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... Manufacturing Options ...10 Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor...14 Main Memory ...15 Intel® 945G Express Chipset 16 Graphics Subsystem ...16 Audio Subsystem ...16 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 17 LAN Subsystem ...17 LAN Subsystem Software ...21 Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 21 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology 22 Wake from USB...23 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 23 PME# Wakeup Support 23 Speaker...23 Battery...23 Real-Time Clock...23 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin ...
... Manufacturing Options ...10 Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor...14 Main Memory ...15 Intel® 945G Express Chipset 16 Graphics Subsystem ...16 Audio Subsystem ...16 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 17 LAN Subsystem ...17 LAN Subsystem Software ...21 Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 21 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology 22 Wake from USB...23 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 23 PME# Wakeup Support 23 Speaker...23 Battery...23 Real-Time Clock...23 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin ...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 29 Installing and Removing a Processor 30 Installing a Processor 30 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 33 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 33 Removing the Processor 33 Installing and Removing Memory 34 Installing DIMMs...36 Removing... Block 48 Clearing Passwords ...49 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 55 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 56 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 56 Updating the BIOS...56 Recovering the...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 29 Installing and Removing a Processor 30 Installing a Processor 30 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 33 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 33 Removing the Processor 33 Installing and Removing Memory 34 Installing DIMMs...36 Removing... Block 48 Clearing Passwords ...49 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 55 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 56 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 56 Updating the BIOS...56 Recovering the...
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Manufacturing Options 10 3. Desktop Board D945GCZ Memory Configurations 15 6. Beep Codes...61 15. Lead-Free Board Markings 68 18. Power Supply Requirements 14 5. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 18 8. Safety Regulations...63 17. Front Panel Header Signal Names 43 13. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Tables 1.... BIOS Error Messages 61 16. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 43 11. Product Certification Markings 70 viii Desktop Board D945GCZ Components 13 4. EMC Regulations...69 19. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 43 12. Jumper Settings for...
Manufacturing Options 10 3. Desktop Board D945GCZ Memory Configurations 15 6. Beep Codes...61 15. Lead-Free Board Markings 68 18. Power Supply Requirements 14 5. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 18 8. Safety Regulations...63 17. Front Panel Header Signal Names 43 13. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Tables 1.... BIOS Error Messages 61 16. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 43 11. Product Certification Markings 70 viii Desktop Board D945GCZ Components 13 4. EMC Regulations...69 19. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 43 12. Jumper Settings for...
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... of system memory NOTE: System resources (such as PCI and PCI Express*) require physical memory address locations that reduce available memory addresses above 3 GB. Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCZ. Feature Summary Form Factors Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics ...operating system and applications. For the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 945G Express Chipset consisting of memory being available to two USB headers • Four Serial ATA...
... of system memory NOTE: System resources (such as PCI and PCI Express*) require physical memory address locations that reduce available memory addresses above 3 GB. Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCZ. Feature Summary Form Factors Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics ...operating system and applications. For the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 945G Express Chipset consisting of memory being available to two USB headers • Four Serial ATA...
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...firmware interface • 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for desktop board D945GCZ. Manufacturing Options Option Peripheral interface Hardware management ...of range values Related Links: For more information about desktop board D945GCZ, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Manufacturing Options Table 2 shows the manufacturing options for...
...firmware interface • 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for desktop board D945GCZ. Manufacturing Options Option Peripheral interface Hardware management ...of range values Related Links: For more information about desktop board D945GCZ, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Manufacturing Options Table 2 shows the manufacturing options for...
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The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Chapter 2 15 This may result in less than 4 GB of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 34 ...pages for more information about: • The latest list of memory being available to configure the memory controller for normal operation. Desktop Board D945GCZ Memory Configurations Memory Speed FSB Frequency (MHz) Memory Speed (MHz) DDR2-667 1066 667 800 667 533 533...
The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Chapter 2 15 This may result in less than 4 GB of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 34 ...pages for more information about: • The latest list of memory being available to configure the memory controller for normal operation. Desktop Board D945GCZ Memory Configurations Memory Speed FSB Frequency (MHz) Memory Speed (MHz) DDR2-667 1066 667 800 667 533 533...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Intel® 945G Express Chipset The Intel 945G Express Chipset consists of the following devices: • Intel 82945G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Digital Media Interface • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) or Intel 82801GR I /O Controller Hub ...; S/N (signal-to the following link for more information about the Intel 945G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Graphics Subsystem Desktop board D945GCZ includes the following connectors: • Front panel audio connector, including ...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Intel® 945G Express Chipset The Intel 945G Express Chipset consists of the following devices: • Intel 82945G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Digital Media Interface • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) or Intel 82801GR I /O Controller Hub ...; S/N (signal-to the following link for more information about the Intel 945G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Graphics Subsystem Desktop board D945GCZ includes the following connectors: • Front panel audio connector, including ...
