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... installation. All rights reserved. Revision History Revision -001 -002 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Date May 2007 June 2007 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is present on ... to comply with the limits for use . Intel products are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in medical, life saving, or life sustaining applications. Desktop Board D945GCNL may be determined by turning the equipment off ...
... installation. All rights reserved. Revision History Revision -001 -002 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Date May 2007 June 2007 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is present on ... to comply with the limits for use . Intel products are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in medical, life saving, or life sustaining applications. Desktop Board D945GCNL may be determined by turning the equipment off ...
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...qualified personnel. iii It is intended for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc., may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. NOTE Notes call attention to update the BIOS A ... follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL. Document Organization ...
...qualified personnel. iii It is intended for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc., may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. NOTE Notes call attention to update the BIOS A ... follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL. Document Organization ...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) ... (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL • I/O shield • One diskette drive cable • One ATA-66/100 cable • Two locking Serial ATA cables •...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) ... (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL • I/O shield • One diskette drive cable • One ATA-66/100 cable • Two locking Serial ATA cables •...
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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® 945GC Express Chipset 14 Onboard Audio Subsystem 14 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 15 LAN Subsystem 15 LAN Subsystem Software 15 RJ...22 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support 22 ENERGY STAR* Capable 22 Speaker...22 Battery ...22 Real-Time Clock 22 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 23 Installation Precautions 24 Prevent Power Supply Overload 24 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 24 Installing the I/O Shield 25 ...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® 945GC Express Chipset 14 Onboard Audio Subsystem 14 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 15 LAN Subsystem 15 LAN Subsystem Software 15 RJ...22 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support 22 ENERGY STAR* Capable 22 Speaker...22 Battery ...22 Real-Time Clock 22 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 23 Installation Precautions 24 Prevent Power Supply Overload 24 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 24 Installing the I/O Shield 25 ...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 30 Connecting the Processor Fan ...38 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 39 Connecting to Internal Headers 40 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio 41 Connecting to the USB 2.0 Headers 42 Connecting to the Front Panel Header 42 Connecting... Declaration of Conformity Statement 60 Product Ecology Statements 61 Recycling Considerations 61 Lead-Free Desktop Board 63 EMC Regulations 65 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 66 Product Certifications 67...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 30 Connecting the Processor Fan ...38 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 39 Connecting to Internal Headers 40 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio 41 Connecting to the USB 2.0 Headers 42 Connecting to the Front Panel Header 42 Connecting... Declaration of Conformity Statement 60 Product Ecology Statements 61 Recycling Considerations 61 Lead-Free Desktop Board 63 EMC Regulations 65 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 66 Product Certifications 67...
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Contents Figures 1. LAN Connector LEDs 16 3. Desktop Board D945GCNL Mounting Screw Hole Locations 26 6. Lift the Load Plate 28 8. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 29 10. Dual Channel Memory Configuration ... Program Modes 48 10. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 41 5. BIOS Error Messages 57 12. EMC Regulations 65 15. Install the Processor 29 11. Front Panel Header 42 8. Beep Codes 57 11. Internal Headers 40 21. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 28 9. Desktop Board D945GCNL Components 12 3. AC '97 Audio Header ...
Contents Figures 1. LAN Connector LEDs 16 3. Desktop Board D945GCNL Mounting Screw Hole Locations 26 6. Lift the Load Plate 28 8. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 29 10. Dual Channel Memory Configuration ... Program Modes 48 10. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 41 5. BIOS Error Messages 57 12. EMC Regulations 65 15. Install the Processor 29 11. Front Panel Header 42 8. Beep Codes 57 11. Internal Headers 40 21. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 28 9. Desktop Board D945GCNL Components 12 3. AC '97 Audio Header ...
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1 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) • Intel® 945GC Express Chipset with ATA-66/100 support (two devices) • One diskette drive interface • One ...to eight USB 2.0 ports ― Four ports routed to the back panel ― Four ports routed to 2 GB of system memory Intel® 945GC Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the...
1 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) • Intel® 945GC Express Chipset with ATA-66/100 support (two devices) • One diskette drive interface • One ...to eight USB 2.0 ports ― Four ports routed to the back panel ― Four ports routed to 2 GB of system memory Intel® 945GC Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the...
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... • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board D945GCNL, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows Vista...
... • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board D945GCNL, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows Vista...
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Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D945GCNL. Figure 1. Desktop Board D945GCNL Components 11
Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D945GCNL. Figure 1. Desktop Board D945GCNL Components 11
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Table 2. Desktop Board D945GCNL Components Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Description Front panel audio header PCI bus connector 2 PCI bus connector 1 PCI Express x1 connector... information about: • Desktop Board D945GCNL • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 12
Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Table 2. Desktop Board D945GCNL Components Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Description Front panel audio header PCI bus connector 2 PCI bus connector 1 PCI Express x1 connector... information about: • Desktop Board D945GCNL • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 12
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...memory only ― Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb and 1 Gb technology Intel recommends using memory from the tested memory lists, available at power up. Desktop Board D945GCNL supports an Intel processor in damage to the board or the system may result in the LGA775 package. If your memory modules do ... • Instructions on the screen at : http://www.cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp 13 The supported processors list for Desktop Board D945GCNL is located on the web at: http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for normal operation. The BIOS will see a...
