Intel 945GC Computer Hardware User Manual


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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................
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1.1 Package Checklist ...............................................................................................
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1.2 Specications ......................................................................................................
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1.3 Mainboard Layout ...............................................................................................
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1.3.1 Intel 945GC(V1.0) ........................................................................................................... 5
1.3.2 Intel 945GC(V2.0) ........................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices
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Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ..................................................................
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2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis .............................................................................
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2.2 Installing Mainboard ...........................................................................................
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2.3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler...............................................................
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2.3.1 Installation of the CPU ....................................................................................................
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2.3.2 Installation of the CPU Cooler ....................................................................................... 10
2.4 Installation of Memory Modules........................................................................
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2.5 Connecting Peripheral Devices..........................................................................
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2.5.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors ............................................................................
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2.5.2 Serial ATA Connectors .....................................................................................................
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2.5.3 PCI and PCI Express slots ...............................................................................................
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Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup ................................................
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3.1 Checking Jumper Settings ................................................................................
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3.2 CMOS Memory Clearing Header ........................................................................
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3.3 Keyboard Power Function .................................................................................
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3.4 FAN Power Connectors ...................................................................................... 13
3.5 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers .....................................................
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3.6 Additional USB Port Headers ............................................................................
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3.7 Front Panel Audio Connection Header...............................................................
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3.8 Internal Audio Connectors ................................................................................
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3.9 ATX Power InputConnectors ............................................................................. 15
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................
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4.1 About BIOS Setup ..............................................
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4.2 To Run BIOS Setup ............................................
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4.3 About CMOS..............................................
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4.4 The POST (Power On Self Test).......................................................................... 16
4.5 BIOS Setup — CMOS Setup Utility.....................................................................
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4.5.1 CMOS Setup Utility ........................................................................................................
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4.5.2 Control Keys ..................................................................................................................
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4.5.3 Standard CMOS Features ..............................................................................................
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4.5.4 Advanced BIOS Features ...............................................................................................
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4.5.5 Advanced Chipset Features ...........................................................................................
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4.5.6 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................................
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4.5.7 Power Management Setup ............................................................................................
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4.5.8 PnP PCI Conguration ................................................................................................... 32
4.5.9 PC Health Status ............................................................................................................ 33
4.5.10 Frequency/Voltage Control .........................................................................................
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4.5.11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................................ 35
4.5.12 Load Optimized Defaults .............................................................................................. 35
4.5.13 Set Supervisor/User Password ....................................................................................
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4.5.14 Save & Exit Setup .........................................................................................................
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4.5.15 Exit Without Saving ......................................................................................................
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Chapter 5 Driver Installation ...... .......................................................
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