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ECS 945GCD-I230 Manual

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  • Page 3 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 4: 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 5: 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 7 7 7 7 7 Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions................7 Choosing a Computer Case............7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case..........7...
  • Page 6 Integrated Peripherals............30 Power Management Setup............32 PCI/PnP Setup................33 PC Health Status..............34 Frequency/Voltage Control.............34 Load Default Settings.............35 Supervisor Password.............35 User Password...............36 Save & Exit Setup..............36 Exit Without Saving..............36 Updating the BIOS..............37 Chapter 4 39 39 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM............39 Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista........39 Running Setup.................40 Manual Installation................44...

  • Page 7: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the 945GCD-I230 motherboard of great performance and with enhanced function. The motherboard has onboard Intel Diamondville CPU with a Mini-ITX form factor of 170 x 170 mm. The motherboard incorporates the 945GC Northbridge (NB) and ICH7 Southbridge (SB) chipsets.

  • Page 8: Feature

    Feature Processor This motherboard uses onboard Intel Diamondville CPU that carries the follow- ing features: • Onboard Intel Atom (Diamondville) single core, 1.60GHz CPU speed with 512KB cache • Supports a system bus (FSB) of 533 MHz • Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU “Hyper-Threading”...

  • Page 9: Onboard Lan

    Onboard LAN The onboard LAN controller provides the following features: • Supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet transceiver • Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab • Wake-On-LAN (WOL) by Magic Packet/Frame/Link Change Expansion Options The motherboard comes with the following expansion options: •...

  • Page 10: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components Introducing the Motherboard...
  • Page 11 Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS System cooling fan connector 1. SYS_FAN Clear CMOS jumper 2. CLR_CMOS 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slot 3. DDR2 4. PWR_FAN Power cooling fan connector Standard 24-pin ATX power connector 5. ATX1 Front panel switch/LED header 6.
  • Page 12 Memo Introducing the Motherboard...

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 CMOS CLR_CMOS 3-pin CLEAR CMOS Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to CLR_CMOS turn the system off.

  • Page 16: Installing Hardware

    Installing Hardware Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates one memory module. It can support one 240-pin DDR2 533. The total memory capacity is 2 GB. DDR2 SDRAM memory module table Memory Bus Memory module 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 17 Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR2 533 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Type Size Vendor M odule Nam e Aeneon Aeneon AET93F370 SS 512M B VS512M B533D2/Corsair/64M 8CEC/512M B/ Corsair Infineon H Y818T512800A F37 33346778 512 M B...

  • Page 18: Expansion Slot

    Expansion Slot Installing Add-on Card The slot on this motherboard is designed to hold expansion card and connect it to the system bus. Expansion slot is a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With this efficient facility, you can increase 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: SATA1~2: Serial ATA connectors These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest data transfer rates (3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It elimi- nates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface.
  • 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. Use LPT1 to connect printers or other parallel communi- Parallel Port cations 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 system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. Connect the power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN. Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX1. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL.
  • Page 26 SYS_FAN/PWR_FAN: FAN Power Connectors Signal Name Function System Ground +12V Power +12V Sense Sensor ATX1: ATX 24-pin Power Connector Signal Name Signal Name +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V Ground Ground PS_ON Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground PWRGD +5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V Ground SPK: Internal speaker header Signal Name...

  • Page 27: 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(+) FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(+) HD_LED_N Hard disk LED(- ) FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(-)
  • Page 28 Memo Installing the Motherboard...

  • 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 DEL 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 Primary IDE Master/Slave; SATA1/2 Your computer has one IDE channel which can be installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave). In addition, this motherboard supports two SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel.

  • 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: Advanced Chipset Setup

    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. Hard Disk Drives (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter>...

  • Page 36: Integrated Peripherals

    DRAM Frequency (Auto) This item enables users to adjust the DRAM frequency. The default setting is auto and we recommend users leave the setting unchanged. Modify it at will may cause the system to be unstable. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD (Enabled) When this item is set to enable, the DDR timing is configured using SPD.
  • Page 37 Onboard LAN Function (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LAN function. Onboard LAN BOOT ROM (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the booting from the onboard LAN or a network add-in card with a remote boot ROM installed. Serial Port1 Address (3F8/IRQ4) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1 serial port, and to assign a port address.

  • Page 38: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management Setup Help Item ACPI Suspend Type S3 (STR) Soft-off by PWR-BTTN Instant Off PWRON After PWR-Fail Power Off Select the ACPI Power On by Ring...

  • Page 39: Pci/Pnp Setup

    Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled) This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode. Resume on RTC Alarm (Disabled) The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system’s RTC (realtime clock).

  • 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-=- Shutdown Temperature Disabled Options...

  • Page 41: Load Default Settings

    Manufacturer (Intel) This item displays the information of current manufacturer of the CPU installed in your computer. Ratio Actual Value (12) This item shows the actual ratio of the CPU installed in your system. CPU Over-clocking Func. (Disabled) This item decides the CPU over-clocking function installed in your system. If the over-clocking fails, please turn off the system power.

  • Page 42: User Password

    Change Supervisor Password (Press Enter) You can select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to change the supervisor password. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. User Password This page helps you install or change a password.

  • Page 43: 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 44 Memo Using BIOS...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Running Setup

    Setup Tab Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. 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 47 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 48 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 49 Select Classic View. Set User Account. Select Turn User Account Control on or off and press Continue. Using the Motherboard Software...

  • Page 50: 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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