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Page 1: User Guide
Personal computer µATX form factor ® Intel D945GTP motherboard User Guide Quality | Performance | Service www.CIARA-TECH.com... - Page 2 Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP Ciara Technologies Inc. (CIARATECH) 9300 Trans Canada Highway Montreal, Quebec H4S 1K5 Tel: (514) 798-8880 Fax: (514) 798-8889 • Microsoft, Windows 2000 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation ® • Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Intel Rapid BIOS Boot ......................23 2.11: BIOS Security Features........................ 24 3.0: CIARA ENTERPRISE/DISCOVERY 945GTP SPECIFICATIONS ...... 25 3.1: Configuration & Layout - Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP Main board ...... 25 3.2: The PCI Express Bus ........................28 3.3: Disk Drives............................28 Floppy Drives ............................. - Page 4 4.8: Installing DIMM Memory Modules ..................36 Memory Bank Configuration ......................36 Installing DIMM Modules ........................ 37 4.9: System Maintenance ........................38 5.0: USING THE CIARA ENTERPRISE/DISCOVERY 945GTP ........39 5.1: Introduction ............................ 39 5.2: A Caution about Viruses ......................39 5.3: Windows............................39 5.4: Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server &...
- Page 5 Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 8.9: Solving Audio Problems....................... 73 8.10: Solving Printer Problems......................73 8.11: Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems ................. 74 8.12: Solving Hardware Installation Problems ................75 8.13: Solving Memory Problems......................76 8.14: Solving Processor Problems ....................... 76 8.15: Solving Optical Drive Problems....................77 GLOSSARY ......................
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Page 6: About This Guide
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP ABOUT THIS GUIDE Please read this User's Guide before using your Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP computer. If you are an experienced user then you may wish to proceed to Chapters 2, 4 & 5. This User's Guide is divided into eight chapters that provide information on Models, Features and Upgrades, Hardware Specifications, Set-up, Configuration, and Installation, as well as an Equipment Log and a Glossary. -
Page 7: Compatibility
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP. If you have purchased a Windows license with your Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP system, please abide by the Copyright and License terms and conditions that are enclosed with this software package. These require that the Windows software may only be used and installed on the Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP computer with which they were purchased. -
Page 8: One Year Limited Warranty
Ciara Technologies Inc. customarily provides a one (1) year, 100% parts and labour non-transferable and limited warranty to all Original Purchasers of its Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP series computers. The warranty terms are normally Return-to-Depot. This one-year limited warranty starts on the "Date of Delivery". The warranty covers any optional product(s) manufactured and sold by Ciara Technologies Inc. -
Page 9: Procedures To Be Followed
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP Procedures to be followed: 1. Refer to the back of your system main CPU unit and record the model number and serial number from the Machine Identification Label. 2. Make sure that you know the name and version number of the operating system that you are using, what accessory expansion cards you have installed in your system, and that you have the system Owner’s and... -
Page 10: Limited Warranty
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP LIMITED WARRANTY Ciara Technologies Inc. warrants the product (“Product”) you have purchased from Ciara Technologies Inc. or from an authorized Ciara Technologies Inc. reseller to be free from defects in materials and/or workmanship under normal use during the warranty period applicable to the product as defined by the standard warranty purchased with the Product, or any additional warranties and/or warranty extensions purchased through Ciara Technologies Inc. -
Page 11: Radio Interference Precautions
RFI/EMI connector hoods be used to connect all peripheral devices to the Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP computer. In the event that perceptible interference occurs, then please ensure that a ground connection is made from any peripheral devices to the computer chassis. -
Page 12: Declaration Of Conformity
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, Manufacturer/Importer Ciara Technologies Inc. 9300 Trans Canada Highway Montreal, Quebec H4S 1K5 Tel: (514) 798-8880 Fax: (514) 798-8889 declare that the product Personal Computer System Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 13: Fcc Information To User
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP FCC Information to User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 14: Introduction To The Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945Gtp
The Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP can be configured for a wide range of special purpose, business, industrial and scientific applications. The information provided in this guide is all that you should need to set up and use your Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP computer. We offer Technical Reference Manuals for sale to knowledgeable users. - Page 15 Please note that any modifications or additions not made by Ciara Technologies Inc. or our authorized personnel, to any Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP that is under Warranty, such as your insertion or removal of adapter cards not supplied and installed by Ciara Technologies Inc. could cause damage and may void the Warranty.
- Page 16 10/100Mbits with WOL or Marvell Yukon 88E50 Gigabit 10/100/1000 Mbits with WOL. Certification: UL (E204926), FCC Class B, Microsoft (Windows 2000 and Windows XP) certified, compliant with Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. Figure 1.3: Standard Features of Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP Computers - 16 -...
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Page 17: Upgrading
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 1.1: Upgrading As the purchaser of a powerful state of the art Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP computer you have no doubt decided on the features and upgrade capabilities that you might wish to add to your computer. There are many exciting possibilities for upgrading your Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP. -
Page 18: The Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945Gtp Bios
The purpose of this section is to describe the procedures to set up the BIOS configuration options of your Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP computer. All this work is done for you at the Ciara plant enabling the system to be ready to start on Power on. However, we are describing this procedure as a means of transparency. -
Page 19: Bios Set-Up Program Menu Bar
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 2.2: BIOS Set-up Program Menu Bar Function Description Maintenance Clears passwords and displays processor information. Main Displays processor and memory information. Advanced Configures advanced features available through the chipset. Security Sets passwords and security features. Power Configures power management features and power supply controls. -
Page 20: System Management Bios (Smbios)
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 2.6: System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) SMBIOS is a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant method for managing computers in a managed network. The main component of SMBIOS is the Management Information Format (MIF) database, which contains information about the computing system and its components. Using SMBIOS, a system administrator can obtain the system types, capabilities, operational status, and installation dates for system components. -
Page 21: Bios Updates
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 2.8: BIOS Updates The BIOS can be updated using either of the following utilities, which are available on the Intel World Wide Web site: • Intel® Express BIOS Update utility, which enables automated updating while in the Windows environment. Using this utility, the BIOS can be updated from a file on a hard disk, a 1.44 MB diskette, or a CD-ROM, or from the file... -
Page 22: Boot Options
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 2.9: Boot Options In the BIOS Setup program, the user can choose to boot from a diskette drive, hard drives, CD-ROM, or the network. The default setting is for the diskette drive to be the first boot device, the hard drive second, and the ATAPI CD-ROM third. -
Page 23: Fast Booting Systems With Intel Rapid Bios Boot
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 2.10: Fast Booting Systems with Intel Rapid BIOS Boot These factors affect system boot speed: • Selecting and configuring peripherals properly • Using an optimized BIOS, such as the Intel® Rapid BIOS 2.10.1 Peripheral Selection and Configuration The following techniques help improve system boot speed: •... -
Page 24: Bios Security Features
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 2.11: BIOS Security Features The BIOS includes security features that restrict access to the BIOS Setup program and who can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can be set for the BIOS Setup program and for booting the computer, with the following restrictions: •... -
Page 25: Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945Gtp Specifications
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 3.0: Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP specifications In the following sections the specifications of the Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP models are detailed, and the layout and configuration of their motherboard are illustrated. 3.1: Configuration & Layout - Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP Main board The layout of the motherboard that Ciara Technologies Inc. - Page 26 Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP Board Components Shown in Figure 3.1 Item/callout from Figure 3.1 Description Audio codec Front panel audio connector Ethernet device PCI Conventional bus add-in card connectors [2] PCI Express x16 bus add-in card connector Back panel connectors +12V power connector (ATX12V)
- Page 27 Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP Back Panel Connectors Description PS/2 mouse port [Green] PS/2 keyboard port [Purple] Serial port A [Teal] Parallel port [Burgundy] VGA port USB ports (two) USB ports (two) Audio line in/Retasking Jack [Blue] Mic in/Retasking Jack [Pink] Front left/right channel audio out/Two channel audio line out/Retasking Jack [Lime green] Figure 3.2: Back Panel Connectors...
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Page 28: The Pci Express Bus
Your new Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP computer system may be equipped with an EIDE Parallel ATA hard drive that will transfer data at the speed of 100 megabytes per second. Note that your Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP supports the use of up to two Enhanced Integral Drive Electronics (EIDE) peripherals. Typically this might include one hard disk drive and a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive. -
Page 29: Intel Gma950 Video Set-Up
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 3.5: Intel GMA950 Video Set-up Your Ciara Enterprise / Discovery 945GTP Series computer system is delivered with an integrated Intel GMA950 video controller for which the chipset parameters have been optimized according to the monitor you have chosen with your system. -
Page 30: Intel® Active Management Technology (Optional)
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP To configure these I/O ports, or to disable them, use the BIOS configuration screens. Please refer to the paragraphs in section 2.0, “BIOS Configuration and installation” for more information on this subject. 3.8: Intel Active Management Technology (Optional) ®... - Page 31 Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP • Third party non-volatile storage that prevents users from removing critical inventory, remote control, or virus protection agents. o Nonvolatile storage for agents o Tamper-resistant • Remote hardware and software asset tracking that eliminates time-consuming manual inventory tracking, which also reduces asset accounting costs.
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Page 32: Installing And Upgrading Your System
Has an appropriate table or desk that will allow you to work without physical discomfort and strain. Next, inspect the rear of the Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP system Unit, to ensure that the power supply voltage selector has been set for the correct voltage for your area. For example, in Canada and the U.S.A. the selector should be set to 115 V. - Page 33 Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP Figure 4.2: Setting the Voltage Selector A few general precautions should always be observed. These are: Never connect any peripheral such as a monitor, printer, modem, etc. to the system unit if the power is turned "ON". Always turn the power switch to "OFF" first.
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Page 34: Connecting I/O Devices
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 4.3: Connecting I/O Devices Unpack the monitor and all of its connecting cables. Place the monitor on the table as close as possible to the computer. Connect the monitor signal and monitor power cable. External USB, audio, PS2, serial and parallel port devices may be connected to the appropriate ports whose locations are as illustrated in Figure 4.3. -
Page 35: Installing Adapter Cards
4.5: Replacing the System Batteries In all Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP models the battery is a standard 3.3V Lithium battery model CR-2032. This type of battery should last at least 3 years, if the system is not in use. If the system is continually in use, the battery should last at least 7 years. -
Page 36: Installing Dimm Memory Modules
In-Line Memory Modules 1.8 V (DIMMs). Your Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP uses only DIMM memory modules. Each DIMM module can have a capacity of 256, 512 MB or 1GB. The minimum capacity is 128 MB and the maximum capacity is 4 GB. Your system supports only DDR2 PC400, PC533 and PC667 memory speeds. -
Page 37: Installing Dimm Modules
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP Installing DIMM Modules Install a DIMM module into a memory socket on the system main board, as follows: First, make sure the power is turned Off and the power cord is unplugged. Then remove the case cover. -
Page 38: System Maintenance
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 4.9: System Maintenance Read and follow carefully all the instructions and warnings in this manual and on these products! Only use a damp cloth to clean your system unit and monitor case. Do not use detergents! Position your system unit, monitor and cables/wires away from direct sunlight, moisture, dust, oil, and thoroughfares. -
Page 39: Using The Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945Gtp
5.0: Using the Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 5.1: Introduction The Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP is a powerful personal computer that has the ability to run a variety of operating systems. Unless you have specified something different, your system comes configured with a Windows operating system pre-loaded onto the hard drive. -
Page 40: Documenting Your Computer
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 6.0: Documenting your computer Ciara Technologies Inc. recommends that you record the information about your computer and keep a copy of this in a safe but readily accessible location. Please keep your equipment log up to date and include a copy of it whenever your equipment is returned to Ciara Technologies Inc. -
Page 41: Base System Details
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 6.1: Base System Details Component Purchase Model Serial Number Date System Unit Mainboard Memory Processor Video Card Sound Card LAN Card Hard Drive CD-ROM Drive DVD-ROM Drive CD/DVD-Writer Mouse Keyboard Monitor 6.2: Hardware Configuration Device I/O Port... -
Page 42: Quick Installation Guide
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 7.0: Quick installation guide 7.1: Mid-Tower Chassis Characteristics Mid-Tower Specifications Motherboard Type: ATX (12"x 9.6") or Micro ATX ( 9.6"x 9.6") Drive Bay Space: Ext. 3 x 5.25", Ext. 2 x 3.5", Int. 2 x 3.5" Power Source:... -
Page 43: Small Form Factor Chassis Characteristics
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 7.2: Small Form Factor Chassis Characteristics Small Form Factor Specifications Type of Motherboard Micro ATX ( 9.6"x 9.6") Drive bay space Ext. 1 x 5.25", Ext. 1 x 3.5", Int. 1 x 3.5" Power supply 200 W... -
Page 44: Opening And Accessing The Chassis
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 7.3 : Opening and accessing the chassis The front of the chassis, access to the front 5.25 and The side of the casing and a protective layer of blue 3.5 bays, front panel USB and audio connectors and vellum for which protects the casings side, typically power on button. - Page 45 Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 7.3 : Opening and accessing the chassis (followed) The side panel is then removed from the chassis The casing with its side exposed in addition to its allowing for modular installation and chassis cover that was removed at its side preparations.
