GA-945GCM-S2L/ GA-945GCM-S2C
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel CoreTM processor family/ Intel Pentium processor family/Intel Celeron processor family

User's Manual

Rev. 1007 12ME-945GCMS2-1007R
Motherboard GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C
Motherboard GA-945GCM-S2L/ GA-945GCM-S2C

Aug. 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 exclusive 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 1-2 1-3 Installation Precautions... 9 Product Specifications... 10 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler.. 13
1-3-1 1-3-2 Installing the CPU... 13 Installing the CPU Cooler... 15 Dual Channel Memory Configuration... 16 Installing a Memory... 17
Installing the Memory... 16

1-4-1 1-4-2

1-5 1-6 1-7
Installing an Expansion Card... 18 Back Panel Connectors... 19 Internal Connectors... 21
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup.... 31
2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 2-9 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-13 2-14 Startup Screen... 32 The Main Menu.... 33 Standard CMOS Features.... 35 Advanced BIOS Features... 37 Integrated Peripherals... 39 Power Management Setup.... 43 PnP/PCI Configurations... 45 PC Health Status... 46 Frequency/Voltage Control.... 48 Load Fail-Safe Defaults... 50 Load Optimized Defaults... 50 Set Supervisor/User Password... 51 Save & Exit Setup.... 52 Exit Without Saving.... 52
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation... 53
3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 Installing Chipset Drivers... 53 Software Applications... 54 Driver CD Information... 54 Hardware Information... 55 Contact Us.... 55
Chapter 4 Unique Features.... 57

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Unique Features
Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor
Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft Windows Vista/XP Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 19.3cm
(Note 1) Enable use of a Core TM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. You must install the FSB 1333 MHz Core TM 2 CPU with DDR(or above) memory module(s). (Note 2) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 3) Use of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish to install DDRMHz memory. (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 -
Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements: (Go to Intel's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology) An Intel CPU that supports HT Technology A chipset that supports HT Technology An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for instructions on enabling the HT Technology.)

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

ATX_12V : ATX_12V 4 2

Pin No. 3 4
Definition GND GND +12V +12V

Pin No. 11 12

Definition 3.3V 3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) +12V +12V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

Pin No. 23 24

Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers)
The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation. Most fans are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

CPU_FAN :

Pin No.

1 CPU_FAN

Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control Definition GND +12V Sense

SYS_FAN : 1 SYS_FAN

Pin No. 3
Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang. These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.
5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector)
This connector is used to connect a floppy disk drive. The types of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The pin 1 of the cable is typically designated by a stripe of different color.

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6) IDE (IDE Connector)

The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.)
7) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH7)
The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.

Pin No. 1

7 SATAIISATAII7 SATAIISATAII1 1
Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND

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8) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header)
This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

Pin No. 1 2

Definition MPD+ MPDMPD-
System Status LED S0 S1 S3/S4/S5 On Blinking Off

9) BAT(BATTERY)

The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery. 4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model. Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up). Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. - 25 Hardware Installation
10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

SPEAKSpeaker Connector

SPEAK+
Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED

MSGMSG+ 2 1

NC RES+ RESHDHD+
Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED
MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The System Status LED S0 On LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). PW (Power Switch): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes. HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. RES (Reset Switch): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. NC: No connection
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 26 -
11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
For HD Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R -ACZ_DET LINE2_R FAUDIO_JD GND No Pin LINE2_L FAUDIO_JD
For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition MIC GND MIC Power NC Line Out (R) NC NC No Pin Line Out (L) NC
The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functioninality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio." Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.

12) CD_IN (CD In Connector)
You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header.
Definition CD-L GND GND CD-R

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13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)
This header supports digital S/PDIF out. Via an optional S/PDIF out cable, this header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio in. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF out cable, please contact the local dealer.
Definition Power SPDIFO GND
Pin 1 (the red wire) of the S/PDIF out cable must align with pin 1 of the SPDIF_O header. Incorrect connection may render the device unusable or even result in damage to the device.
14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers)
The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

Pin No. 9 10

Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB DY+ GND GND No Pin NC
Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.

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15) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper)
Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values
Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations).
16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header)
This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.

Definition Signal GND

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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities."
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for the beep codes description. It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

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BIOS Setup

Startup Screen

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc.
The following screen may appear when the computer boots.
Motherboard Model BIOS Version
Intel I945 BIOS for 945GCM-S2L E10. <DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash 08/01/2007-I945-6A89HG0IC-00

Drive A

Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your system. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to None. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5".

