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...at any time, without notice. S. Revision History Revision -001 -002 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Date November 2008 December 2008 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is present on a circuit... any express or implied warranty, relating to sale and/or use of Sale for use . Intel, the Intel logo, and Intel Atom are not intended for such products, Intel assumes no guarantee that may be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user ...
...at any time, without notice. S. Revision History Revision -001 -002 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Date November 2008 December 2008 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is present on a circuit... any express or implied warranty, relating to sale and/or use of Sale for use . Intel, the Intel logo, and Intel Atom are not intended for such products, Intel assumes no guarantee that may be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user ...
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... this Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the Desktop Board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in this product for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF2D. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not...
... this Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the Desktop Board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in this product for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF2D. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not...
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Term GB GHz KB MB Mbit MHz Description Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) Gigahertz (one billion hertz) Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megahertz (one million hertz) iv Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide.
Term GB GHz KB MB Mbit MHz Description Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) Gigahertz (one billion hertz) Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megahertz (one million hertz) iv Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide.
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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 ...Begin 21 Installation 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...
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 ...Begin 21 Installation 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...
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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 ...47 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 48 Product Ecology Statements 49 Recycling Considerations 49 Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board 52 Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS 53 European Union RoHS 53 China RoHS 53 EMC Regulations 55 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility...
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 ...47 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 48 Product Ecology Statements 49 Recycling Considerations 49 Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board 52 Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS 53 European Union RoHS 53 China RoHS 53 EMC Regulations 55 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility...
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... Front Panel Header Signal Names 32 7. Jumper Settings for HD Audio 31 5. Back Panel Audio Connectors 14 3. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Components 11 3. BIOS Beep Codes 45 11. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 52 14. BIOS Front-panel Power... Connector Signal Names 31 6. China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark 53 15. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Mounting Screw Holes 24 7. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 29 11. Contents Figures 1. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Components 10 2. LAN Status LEDs 15 4. Connecting a 2 x 10 or 2...
... Front Panel Header Signal Names 32 7. Jumper Settings for HD Audio 31 5. Back Panel Audio Connectors 14 3. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Components 11 3. BIOS Beep Codes 45 11. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 52 14. BIOS Front-panel Power... Connector Signal Names 31 6. China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark 53 15. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Mounting Screw Holes 24 7. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 29 11. Contents Figures 1. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Components 10 2. LAN Status LEDs 15 4. Connecting a 2 x 10 or 2...
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...Core Intel® Atom™ processor • One 240-pin SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) socket • 533 MHz single channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Supports up to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 9 Table 1 summarizes the features of : • Intel... Home For more information about Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to 2 GB of system memory Intel® 945GC Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes ...
...Core Intel® Atom™ processor • One 240-pin SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) socket • 533 MHz single channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Supports up to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 9 Table 1 summarizes the features of : • Intel... Home For more information about Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to 2 GB of system memory Intel® 945GC Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes ...
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Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Components 10
Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Components 10
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...Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D includes a Dual-Core Intel Atom processor. The BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the screen at power up. The processor is not customer upgradeable. Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board...memory For the latest list of tested memory, go to the board, or the system may result in damage to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 12 Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not ...
...Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D includes a Dual-Core Intel Atom processor. The BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the screen at power up. The processor is not customer upgradeable. Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board...memory For the latest list of tested memory, go to the board, or the system may result in damage to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 12 Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not ...
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....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: ― Line in/retasking jack ― Line out/retasking jack ― Mic in • Back panel audio connectors that includes a Realtek ALC662 audio codec. This component also provides integrated graphics capabilities via the audio...
....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: ― Line in/retasking jack ― Line out/retasking jack ― Mic in • Back panel audio connectors that includes a Realtek ALC662 audio codec. This component also provides integrated graphics capabilities via the audio...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Figure 2 shows the default assignment of the back panel audio connectors. Related Links: Go to power headphones or amplified speakers only. Back Panel ... The back panel 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 following: • One serial port • One parallel...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Figure 2 shows the default assignment of the back panel audio connectors. Related Links: Go to power headphones or amplified speakers only. Back Panel ... The back panel 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 following: • One serial port • One parallel...
