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... messages B Regulatory Compliance: lists safety standards, EMC regulations, and product certifications for installation in this product for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCPE. The suitability of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to update the BIOS A Error Messages: information about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of data. iii Preface This...
... messages B Regulatory Compliance: lists safety standards, EMC regulations, and product certifications for installation in this product for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCPE. The suitability of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to update the BIOS A Error Messages: information about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of data. iii Preface This...
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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-45 LAN Connector LEDs 16 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 16 Enhanced IDE Interface 17 Serial ATA...17 Expandability...17 BIOS...
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-45 LAN Connector LEDs 16 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 16 Enhanced IDE Interface 17 Serial ATA...17 Expandability...17 BIOS...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 31 Removing the Processor 31 Installing and Removing Memory 32 Installing DIMMs 34 Removing DIMMs 35 ... Connecting Power Cables 45 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 46 Clearing Passwords 47 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 53 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 53 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 54 Updating the BIOS 54 Recovering the BIOS 54 A Error Messages BIOS Error Messages 55 B Regulatory Compliance...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 31 Removing the Processor 31 Installing and Removing Memory 32 Installing DIMMs 34 Removing DIMMs 35 ... Connecting Power Cables 45 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 46 Clearing Passwords 47 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 53 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 53 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 54 Updating the BIOS 54 Recovering the BIOS 54 A Error Messages BIOS Error Messages 55 B Regulatory Compliance...
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...38 19. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 42 10. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 40 5. LAN Connector LEDs 16 3. Internal Headers 39 20. Serial Port Header Signal Names 41 7. BIOS Error Messages 55 13. Standby Power Indicator 21 4. Install the Processor 29... 11. Use DDR2 DIMMs 33 15. Back Panel Audio Connectors 43 21. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 46 24. Feature Summary 9 2. Desktop Board D945GCPE Components 12 3. AC '97...
...38 19. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 42 10. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 40 5. LAN Connector LEDs 16 3. Internal Headers 39 20. Serial Port Header Signal Names 41 7. BIOS Error Messages 55 13. Standby Power Indicator 21 4. Install the Processor 29... 11. Use DDR2 DIMMs 33 15. Back Panel Audio Connectors 43 21. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 46 24. Feature Summary 9 2. Desktop Board D945GCPE Components 12 3. AC '97...
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...range values • Integrated SIO fan control Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board D945GCPE, 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* Ultimate • ... • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 10 Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide Table 1.
...range values • Integrated SIO fan control Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board D945GCPE, 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* Ultimate • ... • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 10 Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide Table 1.
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... power LED header Front panel header BIOS configuration jumper block Chassis intrusion header Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers Serial port header Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Desktop Board D945GCPE http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Supported processors http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU • Audio...
... power LED header Front panel header BIOS configuration jumper block Chassis intrusion header Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers Serial port header Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Desktop Board D945GCPE http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Supported processors http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU • Audio...
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The BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the screen at : http://www.cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp 13 The desktop board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations defined below. • Two 240-pin Double Data Rate...Desktop Board D945GCPE is located on installing or upgrading the processor, page 27 in Chapter 2 Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM specifications, the board should be populated with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. Desktop Board D945GCPE supports an Intel processor in damage to the desktop board...
The BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the screen at : http://www.cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp 13 The desktop board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations defined below. • Two 240-pin Double Data Rate...Desktop Board D945GCPE is located on installing or upgrading the processor, page 27 in Chapter 2 Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM specifications, the board should be populated with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. Desktop Board D945GCPE supports an Intel processor in damage to the desktop board...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are backward compatible with USB 1.1 ...LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 2). 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 routed ... the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two internal USB 2.0 headers). Figure 2. This may be required to a USB port might not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed USB device is operating. The desktop board supports up...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are backward compatible with USB 1.1 ...LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 2). 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 routed ... the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two internal USB 2.0 headers). Figure 2. This may be required to a USB port might not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed USB device is operating. The desktop board supports up...
