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... FCC Rules. Revision History Revision -001 -002 -003 -004 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Third release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Added operating system support Date March 2005 August 2005 April 2006 February 2007 If an FCC declaration of conformity...
... FCC Rules. Revision History Revision -001 -002 -003 -004 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Third release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Added operating system support Date March 2005 August 2005 April 2006 February 2007 If an FCC declaration of conformity...
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... SATA Hard Drive(s): information about configuring the system for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of data. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. iii Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCZ. Information Layout The chapters in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar...
... SATA Hard Drive(s): information about configuring the system for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of data. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. iii Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCZ. Information Layout The chapters in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar...
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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features 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 17 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 18 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 19 Enhanced IDE Interface ...19...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features 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 17 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 18 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 19 Enhanced IDE Interface ...19...
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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 system memory NOTE: System resources (such as PCI and PCI Express*) require ... device per channel • One IDE interface with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 • Intel 945G Express Chipset • Intel® High Definition Audio interface • SigmaTel* codec • Two PCI bus add-in less than 4 GB of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCZ. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the...
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 system memory NOTE: System resources (such as PCI and PCI Express*) require ... device per channel • One IDE interface with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 • Intel 945G Express Chipset • Intel® High Definition Audio interface • SigmaTel* codec • Two PCI bus add-in less than 4 GB of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCZ. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the...
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... interface • 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Manufacturing Options Table 2 shows the manufacturing options for desktop board D945GCZ. Manufacturing Options Option Peripheral interface Hardware management Description...
... interface • 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Manufacturing Options Table 2 shows the manufacturing options for desktop board D945GCZ. Manufacturing Options Option Peripheral interface Hardware management Description...
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Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Vista* Home Premium • Microsoft Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition • Microsoft Vista Home Basic • Microsoft Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows* XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows 2000 Desktop Board Features 11
Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Vista* Home Premium • Microsoft Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition • Microsoft Vista Home Basic • Microsoft Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows* XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows 2000 Desktop Board Features 11
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...B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S Desktop Board D945GCZ Components Description Front panel audio header Serial ATA connectors Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers Main power connector (...links for more information about: • Desktop board D945GCZ • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 13 Desktop Board Features Table 3.
...B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S Desktop Board D945GCZ Components Description Front panel audio header Serial ATA connectors Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers Main power connector (...links for more information about: • Desktop board D945GCZ • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 13 Desktop Board Features Table 3.
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... current for more information about: • Instructions on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for 10mS ATX12V (version 2.0 or greater) compliant power supply Desktop board D945GCZ supports an Intel processor in the LGA775 package. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to use the appropriate power supply (below) and...
... current for more information about: • Instructions on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for 10mS ATX12V (version 2.0 or greater) compliant power supply Desktop board D945GCZ supports an Intel processor in the LGA775 package. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to use the appropriate power supply (below) and...
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...of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 34 in Table 5. The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Chapter 2 15 Desktop Board D945GCZ Memory Configurations Memory Speed ...to the following links or pages for normal operation. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold-plated contacts • ...
...of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 34 in Table 5. The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Chapter 2 15 Desktop Board D945GCZ Memory Configurations Memory Speed ...to the following links or pages for normal operation. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold-plated contacts • ...
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... (optional) ⎯ Rear left and right out (optional) 16 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 (ICH7R) • SigmaTel STAC9220 or...
... (optional) ⎯ Rear left and right out (optional) 16 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 (ICH7R) • SigmaTel STAC9220 or...
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Desktop Board Features Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing the front panel audio solution, page 42 in ...Intel® 82573E) • Support for RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs • Programmable transit threshold • Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D945GCZ link on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...
Desktop Board Features Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing the front panel audio solution, page 42 in ...Intel® 82573E) • Support for RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs • Programmable transit threshold • Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D945GCZ link on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...
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...normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in Chapter 2. 19 Desktop boards with USB 1.1 devices. Use a shielded cable that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with ICH7R support Intel Matrix Storage Technology (NCQ, Hot Plug, RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, and... for a full-speed USB device. The interface supports: • Up to accommodate operating systems that do not support USB 2.0. The desktop board supports up to the cable. Desktop Board Features Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that have an unshielded cable attached...
...normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in Chapter 2. 19 Desktop boards with USB 1.1 devices. Use a shielded cable that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with ICH7R support Intel Matrix Storage Technology (NCQ, Hot Plug, RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, and... for a full-speed USB device. The interface supports: • Up to accommodate operating systems that do not support USB 2.0. The desktop board supports up to the cable. Desktop Board Features Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that have an unshielded cable attached...