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... wake events from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 22 Location of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to be capable of...memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to the system. If the system has a dual-colored power LED on standby current requirements for the power supply must be off . When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system quickly returns to its last known awake state. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ...
... wake events from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 22 Location of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to be capable of...memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to the system. If the system has a dual-colored power LED on standby current requirements for the power supply must be off . When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system quickly returns to its last known awake state. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ...
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... links, networks, or modems before you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor and memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect..., or modems before performing any procedures can continue to Appendix B for using and modifying electronic equipment. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you open the computer or perform any of the procedures described in this chapter assume familiarity with the...
... links, networks, or modems before you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor and memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect..., or modems before performing any procedures can continue to Appendix B for using and modifying electronic equipment. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you open the computer or perform any of the procedures described in this chapter assume familiarity with the...
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... B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Figure 13. Dual Configuration Example 1 If additional memory is to be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be used, install another matched pair of both channels A and...
... B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Figure 13. Dual Configuration Example 1 If additional memory is to be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be used, install another matched pair of both channels A and...
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Three DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in either DIMM 0 or DIMM 1 of channel A. Install a DIMM equal in speed and total size of the DIMMs installed in channel A in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) of channel B (see Figure 15). 256 MB, 533 MHz 256 MB, 533 MHz 512 MB, 533 MHz Channel A Channel B Figure 15. Dual Configuration Example 3 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 NOTE All other memory configurations will result in single channel memory operation. 35
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Three DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in either DIMM 0 or DIMM 1 of channel A. Install a DIMM equal in speed and total size of the DIMMs installed in channel A in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) of channel B (see Figure 15). 256 MB, 533 MHz 256 MB, 533 MHz 512 MB, 533 MHz Channel A Channel B Figure 15. Dual Configuration Example 3 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 NOTE All other memory configurations will result in single channel memory operation. 35
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... Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp ersetzt werden. FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. PRÉCAUTION Risque d'explosion si la pile usagée est remplacée par une pile de...
... Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp ersetzt werden. FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. PRÉCAUTION Risque d'explosion si la pile usagée est remplacée par une pile de...
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.... (You can also save this file to the D945GCZ page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. The BIOS Setup program is required. To ... 5. F2 Key This chapter tells you can update the system BIOS while in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease-of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Updating the BIOS with the...
.... (You can also save this file to the D945GCZ page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. The BIOS Setup program is required. To ... 5. F2 Key This chapter tells you can update the system BIOS while in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease-of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Updating the BIOS with the...
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... your BIOS. Boot the computer with the BIOS update diskette in flash memory • Update the language section of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D945GCZ page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the D945GCZ page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Iflash BIOS...
... your BIOS. Boot the computer with the BIOS update diskette in flash memory • Update the language section of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D945GCZ page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the D945GCZ page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Iflash BIOS...
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... the drives to be in the MAIN MENU. 59 Optional Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s) Configuring the BIOS for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) - Creating Your RAID Set 1. ensure RAID is selected. 4. NOTE: The RAID Volume name must be used in the ... (if only two SATA drives are installed respectively). Exit the Option ROM user interface by pressing the key after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Upon re-boot, you select less than two drives available) and press . 5. Enter system BIOS Setup by pressing or going to ...
... the drives to be in the MAIN MENU. 59 Optional Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s) Configuring the BIOS for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) - Creating Your RAID Set 1. ensure RAID is selected. 4. NOTE: The RAID Volume name must be used in the ... (if only two SATA drives are installed respectively). Exit the Option ROM user interface by pressing the key after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Upon re-boot, you select less than two drives available) and press . 5. Enter system BIOS Setup by pressing or going to ...
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A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop board D945GCZ reports POST errors in two ways: ... SINGLE_BIT_ECC_ERROR CMOS_BATTERY_ERROR CMOS_CHECKSUM_ERROR CMOS_TIMER_ERROR MEMORY_SIZE_DECREASE_ERROR INTRUDER_DETECTION_ERROR SPD_TOLER_ERROR MEM_OPTIMAL_ERROR Explanation CPU was opened. Maximum memory performance is achieved with equal amounts of the BIOS error messages. SERIAL PRESENCE DETECT ...Bit ECC Error occurred. Properly programmed SPD device data is not equal to the amount of memory in each channel. 61 The firmware has detected that a Single-Bit ECC Error occurred. ...
A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop board D945GCZ reports POST errors in two ways: ... SINGLE_BIT_ECC_ERROR CMOS_BATTERY_ERROR CMOS_CHECKSUM_ERROR CMOS_TIMER_ERROR MEMORY_SIZE_DECREASE_ERROR INTRUDER_DETECTION_ERROR SPD_TOLER_ERROR MEM_OPTIMAL_ERROR Explanation CPU was opened. Maximum memory performance is achieved with equal amounts of the BIOS error messages. SERIAL PRESENCE DETECT ...Bit ECC Error occurred. Properly programmed SPD device data is not equal to the amount of memory in each channel. 61 The firmware has detected that a Single-Bit ECC Error occurred. ...