Floppy 3 Mode Support

Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A.

Halt on

Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors.

Memory

These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The amount of extended memory.

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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Init Display First On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI] [8MB] Item Help Menu Level

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key <+> (or <PageUp>) or the minus key <-> (or <PageDown>) to move it up or down on the list. Press <Esc> to exit this menu when finished.
First/Second/Third Boot Device
Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press <Enter> to accept. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, LAN, Disabled.

Password Check

Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program.

PATA IDE Set to

This item is configurable only if the On-Chip SATA Mode is set to Combined. Ch.0 Master/Slave Sets the IDE channels to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. (Default) Ch.1 Master/Slave Sets the IDE channels to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. Disabled Disables the integrated IDE controller when Non-Combined is selected.

SATA Port 0/2 Set to

This value is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to settings. When PATA IDE Set to is configured to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this option will be automatically set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave.
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SATA Port 1/3 Set to

This value is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to settings. When PATA IDE Set to is configured to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this option will be automatically set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave.

USB Controller

Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the USB functionalities below.

USB 2.0 Controller

Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled)

USB Keyboard Support

Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)

USB Mouse Support

Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)
Legacy USB storage detect
Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled)

Azalia Codec

Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled.

Onboard H/W LAN

Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled.

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SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function)
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port.. Pair1-2 Status = Open Pair3-6 Status = Open Pair4-5 Status = Open Pair7-8 Status = Open / / / / Length Length Length Length = = = = 0m 0m 0m 0m Item Help Menu Level

This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short. Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached. If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open and the Length fields show 0m, as shown in the figure above. When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally. If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following message will appear:
Start detecting at Port.. Link Detected --> 100Mbps
Link Detected Displays transmission speed Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at a speed of 10/100Mbps in MS-DOS mode; it will operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs. If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will show Short and thenlength shown will be the approximate distance to the fault or short. Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at about 2m on Pair 1-2. Note: Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will show Open, and the length shown is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable.
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Onboard LAN Boot ROM

Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled)

Onboard Serial Port 1

Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled.

Onboard Parallel Port

Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are: 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled.

Parallel Port Mode

Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP.

ECP Mode Use DMA

Selects DMA channel for the LPT port in ECP mode. This item is configurable only if Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP or ECP+EPP mode. Options are: 3 (default), 1.

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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control
CPU Clock Ratio O.C FSB1333 Core. 2 CPU CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) DIMM OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore
[18X] [Auto] [Disabled] 200 [Auto] [Auto] 533 [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] 1.38750V

Item Help Menu Level

Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.)

CPU Clock Ratio (Note)

Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is installed.

O.C FSB1333 Core 2 CPU

Enable use of a Core TM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. You must install the FSB 1333 MHz Core TM 2 CPU with DDR(or above) memory module(s). Auto Set this item to Auto. Then save the changes and restart your computer. During the POST, a message will appear asking if you want to enable the use of a FSB 1333 CoreTM 2 processor. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to reject. Or press any key to continue the POST. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable this function.

CPU Host Clock Control

Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Enabled will allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to be configurable. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled)
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CPU Host Frequency (Mhz)

Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is enabled. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 700 MHz. For an 533 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 133 MHz. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200 MHz. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 266 MHz. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 333 MHz. Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications.

The USB flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space. The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of RAM installed in your computer.

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Chapter 5 Appendix
5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output
5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio
The motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1-channel (Note) audio. The picture to the right shows the default audio jack assignments.
Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In
Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to instructions on page 71.
High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz sampling rate. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in and out) to be simultaneously processed. For example, users can listen to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. all at the same time.

A. Configuring Speakers:

(The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray. Double-click the icon to access the Audio Control Panel.
Before installing the audio driver, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1 Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following for multi-channel speaker configurations. 2 channel audio: Headphone or Line out. 4 channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out. 5.1 channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out. - 69 Appendix
Step 2: Click the Audio I/O tab. In the speaker list on the left, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, or 6CH Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up.
Step 3: The pictures to the right show the 2-, 4-, 5.1-channel speaker configurations.

2-Channel Speakers:

Speakers or Headphones

4-Channel Speakers:

Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

5.1-Channel Speakers:

Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Step 4: Everytime you connect an audio device to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears. Select the device according to the type of device you connect. Then click OK to complete the configuration.

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B. Configuring Sound Effect:
You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effect tab.

