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... not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for general audiences. Document Organization The chapters in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, and regulatory requirements for installation in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF2D. Intended Uses All Intel® Desktop Boards are used...
... not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for general audiences. Document Organization The chapters in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, and regulatory requirements for installation in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF2D. Intended Uses All Intel® Desktop Boards are used...
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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 LEDs 15 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 16 Enhanced IDE Interface 16 ... Capabilities 19 Wake from USB 19 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 20 PME# Wakeup Support 20 Battery ...20 Real-Time Clock 20 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 21 Installation Precautions 22 Prevent Power Supply Overload 22 Observe Safety...
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 LEDs 15 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 16 Enhanced IDE Interface 16 ... Capabilities 19 Wake from USB 19 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 20 PME# Wakeup Support 20 Battery ...20 Real-Time Clock 20 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 21 Installation Precautions 22 Prevent Power Supply Overload 22 Observe Safety...
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...Desktop Board. Table 1. Table 1 summarizes the features of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF2D. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces BIOS LAN Support Power Management Supported Operating Systems Mini-ITX (171.45 millimeters [6.75 inches] x 171.45 millimeters [6.75 inches]) Dual-Core Intel® Atom™ processor... 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
...Desktop Board. Table 1. Table 1 summarizes the features of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF2D. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces BIOS LAN Support Power Management Supported Operating Systems Mini-ITX (171.45 millimeters [6.75 inches] x 171.45 millimeters [6.75 inches]) Dual-Core Intel® Atom™ processor... 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
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...support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 12 If your DIMMs do not support SPD, you will attempt to configure the memory controller for normal operation. The Desktop Board has one 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) connector with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Processor... connector to the Desktop Board may not function properly. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D includes a Dual-Core Intel Atom processor. The BIOS will see a notification to the board, or the system...
...support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 12 If your DIMMs do not support SPD, you will attempt to configure the memory controller for normal operation. The Desktop Board has one 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) connector with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Processor... connector to the Desktop Board may not function properly. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D includes a Dual-Core Intel Atom processor. The BIOS will see a notification to the board, or the system...
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... Hub (ICH7) The GMCH component provides interfaces to the processor, memory, and the DMI interconnect. This component also provides integrated graphics capabilities via the audio driver. • S/N (signal-to http://www.intel.com/design/chipsets/express_flyer.htm. Onboard Audio Subsystem Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D has a 6-channel (5.1) onboard audio subsystem that are configurable through the audio device drivers...
... Hub (ICH7) The GMCH component provides interfaces to the processor, memory, and the DMI interconnect. This component also provides integrated graphics capabilities via the audio driver. • S/N (signal-to http://www.intel.com/design/chipsets/express_flyer.htm. Onboard Audio Subsystem Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D has a 6-channel (5.1) onboard audio subsystem that are configurable through the audio device drivers...
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...audio line out connector is designed to the following locations for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing a front panel audio solution (page 31) Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the ... management support 14 Item A B C Description Line In Line Out Mic In Figure 2. Related Links: Go to power headphones or amplified speakers only. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-amplified) speakers are connected to this output. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product ...
...audio line out connector is designed to the following locations for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing a front panel audio solution (page 31) Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the ... management support 14 Item A B C Description Line In Line Out Mic In Figure 2. Related Links: Go to power headphones or amplified speakers only. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-amplified) speakers are connected to this output. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product ...
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... LAN connector located on Intel's World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. Table 3. LAN Status LEDs Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is selected. 15 Figure 3. Desktop Board Features LAN Subsystem The .../s Gigabit Ethernet LAN • Support for RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs • Programmable transit threshold • Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the Intel Desktop D945GCLF2D link on the back panel ...
... LAN connector located on Intel's World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. Table 3. LAN Status LEDs Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is selected. 15 Figure 3. Desktop Board Features LAN Subsystem The .../s Gigabit Ethernet LAN • Support for RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs • Programmable transit threshold • Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the Intel Desktop D945GCLF2D link on the back panel ...
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...interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such as CD-ROM or DVD drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33/66/100 modes Serial ATA The Desktop Board supports two Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s), connecting ...• ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disks and optical drives inside the computer. Expandability The Desktop Board supports one device per channel. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port might not meet FCC Class...
...interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such as CD-ROM or DVD drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33/66/100 modes Serial ATA The Desktop Board supports two Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s), connecting ...• ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disks and optical drives inside the computer. Expandability The Desktop Board supports one device per channel. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port might not meet FCC Class...
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See Figure 12 on page 34 for the location of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. Failure to the board. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Power Management Features Power management is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing or removing any devices connected to do so could ...
See Figure 12 on page 34 for the location of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. Failure to the board. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Power Management Features Power management is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing or removing any devices connected to do so could ...
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... from an ACPI S3 state. 19 Failure to the Technical Product Specification on the Intel Desktop D945GCLF2D web page at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the Desktop Board, refer to provide adequate standby current when using this feature can damage the power supply. LAN wakeup capabilities...
... from an ACPI S3 state. 19 Failure to the Technical Product Specification on the Intel Desktop D945GCLF2D web page at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the Desktop Board, refer to provide adequate standby current when using this feature can damage the power supply. LAN wakeup capabilities...
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... the clock current when the computer is turned off . Real-Time Clock The Desktop Board has a time-of-day clock and 100-year calendar. PME# Wakeup Support When the PME# signal on the Desktop Board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current when the computer is asserted, the computer wakes ... S1, S3, S4, and S5 states. Battery A battery on the PCI bus is turned off . 20 The battery on how to replace the battery. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the computer from the ACPI S1, S3, S4, and S5 states.
... the clock current when the computer is turned off . Real-Time Clock The Desktop Board has a time-of-day clock and 100-year calendar. PME# Wakeup Support When the PME# signal on the Desktop Board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current when the computer is asserted, the computer wakes ... S1, S3, S4, and S5 states. Battery A battery on the PCI bus is turned off . 20 The battery on how to replace the battery. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the computer from the ACPI S1, S3, S4, and S5 states.
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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. Figure 7. The Desktop Board has one 240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket.
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. Figure 7. The Desktop Board has one 240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket.
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Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the Intel Desktop Board (Figure 9). 3. NOTES ATA-100 compatible cables are attached to the same cable, the maximum transfer rate between the drives may be reduced to that of ... of the cable. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 21. 2. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 21. 2. The cable supports the ATA-100 transfer protocol. Connecting the IDE Cable The IDE cable can connect two drives to the drives. 27 Gently spread the retaining clips...
Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the Intel Desktop Board (Figure 9). 3. NOTES ATA-100 compatible cables are attached to the same cable, the maximum transfer rate between the drives may be reduced to that of ... of the cable. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 21. 2. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 21. 2. The cable supports the ATA-100 transfer protocol. Connecting the IDE Cable The IDE cable can connect two drives to the drives. 27 Gently spread the retaining clips...
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Attach the cable end without the lock to the desktop board. Figure 10. For correct cable function: 1. Attach the locking cable end to the connector on page 21. 2. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 10, A). 3. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 29 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable The SATA cable supports the Serial ATA protocol and connects a single drive to the drive (Figure 10, B).
Attach the cable end without the lock to the desktop board. Figure 10. For correct cable function: 1. Attach the locking cable end to the connector on page 21. 2. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 10, A). 3. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 29 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable The SATA cable supports the Serial ATA protocol and connects a single drive to the drive (Figure 10, B).
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... the Iflash BIOS update file. Navigate to complete the BIOS update. Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Updating the BIOS with the... at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Download the file to your hard drive where it was saved. Go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 2. You can update the system BIOS while in this file to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4.
... the Iflash BIOS update file. Navigate to complete the BIOS update. Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Updating the BIOS with the... at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Download the file to your hard drive where it was saved. Go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 2. You can update the system BIOS while in this file to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4.
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... an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be extracted locally to your computer supplier or by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D page at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. The Iflash BIOS update files can be damaged. Configure the BIOS or use the F10 key option during... POST to boot to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 44 Manually run the IFLASH.EXE file from a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. Navigate to the Intel Desktop D945GCLF2D page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select ...
... an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be extracted locally to your computer supplier or by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D page at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. The Iflash BIOS update files can be damaged. Configure the BIOS or use the F10 key option during... POST to boot to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 44 Manually run the IFLASH.EXE file from a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. Navigate to the Intel Desktop D945GCLF2D page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select ...