Gigabyte GA-945GCM-S2L: инструкция

GA-945GCM-S2L/

GA-945GCM-S2C

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LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel

Core

processor family/

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Intel

Pentium

processor family/Intel

Celeron

processor family

User's Manual

Rev. 1007

12ME-945GCMS2-1007R

GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C

Aug. 27, 2007

Motherboard

Aug. 27, 2007

GA-945GCM-S2C

GA-945GCM-S2L/

Motherboard

Copyright

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sive global distributor of GIGABYTE branded motherboards.

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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:

Table of Contents

Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 6

Optional Items ................................................................................................................. 6

GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Motherboard Layout............................................ 7

Block Diagram................................................................................................................ 8

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9

1-1 Installation Precautions ..................................................................................... 9

1-2 Product Specifications .................................................................................... 10

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler.............................................................. 13

1-3-1 Installing the CPU ................................................................................................ 13

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ................................................................................... 15

1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 16

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration................................................................ 16

1-4-2 Installing a Memory............................................................................................. 17

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18

1-6 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 19

1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 21

Chapter 2 BIOS 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

2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults................................................................................... 50

2-11 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 50

2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................... 51

2-13 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 52

2-14 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 52

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Chapter 3 Drivers 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

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility...................................................... 62

4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 65

4-3 EasyTune 5.................................................................................................... 67

4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost........................................................................... 68

Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 69

5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output................................................................. 69

5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio................................................................... 69

5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable (Optional) ......................................................... 72

5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 74

5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder................................................................................. 76

5-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 77

5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 77

5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 78

Regulatory Statements ................................................................................................. 80

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Box Contents

GA-945GCM-S2L or GA-945GCM-S2C motherboard

Motherboard driver disk

User's Manual

Quick Installation Guide

One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable

Two SATA 3Gb/s cables

I/O Shield

• 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.

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)

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