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This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected
under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor
any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
Version 1.0
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufac-
turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and
to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the
manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective
owners and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern-
ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Preface
Preface

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  • Page 1 Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Version 1.0 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- causing Equipment Regulations.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T T T T T ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction..................1 Feature....................2 Motherboard Components.............4 Chapter 2 7 7 7 7 7 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions................7 Choosing a Computer Case............7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case..........7...
  • Page 4 Frequency/Voltage Control..........38 Load Default Settings............39 Supervisor Password............39 User Password..............40 Save & Exit Setup...............40 Exit Without Saving.............40 Updating the BIOS..............41 Chapter 4 43 43 43 43 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM............43 Auto-installing under Windows Vista........43 Running Setup..............44 Manual Installation................48 Utility Software Reference............48...
  • Page 5: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing 945GCD-M motherboard of great performance and with ® enhanced function. This motherboard has onboard Intel Dual Core Atom with a Micro-ATX form factor of 225 x 170 mm. The motherboard incorporates the Intel 945GC Northbridge (NB) and ICH7 Southbridge (SB) chipsets.
  • Page 6: Feature

    Feature Processor This motherboard uses onboard Intel ® Dual Core Atom CPU that carries the following features: • Onboard Intel ® Dual Core Atom , 1.60GHz CPU speed with 1MB cache • Supports a system bus (FSB) of 533 MHz •...
  • Page 7: Onboard Lan

    Onboard LAN The onboard LAN controller provides either of the following features: • Compliant with IEEE 802.3u for 10/100 Mbps ethernet, IEEE 802.3ab for 1000 Mbps ethernet • PCI Express base 1.1 compliant • Supports Wake-On-LAN (WOL) and AMD magic packet TM power management •...
  • Page 8: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components Introducing the Motherboard...
  • Page 9 Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS 1. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector 2. DDR2_1~2 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots 3. ATX Standard 24-pin ATX power connector 4. IDE Primary IDE connector 5. F_USB1~2 Front panel USB headers 6. USBPWR_F Front panel USB power select jumper 7.
  • Page 10 Memo Introducing the Motherboard...
  • Page 11: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions • Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard • Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam- age from static electricity • Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard •...
  • Page 12: Checking Jumper Settings

    Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard. Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered.
  • Page 13: Checking Jumper Settings

    Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting (default) 1-2: NORMAL 2-3: CLEAR CLR_CMOS 3-pin CLEAR CMOS Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to CLR_CMOS turn the system off.
  • Page 14: Installing Hardware

    Installing Hardware Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory module. It can support two 240-pin DDR2 533. The total memory capacity is 4 GB. DDR2 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus DDR2 533 266 MHz Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard.
  • Page 15 Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR2 1066/800/667/533 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Type Size Vendor Module Name Samsung PC2-4200U-4444-10-B1 512 MB DDR2 533 A-data Vitesta 1 GB Kingmax KLBD48F-A8KE4 Apacer...
  • Page 16 Type Size Vendor Module Name Kingston KVR800D2N5/512 1.8V 9905315-019.A02LF 512 MB Micron MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 Qimonda HYS72T64000HU-2.5-B A-DATA M2GVD6G3I41P0U1E5E AET760UD00-30DB97X Aeneon AET760UD00-25DC08X AU01GE800C5KBGC Apacer 78.01GAO.9K5 78.01GA0.9L5 APOGEE AU1G082-800P000 Geil Geil Millenary Hexon ELPT7AUDR-25M48 DDR2 800 Hynix HYMP112U64CP8-S6 AB 04701G16CZ5U2G Infinity 1 GB 04701G16CY5U2A KingMax KLDD48F-B8KU5 NGES...
  • Page 17 Type Size Vendor Module Name A-DATA Red A-DATA M2OMI6H3J4720L1C5Z Aeneon AET860UD00-25DC08X 78.A1GAO.9K4 Apacer 78.A1GC0.9L4 CORSAIR CM2X2048-6400C5 Geil Geil Platinum Edition Hexon ELPT8AUDR-25M88 Hynix HYMP125U64CP8-S6 AB KVR800D2N5/2G Kingston KVR800D2N6/2G-SP KingMax DDR2 800 2 GB KLDE88F-B8KU5 NHES MT16HTF25664AY-800E1 Micron MT16HTF25664AY-800E1 Nanya NT2GT64U8HD0BY-AD AL8E8F73C-8E1 AL8E8G73F-8E1 Qimonda...
  • Page 18: Expansion Slots

    Expansion Slots Installing Add-on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can in- crease the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.
  • Page 19 Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
  • Page 20: Connecting Optional Devices

    Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line- out ports for easier access. Signal Name Signal Name PORT 1L AUD_GND PORT 1R...
  • Page 21 F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB headers The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.
  • Page 22: Installing A Hard Disk Drive/Cd-Rom/Sata Hard Drive

    Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD- ROM drive. About IDE Devices Your motherboard has one IDE channel interface. An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the motherboard.
  • Page 23 Refer to the illustration below for proper installation: Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive. Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply.
  • Page 24: Connecting I/O Devices

    Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Parallel Port (LPT) Use LPT to connect printers or other parallel communica- tions devices.
  • Page 25: Connecting Case Components

    Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL. Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX.
  • Page 26 Connecting 4-pin power cable The ATX12V1 power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. When installing 4-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V match perfectly. 4-pin power cable CPU_FAN: FAN Power Connectors Signal Name Function System Ground Power +12V...
  • Page 27 SPK: Internal speaker Signal Name Signal Installing the Motherboard...
  • Page 28: Front Panel Header

    Front Panel Header The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information: Signal Function Signal Function HD_LED_P Hard disk LED(+) 2 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(+) HD_LED_N Hard disk LED(- ) FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(-)
  • Page 29: Using Bios

    Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc.” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters.
  • Page 30: Resetting The Default Cmos Values

    Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility. CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard CMOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced Setup Load Default Settings Advanced Chipset Setup Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals User Password Power Management Setup Save &...
  • Page 31: Using Bios

    Using BIOS When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options.
  • Page 32: Standard Cmos Setup

    For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS. Please visit the manufacture’s website for updated manual.
  • Page 33 LBA/Large Mode (Auto) Use this item to set the LAB/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer (Auto) If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer.
  • Page 34: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Setup Help Item Thermal Management Enabled TM Status...
  • Page 35 1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device (Hard Drive/CD/DVD/Removable Dev.) Use this item to determine the device order the computer used to look for an operating system to load at start-up time. The devices showed here will be different depending on the exact devices installed on your motherboard. Boot Other Device (Yes) When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operating system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First, Second and Third...
  • Page 36: Advanced Chipset Setup

    Advanced Chipset Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Setup DRAM Frequency Auto Help Item...
  • Page 37: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Integrated Peripherals Onboard IDE Controller Both Help Item Onboard SATA Mode Enhanced Onboard AUDIO Function Enabled DISABLED: disables the Onboard LAN Function...
  • Page 38: Power Management Setup

    USB Functions (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the USB function. Legacy USB Support (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled.
  • Page 39: Pci/Pnp Setup

    Resume By USB (S3) (Disabled) This item allows users to enable or disable the USB device Walk-up from S3 mode. Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled) Use this item to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode.
  • Page 40: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. PC Health Status Help Item -=- System Hardware Monitor -=- Smart Fan Function Press Enter Shutdown Temperature...
  • Page 41 Shutdown Temperature (Disabled) Enable you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before powering down. System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as System & CPU temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & system fan speed,...etc.
  • Page 42: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Frequency/Voltage Control Help Item Manufacturer: Intel...
  • Page 43: Load Default Settings

    Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box to ask if you are sure to install optimized defaults or not. You select [OK], and then <Enter>, the Setup Utility loads all default values; or select [Cancel], and then <Enter>, the Setup Utility does not load default values. Supervisor Password This page helps you install or change a password.
  • Page 44: User Password

    User Password This page helps you install or change a password. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. User Password Help Item User Password : Not Installed Change User Password Press Enter Install or Change the password. : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value...
  • Page 45: Updating The Bios

    Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improve- ments in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing.
  • Page 46 Memo Using BIOS...
  • Page 47: Using The Motherboard Software

    Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM The support software CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your motherboard version.
  • Page 48: Running Setup

    Setup Tab Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Setup Select from the menu which software you want to install. Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that al- lows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support CD.
  • Page 49 Click Next. The following screen appears: Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recom- mended. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. 1.
  • Page 50 Method 1. Run Reboot Setup Windows Vista will block startup programs by default when installing drivers after the system restart. You must select taskbar icon Run Blocked Program and run Reboot Setup to install the next driver, until you finish all drivers installation. Method 2.
  • Page 51 Select Classic View. Set User Account. Select Turn User Account Control on or off and press Continue. Using the Motherboard Software...
  • Page 52: Manual Installation

    Disable User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer item and press OK, then press Restart Now. Then you can restart your computer and continue to install drivers without running blocked programs. Manual Installation Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory.

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