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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 ...Keyboard/Mouse 22 PME# Signal Wake-up Support 22 ENERGY STAR* Capable 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 ...Keyboard/Mouse 22 PME# Signal Wake-up Support 22 ENERGY STAR* Capable 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 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 the Diskette Drive Cable 36 Connecting the IDE Cable 37 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 38 ...
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 the Diskette Drive Cable 36 Connecting the IDE Cable 37 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 38 ...
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...I/O Shield 25 5. Desktop Board D945GCPE Components 12 3. Serial Port Header Signal Names 41 7. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 43 11. LAN Connector LED States 16 4. Chassis Intrusion Header 41 8. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 40 5. Lead-Free Board Markings 62 15. ...Markings 65 vii Standby Power Indicator 21 4. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 29 10. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 32 14. Use DDR2 DIMMs 33 15. Location of Chassis Fan Header 44 22. Front Panel Header...
...I/O Shield 25 5. Desktop Board D945GCPE Components 12 3. Serial Port Header Signal Names 41 7. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 43 11. LAN Connector LED States 16 4. Chassis Intrusion Header 41 8. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 40 5. Lead-Free Board Markings 62 15. ...Markings 65 vii Standby Power Indicator 21 4. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 29 10. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 32 14. Use DDR2 DIMMs 33 15. Location of Chassis Fan Header 44 22. Front Panel Header...
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... LGA775 package • Two 240-pin, DDR2 1.8 V (only) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 667/533 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Support for up to 2 GB of system memory Intel® 945GC Express Chipset consisting of the desktop board. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCPE.
... LGA775 package • Two 240-pin, DDR2 1.8 V (only) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 667/533 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Support for up to 2 GB of system memory Intel® 945GC Express Chipset consisting of the desktop board. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCPE.
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... this effect 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 purchased separately. Desktop Board D945GCPE supports an Intel processor in damage to configure the memory controller for : ― Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-sided DIMMs ― Non...
... this effect 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 purchased separately. Desktop Board D945GCPE supports an Intel processor in damage to configure the memory controller for : ― Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-sided DIMMs ― Non...
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The component also provides integrated graphics capabilities via the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (Intel GMA 950). The ICH7 is used , the memory frequency will operate at 533 MHz. Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide NOTE Regardless of the following devices: • Intel 82945GC Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with DMI The GMCH component provides interfaces to...
The component also provides integrated graphics capabilities via the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (Intel GMA 950). The ICH7 is used , the memory frequency will operate at 533 MHz. Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide NOTE Regardless of the following devices: • Intel 82945GC Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with DMI The GMCH component provides interfaces to...
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...adjust the fan speed or switch the fan on or off when the computer is in memory. The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Add-in cards that support this desktop board must be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN... and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may lose register settings stored in the ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state. • Each fan header is wired to its last known awake state. Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans...
...adjust the fan speed or switch the fan on or off when the computer is in memory. The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Add-in cards that support this desktop board must be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN... and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may lose register settings stored in the ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state. • Each fan header is wired to its last known awake state. Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans...
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...information on the board even when the computer appears to the following link, finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 21 The desktop board's standby power ...indicator, shown in Figure 3, is lit when there is standby power still present on standby current requirements for the desktop board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by going to be off and the standby power indicator is still present at the memory...
...information on the board even when the computer appears to the following link, finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 21 The desktop board's standby power ...indicator, shown in Figure 3, is lit when there is standby power still present on standby current requirements for the desktop board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by going to be off and the standby power indicator is still present at the memory...
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... This chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Connect the diskette drive cable • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect ... from its power source and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you can damage components. Some circuitry on the board can continue to record information about your computer, such as model, serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information. • Electrostatic...
... This chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Connect the diskette drive cable • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect ... from its power source and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you can damage components. Some circuitry on the board can continue to record information about your computer, such as model, serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information. • Electrostatic...
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... (see Figure 13). For dual-channel performance, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in single channel memory operation. 32 Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Figure 13. You can access...
... (see Figure 13). For dual-channel performance, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in single channel memory operation. 32 Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Figure 13. You can access...
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... current from the AC power source. 11. Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the voltage drops below . 13. Select Yes and press . Turn off the computer. Disposal of the battery. When the computer... til gjeldende miljølovgivning. 48 Bortskaffelse af brugte batterier bør foregå i overensstemmelse med gældende miljølovgivning. Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide 8. CAUTION Risk of explosion if the battery is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of the...
... current from the AC power source. 11. Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the voltage drops below . 13. Select Yes and press . Turn off the computer. Disposal of the battery. When the computer... til gjeldende miljølovgivning. 48 Bortskaffelse af brugte batterier bør foregå i overensstemmelse med gældende miljølovgivning. Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide 8. CAUTION Risk of explosion if the battery is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of the...
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... BIOS settings for the computer. Go to the D945GCPE page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Your system will automatically update your hard... file is required. This chapter tells you are updating the BIOS for creating a bootable flash memory update floppy that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease-of use of Windows-based installation wizards. The utility available on your...
... BIOS settings for the computer. Go to the D945GCPE page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Your system will automatically update your hard... file is required. This chapter tells you are updating the BIOS for creating a bootable flash memory update floppy that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease-of use of Windows-based installation wizards. The utility available on your...
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... BIOS update 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. Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide Obtaining the...
... BIOS update 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. Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide Obtaining the...
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... decreased. MEMORY_SIZE_DECREASE_ERROR The firmware has detected that a Multi-Bit ECC Error occurred. DDR2-533 MHz memory assumed at slowest timings. The firmware has detected that a CMOS Checksum Error occurred. A Error Messages Desktop Board D945GCPE reports POST errors by displaying an error message on the monitor. BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the...
... decreased. MEMORY_SIZE_DECREASE_ERROR The firmware has detected that a Multi-Bit ECC Error occurred. DDR2-533 MHz memory assumed at slowest timings. The firmware has detected that a CMOS Checksum Error occurred. A Error Messages Desktop Board D945GCPE reports POST errors by displaying an error message on the monitor. BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the...