5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure
If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem.
Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc.
Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or other metal objects. No Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely. Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU_FAN header properly? Yes
Isolate the short circuit.
The problem is verified and solved. No
Secure the CPU cooler on the CPU. Connect the CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard.
Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket.
Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot.
Yes Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable. Turn on the power to start the computer.
The problem is verified and solved.
Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup.

A (Continued.)

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When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running?
The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail.
The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail.
Check if there is display on your monitor.
Yes Turn off the computer. Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer.
Check if the keyboard is working properly.
The keyboard or mouse might fail.
Yes Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved.
Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. Check if the system can boot successfully. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to see if the device works successfully).
The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail.
If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible.

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GA-945GCM-S2L/ GA-945GCM-S2C
LGA775 Intel CoreTM Intel Celeron / Intel Pentium /
Rev. 1007 12MC-945GCMS2-1007R
Motherboard GA-945GCM-S2L-GA-945GCM-S2C
Motherboard GA-945GCM-S2L/ GA-945GCM-S2C

Aug. 27, 2007

\ http://www.gigabyte.tw/

REV : X.X REV : 1.0 1.0

X.X BIOS
.... 6.... 6 GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C.. 7.... 8.... 9

1-1 1-2 1-3

1-3-1 1-3-2

... 9.... 10... 13

( C P U )... 13.... 15

1-4-1 1-4-2

.... 16

.... 16.... 17

1-5 1-6 1-7

.... 18... 19.... 21

2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 2-9 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-13 2-14

.... 31

.... 32 BIOS... 33 Standard CMOS Features ( CMOS ).. 35 Advanced BIOS Features ( Integrated Peripherals ( Power Management Setup ( PnP/PCI Configurations ( PC Health Status ( Frequency/Voltage Control ( Load Fail-Safe Defaults ( Load Optimized Defaults ( Set Supervisor/User Password ( Save & Exit Setup ( Exit Without Saving (
).. 37 ).. 39 ).. 43 PCI ).. 45
)... 46 / ).. 48 ).. 50 ).. 50 / ). 51 ).. 52 ).. 52

.... 53

3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5... 53.... 54... 54.... 55.... 55

.... 57

4-1 4-2 Xpress Recovery2 BIOS
4-2-1 4-2-2 Q-Flash @BIOS

... 57.... 62

BIOS.. 62 BIOS... 65

4-3 4-4

EasyTune 5... 67 Windows Vista ReadyBoost... 68

.... 69

5-1-1 5-1-2 5-1-3 5-1-4

2 / 4 / 5.1

.... 69 (S/PDIF )( ).. 72.... 74.... 76

5-2-1 5-2-2

.... 77

.... 77.... 78

..... 80
GA-945GCM-S2L -1 -1 IDE -1 SATA 3Gb/s I/O

GA-945GCM-S2C -1

-1 -2 -1

USB 2.0 SATA ( (S/PDIF

12CR1-1UB030-51R) 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R)
GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C

KB_MS ATX_12V

CPU_FAN

LGA775

ATX IDE
AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111C RTL8101E Intel 945GC

DDRII1

DDRII2

BAT PCIE_16 CLR_CMOS

IT8718 PCI1 CODEC

SPDIF_O

Intel ICH7

SATAII3 SATAII2 SATAII1

SYS_FAN FDD

F_USB1F_USB2

SATAII0
GA-945GCM-S2L GA-945GCM-S2C -7-

PWR_LED

F_PANEL

PCIE_1

PCIe CLK (100 MHz)

LGA775 Processor

CPU CLK+/) /266/200/133 MHz)

Host Interface

DDR2 667/533/400 MHz ( Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK ) /266/200/133 MHz)
PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz)

Intel 945GC (333 (

1 PCI Express x1

BIOS x1

RTL8111C RTL8101E
ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel Intel ICHSATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports Floppy IT8718 LPT Port COM Port

PCI Express Bus PCI Bus

MIC(Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out(Front Speaker Out) Line-In(Rear Speaker Out)
2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) GA-945GCM-S2L GA-945GCM-S2C FSB 1333 Core TM 2 DDR2 533( ) DDR2 667

SPDIF Out

PS/2 KB/Mouse
FSB 1333 Core TM 2 FSB 1066/800 MHz -8-

(CPU)

(CPU) LGA775 Intel Core 2 Extreme / Intel Pentium D / Intel Core 2 Duo / Intel Celeron Intel Pentium 4 ( ) Intel (Hyper-Threading) L2 CPU 1333 ( ) /1066/800/533 MHz Intel 945GC Intel ICH1.8V DDR2 DIMM 4 GB ( )

DDR2 667/533/400 MHz ( (

) Realtek ALC662 High Definition Audio 2 / 4 / 5.1 S/PDIF CD RTL 8111C (10/100/1000 Mbit) RTL 8101E (10/100 Mbit) PCI Express x16 PCI Express x1 PCI IDE ATA-100/66/SATA 3Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s iTE ITUSB 2.0/1.1 USB (4 ) 4 IDE
GA-945GCM-S2L GA-945GCM-S2C GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C - 10 -
24-pin ATX 4-pin ATX 12 V IDE SATA 3Gb/s CPU

S/PDIF USB 2.0/1.1

PS/2 PS/2
D-Sub USB 2.0/1.1 RJ-45 ( iTE IT8718
CPU CPU/ CPU CPU/ CPU Mbit flash AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a DMI 2.0 SM BIOS 2.4

ACPI 1.0b

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@BIOS Download Center Q-Flash EasyTune ( ) Xpress Install Xpress Recovery2 Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM ) Microsoft Windows Vista/XP Micro ATX 24.4 x 19.3

( ( ( (

FSB 1333 Core TM 2 DDR2 533( ) Windows Vista/XP 32-bit
FSB 1333 Core TM GB 4 GB FSB 1066/800 MHz - 12 -

) DDR) EasyTune

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C
( CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU (CPU) CPU CPU ) CPU CPU ) CPU CPU (
(HT) Intel HT Intel CPU HT Intel HT HT Advanced BIOS Features

BIOS ( )

CPU CPU

LGA775 CPU

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B. CPU

CPU CPU )

CPU ( CPU CPU

CPU ) ( )

CPU CPU CPU

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CPU CPU ( Intel )

CPU ( )

' CPU ( )

(CPU_FAN)

CPU CPU - 15 -

2 DDR2 (Dual Channel Technology) BIOS
DDR(Channel 0) 1 (Channel 1)
(Channel) DDRII1 ( DDRII2 ( 1) 2)

- 16 -

DDR2 DDR DDR2

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PCI Express x16

PCI Express x1

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. /

BIOS PCI Express x16

PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16

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( ) ( )
15-pin D-Sub USB D-Sub USB

/ USB 2.0/1.1 USB USB

(RJ-45)
(Gigabit Ethernet) 1 GB (1 Gbps)
/ / 1 Gbps 100 Mbps 10 Mbps

GA-945GCM-S2L - 19 -

(Fast Ethernet) 100 Mbps

/ / 100 Mbps 10 Mbps

2 4/5.1

2/4/5.1

GA-945GCM-S2C GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C - 20 -

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8)

ATX_12V ATX CPU_FAN SYS_FAN FDD IDE SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 PWR_LED
9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16)
BAT F_PANEL F_AUDIO CD_IN SPDIF_O F_USB1 / F_USB2 CLR_CMOS CI

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1/2) ATX_12V / ATX (2x2-pin 12V

2x12-pin

12V (400 )

2x12-pin pin

2x10-pin 2x10-

ATX_12V ATX_12V 4 2

+12V +12V

ATX 12 24

3.3V 3.3V +5V +5V Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) +12V +12V ( 3.3V ( 2x12-pin ) 2x12-pin )
3.3V -12V PS_ON(soft On/Off)
-5V +5V +5V +5V ( ( 2x12-pin ) 2x12-pin )

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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (
CPU_FAN 4-pin SYS_FAN CPU CPU

1 CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN 1

SYS_FAN

5) FDD (

1.44 MB

360 KB 2.88 MB 720 KB 1.2 MB

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6) IDE (IDE
IDE (Master/Slave) ( ( IDE IDE ) )
7) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s

SATA SATA 3Gb/s SATA

SATA 1.5Gb/s SATA
7 SATAIISATAII7 SATAIISATAII1

TXP TXN RXN RXP

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8) PWR_LED (

(S1) (S3/S4) (S5)

MPD+ MPDMPD-

S0 S1 S3/S4/S5

9) BAT(

CMOS ( CMOS BIOS )

CMOS 1. 2. ) 3. 4. (

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10) F_PANEL (

SPEAKSpeaker Connector

SPEAK+

Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED

MSGMSG+ 2 1

NC RES+ RESHDHD+
Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED
MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED)
PW (Power Switch) ( ) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) BIOS BIOS Power Management Setup
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED)
RES (Reset Switch) (Reset) NC

