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...supported without further evaluation by Intel. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in this product for technically qualified personnel. NOTE Notes call attention to important information. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL.... The suitability of this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS ...
...supported without further evaluation by Intel. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in this product for technically qualified personnel. NOTE Notes call attention to important information. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL.... The suitability of this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS ...
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... 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 LAN Subsystem Software 15 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 16 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 16...from PS/2* Keyboard/Mouse 22 PME# Signal Wake-up Support 22 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support 22 ENERGY STAR* Capable 22 Speaker...22 Battery ...22 Real-Time Clock 22 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 23 Installation Precautions 24 Prevent ...
... 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 LAN Subsystem Software 15 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 16 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 16...from PS/2* Keyboard/Mouse 22 PME# Signal Wake-up Support 22 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support 22 ENERGY STAR* Capable 22 Speaker...22 Battery ...22 Real-Time Clock 22 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 23 Installation Precautions 24 Prevent ...
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... (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 Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of : • Intel® 82945GC Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) •...
... (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 Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of : • Intel® 82945GC Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) •...
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...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 ... Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 10 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Table 1.
...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 ... Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 10 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Table 1.
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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 connector... 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 connector... 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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Desktop Board D945GCNL supports an Intel processor in Chapter 2 Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM specifications, the board should be purchased separately. The processor connects to the board or the system may not function properly. The supported processors list for Desktop Board D945GCNL is located on the web at: http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU Related Links...
Desktop Board D945GCNL supports an Intel processor in Chapter 2 Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM specifications, the board should be purchased separately. The processor connects to the board or the system may not function properly. The supported processors list for Desktop Board D945GCNL is located on the web at: http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU Related Links...
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...: 95 dB • Microphone input supporting: ― Stereo microphone ― Microphone boost The subsystem includes the following link for : ― Line out ― Microphone in Chapter 2 Intel® 945GC Express Chipset The Intel 945GC Express Chipset consists of the DIMM... 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 disabled. Either the integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics controller ...
...: 95 dB • Microphone input supporting: ― Stereo microphone ― Microphone boost The subsystem includes the following link for : ― Line out ― Microphone in Chapter 2 Intel® 945GC Express Chipset The Intel 945GC Express Chipset consists of the DIMM... 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 disabled. Either the integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics controller ...
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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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... four ports routed to accommodate operating systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. 16 These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs...
... four ports routed to accommodate operating systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. 16 These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs...
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The interface supports: • Up to run the BIOS Setup 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 ... as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The desktop board supports four Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH7, connecting one device per channel. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by ...
The interface supports: • Up to run the BIOS Setup 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 ... as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The desktop board supports four Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH7, connecting one device per channel. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by ...
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...8213; Power Management Event signal (PME#) wakeup support ― WAKE# signal wake-up support ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system that detects if the ...for the location of the chassis intrusion header. The use of a computer. The computer's response can turn off ). The desktop board has two power connectors. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be connected to RAM) ― +5 V standby power indicator LED ― Wake...
...8213; Power Management Event signal (PME#) wakeup support ― WAKE# signal wake-up support ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system that detects if the ...for the location of the chassis intrusion header. The use of a computer. The computer's response can turn off ). The desktop board has two power connectors. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be connected to RAM) ― +5 V standby power indicator LED ― Wake...
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... line for the power supply must be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Add-in power management and can damage the power supply. 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...When signaled by the LED turning amber. While in the ACPI S0 or S1 state. • The fans are off . The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. If the standby current necessary to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. Instantly ...
... line for the power supply must be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Add-in power management and can damage the power supply. 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...When signaled by the LED turning amber. While in the ACPI S0 or S1 state. • The fans are off . The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. If the standby current necessary to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. Instantly ...
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... bus connectors. Location of Standby Power Indicator Related Links: For more information on the board even when the computer appears to the following link, finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 21 Figure 3. For example, when this LED is lit, standby power is still...
... bus connectors. Location of Standby Power Indicator Related Links: For more information on the board even when the computer appears to the following link, finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 21 Figure 3. For example, when this LED is lit, standby power is still...
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...wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state. Currently Intel Desktop Boards are capable of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB. For information and recommendations concerning the ENERGY STAR specifications, see: http://www3.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/337748.htm Speaker A speaker is... requirements. Wake from PS/2* Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of meeting the new ENERGY STAR requirements depending on system ...
...wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state. Currently Intel Desktop Boards are capable of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB. For information and recommendations concerning the ENERGY STAR specifications, see: http://www3.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/337748.htm Speaker A speaker is... requirements. Wake from PS/2* Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of meeting the new ENERGY STAR requirements depending on system ...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Installation Precautions When you to refer computer servicing to qualified technical personnel. To avoid overloading the power supply, make sure that the calculated ..., voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to Appendix B on page 59. 24 If the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to find out how you can ensure that instruct you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all warnings and cautions that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Installation Precautions When you to refer computer servicing to qualified technical personnel. To avoid overloading the power supply, make sure that the calculated ..., voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to Appendix B on page 59. 24 If the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to find out how you can ensure that instruct you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all warnings and cautions that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements.
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Figure 13. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. You can access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ddr/specs/dda18c32_64_128x72ag_a.pdf The desktop board has...
Figure 13. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. You can access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ddr/specs/dda18c32_64_128x72ag_a.pdf The desktop board has...
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...an ATAPI master device. Figure 18. The cable supports the ATA-66/100 transfer protocol. Connecting the IDE Cable 38 NOTES ATA-66/100 compatible cables are attached to the same cable, the maximum transfer rate between the drives may be reduced to the desktop board. For example, do not connect an ATA...IDE transfer protocols. Figure 18 shows the correct installation of the cable. Do not connect an ATA device as a slave to the drives (Figure 18, B). Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Connecting the IDE Cable The IDE cable can connect two drives to that of the slowest drive.
...an ATAPI master device. Figure 18. The cable supports the ATA-66/100 transfer protocol. Connecting the IDE Cable 38 NOTES ATA-66/100 compatible cables are attached to the same cable, the maximum transfer rate between the drives may be reduced to the desktop board. For example, do not connect an ATA...IDE transfer protocols. Figure 18 shows the correct installation of the cable. Do not connect an ATA device as a slave to the drives (Figure 18, B). Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Connecting the IDE Cable The IDE cable can connect two drives to that of the slowest drive.
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For correct cable function: 1. Figure 19. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 39 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable The SATA cable supports the Serial ATA protocol and connects a single drive to the connector on page 23. 2. Attach the locking cable end to the desktop board. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 19, A). 3. Attach the cable end without the lock to the drive (Figure 19, B).
For correct cable function: 1. Figure 19. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 39 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable The SATA cable supports the Serial ATA protocol and connects a single drive to the connector on page 23. 2. Attach the locking cable end to the desktop board. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 19, A). 3. Attach the cable end without the lock to the drive (Figure 19, B).
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... systems.) 4. The BIOS file is included in the dialog boxes to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you can update the system BIOS while in the Windows... file to your hard drive. (You can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel® Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to the D945GCNL page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. ...
... systems.) 4. The BIOS file is included in the dialog boxes to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you can update the system BIOS while in the Windows... file to your hard drive. (You can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel® Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to the D945GCNL page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. ...
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... with the BIOS update diskette in flash memory • Update the language section of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D945GCNL page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to update the BIOS. When the update process is complete, the monitor will display a message telling you to reboot...
... with the BIOS update diskette in flash memory • Update the language section of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D945GCNL page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to update the BIOS. When the update process is complete, the monitor will display a message telling you to reboot...