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- Page 1 Intel 945 Series Intel 945GC/945GZ/945GCT/945GZT Socket LGA775 Processor Mainboard User’s Manual Rev: 1.10, Oct 2007 P/N: 88EN945GC1...
- Page 2 Disclaimer The intellectual property of this manual belongs to our company. The ownership of all of the products, including accessories and software etc. belong to our company. No one is permitted to copy, change, or translate without our written permission. We compiled this manual based on our careful attitude, but we can not guarantee the accuracy of the contents.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ................ 3 1.1 Package Checklist ....................3 1.2 Specifications ...................... 4 1.3 Mainboard Layout ....................5 1.3.1 Intel 945GC(V1.0) ......................5 1.3.2 Intel 945GC(V2.0) ......................6 1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices ..............7 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ..............8 2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis ................ -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction
Intel 945 Series User's Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Package Checklist Thank you for choosing our product. Please check the following packing and accessories, if there is any broken or part missing, please contact with your franchiser. • HDD Cable X 1 •... -
Page 5: Specifications
- Front Panel Jumper, provides stereo MIC port on front panel Onboard LAN - Onboard 10/100/1000Mbps compatible LAN (Optional) - 1 X PCI Express x16 slot (Intel 945GZ Chipset works at 4 X) Expansion Slots - 2 X PCI slots - Support PCI Bus interface v2.2 compliant... -
Page 6: Mainboard Layout
Intel 945 Series User's Manual 1.3 Mainboard Layout 1.3.1 Intel 945GC(V1.0) (This picture is only for reference) - -... -
Page 7: Intel 945Gc(V2.0)
Intel 945 Series User's Manual 1.3.2 Intel 945GC(V2.0) (This picture is only for reference) - -... -
Page 8: Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices
Intel 945 Series User's Manual 1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices The rear I/O part of this mainboard provides the following I/O ports: • PS/2 Mouse: Connect to PS/2 mouse. • PS/2 Keyboard: Connect to PS/2 keyboard. • LPT: Connect to printer or other devices that support this communication protocol. -
Page 9: Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis The mainboard and its component layouts illustrated in this chapter were based mainly on model “Intel 945GC(V1.0)”, unless specifi cally stated. • Choose a chassis big enough to install this mainboard. • As some features for this mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the mainboard to indicators and switches or buttons on the chassis, make sure your chassis supports all the features required. -
Page 10: Installation Of The Cpu And Cpu Cooler
Intel 945 Series User's Manual 2.3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the mainboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. -
Page 11: Installation Of The Cpu Cooler
6. To remove the DIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module. Dual-Channel Memory installation (For Intel 945GC(V2.0) Only) The Intel 945GC(V2.0) includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel 1 : DIMM1, DIMM2... -
Page 12: Connecting Peripheral Devices
Intel 945 Series User's Manual 2.5 Connecting Peripheral Devices 2.5.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors Each of the IDE port connects up to two IDE drives at Ultra ATA/100 mode by one 40-pin, 80-conductor,and 3-connector Ultra ATA/66 ribbon cables. -
Page 13: Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup
Intel 945 Series User's Manual Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup 3.1 Checking Jumper Settings • For a 2-pin jumper, plug the jumper cap on both pins will make it CLOSE (SHORT). Remove the jumper cap, or plug it on either pin (reserved for future use) will leave it at OPEN position. -
Page 14: Fan Power Connectors
Intel 945 Series User's Manual 3.4 FAN Power Connectors These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. CFAN or CFAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector SYSFAN1: System Fan Power Connector SYSFAN2: System Fan Power Connector (Optional) -
Page 15: Additional Usb Port Headers
Intel 945 Series User's Manual 3.6 Additional USB Port Headers Pin Assignment Pin Assignment Data 0- Data 1- Data 0+ Data 1+ Ground Ground FUSB1 FUSB2 3.7 Front Panel Audio Connection Header This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel. -
Page 16: Internal Audio Connectors
Intel 945 Series User's Manual 3.8 Internal Audio Connectors Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R CD IN 3.9 ATX Power Input Connectors This mainboard provides two power connectors to connect power supplier. -
Page 17: Chapter 4 Bios Setup Utility
Intel 945 Series User's Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Utility BIOS stands for Basic Input and Output System. It was once called ROM BIOS when it was stored in a Read-Only Memory (ROM) chip. Now manufacturers would like to store BIOS in EEPROM which means Electrically Erasable Programmable Memory. -
Page 18: Bios Setup - Cmos Setup Utility
Intel 945 Series User's Manual 4.5 BIOS Setup — CMOS Setup Utility • In order to increase system stability and performance, our engineering staff is constantly improving the BIOS menu. The BIOS setup screens and descriptions illustrated in this manual are for your reference only, and may not completely match with what you see on your screen. -
Page 19: Control Keys
Intel 945 Series User's Manual • PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect temperature, voltage, fan, speed. • Frequency/Voltage Control This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio. • Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration. -
Page 20: Standard Cmos Features
Intel 945 Series User's Manual 4.5.3 Standard CMOS Features Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Mon, 11 2007 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 13 : 19 : 44 Menu Level ► ► IDE Channel 0 Master [MAXTOR STM380215A] ►... - Page 21 Intel 945 Series User's Manual IDE HDD Auto-Detection This item allows you to detect the parameters of IDE drives by pressing <Enter> key. The parameters will be shown on the screen automatically. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave,SATA Channel 1~4 When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check what kind of IDE or SATA hard drive you are using.