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11) F_AUDIO (
HD (High Definition ) AC'97
AC'MIC2_L MIC2_R -ACZ_DET LINE2_R FAUDIO_JD LINE2_L FAUDIO_JD Line Out (L) Line Out (R) MIC MIC

HD 2/4/5.1

HD 2/4/5.1

12) CD_IN (

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13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF

S/PDIF

(S/PDIF )

3 SPDIFO

14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB

USB 2.0/1.1 USB

USB USB

(5V) (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB DY+

2x5-pin USB

IEEE USB

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15) CLR_CMOS (

CMOS CMOS (

BIOS )
CMOS CMOS BIOS ( BIOS (Load Optimized Defaults) )

16) CI (

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BIOS (Basic Input and Output System Self-Test) BIOS ) (POST BIOS CMOS Power-On
BIOS BIOS <Ctrl> + <F1> BIOS BIOS Windows @BIOS

BIOS BIOS

POST BIOS

<Delete>

Q-Flash @BIOS

BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS

Q-Flash

BIOS BIOS BIOS

BIOS CMOS ( CMOS BIOS Load Optimized Defaults CLR_CMOS )

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Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Intel I945 BIOS for 945GCM-S2L E10. <DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash 08/01/2007-I945-6A89HG0IC-00

<DEL>

BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <Delete> BIOS XpressRecovery2 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2

<F9>

<F12> Boot Menu Boot Menu < >
BIOS <Enter> <Esc>

< >

BIOS Boot Menu <End> Q-Flash <End>

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BIOS <Enter>

GA-945GCM-S2L E10)

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

Floppy 3 Mode Support (

( ) Drive A ( POST No Errors All Errors All, But Keyboard All, But Diskette All, But Disk/Key A

3 Mode

3 Mode 3 Mode )

Disabled

Halt on (

Memory (

640 KB MS-DOS
BIOS POST (Power On Self Test) Base Memory PC Extended Memory

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Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading ( ) Limit CPUID Max. to 3 ( ) No-Execute Memory Protect ( ) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) ( ) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ( CPU EIST Function ( ) Virtualization Technology ( ) Init Display First On-Chip Frame Buffer Size
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI] [8MB]
Hard Disk Boot Priority (
<Enter> <PageUp>
< > < > <->/<PageDown> <+>/ <Esc>
First / Second / Third Boot Device (
<Enter> Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD LAN Disabled

< > <

ZIP USB USB ZIP USB USB

Password Check (

BIOS BIOS Set Supervisor/ ( BIOS Intel CPU )
User Password Setup System ( ) Intel

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HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability (

S.M.A.R.T. ( Disabled)

CPU Hyper-Threading (
I n t e l C P U ( Enabled)

Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (

Windows X P Windows NT 4.0

CPUID Disabled Enabled

Disabled)
No-Execute Memory Protect (Intel
Intel Execute Disable Bit (buffer overflow) ( Enabled) CPU
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Intel C1E
Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) ( CPU Enabled)
CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Intel TM2
Intel Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (CPU CPU (

) Enabled) EIST

CPU EIST Function (Intel EIST
Enhanced Intel Speed Step (EIST) CPU Enabled)
Virtualization Technology (Intel
Intel Virtualization Technology ( ( Enabled)

Intel

Init Display First (
PCI PCI Express ) PCI Express

PCI Onboard/PEG

PCI PCI Express PCI Express PCI Express
On-Chip Frame Buffer Size (

Frame Buffer Size

MS-DOS 8MB( )

) Intel

Intel CPU

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[Enabled] [Auto] Ch.0 Master/Slave Ch.2 Master/Slave Ch.3 Master/Slave [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [SPP] 3 +/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F10: Save
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA Mode x PATA IDE Set to SATA Port 0/2 Set to SATA Port 1/3 Set to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN SMART LAN1 Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE ( On-Chip SATA Mode (

Disabled Auto

( Enabled)
SATA SATA BIOS ( ) BIOS Combined Enhanced SATA PATA SATA SATA PATA 2 SATA PATA IDE Enhanced SATA IDE 2

SATA Combined

Combined Enhanced Non-Combined

PATA IDE Set to (

Ch.0 Master/Slave Ch.1 Master/Slave Disabled

Combined IDE IDE SATA

Ch. 0 Master/Slave Ch. 1 Master/Slave Non-Combined ( IDE )

SATA Port 0/2 Set to (

PATA IDE Set to Master/Slave

SATA 0/2

PATA IDE Set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave Ch. 1

SATA Port 1/3 Set to (

SATA 1/3
PATA IDE Set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave Ch. 0

GA-945GCM-S2L - 39 BIOS

USB Controller (

USB ( Enabled)

USB 2.0 Controller ( USB Keyboard Support (

( Disabled)

USB 2.0 USB

MS-DOS

USB 2.0 ( USB Enabled)

USB Mouse Support (

Legacy USB storage detect (

Azalia Codec (

( Auto) Disabled Enabled) Disabled

Onboard H/W LAN (

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SMART LAN (

Start detecting at Port.. Pair1-2 Status = Open Pair3-6 Status = Open Pair4-5 Status = Open Pair7-8 Status = Open

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software SMART LAN / / / / Length Length Length Length = = = = 0m 0m 0m 0m Item Help Menu Level

Status 0m

Length

Gigabit hub

Start detecting at Port.. Link Detected --> 100Mbps

10/100 Mbps hub

Link Detected Windows 1000 Mbps
hub MS-DOS 10/100 Mbps LAN Boot ROM Gigabit hub

10/100/

Status
Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Pair 1-10/100 Mbps Status Open

Pair 4-5 Length

GA-945GCM-S2L - 41 BIOS

Onboard LAN Boot ROM (

Boot ROM

Onboard Serial Port 1 (

Auto 2E8/IRQ3 BIOS Auto Disabled
Disabled BIOS 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4

3F8/IRQ4 (

Onboard Parallel Port (
Disabled 3BC/IRQ7 BIOS Disabled

378/IRQ7 ( ) 278/IRQ5

Parallel Port Mode (

SPP EPP ECP ECP+EPP

( EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) EPP ECP )

ECP Mode Use DMA (ECP

ECP Mode ECP ECP+EPP

3 ( Parallel Port ) 1

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Power Management Setup (

[S1(POS)] [Instant-Off] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Everyday 0:0:0 [Enabled] [32-bit mode] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enter [Soft-Off]
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support ( ) HPET Mode ( ) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function

ACPI Suspend Type (

S1(POS) ACPI S1 ( S3(STR) ACPI S1 S1 (POS

Power On Suspend)

) S3 (STR

Suspend To RAM)

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN (
MS-DOS Instant-Off Delay 4 Sec.

( 4 ) 4

PME Event Wake Up (

ACPI / 1 ATX (

PCI Enabled) PCIe +5VSB

Power On by Ring (

ACPI ( Enabled)

Windows Vista - 43 BIOS

Resume by Alarm (

( Disabled) ) )

Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday ( ) 1~31 ( Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) (

HPET Support

Windows Vista ) (
High Precision Event Timer Enabled) HPET 32-bit 64-bit Windows Vista

HPET Mode

Windows Vista Windows Vista 64-bit mode 32-bit mode

Power On By Mouse (

PS/2 +5VSB ( ) PS/2 / 1 ATX

Disabled Double Click

Power On By Keyboard (
PS/2 +5VSB ( ) 1~5 Windows 98

/ 1 ATX

Disabled Password Keyboard 98

KB Power ON Password (

Power On by Keyboard <Enter> 1~5
Passoword <Enter> <Enter> <Enter> <Enter>

AC Back Function (

Soft-Off ( Full-On Memory )

Windows Vista - 44 -

PnP/PCI Configurations (
PCI1 IRQ Assignment PCI2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] [Auto]
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations

PCI1 IRQ Assignment (

Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 10

PCI BIOS 11

IRQ ( PCI 15

) IRQ 3

PCI2 IRQ Assignment (

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PC Health Status (
Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR18V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control [Disabled] No OK OK OK OK 47 oC 3375 RPM 0 RPM [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled]
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health Status

Reset Case Open Status (

Disabled Enabled

Case Opened (

Yes Reset Case Open Status

Enabled

Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12V ( Current CPU Temperature (
Disabled ( 80 o C / 176o F 90 o C / 194 o F CPU
Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) (
CPU Warning Temperature (CPU

CPU CPU 70 o C / 158 oF

60 o C / 140 o F
CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning (CPU/

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CPU Smart FAN Control (CPU
Disabled Enabled CPU CPU CPU EasyTune

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Frequency/Voltage Control (
[18X] [Auto] [Disabled] 200 [Auto] [Auto] 533 [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] 1.38750V

