Gigabyte GA-945GCM-S2L Datasheet

GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2CLGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor fam

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 10 -1-2 Product SpecificationsCPU  Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor/Int

Hardware Installation- 11 -Internal Connectors  1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connect

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 -(Note 1) Enable use of a CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. You must install theFSB 1333 MHz Cor

Hardware Installation- 13 -1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU CoolerRead the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:• Make sure that the

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 -B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.Step 2:Remove the protectiv

Hardware Installation- 15 -1-3-2 Installing the CPU CoolerFollow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The followin

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 16 -1-4 Installing the MemoryRead the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:• Make sure that the

Hardware Installation- 17 -1-4-2 Installing a MemoryNotchDDR2 DIMMBefore installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplugthe

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 18 -1-5 Installing an Expansion CardRead the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:• Make

Hardware Installation- 19 -1-6 Back Panel ConnectorsPS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortUse the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower

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GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 20 -RJ-45 LAN PortThe Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 100 Mbps data rate. The followingde

Hardware Installation- 21 -1-7 Internal ConnectorsRead the following guidelines before connecting external devices:• First make sure your devices are

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 22 -1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)With the use of the power connector, the p

Hardware Installation- 23 -5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector)This connector is used to connect a floppy disk drive. The types of floppy disk drives

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 24 -6) IDE (IDE Connector)The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Bef

Hardware Installation- 25 -8) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header)This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 -10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on th

Hardware Installation- 27 -12) CD_IN (CD In Connector)You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header.Pin No. Definiti

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 28 -Pin No. Definition1 Power (5V)2 Power (5V)3 USB DX-4USB DY-5 USB DX+6 USB DY+7 GND8 GND9 No Pin10 NC• Do not plug

Hardware Installation- 29 -Open: NormalShort: Clear CMOS Values15) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper)Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date

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- 31 - BIOS SetupChapter 2 BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on themotherboard. Its

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 32 -2-1 Startup ScreenThe following screen may appear when the computer boots.Motherboard Model BIOS VersionFunction K

- 33 - BIOS Setup2-2 The Main MenuOnce you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Usearrow keys to move a

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 34 - Standard CMOS FeaturesUse this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk dri

- 35 - BIOS Setup2-3 Standard CMOS FeaturesDateSets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select thedesired fiel

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 36 -The following fields display your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parametersmanually, refer to

- 37 - BIOS Setup2-4 Advanced BIOS FeaturesHard Disk Boot PrioritySpecifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drive

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 38 -Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note)Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disable

- 39 - BIOS Setup2-5 Integrated PeripheralsCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award SoftwareIntegrated PeripheralsOn-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Ena

- 4 -Table of ContentsBox Contents ... 6

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 40 -SATA Port 1/3 Set toThis value is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to settings. When PATA

- 41 - BIOS SetupSMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function)This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 42 -Onboard LAN Boot ROMAllows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip.(De

- 43 - BIOS Setup2-6 Power Management SetupACPI Suspend TypeSpecifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend.S1(POS) Enables the system t

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 44 -Resume by AlarmDetermines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled)If enabled, set the

- 45 - BIOS Setup2-7 PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI1 IRQ AssignmentAuto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default)3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Assi

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 46 -2-8 PC Health StatusReset Case Open StatusKeeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled

- 47 - BIOS SetupCPU Smart FAN ControlEnables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run atdifferent speed acc

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 48 -2-9 Frequency/Voltage ControlCPU Clock Ratio (Note)Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU.The i

- 49 - BIOS SetupCPU Host Frequency (Mhz)Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. This item is configurable only if the CPUHost Clock Contro

- 5 -Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ... 533-1 Installing Chipset Dr

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 50 -2-10 Load Fail-Safe DefaultsPress <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest B

- 51 - BIOS Setup2-12 Set Supervisor/User PasswordCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software` Standard CMOS Features` Advanced BIOS Fea

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 52 -2-13 Save & Exit Setup2-14 Exit Without SavingCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software` Stand

Drivers Installation- 53 -Chapter 3 Drivers Installation3-1 Installing Chipset DriversAfter inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 54 -3-2 Software ApplicationsThis page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free so

Drivers Installation- 55 -3-4 Hardware InformationThis page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard.3-5 Contact UsCheck th

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Unique Features- 57 -4-1 Xpress Recovery2Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress andback up your system data and perform res

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 58 -Figure 1Figure 33. Select a file system (for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Fi

Unique Features- 59 -4. After the operating system is installed, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop andselect Manage (Figure 4). Go to C

- 6 -Box ContentsGA-945GCM-S2L or GA-945GCM-S2C motherboardMotherboard driver diskUser's ManualIntel® LGA775 CPU Installation GuideOne IDE cable

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 60 -2. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 willstay permanent i

Unique Features- 61 -E. Removing the Backup1. If you wish to remove the backup file, select REMOVE (Figure 15).2. After the backup file is removed, no

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 62 -Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOSflashing may result in syst

Unique Features- 63 -3. Select the BIOS update file and press <Enter>.Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.Step 2:The p

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 64 -Step 6:Select Save & Exit Setup and then press <Y> to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Theproc

Unique Features- 65 -• Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility.B. Installing and Using @BIOS:Use the motherboard driver disk inclu

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 66 -Step 3:First make sure the model name on the screen is correct, thenclick OK. Upon completion, restart your system

Unique Features- 67 -Button Information Table4-3 EasyTune 5EasyTuneTM 5, an easy-to-use and convenient system overclocking and management tool, lets y

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 68 -4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoostWindows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB fla

Appendix- 69 -5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel AudioThe motherboard provides three audio jacks on the backpanel

- 7 -GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Motherboard LayoutKB_MSCPU_FANLGA775ATXGA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2CF_AUDIOSYS_FANPCIE_16IDEBATIT8718ATX_12VIntel® 945G

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 70 -Step 2:Click the Audio I/O tab. In the speaker list on theleft, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, or 6CHSpeaker acc

Appendix- 71 -B. Configuring Sound Effect:You may configure an audio environment on theSound Effect tab.C. Configuring AC'97 Audio:If you want to

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 72 -5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable (Optional)The S/PDIF out cable provides S/PDIF out functionalities.Step 1:Fir

Appendix- 73 -B. Configuring S/PDIF out:Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. In theS/PDIF Settings dialog box, select an output sam-pling rate

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 74 -Step 2:Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink)on the back panel or the Line in jack on the frontpanel. T

Appendix- 75 -orSelect Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer device listRecording Control(Note)If you cannot find the volume control options youneed in

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 76 -Step 6:To raise the recording and playing sound for themicrophone, go to Options in Master Volume andselect Advanc

Appendix- 77 -5-2 Troubleshooting5-2-1 Frequently Asked QuestionsTo read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 78 -5-2-2 Troubleshooting ProcedureIf you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting pro

Appendix- 79 -NoYe sCheck if there is display on your monitor.Ye sWhen the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running?NoThe graphics card,expans

- 8 -Line-Out(Front Speaker Out)MIC(Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out)Line-In(Rear Speaker Out)SPDIF OutCODECBlock DiagramLGA775ProcessorHostInterfaceIntel

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 80 -Regulatory StatementsRegulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission, and the co

Appendix- 81 -Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding andusing the energy-saving features of thi

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Appendix- 83 -Contact Us Taiwan (Headquarters)GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien,Taipei 231, Taiwan TEL: +88

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 84 - GermanyG.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBHWEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de U.K.G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD.WEB

Hardware Installation- 9 -1-1 Installation PrecautionsThe motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can becomeda