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Page 46: Preparing The Chassis For Installation
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 7.4: Preparing the chassis for installation The inside of the chassis contains an area Remove the tool-less thumbscrew and proceed in designated for hard drive installation and more lifting the hard drive cage from the chassis. The specifically a hard drive cage. - Page 47 Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 7.4: Preparing the chassis for installation (followed) The inside of the chassis typically where the Two options are made available for the purpose of motherboard is installed. elevating the motherboard once installed from the chassis, one being chassis feet shown here, the other being spacers.
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Page 48: Insertion Of The Motherboard
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 7.5: Insertion of the motherboard A motherboard specific back plate area at the back The chassis’ back plate is inserted and clipped onto end of the chassis is a required installation. its designated area. The motherboard (pictured) can now be inserted... -
Page 49: Insertion Of The Processor
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 7.6: Insertion of the processor ATTENTION: Components such as the processor may be permanently damaged by shocks arising from static electricity. It is hence important to wear an antistatic bracelet during the installation process. processor inserted onto... - Page 50 Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 7.6: Insertion of the processor (followed) The processor fan and heat sink module is inserted onto the housing module made available for this that comes factory installed on several although not all motherboards. The fastening clips allow for the fastening of the...
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Page 51: Installation Of The Optical Drive Module
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 7.7: Installation of the optical drive module Modular rails are made available with the chassis These rails are to be fastened to the optical drive as for optical drive module installation. follows. The optical drive module rails once fastened... -
Page 52: Installation Of The Hard Drive
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 7.8: Installation of the hard drive A typical IDE hard drive still in its packaging and The inside of the chassis contains an area ready for installation onto its cage. designated for hard drive installation and more specifically a hard drive cage. - Page 53 Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 7.8: Installation of the hard drive (followed) Use the provided thumbscrew should there be a Appropriate hard drive communication cables such requirement to have the hard drive cage remain as an IDE cable should be used for communication tool-less.
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Page 54: Installation Of The Floppy Drive
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 7.9: Installation of the floppy drive Modular rails are made available with the chassis These rails are to be fastened to the floppy drive as for the floppy drive module installation. shown. The floppy drive then gets inserted. -
Page 55: Power Considerations
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 7.10: Power Considerations Voltage selection option for the factory installed Select your voltage choice, typically 110v for use power supply that operates at 110v or 220v. Power in Canada or the United States. supply on/off switch and connector for the electrical power cord. -
Page 56: Connecting The Keyboard
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 7.11: Connecting the keyboard The depicted keyboard, a standard ACNOR The standard keyboard connector is as shown. keyboard, which requires its removal from its protective packaging. The keyboard connector is to be placed into its Connected keyboard. -
Page 57: Connecting The Mouse
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 7.12: Connecting the mouse PS/2 mouse. PS/2mouse connector. The mouse connector is to be placed into its PS/2 Mouse connected. designated area on the I/O back plate of the chassis. - 57 -... -
Page 58: Connecting The Lcd Monitor
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 7.13: Connecting the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor in this case, removed from its The LCD video cable requires insertion into its protective packaging. The LCD comes included specific video connector on the I/O back plate area with its video cable and LCD base. -
Page 59: Connecting The Headset To The Front Panel Of The Chassis
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 7.14: Connecting the headset to the front panel of the chassis The front of the chassis contains a push door that This particular headset has two connectors. This can be accessed for audio, microphone and USB step involves the insertion of the green cable or the connections. -
Page 60: Connecting The Headset And Speakers To The Back Of The Chassis
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 7.15: Connecting the headset and speakers to the back of the chassis The headset in question, a combination microphone Typical audio speakers, pictured here. and headphone set. Connecting cables in their designated areas (audio: green for sound and pink for microphone) -
Page 61: Installation Of The Memory Modules
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 7.16: Installation of the memory modules ATTENTION: Components such as memory may be permanently damaged by shocks arising from static electricity. It is hence important to wear an antistatic bracelet during the installation process. Memory modules, DDR2 256Mb PC400 Non The opening of bank number 0 of Channel A ECC, quantity of two in this case. -
Page 62: Installation Of The Network Card
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 7.17: Installation of the network card PCI Network card as shown. Opening the tool-less latch of the chassis for the installation of PCI peripherals onto the chassis. Remove one chassis door in relation to the Insert and secure the PCI network card into its slot installation of the network card in question. -
Page 63: Precautions Against Static Electricity
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 7.18: Precautions against static electricity ATTENTION: Components such as processors and memory may be permanently damaged by shocks arising from static electricity. It is hence important to wear an antistatic bracelet during the installation process. Here are a few examples of protective wear. -
Page 64: Troubleshooting Your System
8.1: BIOS Errors and Messages When the power to the Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP is first turned on, the Intel/AMI BIOS performs various diagnostic tests. If an error occurs during these tests, then an error message will be displayed on the screen, or if the error occurs before the display has been initialized, then the system will report the error with several beeps on the speaker. -
Page 65: Helpful Hints
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 8.3: Helpful hints If you encounter some minor problems with the computer, monitor, or software, see the following list of general suggestions before taking further action: Check that the computer and monitor are plugged into a working electrical outlet. -
Page 66: Solving General Problems
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 8.4: Solving General Problems You should be able to easily resolve the general problems described in this section. If a problem persists and you are unable to resolve it yourself or if you feel uncomfortable about performing the operation, contact Ciara Technologies at 1-877-242-7272 and ask for the Customer Service department. -
Page 67: Solving Power Supply Problems
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 8.5: Solving Power Supply Problems Solving Power Supply Problems Problem Cause Solution Power supply shuts down Voltage selector switch on rear Select the proper AC voltage using the intermittently. of computer chassis not selector switch. (See Figure 4.2 of the... - Page 68 Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP Solving Power Supply Problems (continued) Problem Cause Solution System does not power on and The system is unable to power Press and hold the power button for less LEDs are not flashing. than 4 seconds. If the hard drive LED...