...memory only ― Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb and 1 Gb technology Intel recommends using memory from the tested memory lists, available at power up. Desktop Board D945GCNL supports an Intel processor in damage to the board or the system may result in the LGA775 package. If your memory modules do ... • Instructions on the screen at : http://www.cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp 13 The supported processors list for Desktop Board D945GCNL is located on the web at: http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for normal operation. The BIOS will see a...
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... x16 add-in card can be equal to the following devices: • Intel 82945GC Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) The Intel 945GC Express Chipset contains two separate, mutually exclusive graphics options. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide NOTE Regardless of the following link for the back panel connectors...
... x16 add-in card can be equal to the following devices: • Intel 82945GC Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) The Intel 945GC Express Chipset contains two separate, mutually exclusive graphics options. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide NOTE Regardless of the following link for the back panel connectors...
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Desktop Board Features • Back panel audio connectors that are configurable through the audio device drivers: ― Line in/retasking jack ― Line out/retasking jack ― Mic in/retasking jack Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel....1000 Mb/s Ethernet LAN connectivity • RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D945GCNL link on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop 15
Desktop Board Features • Back panel audio connectors that are configurable through the audio device drivers: ― Line in/retasking jack ― Line out/retasking jack ― Mic in/retasking jack Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel....1000 Mb/s Ethernet LAN connectivity • RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D945GCNL link on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop 15
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Table 3. The desktop board supports up and the LAN subsystem is attached to the cable. Disabling Hi-... data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that do not support USB 2.0. 16 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. LAN Connector LEDs Table 3 ...describes the LED states when the board is powered up to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH7 (four ports routed to the back panel and four ports ...
Table 3. The desktop board supports up and the LAN subsystem is attached to the cable. Disabling Hi-... data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that do not support USB 2.0. 16 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. LAN Connector LEDs Table 3 ...describes the LED states when the board is powered up to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH7 (four ports routed to the back panel and four ports ...
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... devices such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The desktop board supports four Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH7, connecting one device per channel. The interface supports: • Up to run the BIOS...such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. Expandability For system expansion, the desktop board provides the following the instructions on page 55 in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer, the auto-configuration utility ...
... devices such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The desktop board supports four Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH7, connecting one device per channel. The interface supports: • Up to run the BIOS...such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. Expandability For system expansion, the desktop board provides the following the instructions on page 55 in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer, the auto-configuration utility ...
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...Speed Control The features of the hardware monitoring and fan speed control include: • Monitoring of Desktop Board D945GCNL enable the board to detect levels above and below acceptable values • Intel Precision Cooling Technology • Thermal sensors in the processor, GMCH, and ICH7 plus an onboard ...depending on page 49. A supervisor password and a user password can adjust fan speed or switch the fans off as needed 18 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card. If both the supervisor...
...Speed Control The features of the hardware monitoring and fan speed control include: • Monitoring of Desktop Board D945GCNL enable the board to detect levels above and below acceptable values • Intel Precision Cooling Technology • Thermal sensors in the processor, GMCH, and ICH7 plus an onboard ...depending on page 49. A supervisor password and a user password can adjust fan speed or switch the fans off as needed 18 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card. If both the supervisor...
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...computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The use of the power connectors. 19 Desktop Board Features Chassis Intrusion Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. See Figure 24 on page 45 for the location of a ... a mechanical switch on the chassis that can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was interrupted (either on the desktop board. When resuming from an AC power failure, the computer returns to RAM) ― +5 V standby power indicator LED ― Wake from ...
...computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The use of the power connectors. 19 Desktop Board Features Chassis Intrusion Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. See Figure 24 on page 45 for the location of a ... a mechanical switch on the chassis that can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was interrupted (either on the desktop board. When resuming from an AC power failure, the computer returns to RAM) ― +5 V standby power indicator LED ― Wake from ...
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...8226; Each fan header is indicated by a wake-up of the computer through a network. When signaled by the LED turning amber. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as needed. • All fan headers have a +12 V dc connection.... If the standby current necessary to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. The desktop board has a 4-pin processor fan header and two 3-pin chassis fan headers. The LAN subsystem monitors network ...
...8226; Each fan header is indicated by a wake-up of the computer through a network. When signaled by the LED turning amber. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as needed. • All fan headers have a +12 V dc connection.... If the standby current necessary to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. The desktop board has a 4-pin processor fan header and two 3-pin chassis fan headers. The LAN subsystem monitors network ...
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...power still present on standby current requirements for the desktop board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by going to the board. Figure 3. Location of Standby Power Indicator Related Links: For more information on the board even when the computer appears to be off and... devices. Failure to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to the following link, finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 21 Desktop Board Features +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If...
...power still present on standby current requirements for the desktop board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by going to the board. Figure 3. Location of Standby Power Indicator Related Links: For more information on the board even when the computer appears to be off and... devices. Failure to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to the following link, finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 21 Desktop Board Features +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If...
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... requirements. Go to page 50 for instructions on system configuration. Currently Intel Desktop Boards are capable of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB. PME# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the desktop board keeps the clock current when the computer is asserted, the computer wakes.../eng/337748.htm Speaker A speaker is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S2, S3, S4, or S5 state. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of meeting the new ENERGY STAR requirements depending on how to replace ...
... requirements. Go to page 50 for instructions on system configuration. Currently Intel Desktop Boards are capable of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB. PME# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the desktop board keeps the clock current when the computer is asserted, the computer wakes.../eng/337748.htm Speaker A speaker is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S2, S3, S4, or S5 state. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of meeting the new ENERGY STAR requirements depending on how to replace ...