Gigabyte Ga945gcms2l User Guide
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GA-945GCM-S2L/ GA-945GCM-S2C LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel ® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family Users Manual Rev. 1007 12ME-945GCMS2-1007R
Aug. 27, 2007Motherboard GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Motherboard GA-945GCM-S2L/ GA-945GCM-S2CAug. 27, 2007
Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. The logo is exclusively licensed to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- sive global distributor of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTEs prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: „For detailed product information, carefully read the Users Manual. „For instructions on how to use GIGABYTEs unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: REV: X.X. For example, REV: 1.0 means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example:
- 4 - Table of Contents Box Contents................................................................................................................. 6 Optional Items................................................................................................................. 6 GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Motherboard Layout............................................ 7 Block Diagram................................................................................................................ 8 Chapter 1Hardware Installation.................................................................................... 9 1-1 Installation Precautions..................................................................................... 9 1-2 Product Specifications.................................................................................... 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler.............................................................. 13 1-3-1Installing the CPU................................................................................................ 13 1-3-2Installing the CPU Cooler................................................................................... 15 1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 16 1-4-1Dual Channel Memory Configuration................................................................ 16 1-4-2Installing a Memory............................................................................................. 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 19 1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 21 Chapter 2BIOS Setup................................................................................................. 31 2-1 Startup Screen................................................................................................ 32 2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 37 2-5 Integrated Peripherals..................................................................................... 39 2-6 Power Management Setup............................................................................. 43 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 45 2-8 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 46 2-9 Frequency/Voltage Control............................................................................. 48 2-10Load Fail-Safe Defaults................................................................................... 50 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................. 50 2-12Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................... 51 2-13Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 52 2-14Exit Without Saving....................................................................................... 52
- 5 - Chapter 3Drivers Installation...................................................................................... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 53 3-2 Software Applications..................................................................................... 54 3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 54 3-4 Hardware Information..................................................................................... 55 3-5 Contact Us..................................................................................................... 55 Chapter 4 Unique Features......................................................................................... 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities..................................................................................... 62 4-2-1Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility...................................................... 62 4-2-2Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility....................................................... 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 .................................................................................................... 67 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost ........................................................................... 68 Chapter 5Appendix.................................................................................................... 69 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output................................................................. 69 5-1-1Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio................................................................... 69 5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable (Optional)......................................................... 72 5-1-3Configuring Microphone Recording................................................................... 74 5-1-4Using the Sound Recorder................................................................................. 76 5-2 Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 77 5-2-1Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................. 77 5-2-2Troubleshooting Procedure................................................................................ 78 Regulatory Statements................................................................................................. 80
- 6 - Box Contents GA-945GCM-S2L or GA-945GCM-S2C motherboard Motherboard driver disk Users Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) •The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice. •The motherboard image is for reference only.
- 7 - GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN LGA775 ATX GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2CF_AUDIO SYS_FAN PCIE_16IDE BAT IT8718ATX_12V Intel® 945GC USB LAN AUDIO LPT R_USB COMA CLR_CMOS FDDDDRII1 DDRII2 RTL8111CRTL8101E VGA Intel® ICH7 SATAII0 F_PANEL PWR_LED SATAII1CI CD_IN F_USB1 CODEC SPDIF_O MBIOS PCI1 PCI2 F_USB2 PCIE_1 SATAII2 SATAII3 Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. Only for GA-945GCM-S2C.
- 8 - Line-Out(Front Speaker Out) MIC(Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out)Line-In(Rear Speaker Out) SPDIF Out CODEC Block Diagram LGA775 Processor Host Interface Intel ® 945GC GMCH CLK (333 (Note 1)/266/200/133 MHz) Intel® ICH7BIOS 2 PCIPCI Bus PCI Express Bus Dual Channel Memory 4 SATA 3Gb/s PCI CLK (33 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 8 USB Ports IT8718Floppy PS/2 KB/MouseLPT Port CPU CLK+/- (333 (Note 1)/266/200/133 MHz) D-Sub 1 PCI Express x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel COM Port DDR2 667/533/400 MHz(Note 2) Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. (Note 1) Enable use of a CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. You must install the FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s). (Note 2) Use of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory. RJ45LAN RTL8111CRTL8101E
Hardware Installation - 9 - 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the users manual and follow these procedures: •Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation. •Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. •When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. •It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within a electrostatic shielding container. •Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected. •To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. •Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing. •Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface . •Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. •Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. •If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. Chapter 1Hardware Installation
GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPUŠSupport for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor/Intel® Pentium® D processor/ Intel® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTEs website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠSupport for Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology ŠL2 cache varies with CPU Front Side BusŠ1333 (Note 1)/1066/800/533 MHz FSB ChipsetŠNorth Bridge: Intel® 945GC Express Chipset ŠSouth Bridge: Intel® ICH7 MemoryŠ2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system memory (Note 2) ŠDual channel memory architecture ŠSupport for DDR2 667/533/400 MHz memory modules (Note 3) (Go to GIGABYTEs website for the latest memory support list.) Onboard GraphicsŠIntegrated in the North Bridge AudioŠRealtek ALC662 codec ŠHigh Definition Audio Š2/4/5.1-channel ŠSupport for S/PDIF Out ŠSupport for CD In LANŠRTL 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) ŠRTL 8101E chip (10/100 Mbit) Expansion SlotsŠ1 x PCI Express x16 slot Š1 x PCI Express x1 slot Š2 x PCI slots Storage InterfaceŠSouth Bridge: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices ŠiTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive USBŠIntegrated in the South Bridge ŠUp to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. Only for GA-945GCM-S2C.