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... the instructions on page 53 in the BIOS Setup program. 17 BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. Desktop Board Features Enhanced IDE Interface The desktop board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information...; Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The desktop board supports two Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH7, connecting one device per channel. The interface supports: • Up to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. You do...
... the instructions on page 53 in the BIOS Setup program. 17 BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. Desktop Board Features Enhanced IDE Interface The desktop board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information...; Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The desktop board supports two Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH7, connecting one device per channel. The interface supports: • Up to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. You do...
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... , pressing at the password prompt of power supply voltages to view and change all onboard fans, that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with the following : • Fan speed monitoring and control • Thermal and ... Monitoring of Setup gives the user restricted access to Setup. • If both passwords are then available for that add-in card. Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide PCI* Auto Configuration If you install a PCI add-in card. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is booted.
... , pressing at the password prompt of power supply voltages to view and change all onboard fans, that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with the following : • Fan speed monitoring and control • Thermal and ... Monitoring of Setup gives the user restricted access to Setup. • If both passwords are then available for that add-in card. Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide PCI* Auto Configuration If you install a PCI add-in card. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is booted.
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... in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. See Figure 1, S on page 45 for the location of a computer. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be connected to the power state it was interrupted (either on the desktop board. When resuming...and Play functions of the chassis intrusion header. The computer's response can turn off ). The desktop board has two power connectors. Desktop Board Features Chassis Intrusion Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. Power Management Features Power management is ...
... in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. See Figure 1, S on page 45 for the location of a computer. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be connected to the power state it was interrupted (either on the desktop board. When resuming...and Play functions of the chassis intrusion header. The computer's response can turn off ). The desktop board has two power connectors. Desktop Board Features Chassis Intrusion Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. Power Management Features Power management is ...
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...with 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 open the computer or perform any of the computer chassis. 23 Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links,... the internal headers • Connect the flexible audio system • Connect the chassis fan and power cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter only at an ...
...with 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 open the computer or perform any of the computer chassis. 23 Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links,... the internal headers • Connect the flexible audio system • Connect the chassis fan and power cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter only at an ...
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Location of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 23. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation. Figure 23 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 46 Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper.
Location of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 23. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation. Figure 23 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 46 Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper.
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... the computer. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Remove the computer cover. 4. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the BIOS Setup program modes. Recovery (None...
... the computer. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Remove the computer cover. 4. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the BIOS Setup program modes. Recovery (None...
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...-time clock and CMOS memory. The clock is plugged in the computer, and turn on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in accordance with an equivalent one. CAUTION Risk of explosion if the battery is not plugged into a wall socket, the... to save the current values and exit Setup. 10. When the voltage drops below . 13. Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide 8. Figure 24 on page 52 shows the location of used batteries must be in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time...
...-time clock and CMOS memory. The clock is plugged in the computer, and turn on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in accordance with an equivalent one. CAUTION Risk of explosion if the battery is not plugged into a wall socket, the... to save the current values and exit Setup. 10. When the voltage drops below . 13. Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide 8. Figure 24 on page 52 shows the location of used batteries must be in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time...
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...Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Your system will automatically update your BIOS. 53 Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel® Express BIOS... and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. Navigate to the D945GCPE page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. This is required. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can also...
...Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Your system will automatically update your BIOS. 53 Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel® Express BIOS... and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. Navigate to the D945GCPE page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. This is required. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can also...
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... diskette in flash memory • Update the language section of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D945GCPE page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the D945GCPE page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. Boot the computer with the update files will...
... diskette in flash memory • Update the language section of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D945GCPE page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the D945GCPE page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. Boot the computer with the update files will...
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... opened. Properly programmed SPD device data is achieved with equal amounts of memory in Channel B. BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. A Error Messages Desktop Board D945GCPE reports POST errors by displaying an error message on the monitor. The firmware has detected that...
... opened. Properly programmed SPD device data is achieved with equal amounts of memory in Channel B. BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. A Error Messages Desktop Board D945GCPE reports POST errors by displaying an error message on the monitor. The firmware has detected that...