Gigabyte Ga945gcms2l User Guide

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Internal ConnectorsŠ1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
Š1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
Š1 x floppy disk drive connector
Š1 x IDE connector
Š4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
Š1 x CPU fan header
Š1 x system fan header
Š1 x front panel header
Š1 x front panel audio header
Š1 x CD In connector
Š1 x S/PDIF Out header
Š2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Š1 x chassis intrusion header
Š1 x power LED header
Back PanelŠ1 x PS/2 keyboard port
ConnectorsŠ1 x PS/2 mouse port
Š1 x parallel port
Š1 x...

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 - (Note 1) Enable use of a Core
TM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. You must install the
FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 (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 DDR2 667 MHz memory.
(Note 4)Available functions...

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1-3 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 GIGABYTEs 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...

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 14 - B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
Step 2:
Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket.
(DO NOT touch socket contacts.)
Step 4:
Hold the CPU with your thumb and index
fingers. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle)
with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or
you may align the CPU notches with the socket
alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU
into position. Step 3:
Remove the protective socket cover from...

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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure
uses Intel® boxed cooler as the example cooler.)
Step 1:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease
on the surface of the installed CPU.
Step 3:
Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the
four push pins through the pin holes on the
motherboard. Push down on the push pins
diagonally.Step 4:
You should hear a click when pushing down each...

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1-4 Installing the Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of
the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(Go to GIGABYTEs website for the latest memory support list.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
•Memory modules have a foolproof design....

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Notch
DDR2 DIMM
Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug
the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.
DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on
this motherboard.
A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to
correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.
Step 1:
Note the...

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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
•Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that
came with your expansion card.
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1 . Locate an...

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1-6 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port
Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2
keyboard.
Parallel Port
Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The parallel port is also
called a printer port.
Serial Port
Use the serial port to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals.
D-Sub Port
The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a...

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RJ-45 LAN Port
The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 100 Mbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Line In Jack (Blue)
The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out Jack (Green)
The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can
be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio...