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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® 945GC Express Chipset 14 Onboard Audio Subsystem 14 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 15 LAN Subsystem 15 ......22 Real-Time Clock 22 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 23 Installation Precautions 24 Prevent Power Supply Overload 24 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 24 Installing the I/O Shield 25 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 26 Installing and Removing a Processor 27 Installing a Processor 27 v
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® 945GC Express Chipset 14 Onboard Audio Subsystem 14 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 15 LAN Subsystem 15 ......22 Real-Time Clock 22 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 23 Installation Precautions 24 Prevent Power Supply Overload 24 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 24 Installing the I/O Shield 25 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 26 Installing and Removing a Processor 27 Installing a Processor 27 v
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 30 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 31 Removing the Processor 31 Installing and Removing Memory 32 Installing DIMMs 34 Removing DIMMs 35 Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 36 Installing a PCI ... Safety Standards 59 Place Battery Marking 59 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 60 Product Ecology Statements 61 Recycling Considerations 61 Lead-Free Desktop Board 63 EMC Regulations 65 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 66 Product Certifications 67...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 30 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 31 Removing the Processor 31 Installing and Removing Memory 32 Installing DIMMs 34 Removing DIMMs 35 Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 36 Installing a PCI ... Safety Standards 59 Place Battery Marking 59 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 60 Product Ecology Statements 61 Recycling Considerations 61 Lead-Free Desktop Board 63 EMC Regulations 65 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 66 Product Certifications 67...
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...39 20. Connecting Power Supply Cables 45 24. Desktop Board D945GCNL Components 12 3. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 42 7. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 29 10. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Header ..........31 13. Internal Headers 40 21...14. Desktop Board D945GCNL Mounting Screw Hole Locations 26 6. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 36 17. Back Panel Audio Connectors 43 22. LAN Connector LEDs 16 3. Lift the Load Plate 28 8. Close the Load Plate 30 12. Jumper Settings for Intel High ...
...39 20. Connecting Power Supply Cables 45 24. Desktop Board D945GCNL Components 12 3. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 42 7. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 29 10. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Header ..........31 13. Internal Headers 40 21...14. Desktop Board D945GCNL Mounting Screw Hole Locations 26 6. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 36 17. Back Panel Audio Connectors 43 22. LAN Connector LEDs 16 3. Lift the Load Plate 28 8. Close the Load Plate 30 12. Jumper Settings for Intel High ...
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...for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package • Two 240-pin, DDR2 1.8 V (only) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 667/533/400 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Support for up to 2 GB of system memory Intel® 945GC Express Chipset consisting of the desktop board. Table...; One diskette drive interface • One VGA port • One parallel port • One serial port • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports continued 9 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL.
...for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package • Two 240-pin, DDR2 1.8 V (only) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 667/533/400 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Support for up to 2 GB of system memory Intel® 945GC Express Chipset consisting of the desktop board. Table...; One diskette drive interface • One VGA port • One parallel port • One serial port • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports continued 9 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL.
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...: Go to the following links for 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.
...: Go to the following links for 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.
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... damage to the following links or pages for Desktop Board D945GCNL is located on installing or upgrading the processor, page 27 in the LGA775 package. Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be populated with all applicable Intel® SDRAM specifications, the board should be purchased separately. Desktop Board D945GCNL supports an Intel processor in Chapter 2 Main Memory NOTE To be...
... damage to the following links or pages for Desktop Board D945GCNL is located on installing or upgrading the processor, page 27 in the LGA775 package. Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be populated with all applicable Intel® SDRAM specifications, the board should be purchased separately. Desktop Board D945GCNL supports an Intel processor in Chapter 2 Main Memory NOTE To be...
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...following links or pages 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 ...Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide NOTE Regardless of the following link for more information about: • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 32 in card is installed, the Intel GMA 950 graphics controller is used with an 800 MHz system bus frequency processor...
...following links or pages 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 ...Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide NOTE Regardless of the following link for more information about: • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 32 in card is installed, the Intel GMA 950 graphics controller is used with an 800 MHz system bus frequency processor...
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... program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in Chapter 3. Desktop Board Features Enhanced IDE Interface The desktop board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and...
... program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in Chapter 3. Desktop Board Features Enhanced IDE Interface The desktop board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and...
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... can boot the computer. The board has several hardware management features including the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to detect levels above and below acceptable values • Intel Precision Cooling Technology • Thermal sensors in the processor, GMCH, and ICH7 plus an... to be set , the computer boots without asking for Management (WfM) specification. If only the supervisor password is booted. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card.
... can boot the computer. The board has several hardware management features including the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to detect levels above and below acceptable values • Intel Precision Cooling Technology • Thermal sensors in the processor, GMCH, and ICH7 plus an... to be set , the computer boots without asking for Management (WfM) specification. If only the supervisor password is booted. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card.
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...the power supply must be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. If the computer has a dual-colored power LED on or off . Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as needed. • All fan headers have a +12 V dc connection. Failure...ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. If the standby current necessary to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. The desktop board has a 4-pin processor fan header and two 3-pin chassis fan headers. Failure to provide adequate standby current when using this feature can damage the...
...the power supply must be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. If the computer has a dual-colored power LED on or off . Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as needed. • All fan headers have a +12 V dc connection. Failure...ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. If the standby current necessary to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. The desktop board has a 4-pin processor fan header and two 3-pin chassis fan headers. Failure to provide adequate standby current when using this feature can damage the...
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...or modems before performing any procedures can damage components. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI ...chapter. Follow these guidelines before you open the computer or perform any of the computer chassis. 23 Some circuitry on the board can continue to operate even though the front panel power button is not available, you begin: • Always follow ...