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Page 69: Solving Diskette Problems
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 8.6: Solving Diskette Problems Solving Diskette Problems Problem Cause Solution Diskette drive light stays on. Diskette is damaged. In Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows XP, right-click Start, click Explore, and select a drive. Select File > Properties > Tools. Under Error-checking, click Check Now. -
Page 70: Solving Hard Drive Problems
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 8.7: Solving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hard Drive Problems Problem Cause Solution Hard drive error occurs. Hard disk has bad sectors or has Use a utility to locate and block usage failed. of bad sectors. If necessary, reformat the hard disk. -
Page 71: Solving Display Problems
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 8.8: Solving Display Problems Solving Display Problems Problem Cause Solution Blank screen (no video). Monitor is not turned on and the Turn on the monitor and check that the monitor light is not on. monitor light is on. - Page 72 Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP Solving Display Problems (continued) Problem Cause Solution Blurry video or requested If the graphics controller was Install the video drivers included in the resolution cannot be set. upgraded, the correct graphics upgrade kit. drivers may not be loaded.
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Page 73: Solving Audio Problems
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 8.9: Solving Audio Problems Solving Audio Problems Problem Cause Solution Sound does not come out of the Software volume control is turned Double-click the Speaker icon on the speaker or headphones. down. taskbar, then make sure that Mute is not selected and use the volume slider to adjust the volume. -
Page 74: Solving Keyboard And Mouse Problems
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 8.11: Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems Solving Keyboard Problems Problem Cause Solution The computer does not recognize Keyboard connector is not 1.On the Windows Desktop, click Start. keyboard commands and typing. properly connected. 2.Click Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog box is displayed. -
Page 75: Solving Hardware Installation Problems
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 8.12: Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation Problems Problem Cause Solution A new device is not recognized as Device is not seated or connected Ensure that the device is properly and part of the system. properly. -
Page 76: Solving Memory Problems
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 8.13: Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory Problems Problem Cause Solution System will not boot or does not Memory module is not the correct Replace memory module with a module function properly after installing type or speed grade for the system approved for your system. -
Page 77: Solving Optical Drive Problems
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP 8.15: Solving Optical Drive Problems In this User Guide, an optical drive is defined as a CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM or a CDRW or a DVD-R/RW. Solving Processor Problems Problem Cause Solution System will not boot from an Non-bootable CD in drive. -
Page 78: Glossary
Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP GLOSSARY Adapter card -- A printed circuit board that gives your computer some added capability, such as more memory, or control of a new device. A card plugs into an expansion slot on the system board. Analog monitor -- A type of video display that uses a continuously variable analog voltage to display a large number of colours at resolutions up to 1024 x 768 and beyond. - Page 79 Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP DMA (Direct Memory Address) -- A method for transferring data directly to and from system memory, bypassing the microprocessor. Driver -- A utility program accompanying the motherboard that permits application programs to use the extended resolutions of the VGA circuitry.
- Page 80 Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP Pixel -- Short for "picture element", the smallest single dot displayable on the display. Power-On Self Test (POST) -- Internal test procedures that the BIOS runs automatically when the system is turned on. These procedures verify that all the computer's hardware is functioning properly. If the test detects problems, the computer displays error codes before (or instead of) starting the operating system.
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