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...program after you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive) in your computer. See Figure 20 on page 49. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration ...gives the user restricted access to boot the computer. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is stored in card. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that add-in the Firmware Hub. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ...
...program after you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive) in your computer. See Figure 20 on page 49. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration ...gives the user restricted access to boot the computer. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is stored in card. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that add-in the Firmware Hub. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ...
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... fan heat-sink included with Intel® boxed processors. Power Connectors The desktop boards have three power connectors. Disabling the chassis fan speed control results in the fan operating at full speed if it is implemented at several levels, including: • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ⎯ Power connectors ⎯...
... fan heat-sink included with Intel® boxed processors. Power Connectors The desktop boards have three power connectors. Disabling the chassis fan speed control results in the fan operating at full speed if it is implemented at several levels, including: • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ⎯ Power connectors ⎯...
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...3. If the standby current necessary to support multiple 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... requirements for the power supply must be able to provide enough standby current to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) CAUTIONS For Instantly Available PC...
...3. If the standby current necessary to support multiple 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... requirements for the power supply must be able to provide enough standby current to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) CAUTIONS For Instantly Available PC...
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... Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of -day clock and 100-year calendar. Real-Time Clock The desktop board has a time-of a USB peripheral that supports wake from an ACPI S1, S3, or S5 state. Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the computer from...asserted, the computer wakes from USB. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). PME# Wakeup Support When the PME# signal on the desktop board. Go to replace the battery. USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state.
... Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of -day clock and 100-year calendar. Real-Time Clock The desktop board has a time-of a USB peripheral that supports wake from an ACPI S1, S3, or S5 state. Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the computer from...asserted, the computer wakes from USB. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). PME# Wakeup Support When the PME# signal on the desktop board. Go to replace the battery. USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state.
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...protection by chassis and module suppliers, you increase safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Follow these guidelines before you begin: • Always follow these instructions and the instructions provided by wearing an...servicing to find out how you can damage components. If the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to qualified technical personnel. If you do not follow the steps in each procedure in the installation instructions. Installation ...
...protection by chassis and module suppliers, you increase safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Follow these guidelines before you begin: • Always follow these instructions and the instructions provided by wearing an...servicing to find out how you can damage components. If the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to qualified technical personnel. If you do not follow the steps in each procedure in the installation instructions. Installation ...
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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. Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration Before ..., 533 MHz Channel A Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Figure 13. Dual Configuration Example 2 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 34 Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be used, install another matched pair of both channels A and B (see Figure 14). 256 MB, 533 MHz...
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. Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration Before ..., 533 MHz Channel A Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Figure 13. Dual Configuration Example 2 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 34 Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be used, install another matched pair of both channels A and B (see Figure 14). 256 MB, 533 MHz...
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... precautions in "Before You Begin" on the same IDE cable as a slave to the desktop board. For example, do not connect an ATA hard drive as an ATAPI master device. NOTES ...slave on page 25. • Attach the cable end with the single connector (blue) to the Intel desktop board (Figure 18, A). • Attach the cable end with drives using any other IDE transfer protocol...a disk drive using slower IDE transfer protocols. Connecting the IDE Cable OM17639 39 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the IDE Cable The IDE cable can connect two drives to an ATAPI CD-ROM ...
... precautions in "Before You Begin" on the same IDE cable as a slave to the desktop board. For example, do not connect an ATA hard drive as an ATAPI master device. NOTES ...slave on page 25. • Attach the cable end with the single connector (blue) to the Intel desktop board (Figure 18, A). • Attach the cable end with drives using any other IDE transfer protocol...a disk drive using slower IDE transfer protocols. Connecting the IDE Cable OM17639 39 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the IDE Cable The IDE cable can connect two drives to an ATAPI CD-ROM ...
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Attach the cable end without the lock to the connector on page 25. 2. A B B Figure 19. Attach the locking cable end to the drive (Figure 19, B). Connecting a Serial ATA Cable OM17640 40 Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Connecting a Serial ATA (SATA) Cable The SATA cable (4-conductor) supports the Serial ATA protocol and connects a single drive to the desktop board. Observe the precaution in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 19, A). 3. For correct cable function: 1.
Attach the cable end without the lock to the connector on page 25. 2. A B B Figure 19. Attach the locking cable end to the drive (Figure 19, B). Connecting a Serial ATA Cable OM17640 40 Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Connecting a Serial ATA (SATA) Cable The SATA cable (4-conductor) supports the Serial ATA protocol and connects a single drive to the desktop board. Observe the precaution in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 19, A). 3. For correct cable function: 1.