...or modems before performing any procedures can damage components. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI ...chapter. Follow these guidelines before you open the computer or perform any of the computer chassis. 23 Some circuitry on the board can continue to operate even though the front panel power button is not available, you begin: • Always follow ...
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... all the modules within the computer is less than the output current rating of each of the power supplies output circuits. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Installation Precautions When you increase safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations. Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements ...Sharp pins on connectors • Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies • Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis • Hot components (such as processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to Appendix B on page 59. 24
... all the modules within the computer is less than the output current rating of each of the power supplies output circuits. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Installation Precautions When you increase safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations. Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements ...Sharp pins on connectors • Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies • Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis • Hot components (such as processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to Appendix B on page 59. 24
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... in "Before You Begin" on page 21). Failure to install the processor on the desktop board are given below. To install a processor, follow these instructions: 1. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on how to do so could damage the processor and the board. Open the socket lever by unplugging the power cord from the...
... in "Before You Begin" on page 21). Failure to install the processor on the desktop board are given below. To install a processor, follow these instructions: 1. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on how to do so could damage the processor and the board. Open the socket lever by unplugging the power cord from the...
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Figure 7. Do not discard the protective socket cover. Lift the Load Plate 4. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 28 Always replace the socket cover if the processor is removed from the load plate (see Figure 8). Figure 8. Do not touch the socket contacts (Figure 7, B). Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the socket. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide 3. Lift the load plate (Figure 7, A).
Figure 7. Do not discard the protective socket cover. Lift the Load Plate 4. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 28 Always replace the socket cover if the processor is removed from the load plate (see Figure 8). Figure 8. Do not touch the socket contacts (Figure 7, B). Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the socket. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide 3. Lift the load plate (Figure 7, A).
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Install the Processor 29 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 5. Do not discard the protective processor cover. Always replace the processor cover if the processor is removed from the Protective Processor Cover 6. Hold the processor with the socket (Figure 10, C). Hold the processor only at the edges, being careful not to the socket cutouts (Figure 10, A). Remove the Processor from the...
Install the Processor 29 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 5. Do not discard the protective processor cover. Always replace the processor cover if the processor is removed from the Protective Processor Cover 6. Hold the processor with the socket (Figure 10, C). Hold the processor only at the edges, being careful not to the socket cutouts (Figure 10, A). Remove the Processor from the...
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For instructions on the load plate (Figure 11, A) close and engage the socket lever (Figure 11, B). Pressing down on how to attach the processor fan heat sink to the integrated processor fan heat sink RM, refer to the boxed processor manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: Integration of the Boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the 775-Land Package 30 Close the Load Plate Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Desktop Board D945GCNL has an integrated processor fan heat sink retention mechanism (RM). Figure 11. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide 7.
For instructions on the load plate (Figure 11, A) close and engage the socket lever (Figure 11, B). Pressing down on how to attach the processor fan heat sink to the integrated processor fan heat sink RM, refer to the boxed processor manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: Integration of the Boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the 775-Land Package 30 Close the Load Plate Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Desktop Board D945GCNL has an integrated processor fan heat sink retention mechanism (RM). Figure 11. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide 7.
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at full speed. however, a fan with a 4-pin connector as shown in the 775-Land Package 31 Figure 12. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at full speed. however, a fan with a 4-pin connector as shown in the 775-Land Package 31 Figure 12. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to...
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Connecting Power Supply Cables 1. Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the board or the system may result in "Before You Begin" on the desktop board is backwards compatible with ATX12V power supplies with 2 x 10 connectors. The 2 x 12 pin main power connector on ...page 23. 2. Observe the precautions in damage to the 2 x 2 pin connector. 45 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Power Cables CAUTION Failure to use the appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the...
Connecting Power Supply Cables 1. Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the board or the system may result in "Before You Begin" on the desktop board is backwards compatible with ATX12V power supplies with 2 x 10 connectors. The 2 x 12 pin main power connector on ...page 23. 2. Observe the precautions in damage to the 2 x 2 pin connector. 45 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Power Cables CAUTION Failure to use the appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the...
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... channel. 57 Maximum memory performance is required for reliable operation. Table 10. BIOS Error Messages Error Message Explanation PROCESSOR_THERMAL_TRIP_ERROR Processor was opened. The installed amount of memory in Channel A is not equal to the amount of the BIOS error ... 10 lists the BIOS beep codes. MEMORY_SIZE_DECREASE_ERROR The firmware has detected that a CMOS Checksum Error occurred. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D945GCNL reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on reboot) BIOS...
... channel. 57 Maximum memory performance is required for reliable operation. Table 10. BIOS Error Messages Error Message Explanation PROCESSOR_THERMAL_TRIP_ERROR Processor was opened. The installed amount of memory in Channel A is not equal to the amount of the BIOS error ... 10 lists the BIOS beep codes. MEMORY_SIZE_DECREASE_ERROR The firmware has detected that a CMOS Checksum Error occurred. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D945GCNL reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on reboot) BIOS...
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... (AA) revision(s) associated with that stepping. 4 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Specification Update For specification updates concerning the Intel processor that may apply to this desktop board, refer to the following: • Intel ® Core™2 Duo Desktop Processor E6000∆ and E4000∆ Sequence Specification Update (Order Number: 313279) • Intel ® Pentium® Dual-Core Desktop Processor E2000Δ Sequence Specification Update (Order...
... (AA) revision(s) associated with that stepping. 4 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Specification Update For specification updates concerning the Intel processor that may apply to this desktop board, refer to the following: • Intel ® Core™2 Duo Desktop Processor E6000∆ and E4000∆ Sequence Specification Update (Order Number: 313279) • Intel ® Pentium® Dual-Core Desktop Processor E2000Δ Sequence Specification Update (Order...