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... limits are referenced in medical, life saving, or life sustaining applications. Desktop Board D945GCNL may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. 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...
... limits are referenced in medical, life saving, or life sustaining applications. Desktop Board D945GCNL may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. 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...
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... important information. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL. iii Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the desktop board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use...
... important information. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL. iii Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the desktop board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use...
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...) 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® Express Installer CD-ROM • Quick Reference Guide • Configuration and battery caution statement labels iv Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in ...
...) 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® Express Installer CD-ROM • Quick Reference Guide • Configuration and battery caution statement labels iv Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in ...
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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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... 38 19. Product Certification Markings 67 vii Installing the I/O Shield 25 5. Use DDR2 DIMMs 33 15. Desktop Board D945GCNL Components 12 3. BIOS Error Messages 57 12. AC '97 Audio Header Signal Names 41 6. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 41 5. Beep Codes 57 11. Location of the Other Connectors and Headers 46 25...
... 38 19. Product Certification Markings 67 vii Installing the I/O Shield 25 5. Use DDR2 DIMMs 33 15. Desktop Board D945GCNL Components 12 3. BIOS Error Messages 57 12. AC '97 Audio Header Signal Names 41 6. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 41 5. Beep Codes 57 11. Location of the Other Connectors and Headers 46 25...
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1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of : • Intel® 82945GC Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) • Intel® 945GC Express Chipset with ATA-66/100 support (two devices) • One diskette drive interface • One ... 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. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the...
1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of : • Intel® 82945GC Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) • Intel® 945GC Express Chipset with ATA-66/100 support (two devices) • One diskette drive interface • One ... 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. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the...
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... 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... • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 10 Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Table 1.
... 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... • Microsoft 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 Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D945GCNL. Figure 1. Desktop Board D945GCNL Components 11
Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D945GCNL. Figure 1. Desktop Board D945GCNL Components 11
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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 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
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... must be populated with gold-plated contacts. • Support for normal operation. The supported processors list for Desktop Board D945GCNL is located on the web at: http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about: • Instructions on the screen at : http://www.cmtlabs...
... must be populated with gold-plated contacts. • Support for normal operation. The supported processors list for Desktop Board D945GCNL is located on the web at: http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about: • Instructions on the screen at : http://www.cmtlabs...
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...; Microphone input supporting: ― Stereo microphone ― Microphone boost The subsystem includes the 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 disabled. The audio subsystem features: •...
...; Microphone input supporting: ― Stereo microphone ― Microphone boost The subsystem includes the 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 disabled. The audio subsystem features: •...
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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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...accommodate operating systems that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN. Table 3. The desktop board supports up and the LAN subsystem is attached to two internal USB 2.0 headers). USB 2.0 ports are built into the RJ-45 LAN ... rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. Use a shielded cable that do not support USB ...
...accommodate operating systems that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN. Table 3. The desktop board supports up and the LAN subsystem is attached to two internal USB 2.0 headers). USB 2.0 ports are built into the RJ-45 LAN ... rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. Use a shielded cable that do not support USB ...
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.../PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. Expandability For system expansion, the desktop board provides the following the instructions on page 55 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 a hard ... (such 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.
.../PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. Expandability For system expansion, the desktop board provides the following the instructions on page 55 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 a hard ... (such 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.
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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 Express auto-... • Chassis intrusion detection Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control The features of the hardware monitoring and fan speed control include: • Monitoring of Desktop Board D945GCNL enable the board to be accessed and who can enter either the supervisor password or the user password to detect levels above and below acceptable values •...
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 Express auto-... • Chassis intrusion detection Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control The features of the hardware monitoring and fan speed control include: • Monitoring of Desktop Board D945GCNL enable the board to be accessed and who can enter either the supervisor password or the user password to detect levels above and below acceptable values •...
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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 ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can turn off... ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of the power connectors. 19 The desktop board has two power connectors. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that can be connected to the power state it ...
... Wake from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the chassis intrusion header on page 45 for the location of ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can turn off... ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of the power connectors. 19 The desktop board has two power connectors. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that can be connected to the power state it ...
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..., the computer quickly returns to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may lose register settings stored in memory. Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTIONS For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby ...the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as needed. • All fan headers have...
..., the computer quickly returns to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may lose register settings stored in memory. Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTIONS For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby ...the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as needed. • All fan headers have...
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..., finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 21 Location of Standby Power Indicator Related Links: For more information on the board even when the computer appears to the board. Figure 3. Desktop Board Features +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched...
..., finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 21 Location of Standby Power Indicator Related Links: For more information on the board even when the computer appears to the board. Figure 3. Desktop Board Features +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched...
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...governmental agencies to replace the battery. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from an ACPI S1 or S3... asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Battery A battery on how to define the new requirements. Currently Intel Desktop Boards are capable of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. Go to page 50 for instructions on the...
...governmental agencies to replace the battery. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from an ACPI S1 or S3... asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Battery A battery on how to define the new requirements. Currently Intel Desktop Boards are capable of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. Go to page 50 for instructions on the...