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio ( ) O.C FSB1333 Core. 2 CPU CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) DIMM OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore

CPU ( CMOS ) BIOS

CPU Clock Ratio (CPU

O.C FSB 1333 Core 2 CPU

FSB 1333 Core TM 2 CPU 533( ) Auto Auto FSB 1333 Core TM 2 CPU DDR2
POST FSB 1333 Core TM 2 CPU <Y> (Yes, set FSB to 1333 MHz for me) <N> (No, do not show this message again) POST ( )
CPU Host Clock Control (CPU

CPU 20 ( Disabled)

) - 48 -
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) (CPU
CPU Enabled 100MHz ~ 700MHz CPU FSB 533 MHz FSB 800 MHz FSB 1066 MHz FSB 1333 MHz
CPU Host Clock Control 100 MHz 700 MHz 133 MHz 200 MHz 266 MHz 333 MHz
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) (PCI Express
Auto PCI Express BIOS PCI Express
90 MHz 100 MHz ( 150 MHz Auto)
System Memory Multiplier (

Auto BIOS SPD

FSB ( CPU Auto)

Memory Frequency (Mhz) (

CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) System Memory Multiplier
DIMM OverVoltage Control (

Normal +0.1V ~ +0.4V

( ) 0.1V 0.4V
FSB OverVoltage Control (
Normal +0.1V ~ +0.3V 0.3V

( ) 0.1V

CPU Voltage Control (CPU

( CPU Normal CPU

Normal CPU Vcore (CPU

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2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults (
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSave & Exit Setup (Y/N)? N Exit Without Saving
: Select Item F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults

<Enter>

<Y>
2-11 Load Optimized Defaults (
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N Setup Save & Exit Exit Without Saving

: Select Item F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults

<Enter> BIOS CMOS

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2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password (
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving
: Select Item F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password
<Enter> BIOS Supervisor ( Setup )
Advanced BIOS Features BIOS System

Password Check BIOS

User (
) Advanced BIOS Features System BIOS Password Check

<Enter> BIOS

<Enter> BIOS PASSWORD DISABLED

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2-13 Save & Exit Setup (
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Password Set User Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving
: Select Item F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS

<Enter> <N>

<Y> <Esc>
2-14 Exit Without Saving (
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N Password Set User Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving
: Select Item F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data
<Enter> <Y> <N> <Esc>

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( ( Run.exe) Windows XP )
Xpress Install Xpress Install Install Xpress Install

Xpress Install )

( Xpress Install
Windows XP vice Pack 1 " (
USB 2.0 " "?" USB 2.0 ( )
Windows XP Ser\ " ")

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Install

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Xpress Recovery2
Xpress Recovery2 NTFS PATA SATA FAT32 FAT16
Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 ( ) 10 GB
Intel xMB VESA Windows XP SP1(
) Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery

Xpress Recovery

USB RAID/AHCI
(*) port2. port0 SATA port1
PATA IDE1/IDE2. PATA IDE1 SATA port0 - 57 -
SATA port0/port1/ PATA IDE1 SATA SATA port0

( Windows XP )

1. 2. BIOS

Windows XP

Advanced BIOS Features ( 1) 10 GB ( ) CD-ROM Xpress Recovery2 ( 2)

1 3. NTFS (

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4. Xpress Recovery2 Recovery2( 5)

4) Xpress

5. ( Xpress Recovery7)

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Xpress Recovery2 any key to startup XpressRocovery2" (
. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..
"Press 8) Xpress Recovery2

8 Xpress Recovery2 ( 9)

Xpress Recovery2 BIOS POST <F9>
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Intel I945 BIOS for 945GCM-S2L E10.
<DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash 08/01/2007-I945-6A89HG01C-00
C. Xpress Recovery2 1. BACKUP 2. Xpress Recovery2
(Backup) ( ( 11) 10) Windows
12 GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C - 60 -

D. Xpress Recovery2

(Restore)

RESTORE 13 14)

E. Xpress Recovery2

(Remove)

REMOVE ( 15)

Xpress Recovery2 ( 16)

REBOOT

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BIOS DOS Q-Flash T M Q-Flash BIOS Windows Q-Flash BIOS BIOS @ B I O S TM @BIOS @BIOS BIOS Q-Flash T M BIOS @BIOS T M