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Page 22: Advanced Bios Features
Intel 945 Series User's Manual 4.5.4 Advanced BIOS Features Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features ► CPU Feature [Press Enter] Press Enter Item Help ► Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] Virus Warning [Disabled] Menu Level ►... - Page 23 Intel 945 Series User's Manual Limit CPUID MaxVal When set to [Enabled], this item limits the CPUID maximum value to 3, which is usually required for older OS like Windows NT4.0. C1E Function This item appears only for certain processors with the C1E (Enhanced Halt State) Function.
- Page 24 Intel 945 Series User's Manual ・ Security Option This item determines when the system will prompt for password - every time the system boots or only when enters the BIOS setup. [Setup]: The password is required only when accessing the BIOS Setup.
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Page 25: Advanced Chipset Features
Intel 945 Series User's Manual 4.5.5 Advanced Chipset Features Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features 4 to 5 Sec. SLP_S4# Assertion Width [4 to 5 Sec.] Item Help System BIOS Cacheable [Enabled] Video BIOS Cacheable [Disabled] Menu Level ►... - Page 26 Intel 945 Series User's Manual • Back to Advanced Chipset Features Setup Menu ・ PEG/Onchip VGA Control This option is for controlling the integrated graphics. ・ On-Chip Frame Buffer Size This option is for setting the VGA memory size. ・ DVMT Mode Available Options:[Fixed],[DVMT], [Both].
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Page 27: Integrated Peripherals
Intel 945 Series User's Manual 4.5.6 Integrated Peripherals Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals ► OnChip IDE Device [Press Enter] Press Enter Item Help ► Onboard Device [Press Enter] ► SuperIO Device [Press Enter] Menu Level ► x KB Power ON Password... - Page 28 Intel 945 Series User's Manual IDE Primary Master/Slave UDMA (Auto) Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. This mainboard supports UltraDMA technology, which provides faster access to IDE devices. If you install a device that supports UltraDMA, change the appropriate item on this list to Auto. You may have to install the UltraDMA driver supplied with this mainboard in order to use an UltraDMA device.
- Page 29 Intel 945 Series User's Manual Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Enabled USB Controller [Enabled] Item Help USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB Keyboard Support [Disabled] Menu Level ►► USB Mouse Support [Disabled] Azalia/AC97 Audio Select [Auto] Onboard Lan Controller...
- Page 30 Intel 945 Series User's Manual [Mouse Left]: Double click the mouse left button to power on the system. [Mouse Right]: Double click the mouse right button to power on the system. [Any KEY]: Use any keyboard keys to power on the system.
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Page 31: Power Management Setup
Intel 945 Series User's Manual 4.5.7 Power Management Setup Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup ACPI Function [Enabled] Enabled Item Help ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) Power Management [User Define] Menu Level ► Video Off Method [DPMS] Video Off In Suspend... - Page 32 Intel 945 Series User's Manual ・ Video off Method This selection will cause the system to turn off the vertical and V/HSYNC+Blank horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer. Blank Screen This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.
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Page 33: Pnp Pci Configuration
Intel 945 Series User's Manual 4.5.8 PnP PCI Configuration Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configurations Init Display First [PCI PCI Slot Slot] Item Help [Disabled] Reset Configuration Data Menu Level ► Resources Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)] x IRQ Resources... -
Page 34: Pc Health Status
Intel 945 Series User's Manual 4.5.9 PC Health Status Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PC Health Status Smart FAN Control [Disabled] Disabled Item Help x FAN Target Temperture x FAN Min Speed 60 % Menu Level ► ** MainBoard Temperature Items ** Sys Temp. -
Page 35: Frequency/Voltage Control
Intel 945 Series User's Manual 4.5.10 Frequency/Voltage Control Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency/Voltage Control ► System Memory Control [Press Press Enter Enter] Item Help CPU Voltage Regulator [Default] DRAM Voltage Regulator [Default] Menu Level ► Auto Detect PCI Clk... -
Page 36: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Intel 945 Series User's Manual 4.5.11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults This option opens a dialog box that lets you install fail-safe defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility: Press <Y> and the <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and then <Enter>... -
Page 37: Save & Exit Setup
Intel 945 Series User's Manual To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message will confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter BIOS Setup freely. -
Page 38: Chapter 5 Driver Installation
Intel 945 Series User's Manual Chapter 5 Driver Installation Check your package and there is Driver CD included. This CD consists of all dirvers you need. In addition, this CD also include an auto detect software which can tell you which hardware is installed, and which drivers needed so that your system can function properly. - Page 39 User's Manual When you choose Mainboard Driver installation Utility, the drivers menu should appear as below: Back <- Intel Chipset Installation Utility Intel Chipset VGA Graphics Driver LAN Driver Audio Driver Exit (This picture is only for reference) From the Drivers MENU you may make 4 selections:...