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... • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board D945GCNL, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows Vista* Home...
... • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board D945GCNL, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows Vista* Home...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Table 2. Desktop Board D945GCNL Components Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Description Front panel audio header PCI bus connector 2 PCI bus connector 1 PCI Express x1 ... more information about: • Desktop Board D945GCNL • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 12
Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Table 2. Desktop Board D945GCNL Components Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Description Front panel audio header PCI bus connector 2 PCI bus connector 1 PCI Express x1 ... more information about: • Desktop Board D945GCNL • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 12
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... following link for more information about the Intel 945GC Express Chipset: http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm?iid=chips_body+desk Onboard Audio Subsystem Desktop Board D945GCNL has a flexible 6-channel (5.1) onboard audio subsystem that is connected to an audio port and retask the connector via the audio driver. • S/N (signal-to the following links or...
... following link for more information about the Intel 945GC Express Chipset: http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm?iid=chips_body+desk Onboard Audio Subsystem Desktop Board D945GCNL has a flexible 6-channel (5.1) onboard audio subsystem that is connected to an audio port and retask the connector via the audio driver. • S/N (signal-to the following links or...
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Desktop Board Features • Back panel audio connectors that are configurable through the audio device drivers: ― Line in/retasking jack ― Line out/retasking jack ― Mic in/retasking jack Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop... • RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D945GCNL link on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop 15
Desktop Board Features • Back panel audio connectors that are configurable through the audio device drivers: ― Line in/retasking jack ― Line out/retasking jack ― Mic in/retasking jack Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop... • RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D945GCNL link on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop 15
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...systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. LAN Connector LEDs Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is operating. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that have an unshielded cable attached to accommodate operating systems that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device... link is established LAN activity is attached to USB 1.1 operation. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Table 3. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices.
...systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. LAN Connector LEDs Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is operating. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that have an unshielded cable attached to accommodate operating systems that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device... link is established LAN activity is attached to USB 1.1 operation. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Table 3. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices.
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... shows the location of the alternate front panel power LED header. Table 8. The default connector assignments are retaskable using the audio driver interface. The connectors are shown in /retasking jack Figure 21. Figure 21 shows the back panel audio connectors. Item Description A...Out Out Out Connecting to the Flexible Audio System After installing the RealTek audio driver, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Pins 1 and 3 of this header. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting to the Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Figure 20, D on...
... shows the location of the alternate front panel power LED header. Table 8. The default connector assignments are retaskable using the audio driver interface. The connectors are shown in /retasking jack Figure 21. Figure 21 shows the back panel audio connectors. Item Description A...Out Out Out Connecting to the Flexible Audio System After installing the RealTek audio driver, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Pins 1 and 3 of this header. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting to the Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Figure 20, D on...
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... This erratum has been previously fixed. Summary of Changes The following notations are used in a future revision of the desktop board, driver, or BIOS. The following table indicates the Specification Changes, Errata, Specification Clarifications, or Documentation Changes that will be ... for the other outstanding issues through documentation or specification changes as noted. Plan Fix: This erratum may be implemented. Intel intends to the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL. No. No Fix: There are no plans to account for this erratum. Shaded: This erratum is either new...
... This erratum has been previously fixed. Summary of Changes The following notations are used in a future revision of the desktop board, driver, or BIOS. The following table indicates the Specification Changes, Errata, Specification Clarifications, or Documentation Changes that will be ... for the other outstanding issues through documentation or specification changes as noted. Plan Fix: This erratum may be implemented. Intel intends to the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL. No. No Fix: There are no plans to account for this erratum. Shaded: This erratum is either new...
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... for the Desktop Board D945GCNL Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested Memory Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D945GCNL/index.htm http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D945GCNL/index.htm http://www.intel.com/go /findcpu CAUTION Use only the processors listed on web site above. Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL Desktop Board Support...
... for the Desktop Board D945GCNL Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested Memory Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D945GCNL/index.htm http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D945GCNL/index.htm http://www.intel.com/go /findcpu CAUTION Use only the processors listed on web site above. Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL Desktop Board Support...
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... operating system when the additional system memory is installed. An example of DVMT requires operating system driver support. 19 Once loaded, the operating system and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to the graphics buffer as set in and DVI digital display connections ⎯...; Supports flat panels up to 224 MB • Intel® Zoom Utility For information about Obtaining graphics software and ...
... operating system when the additional system memory is installed. An example of DVMT requires operating system driver support. 19 Once loaded, the operating system and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to the graphics buffer as set in and DVI digital display connections ⎯...; Supports flat panels up to 224 MB • Intel® Zoom Utility For information about Obtaining graphics software and ...