BIOS BIOS Q-Flash

Windows BIOS

1. 2. USB 3. POST

BIOS ( ) BIOS <End> BIOS
BIOS BIOS ( USB 9gcms2l.f1) FAT32/16/12 Q-Flash ( Q-Flash Q-Flash IDE/SATA )
POST <End> BIOS Setup RAID/AHCI POST <End>

<F8>

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Intel I945 BIOS for 945GCM-S2L E10. <DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash 08/01/2007-I945-6A89HG01C-00

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BIOS Update BIOS from Drive BIOS BIOS FAT32/16/12 RAID/AHCI POST <Enter>
Q-Flash Q-Flash <Enter> Save BIOS to Drive IDE/SATA Q-Flash

<End>

Floppy A
Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size..SST 25VF040B
Enter : Run A Floppy HDD 0-0
Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOSfound 0 file(s) to Drive :Move ESC:Reset <Drive> F10:Power Off <Drive>

Total size : 0

Free size : 0

to update BIOS?"

BIOS <Enter> BIOS BIOS
"Are you sure BIOS BIOS /USB
Q-Flash Utility v2.02 Flash Type/Size..SST 25VF040B Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Drive !! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !! Save BIOS to Drive Please press any key to continue :Move ESC:Reset 512K

Enter : Run

F10:Power Off

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<Esc> POST

POST Defaults

<Delete> BIOS <Enter> BIOS BIOS

Load Optimized BIOS BIOS

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? Y Setup Save & Exit Exit Without Saving
Save & Exit Setup BIOS

C M OS BIOS

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1. 2. Windows BIOS

BIOS ( BIOS )
C.O.M.(Corporate Online Management) BIOS BIOS

@BIOS @BIOS @BIOS

/ @BIOS/@BIOS

/GIGABYTE/

1. BIOS @BIOS BIOS Save Current BIOS BIOS

" "

"Update New BIOS"
@BIOS OK Find BIOS From Gigabyte Update New BIOS

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) BIOS
@BIOS BIOS BIOS <Delete> <Enter> BIOS BIOS

Load Optimized

Defaults
All Files (*.*) Update New BIOS BIOS ( BIOS 9gcms2l.f1)

<Delete> <Enter> BIOS

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EasyTune 5
E a s y T u n e TM 5 Windows EasyTune 5 \ \

C.I.A. ( )

M.I.B. (
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
/ OVER CLOCKING C.I.A. / M.I.B. SMART FAN PC HEALTH GO EAZY MODE / ADVANCED MODE LEDs GIGABYTE Logo Help

C.I.A.

M.I.B.
EasyTune TM 5 EasyTune T M 5 CPU EasyTune 5
) EasyTune 5 ) C.I.A. M.I.B.

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Windows Vista ReadyBoost
Windows Vista ReadyBoost ReadyBoost USB ReadyBoost

ReadyBoost ReadyBoost

ReadyBoost ReadyBoost (RAM)

256 MB

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5-1-/ 4 / 5.1

(HD) 96KHz / (DAC) (Multi-Streaming) MP3 44.1KHz 48KHz
driver for High Definition Audio"
"Microsoft UAA Bus Service Pack

)2 / 4 / 5.4 5.1

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/ 2CH 4CH 6CH

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AC'97 /

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(S/PDIF

S/PDIF S/PDIF

( SPDIF_O

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S/PDIF )

B. S/PDIF

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Pink In

Front Green In
\ \ Realtek HD Audio Input

Realtek HD Audio Input

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( Front Pink In. ) 1 (1)

\ Front Green In

1. 2. 3. 4.

1. 2. (.wav) 3. 4. 5. [ [ [ ] ] ] [ ]

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\ Q A BIOS BIOS BIOS Q A / / <Ctrl> + <F1> BIOS POST <Delete> \

CMOS Clear CMOS

(CLR_CMOS) CMOS

CLR_CMOS CMOS

CMOS ( )
<Delete> BIOS Optimized Defaults) BIOS
Load Fail-Safe Defaults BIOS BIOS (

Save & Exit Setup )

Q A 1 1

Award BIOS CMOS 3 9

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CPU CPU_FAN

POST <Delete> BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults & Exit Setup

Load Save

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RoHS ( Restriction of the use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment, RoHS) WEEE ( Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, WEEE)

( ) RoHS

2002/96/EC

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(China RoHS)

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2. 3. 3
4719331803056SN05 010471933182318421SN32

4. 5. 6. 7.

8. 9. 10. 11. a. b. c. d. e. 12. 13. (V1.1) 2004.12.01 f. g. h. i. ( RAM VGA USB ) ( )

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