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iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction.................................................................................................1 Feature..........................................................................................................2 Motherboard Components........................................................................4 Chapter 2 7 Installing the Motherboard 7 Safety Precautions.................................................
iv Integrated Peripherals.................................................................33 Power Management Setup...........................................................34 PCI/PnP Setup.............................................................................35 PC Health Status..........................................................................36 Frequency/Voltage Control..........................................................37 Load Optimal Defaults.........................................
1 Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the 945GCT-M2 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA775 socket Intel CoreTM 2 Duo/*Pentium D/*Pentium 4/Celeron D processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets. The motherboard incorporates the 945GC Northbridge (NB) and ICH7 Southbridge (SB) chipsets.
2 Feature Processor The motherboard uses an LGA775 type of Intel CoreTM 2 Duo/*Pentium D/*Pentium 4/ Celeron D that carries the following features: Accommodates Intel CoreTM 2 Duo/*Pentium D/*Pentium 4/Celeron D processors Supports a system bus (FSB) of 1066/800/533 MHz Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU Supports 05A, 06 FMB CPU • • • * * This motherboard is ready to support Pentium D/ Pentium 4 processors “Hyper-Threading” technology enables the operating system into thinking it’s hooked up to tw
3 Onboard LAN (Optional) The onboard LAN controller provides the following features: • • • Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver Supports PCI v2.3, 32-bit, 33/66 MHz Supports Wake-On-LAN (WOL) function and remote wake-up • • • Supports 10/100 Mb/s N-Way Auto negotiation operation Half/Full duplex capacity Supports Wake-On-LAN (WOL) function and remote wake-up Expansion Options The motherboard comes with the following expansion options: • One PCI Express Slot for Graphic Interface • Two 32-bit PCI v2.
4 Motherboard Components Introducing the Motherboard
5 Table of Motherboard Components LABEL 1. CPU Socket 2. CPU_FAN 3. DIMM1/2 4. ATX1 5. SATA1~4 6. F_USB1~2 7. SPK1 8. USBPWR_F 9. F_PANEL1 10. IDE1 11. CLR_CMOS 12. FDD 13. SPDIFO1 14. CD_IN1 15. F_AUDIO1 16. PCI1~2 17. PCIEX16 18. USBPWR_R 19. SYS_FAN 20. ATX12V1 21.
6 Memo Introducing the Motherboard
7 Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions • • • • • Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in Hold all circuit boards by the edges.
8 Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard. Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins. The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the jumper is SHORT.
9 Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Type Jumper Description Setting (default) 1-2: NORMAL CLR_CMOS 3-pin Clear CMOS USBPWR_F 3-pin Front Panel USB Power Select Jumper USBPWR_R 3-pin Rear USB PS/2 Power Select Jumper 2-3: CLEAR CMOS 1 Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn off the system. CLR_CMOS 1-2: VCC 2-3: 5VSB 1 USBPWR_F 1 1-2: VCC 2-3: 5VSB USBPWR_R 1.
10 Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components. On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly installed.
11 CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. A. Read and follow the instructions shown on the sticker on the CPU cap. B. Unload the cap · Use thumb & forefinger to hold the lifting tab of the cap. · Lift the cap up and remove the cap completely from the socket. C. Open the load plate · Use thumb & forefinger to hold the hook of the lever, pushing down and pulling aside unlock it. · Lift up the lever. · Use thumb to open the load plate.
12 Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR2 667/533/400. The total memory capacity is 2 GB. DDR2 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus DDR2 400 DDR2 533 DDR2 667 200 MHz 266 MHz 333 MHz You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Each module can be installed with 256 MB to 1 GB of memory; total memory capacity is 2 GB.
13 Table A: DDR2(memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR2 667/533/400 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Type Size V e ndor 256 MB Hynix 512 M B Nanya DDRII 400 256 M B M odule Nam e HY MP532U646-E3 A A NT256T64UH4A 0F-5A NT512T64U88A 0F-5A A -DA TA M2OHY 2F3G3110A 1B0Z Elixir M2U25664TUH4A 0F-37B Inf ineon HY S64T32400HU-3.7-A Kingston Ramaxel Samsung ELPIDA E5116A F-5C-E HY B18T512160A C-3.
