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... a particular installation. 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...
... a particular installation. 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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.... Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel. Information Layout The chapters in this Product Guide are evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. iii may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCZ.
.... Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel. Information Layout The chapters in this Product Guide are evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. iii may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCZ.
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...Intel® Desktop Board D945GCZ. Feature Summary Form Factors Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces MicroBTX (10.4-inches x 10.5-inches) Support for an Intel® processor in less than 4 GB of memory being available to the operating system and applications. Table 1. 1 Desktop Board...9135; Four ports routed to the back panel ⎯ Four ports routed 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...
...Intel® Desktop Board D945GCZ. Feature Summary Form Factors Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces MicroBTX (10.4-inches x 10.5-inches) Support for an Intel® processor in less than 4 GB of memory being available to the operating system and applications. Table 1. 1 Desktop Board...9135; Four ports routed to the back panel ⎯ Four ports routed 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...
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... • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for desktop board D945GCZ. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Table 1. Manufacturing Options Option Peripheral interface Hardware management Description Up to three IEEE 1394a ports • One port routed to the back panel • Two ports routed to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Manufacturing...
... • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for desktop board D945GCZ. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Table 1. Manufacturing Options Option Peripheral interface Hardware management Description Up to three IEEE 1394a ports • One port routed to the back panel • Two ports routed to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Manufacturing...
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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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Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. The processor connects to the board, or the system may result in damage to the desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The supported processors list for desktop board D945GCZ is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for...
Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. The processor connects to the board, or the system may result in damage to the desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The supported processors list for desktop board D945GCZ is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for...
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...memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 34 in Table 5. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be ...NOTE System resources (such as PCI and PCI Express) require physical memory address locations that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Desktop Board D945GCZ Memory Configurations Memory Speed FSB Frequency (MHz) Memory Speed (MHz) DDR2-667 1066 ...
...memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 34 in Table 5. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be ...NOTE System resources (such as PCI and PCI Express) require physical memory address locations that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Desktop Board D945GCZ Memory Configurations Memory Speed FSB Frequency (MHz) Memory Speed (MHz) DDR2-667 1066 ...
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...) with Digital Media Interface • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) or Intel 82801GR I/O Controller Hub (ICH7R) supporting Intel Matrix Storage Technology • Firmware Hub (FWH) Related Link: Go 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: •...
...) with Digital Media Interface • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) or Intel 82801GR I/O Controller Hub (ICH7R) supporting Intel Matrix Storage Technology • Firmware Hub (FWH) Related Link: Go 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: •...
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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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Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST... detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for viewing and changing depending on the desktop board. PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in Chapter 3. If only the... the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that add-in the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be updated by specifying manual configuration...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST... detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for viewing and changing depending on the desktop board. PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in Chapter 3. If only the... the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that add-in the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be updated by specifying manual configuration...
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...) CAUTIONS For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the desktop board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by going to support multiple wake events from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 22 This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the ... Power supplies used with this feature can damage the power supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Suspend to its last known awake state. When signaled by the LED turning amber. Figure 3.
...) CAUTIONS For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the desktop board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by going to support multiple wake events from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 22 This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the ... Power supplies used with this feature can damage the power supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Suspend to its last known awake state. When signaled by the LED turning amber. Figure 3.
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... you to refer computer servicing to the following when reading the installation instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to a metal part of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations. If the instructions for the chassis are marked accordingly. ... requirements when installing this chapter only at an ESD workstation using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Follow these guidelines before you begin: • Always follow these instructions and the instructions provided by wearing ...
... you to refer computer servicing to the following when reading the installation instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to a metal part of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations. If the instructions for the chassis are marked accordingly. ... requirements when installing this chapter only at an ESD workstation using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Follow these guidelines before you begin: • Always follow these instructions and the instructions provided by wearing ...
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...Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Dual Configuration Example 2 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 34 You can access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ddr/specs/dda18c32_64_128x72ag_a.pdf The desktop board...Dual Channel Memory Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel configuration. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be used, install another matched pair of both...
...Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Dual Configuration Example 2 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 34 You can access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ddr/specs/dda18c32_64_128x72ag_a.pdf The desktop board...Dual Channel Memory Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel configuration. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be used, install another matched pair of both...
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Observe the precaution in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 19, A). 3. For correct cable function: 1. A B B Figure 19. 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 drive (Figure 19, B). Connecting a Serial ATA Cable OM17640 40 Attach the locking cable end to the connector on page 25. 2. Attach the cable end without the lock to the desktop board.
Observe the precaution in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 19, A). 3. For correct cable function: 1. A B B Figure 19. 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 drive (Figure 19, B). Connecting a Serial ATA Cable OM17640 40 Attach the locking cable end to the connector on page 25. 2. Attach the cable end without the lock to the desktop board.
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... by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Go to the D945GCZ page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. The BIOS Setup program is required. The BIOS...used to recover the BIOS if an update fails. F2 OM17050 Figure 27. Close all other applications. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. This runs the update program. 6.
... by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Go to the D945GCZ page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. The BIOS Setup program is required. The BIOS...used to recover the BIOS if an update fails. F2 OM17050 Figure 27. Close all other applications. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. This runs the update program. 6.
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... 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 Update utility ...not interrupt the process or the system may not function. 1. The utility available from a floppy disk or other bootable media. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash BIOS update utility you need to update the ...
... 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 Update utility ...not interrupt the process or the system may not function. 1. The utility available from a floppy disk or other bootable media. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash BIOS update utility you need to update the ...
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... at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. The Intel Matrix Storage Console software can be used to a RAID setup. 60 Follow the steps described in the headings from a single Serial ATA drive to RAID without reinstalling the operating system, when a second SATA hard drive is added to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product...
... at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. The Intel Matrix Storage Console software can be used to a RAID setup. 60 Follow the steps described in the headings from a single Serial ATA drive to RAID without reinstalling the operating system, when a second SATA hard drive is added to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product...
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...Japan VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Intel desktop boards: E210882. For information about MIC...support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Taiwan BSMI (Bureau of Information and Communication) mark. Australian Communications Authority (ACA) C-tick mark. Includes adjacent Intel company number, D33025. Includes Intel name and D945GCZ model designation. Includes adjacent Intel supplier code number, N-232. Printed wiring board manufacturer's recognition mark. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Product Certification Markings (Board Level) Desktop board D945GCZ...
...Japan VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Intel desktop boards: E210882. For information about MIC...support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Taiwan BSMI (Bureau of Information and Communication) mark. Australian Communications Authority (ACA) C-tick mark. Includes adjacent Intel company number, D33025. Includes Intel name and D945GCZ model designation. Includes adjacent Intel supplier code number, N-232. Printed wiring board manufacturer's recognition mark. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Product Certification Markings (Board Level) Desktop board D945GCZ...