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...is operating. Figure 3. LAN Status LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on Intel's World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. Table 3. Desktop Board Features LAN Subsystem The LAN, based on the RealTek RTL8111C Ethernet Controller, provides the following functions: • ... 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 (see Figure 3). These LEDs indicate the operating states of the LAN.
...is operating. Figure 3. LAN Status LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on Intel's World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. Table 3. Desktop Board Features LAN Subsystem The LAN, based on the RealTek RTL8111C Ethernet Controller, provides the following functions: • ... 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 (see Figure 3). These LEDs indicate the operating states of the LAN.
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...The IDE 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 one ...to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disks and optical drives inside the computer. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. The interface supports: •...
...The IDE 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 one ...to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disks and optical drives inside the computer. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. The interface supports: •...
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... both passwords are set , you must enter either password to boot the computer. If both the supervisor and user passwords are then available for a password. Desktop Board Features BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video...
... both passwords are set , you must enter either password to boot the computer. If both the supervisor and user passwords are then available for a password. Desktop Board Features BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: •... system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of the power connectors. Fan Headers The Desktop Board has a 3-pin MCH fan header and a 3-pin chassis fan header. This includes the DIMM socket and ...installing or removing any attached devices. See Figure 12 on page 34 for the location of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. The use of the chassis fan header. +5 V ...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: •... system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of the power connectors. Fan Headers The Desktop Board has a 3-pin MCH fan header and a 3-pin chassis fan header. This includes the DIMM socket and ...installing or removing any attached devices. See Figure 12 on page 34 for the location of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. The use of the chassis fan header. +5 V ...
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... remote wake-up the computer. 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 power supply must be capable of a USB peripheral that powers up of the computer through a network. Location of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board...
... remote wake-up the computer. 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 power supply must be capable of a USB peripheral that powers up of the computer through a network. Location of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board...
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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. Real-Time Clock The Desktop Board has a time-of-day clock and 100-year calendar. Battery A battery on the Desktop Board keeps the clock current ...when the computer is turned off . The battery on the Desktop Board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock...
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. Real-Time Clock The Desktop Board has a time-of-day clock and 100-year calendar. Battery A battery on the Desktop Board keeps the clock current ...when the computer is turned off . The battery on the Desktop Board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock...
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Follow these guidelines before you begin installing the Desktop Board: • Always follow the steps in each procedure in the correct order. • Set up a log to record information about your computer, such as model, ... 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 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...
Follow these guidelines before you begin installing the Desktop Board: • Always follow the steps in each procedure in the correct order. • Set up a log to record information about your computer, such as model, ... 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 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...
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...calculated total current loads of all warnings and cautions in this section and the instructions supplied with regional laws and regulations. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Installation Precautions When you to refer computer servicing to qualified technical personnel. To avoid overloading the power supply,... make sure that instruct you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all the modules within the computer is less than the output current rating of each of the power supplies output...
...calculated total current loads of all warnings and cautions in this section and the instructions supplied with regional laws and regulations. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2D Product Guide Installation Precautions When you to refer computer servicing to qualified technical personnel. To avoid overloading the power supply,... make sure that instruct you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all the modules within the computer is less than the output current rating of each of the power supplies output...
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... in Figure 5. Figure 5. Install the I /O Shield 23 Press the shield into place so that it fits tightly and securely. Installing the I /O shield before installing the Desktop Board in the chassis. Place the shield inside the chassis as shown in the chassis, the shield blocks radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from the...
... in Figure 5. Figure 5. Install the I /O Shield 23 Press the shield into place so that it fits tightly and securely. Installing the I /O shield before installing the Desktop Board in the chassis. Place the shield inside the chassis as shown in the chassis, the shield blocks radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from the...