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... are implemented with dual stacked back panel connectors • Four ports are each capable of supported modes for full-speed devices. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.5.1.3 Advanced Digital Display (ADD2/ADD2+) Card Support The GMCH routes two multiplexed DVO ports that are routed to.... An ADD2/ADD2+ card can be designed to support simultaneous display with different color depths and resolutions. and EHCI-compatible drivers. For information about The location of the USB connectors on the back panel The location of the front panel USB headers ...
... are implemented with dual stacked back panel connectors • Four ports are each capable of supported modes for full-speed devices. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.5.1.3 Advanced Digital Display (ADD2/ADD2+) Card Support The GMCH routes two multiplexed DVO ports that are routed to.... An ADD2/ADD2+ card can be designed to support simultaneous display with different color depths and resolutions. and EHCI-compatible drivers. For information about The location of the USB connectors on the back panel The location of the front panel USB headers ...
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... • Ultra DMA: DMA protocol on IDE bus supporting host and target throttling and transfer rates of up to -point interface is device driver compatible. • ATA-100: DMA protocol on IDE bus supporting host and target throttling and transfer rates of 3 Gbits/sec per port.... interface. The Serial ATA controller can be installed on each port for configurations using the transfer modes. Product Description 1.5.3 IDE Support The board provides five IDE interface connectors: • One parallel ATA IDE connector that supports two devices • Four serial ATA IDE connectors that...
... • Ultra DMA: DMA protocol on IDE bus supporting host and target throttling and transfer rates of up to -point interface is device driver compatible. • ATA-100: DMA protocol on IDE bus supporting host and target throttling and transfer rates of 3 Gbits/sec per port.... interface. The Serial ATA controller can be installed on each port for configurations using the transfer modes. Product Description 1.5.3 IDE Support The board provides five IDE interface connectors: • One parallel ATA IDE connector that supports two devices • Four serial ATA IDE connectors that...
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...panel audio header The signal names of 95 dB 1.8.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are capable of retasking according to Section 1.2, page 15 1.8.2 Audio Connectors The board contains audio connectors/headers on the recognized device type. • Stereo input and output for...to-noise (S/N) ratio of the front panel audio header The back panel audio connectors Refer to an audio port. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.8 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel High Definition audio subsystem based on the Realtek ALC888 audio codec.
...panel audio header The signal names of 95 dB 1.8.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are capable of retasking according to Section 1.2, page 15 1.8.2 Audio Connectors The board contains audio connectors/headers on the recognized device type. • Stereo input and output for...to-noise (S/N) ratio of the front panel audio header The back panel audio connectors Refer to an audio port. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.8 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel High Definition audio subsystem based on the Realtek ALC888 audio codec.
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Figure 3. Back Panel Audio Connector Options For information about The back panel audio connectors Refer to Section 2.7.1, page 45 25 The available configurable audio ports are configurable through the audio device drivers. Product Description 1.8.3 6 Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem The 6 channel (5.1) audio subsystem includes the following: • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) • Realtek ALC888 audio codec • Microphone input that supports a single dynamic, condenser, or electret microphone The back panel audio connectors are shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. Back Panel Audio Connector Options For information about The back panel audio connectors Refer to Section 2.7.1, page 45 25 The available configurable audio ports are configurable through the audio device drivers. Product Description 1.8.3 6 Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem The 6 channel (5.1) audio subsystem includes the following: • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) • Realtek ALC888 audio codec • Microphone input that supports a single dynamic, condenser, or electret microphone The back panel audio connectors are shown in Figure 3.
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For information about Obtaining LAN software and drivers Refer to Section 1.2, page 15 1.9.2 Realtek RTL8111B-GR Physical Layer Interface Device The Realtek RTL8111B-GR provides the following : • ...PCI Conventional bus power management ⎯ Supports ACPI technology ⎯ Supports LAN wake capabilities 1.9.1 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.9 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the LAN subsystem include: • CSMA/CD protocol engine •...
For information about Obtaining LAN software and drivers Refer to Section 1.2, page 15 1.9.2 Realtek RTL8111B-GR Physical Layer Interface Device The Realtek RTL8111B-GR provides the following : • ...PCI Conventional bus power management ⎯ Supports ACPI technology ⎯ Supports LAN wake capabilities 1.9.1 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.9 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the LAN subsystem include: • CSMA/CD protocol engine •...
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...-in boards (some add-in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives • Methods for achieving less than four seconds ...the system enters this state Power-on how ACPI is configured with this state... working state) Power-off ) On (ACPI G0 - Soft off /Standby (ACPI G1 - Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical...
...-in boards (some add-in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives • Methods for achieving less than four seconds ...the system enters this state Power-on how ACPI is configured with this state... working state) Power-off ) On (ACPI G0 - Soft off /Standby (ACPI G1 - Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical...
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...# signal wake-up support LAN wake capabilities and Instantly Available PC technology require power from LAN in the BIOS Setup program. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.11.1.3 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 7 lists the devices or specific events that can wake up ...... NOTE The use of standby current required depends on the wake devices supported and manufacturing options. Table 7. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 1.11.2 Hardware Support CAUTION Ensure that the power supply provides adequate +5 V ...
...# signal wake-up support LAN wake capabilities and Instantly Available PC technology require power from LAN in the BIOS Setup program. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.11.1.3 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 7 lists the devices or specific events that can wake up ...... NOTE The use of standby current required depends on the wake devices supported and manufacturing options. Table 7. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 1.11.2 Hardware Support CAUTION Ensure that the power supply provides adequate +5 V ...
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...can damage the power supply. While in cards, and drivers. 1.11.2.5 Wake from USB USB bus activity wakes the computer from the S3 state. The board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Add-in boards that powers up the computer. The LAN network adapter ...computer from ACPI S1 or S3 states. Failure to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep-state. NOTE Wake from USB. 34 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.11.2.3 LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be...
...can damage the power supply. While in cards, and drivers. 1.11.2.5 Wake from USB USB bus activity wakes the computer from the S3 state. The board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Add-in boards that powers up the computer. The LAN network adapter ...computer from ACPI S1 or S3 states. Failure to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep-state. NOTE Wake from USB. 34 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 1.11.2.3 LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be...
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... required: • An ATA-66/100 peripheral device • An ATA-66/100 compatible cable • ATA-66/100 operating system device drivers NOTE Do not connect an ATA device as a slave on a non-Plug and Play operating system can obtain the SMBIOS information. 65 To use.... The MIF database defines the data and provides the method for such operating systems. Using this information. The main component of SMBIOS is a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant method for system components. Overview of BIOS Features 3.3.2 PCI IDE Support If you select Auto in the BIOS Setup program...
... required: • An ATA-66/100 peripheral device • An ATA-66/100 compatible cable • ATA-66/100 operating system device drivers NOTE Do not connect an ATA device as a slave on a non-Plug and Play operating system can obtain the SMBIOS information. 65 To use.... The MIF database defines the data and provides the method for such operating systems. Using this information. The main component of SMBIOS is a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant method for system components. Overview of BIOS Features 3.3.2 PCI IDE Support If you select Auto in the BIOS Setup program...
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...and configure the BIOS Setup program and the maintenance menu. 4. Accordingly, if there is disabled. 2. After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are not yet available. To use a USB keyboard to use this key during POST automatically forces booting...diskette drive, hard drives, CD-ROM, or the network. While the operating system is no longer used even when the operating system's USB drivers are recognized by the BIOS allowing you apply power to the computer, legacy support is not a bootable CD in the BIOS Setup program's Security...
...and configure the BIOS Setup program and the maintenance menu. 4. Accordingly, if there is disabled. 2. After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are not yet available. To use a USB keyboard to use this key during POST automatically forces booting...diskette drive, hard drives, CD-ROM, or the network. While the operating system is no longer used even when the operating system's USB drivers are recognized by the BIOS allowing you apply power to the computer, legacy support is not a bootable CD in the BIOS Setup program's Security...
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... Reserved for future use. Boot device selection. F0 - The following tables provide information about the POST codes generated by any PEIM/driver for debug. Table 37. BF C0 - Reserved for future use . Start with PCI. Reserved for future use (new output console.... 7F is an unrecoverable error. Memory/Chipset: 2F is an unrecoverable error. BF is no memory detected or no useful memory detected. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 4.4 Port 80h POST Codes During the POST, the BIOS generates diagnostic progress codes (POST-codes) to I /O Busses:...
... Reserved for future use. Boot device selection. F0 - The following tables provide information about the POST codes generated by any PEIM/driver for debug. Table 37. BF C0 - Reserved for future use . Start with PCI. Reserved for future use (new output console.... 7F is an unrecoverable error. Memory/Chipset: 2F is an unrecoverable error. BF is no memory detected or no useful memory detected. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Technical Product Specification 4.4 Port 80h POST Codes During the POST, the BIOS generates diagnostic progress codes (POST-codes) to I /O Busses:...