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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 10 Processor ...12 Main Memory...12 Intel® 945GC Express Chipset 13 Onboard Audio Subsystem 13 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 14 LAN Subsystem 15 LAN Subsystem Software 15 LAN Status ... Precautions 22 Prevent Power Supply Overload 22 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 22 Installing the I/O Shield 23 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 24 Installing and Removing Memory 25 Installing DIMMs 25 Removing DIMMs 27 Connecting the IDE Cable 27 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 29 Connecting Internal ...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 10 Processor ...12 Main Memory...12 Intel® 945GC Express Chipset 13 Onboard Audio Subsystem 13 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 14 LAN Subsystem 15 LAN Subsystem Software 15 LAN Status ... Precautions 22 Prevent Power Supply Overload 22 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 22 Installing the I/O Shield 23 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 24 Installing and Removing Memory 25 Installing DIMMs 25 Removing DIMMs 27 Connecting the IDE Cable 27 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 29 Connecting Internal ...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Connecting a Chassis Fan 33 Connecting Power Supply Cables 34 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 35 Clearing Passwords 36 Replacing the Battery 37 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 43 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory... Update Utility 43 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 43 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 44 Recovering the BIOS 44 A...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Connecting a Chassis Fan 33 Connecting Power Supply Cables 34 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 35 Clearing Passwords 36 Replacing the Battery 37 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 43 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory... Update Utility 43 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 43 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 44 Recovering the BIOS 44 A...
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... Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of : • Intel® 82945GC Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) • Integrated graphics via the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (Intel®...For more information about Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 9 Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio ...
... Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of : • Intel® 82945GC Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) • Integrated graphics via the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (Intel®...For more information about Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 9 Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio ...
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...-ECC memory • Up to 2 GB of memory For the latest list of tested memory, go to the Desktop Board and is soldered to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 12 The BIOS will see a notification to the board, or the system may result in damage to this effect on the screen at power up. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Processor CAUTION...
...-ECC memory • Up to 2 GB of memory For the latest list of tested memory, go to the Desktop Board and is soldered to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 12 The BIOS will see a notification to the board, or the system may result in damage to this effect on the screen at power up. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Processor CAUTION...
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...processor, memory, and the DMI interconnect. The audio subsystem features: • Intel High Definition Audio interface • Advanced jack sense, for the back panel connectors, that enables the audio codec to recognize the device that is a centralized controller for : ― Line out ― Microphone in /retasking jack 13 Desktop Board Features Intel... functionality for the board's I /O Controller Hub (ICH7) The GMCH component provides interfaces to http://www.intel.com/design/chipsets/express_flyer.htm. Onboard Audio Subsystem Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D has a 6-channel...
...processor, memory, and the DMI interconnect. The audio subsystem features: • Intel High Definition Audio interface • Advanced jack sense, for the back panel connectors, that enables the audio codec to recognize the device that is a centralized controller for : ― Line out ― Microphone in /retasking jack 13 Desktop Board Features Intel... functionality for the board's I /O Controller Hub (ICH7) The GMCH component provides interfaces to http://www.intel.com/design/chipsets/express_flyer.htm. Onboard Audio Subsystem Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D has a 6-channel...
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... front panel power button is not available, you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove memory • Connect the IDE cable • Connect the SATA cable • Connect internal headers • Connect chassis fan and power... the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part...
... front panel power button is not available, you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove memory • Connect the IDE cable • Connect the SATA cable • Connect internal headers • Connect chassis fan and power... the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part...
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Figure 7. Use DDR2 DIMMs 25 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. All the notches should match the DDR2 DIMM. Installing DIMMs To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration in Figure 7 showing the DDR2 DIMM. The Desktop Board has one 240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket.
Figure 7. Use DDR2 DIMMs 25 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. All the notches should match the DDR2 DIMM. Installing DIMMs To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration in Figure 7 showing the DDR2 DIMM. The Desktop Board has one 240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket.
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...jos pariston tyyppi on hävitettävä paikallisten ympäristömääräysten mukaisesti. 37 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 11. Remove the computer cover. 12. FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. Risk fö...lokala miljövårdsbestämmelserna. Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Disposal of the battery. Det kan oppstå eksplosjonsfare hvis batteriet skiftes ut med feil type. Paristot on kierrätett...
...jos pariston tyyppi on hävitettävä paikallisten ympäristömääräysten mukaisesti. 37 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 11. Remove the computer cover. 12. FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. Risk fö...lokala miljövårdsbestämmelserna. Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Disposal of the battery. Det kan oppstå eksplosjonsfare hvis batteriet skiftes ut med feil type. Paristot on kierrätett...
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... was saved. The Iflash BIOS update file contains: • New BIOS file • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility 43 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Go to the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility... Windows-based installation wizards. This step is useful if you need to update the BIOS using the Iflash BIOS update file. Navigate to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 2. To update the BIOS with the...
... was saved. The Iflash BIOS update file contains: • New BIOS file • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility 43 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Go to the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility... Windows-based installation wizards. This step is useful if you need to update the BIOS using the Iflash BIOS update file. Navigate to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 2. To update the BIOS with the...
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... file and IFLASH.EXE to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 44 The Iflash Memory update utility allows you to: • Update the BIOS • Update the language section of these files through your hard drive and copied to the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D page at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or...
... file and IFLASH.EXE to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 44 The Iflash Memory update utility allows you to: • Update the BIOS • Update the language section of these files through your hard drive and copied to the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D page at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or...
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... Codes The BIOS beep codes are listed in progress Pattern On when system powers up , then off blink pattern; BIOS Beep Codes Type Pattern Memory error Three long beeps Thermal warning Four alternating beeps: High tone, low tone, high tone, low tone Frequency 1280 Hz High tone: 2000... to display messages. pattern repeats until system is used by the BIOS to the board's line out jack (see Table 9). For example, the LED is on when the system is powered on -off for 0.5 second when processor initialization is complete Video error On-off (0.5 second each) two times, then 3.0...
... Codes The BIOS beep codes are listed in progress Pattern On when system powers up , then off blink pattern; BIOS Beep Codes Type Pattern Memory error Three long beeps Thermal warning Four alternating beeps: High tone, low tone, high tone, low tone Frequency 1280 Hz High tone: 2000... to display messages. pattern repeats until system is used by the BIOS to the board's line out jack (see Table 9). For example, the LED is on when the system is powered on -off for 0.5 second when processor initialization is complete Video error On-off (0.5 second each) two times, then 3.0...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide BIOS Error Messages Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS displays an error message on the PC monitor that describes the problem. BIOS Error Messages Error Message CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad Memory Size Decreased No Boot Device Available Explanation The battery may be bad. Memory...a device to reset values. Table 11. If no memory was removed, then memory may have been corrupted. The CMOS checksum is incorrect. Run Setup to boot. 46 The CMOS memory may be losing power. Table 11 lists the BIOS ...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide BIOS Error Messages Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS displays an error message on the PC monitor that describes the problem. BIOS Error Messages Error Message CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad Memory Size Decreased No Boot Device Available Explanation The battery may be bad. Memory...a device to reset values. Table 11. If no memory was removed, then memory may have been corrupted. The CMOS checksum is incorrect. Run Setup to boot. 46 The CMOS memory may be losing power. Table 11 lists the BIOS ...