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... with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Revision History Revision -001 -002 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Date May 2007 June 2007 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is subject to the following two conditions...
... with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Revision History Revision -001 -002 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Date May 2007 June 2007 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is subject to the following two conditions...
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...information about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of this product for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. Intended Audience The ...board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel. Use Only for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to important information. iii The suitability of data. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL...
...information about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of this product for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. Intended Audience The ...board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel. Use Only for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to important information. iii The suitability of data. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) ... (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL • I/O shield • One diskette drive cable • One ATA-66/100 cable • Two locking Serial ATA cables •...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) ... (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL • I/O shield • One diskette drive cable • One ATA-66/100 cable • Two locking Serial ATA cables •...
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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 LAN Subsystem Software 15 RJ...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 Power Supply Overload 24 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 24 Installing the I/O Shield 25 ...
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 LAN Subsystem Software 15 RJ...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 Power Supply Overload 24 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 24 Installing the I/O Shield 25 ...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 30 Connecting the Processor Fan ...38 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 39 Connecting to Internal Headers 40 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio 41 Connecting to the USB 2.0 Headers 42 Connecting to the Front Panel Header 42 Connecting... 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 ...38 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 39 Connecting to Internal Headers 40 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio 41 Connecting to the USB 2.0 Headers 42 Connecting to the Front Panel Header 42 Connecting... 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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...Power LED Header 43 9. Beep Codes 57 11. Install the Processor 29 11. Removing the Battery 54 Tables 1. Desktop Board D945GCNL Components 12 3. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 41 5. BIOS Error Messages 57 12. Installing the I/O Shield 25 5. Connecting the Processor Fan .... Location of the Other Connectors and Headers 46 25. LAN Connector LED States 16 4. EMC Regulations 65 15. Contents Figures 1. Desktop Board D945GCNL Components 11 2. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 36 17. Front Panel Header 42 8. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 42 7....
...Power LED Header 43 9. Beep Codes 57 11. Install the Processor 29 11. Removing the Battery 54 Tables 1. Desktop Board D945GCNL Components 12 3. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 41 5. BIOS Error Messages 57 12. Installing the I/O Shield 25 5. Connecting the Processor Fan .... Location of the Other Connectors and Headers 46 25. LAN Connector LED States 16 4. EMC Regulations 65 15. Contents Figures 1. Desktop Board D945GCNL Components 11 2. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 36 17. Front Panel Header 42 8. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 42 7....
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... to eight USB 2.0 ports ― Four ports routed to the back panel ― Four ports routed to 2 GB of system memory Intel® 945GC Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces microATX (243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches] x 243.84...
... to eight USB 2.0 ports ― Four ports routed to the back panel ― Four ports routed to 2 GB of system memory Intel® 945GC Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces microATX (243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches] x 243.84...
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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...
... • 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...
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Desktop Board D945GCNL Components 11 Figure 1. Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D945GCNL.
Desktop Board D945GCNL Components 11 Figure 1. Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D945GCNL.
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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 PCI Express... 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 PCI Express... 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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... be purchased separately. The BIOS will see a notification to 2.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb and 1 Gb technology Intel recommends using memory from the tested memory lists, available at power up. Desktop Board D945GCNL supports an Intel processor in Chapter 2 Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with gold-plated contacts. • Support for more information about...
... be purchased separately. The BIOS will see a notification to 2.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb and 1 Gb technology Intel recommends using memory from the tested memory lists, available at power up. Desktop Board D945GCNL supports an Intel processor in Chapter 2 Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with gold-plated contacts. • Support for more information about...
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... subsystem includes the following connectors: • Front panel audio connector, including functionality 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 used or a PCI Express x16 add-in card is...
... subsystem includes the following connectors: • Front panel audio connector, including functionality 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 used or a PCI Express x16 add-in card is...
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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....1000 Mb/s Ethernet LAN connectivity • 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....1000 Mb/s Ethernet LAN connectivity • 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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... to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH7 (four ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to two internal USB 2.0 headers). The desktop board supports up and the LAN subsystem is attached to a USB port might not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low... an unshielded cable attached to the cable. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. 16 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. Figure 2. This may be required to USB 1.1 operation....
... to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH7 (four ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to two internal USB 2.0 headers). The desktop board supports up and the LAN subsystem is attached to a USB port might not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low... an unshielded cable attached to the cable. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. 16 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. Figure 2. This may be required to USB 1.1 operation....
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...8226; 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. Desktop Board Features Enhanced IDE Interface The desktop board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral...: • Up to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. Expandability For system expansion, the desktop board provides the following the instructions on page 55 in Chapter 3. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by following : •...
...8226; 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. Desktop Board Features Enhanced IDE Interface The desktop board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral...: • Up to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. Expandability For system expansion, the desktop board provides the following the instructions on page 55 in Chapter 3. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by following : •...
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...the computer is set , you must enter either password to Setup. • If both passwords are then available for Management (WfM) specification. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI/PCI ... password is booted. You do not need to access Setup. Setup options are set , pressing at the password prompt of Desktop Board D945GCNL enable the board to be accessed and who can enter either the supervisor password or the user password to run the BIOS Setup program after ...
...the computer is set , you must enter either password to Setup. • If both passwords are then available for Management (WfM) specification. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI/PCI ... password is booted. You do not need to access Setup. Setup options are set , pressing at the password prompt of Desktop Board D945GCNL enable the board to be accessed and who can enter either the supervisor password or the user password to run the BIOS Setup program after ...
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...Wake from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the chassis intrusion header on page 45 for the location of a computer. The desktop board has two power connectors. The computer's response can turn off ). Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: .... When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. See Figure 23 on the desktop board. When resuming from PS/2 keyboard/mouse ― Power Management Event signal (PME#) wakeup support ― WAKE# signal wake-up ...
...Wake from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the chassis intrusion header on page 45 for the location of a computer. The desktop board has two power connectors. The computer's response can turn off ). Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: .... When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. See Figure 23 on the desktop board. When resuming from PS/2 keyboard/mouse ― Power Management Event signal (PME#) wakeup support ― WAKE# signal wake-up ...
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.... While in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to wake the computer. 20 When signaled by the LED turning amber. 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...the computer through a network. Add-in cards that support this desktop board must be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. The desktop board has a 4-pin processor fan header and two 3-pin chassis ...
.... While in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to wake the computer. 20 When signaled by the LED turning amber. 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...the computer through a network. Add-in cards that support this desktop board must be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. The desktop board has a 4-pin processor fan header and two 3-pin chassis ...
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...and the standby power indicator is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing or removing any attached devices. Figure 3. The desktop board's standby power indicator, shown in Figure 3, is lit when there is still present at the memory module sockets and the PCI ...the desktop board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by going to the board. Failure to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to the following link, finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ ...
...and the standby power indicator is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing or removing any attached devices. Figure 3. The desktop board's standby power indicator, shown in Figure 3, is lit when there is still present at the memory module sockets and the PCI ...the desktop board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by going to the board. Failure to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to the following link, finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ ...
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...-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Currently Intel Desktop Boards are capable of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during the Power-...asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Real-Time Clock The desktop board has a time-of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of meeting the ...
...-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Currently Intel Desktop Boards are capable of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during the Power-...asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Real-Time Clock The desktop board has a time-of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of meeting the ...