14 Type Size 256 MB Vendor Module Nam e Infineon HYS64T325001HU-3-A Ramxel 5NB31 D9DCG A-DATA AD29608A88-3EG Eipida M20EL5G3H3160B100Z Corsair K4T5108QC Corsair VALUESELECT 32M8CEC 64M8CFE PS1000545 GEIL 512 MB DDRII 667 GL2L64M088BA18W GL2L64M088BA30AW Infinity 0547W64M8 PC5300 Ramxel 5LB31 D9DCL Samsung K4T51083QC PC35300U-25331-Z Sync MAX 04400WB01 R050008A Transcend SEL520ZCE6 K4T51083QC Tw inmos TMM6208G8M30B JetRam J12Q3AB-6 TAIWAN-G6E Apacer 1 GB AM4B5708GQJS7E0631F Elpid
15 Expansion Slots Installing Add-on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.
16 Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: 1 2 3 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw. 1.
17 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header for Azalia This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access.
18 SATA1~4: Serial ATA connectors These connectors are use to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest date transfer rates (3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.
19 SPDIFO1: SPDIF out header This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
20 Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD-ROM drive. About IDE Devices Your motherboard has one IDE channel interface. An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the motherboard. You must orient the cable connector so that the pin1 (color) edge of the cable corresponds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.
21 Refer to the illustration below for proper installation: 1 2 3 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive. Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply. This motherboard does not support the “Hot-Plug” function.
22 Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Serial Port (COM1) Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or fax/ modems. VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port. LAN Port Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network. USB Ports Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.
23 Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL1. Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX1. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V1. Connect the case speaker cable to SPK1.
24 CPU_FAN: FAN Power Connector Pin 1 2 3 4 Signal Name Function System Ground Power +12V Sensor CPU FAN control GND +12V Sense PWM Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V. SYS_FAN: FAN Power Connector Pin 1 2 3 Signal Name Function System Ground Power +12V Sensor GND +12V Sense ATX1: ATX 24-pin Power Connector Pin Signal Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +3.3V 10 11 12 +12V Pin 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 +3.
25 Front Panel Header The front panel header (F_PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases.
26 Memo Installing the Motherboard
27 Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters.
28 Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility. CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
29 For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS. Please visit the manufacture’s website for updated manual. Standard CMOS Setup This option displays basic information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
30 Type (Auto) Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer LBA/Large Mode (Auto) Use this item to set the LBA/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time.
31 CPU TM function (Enabled) For some specific brands of CPU, you can use this item to control the CPU frequency and voltage according to its temperature. Max CPUID Value Limit (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the Max CPU ID value limit. When supports Prescott and LGA775 CPUs, enables this to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to install Windows NT 4.0.
32 Advanced Chipset Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
33 Integrated Peripherals This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
34 Parallel Port Mode (ECP) Use this item to select the parallel port mode. You can select Normal (Standard Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), or BPP (BiDirectional Parallel Port). ECP Mode DMA Channel (DMA3) Use this item to assign the DMA Channel under ECP Mode function. Parallel Port IRQ (IRQ7) Use this item to assign IRQ to the parallel port. Press to return to the main menu setting page.
35 Wake-Up by PME (Enabled) The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the PCI Modem or PCI LAN card. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. Use this item to do wake-up action if inserting the PCI card. Power On by Ring (Disabled) The system can be turned off with a software command.
36 Init Display First (PCI Card) Use this item to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot devices. Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA (Yes) If this item is enabled, an IRQ will be assigned to the PCI VGA graphics system. You set this value to No to free up an IRQ. Press to return to the main menu setting page. PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.
37 SMART Fan Control (Disabled) This item allows you to enable/disable the control of the system fan speed by changing the fan voltage. Press to return to the PC Health Status page. Shutdown Temperature (Disabled) Enable you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before powering down. System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as System & CPU temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & system fan speed,...etc.
38 DRAM Frequency (Auto) This item shows the frequency of the DRAM in your computer. Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled) When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots. Spread Spectrum (Disabled) If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system. Press to return to the main menu setting page.
39 User Password This page helps you install or change a password. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. User Password Security Settings User Password Change User Password Help item : Not Installed Press Enter Install or Change the password. mnlk: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save and Exit F1:General Help F9: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit User Password (Not Installed) This item indicates whether a user password has been set.
40 Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: 1 Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk.) 2 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.
41 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM The support software CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your motherboard version. More information on some programs is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software.
42 Setup Tab Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select from the menu which software you want to install. Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support CD. Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT or something similar. This file may contain important information to help you install the software correctly.
43 2. Click Next. The following screen appears: 3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended. 4. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation.
44 Manual Installation Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard. Look for the chipset and motherboard model; then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder.