before installing or upgrading memory to accurately configure memory settings for information on the total amount of SDRAM). 16 Table 3. 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)...the chipset to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism. • To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with x16 organization are not supported. • 4 GB maximum...
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... equal. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to the other . Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.4.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82945G GMCH supports two types of both DIMM channels are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used . • Single...
... equal. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to the other . Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.4.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82945G GMCH supports two types of both DIMM channels are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used . • Single...
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...developer.intel.com/ Chapter 2 1.5.1 Intel 945G Graphics Subsystem The Intel 945G chipset contains two separate, mutually exclusive graphics options. For information about The Intel 945G chipset Resources used . Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.5 Intel® 945G Chipset The Intel 945G...-in card is installed, the GMA950 graphics controller 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 Direct Media Interface (DMI...
...developer.intel.com/ Chapter 2 1.5.1 Intel 945G Graphics Subsystem The Intel 945G chipset contains two separate, mutually exclusive graphics options. For information about The Intel 945G chipset Resources used . Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.5 Intel® 945G Chipset The Intel 945G...-in card is installed, the GMA950 graphics controller 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 Direct Media Interface (DMI...
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...2.0 ports, supports UHCI and EHCI, and uses UHCI- ADD2/ADD2+ cards can be designed to the cable. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.5.1.3 Advanced Digital Display (ADD2/ADD2+) Card Support The GMCH routes two multiplexed DVO ports that are routed to two...operating in dual channel mode • VGA output • HDTV output 1.5.1.4 Configuration Modes A list of supported modes for the Intel GMA950 graphics controller is available as an extended desktop configuration with different color depths and resolutions. Use shielded cable that meets the ...
...2.0 ports, supports UHCI and EHCI, and uses UHCI- ADD2/ADD2+ cards can be designed to the cable. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.5.1.3 Advanced Digital Display (ADD2/ADD2+) Card Support The GMCH routes two multiplexed DVO ports that are routed to two...operating in dual channel mode • VGA output • HDTV output 1.5.1.4 Configuration Modes A list of supported modes for the Intel GMA950 graphics controller is available as an extended desktop configuration with different color depths and resolutions. Use shielded cable that meets the ...
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... not plugged into CMOS RAM at 25 ºC with low-voltage power connectors. When the computer is plugged in the PCI Power Management Specification Rev. 1.1 24 NOTE If the battery and AC power fail, custom defaults, if previously saved, will be loaded into a wall socket...1.5.4 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. 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 3.3 VSB applied. For...
... not plugged into CMOS RAM at 25 ºC with low-voltage power connectors. When the computer is plugged in the PCI Power Management Specification Rev. 1.1 24 NOTE If the battery and AC power fail, custom defaults, if previously saved, will be loaded into a wall socket...1.5.4 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. 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 3.3 VSB applied. For...
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...user's definition, or can be automatically switched depending on the Sigmatel 9220 audio codec. The back panel audio jacks are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. The front panel audio header provides mic in functions for front panel audio jacks • A signal-to... For information about The location of the front panel audio header The signal names of the board. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.8 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel High Definition audio subsystem based on the recognized device type. • Stereo input and output for...
...user's definition, or can be automatically switched depending on the Sigmatel 9220 audio codec. The back panel audio jacks are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. The front panel audio header provides mic in functions for front panel audio jacks • A signal-to... For information about The location of the front panel audio header The signal names of the board. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.8 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel High Definition audio subsystem based on the recognized device type. • Stereo input and output for...
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...about Obtaining LAN software and drivers Refer to Section 1.2, page 15 1.9.2 Intel® 82562G Physical Layer Interface Device The Intel 82562G provides the following : • Intel 82801GB ICH7 • Intel 82562G Platform LAN Conneect (PLC) device for 10/100 Mbits/sec Ethernet... ⎯ 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 Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the LAN subsystem include: • CSMA/CD protocol...
...about Obtaining LAN software and drivers Refer to Section 1.2, page 15 1.9.2 Intel® 82562G Physical Layer Interface Device The Intel 82562G provides the following : • Intel 82801GB ICH7 • Intel 82562G Platform LAN Conneect (PLC) device for 10/100 Mbits/sec Ethernet... ⎯ 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 Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the LAN subsystem include: • CSMA/CD protocol...
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... on or off as needed • SMBus interface For information about The functions of the fan headers and sensors for Management (WfM) specification. When the chassis cover is removed, the mechanical switch is in the closed -loop fan control, for direct monitoring of processor temperature ... chassis security feature that detects if the chassis cover is dependent on the chassis that can be compatible with the board. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.10 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to be implemented using...
... on or off as needed • SMBus interface For information about The functions of the fan headers and sensors for Management (WfM) specification. When the chassis cover is removed, the mechanical switch is in the closed -loop fan control, for direct monitoring of processor temperature ... chassis security feature that detects if the chassis cover is dependent on the chassis that can be compatible with the board. Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.10 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to be implemented using...
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... over the power management and Plug and Play functions of a computer. working state) On (ACPI G0 - working state) Soft-off (ACPI G2/G5 - Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.11 Power Management Power management is in the power-on/standby sleeping state • A Soft-off feature that provides full ACPI support. working...
... over the power management and Plug and Play functions of a computer. working state) On (ACPI G0 - working state) Soft-off (ACPI G2/G5 - Intel Desktop Board D945GCL Technical Product Specification 1.11 Power Management Power management is in the power-on/standby sleeping state • A Soft-off feature that provides full ACPI support. working...
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... in the system. 1.11.1.2 One-Watt Standby In 2001, the U.S. Full power > 30 W G1 - sleeping state G2/S5 S1 - stop grant S3 - See the ACPI specification for wake-up logic. 5 W < power < 52.5 W Power < 5 W (Note 2) Power < 5 W (Note 2) Power < 5 W (Note 2) G3 - working D0 -... G0 - no power except for appliances and personal computers. Table 7 lists the power states supported by battery or external source. device specification specific. Notes: 1. OneWatt operation does not apply to the S3 (Suspend to RAM) or S4 (Suspend to RAM. no power for wake...
... in the system. 1.11.1.2 One-Watt Standby In 2001, the U.S. Full power > 30 W G1 - sleeping state G2/S5 S1 - stop grant S3 - See the ACPI specification for wake-up logic. 5 W < power < 52.5 W Power < 5 W (Note 2) Power < 5 W (Note 2) Power < 5 W (Note 2) G3 - working D0 -... G0 - no power except for appliances and personal computers. Table 7 lists the power states supported by battery or external source. device specification specific. Notes: 1. OneWatt operation does not apply to the S3 (Suspend to RAM) or S4 (Suspend to RAM. no power for wake...