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First release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF2
Product Guide
Date July 2008
If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is present on the board, the following statement applies:
FCC Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions...
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... supported without further evaluation by Intel.
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 hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: a description of how to update the BIOS A BIOS Error Messages...
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Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Desktop Board Components 10 Processor ...12 Main Memory...12 Intel® 945GC Express Chipset 13 S-Video Support 13 Onboard Audio Subsystem 13 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 14 LAN Subsystem 15
LAN Subsystem Software 15 LAN Status LEDs 15 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 16 Enhanced IDE Interface 16 Serial ATA...16 Expandability...16 BIOS ...17 IDE Auto ...
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Connecting to the Front Panel Header 32 Connecting the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Headers 32 Connecting a Chassis Fan 33 Connecting Power Supply Cables 34 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 35 Clearing Passwords 36 Replacing the Battery 37
3 Updating the BIOS
Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 43 Updating the BIOS with ...
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... 2. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Components 11 3. LAN Status LEDs 15 4. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for HD Audio 31 5. S/PDIF Connector Signal Names 31 6. Front Panel Header Signal Names 32 7. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Headers Signal Names 32 8. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 36 9. BIOS Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 45 10. BIOS Beep Codes 45 11. BIOS Error Messages...
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... Features
This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF2. Table 1 summarizes the features of the Desktop Board.
Table 1. Feature Summary
Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset
Graphics Audio
Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces
BIOS
LAN Support Power Management Supported Operating Systems
Mini-ITX (171.45 millimeters [6.75 inches] x 171.45...
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... Product Guide
Processor
CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2) power connector to the Desktop Board may result in damage to the board, or the system may not function properly. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 includes a Dual-Core Intel Atom processor. The processor is soldered to the Desktop Board and is not customer upgradeable.
Main Memory
NOTE...
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Desktop Board Features
Intel® 945GC Express Chipset
The Intel 945GC Express Chipset consists of the following devices: • Intel 82945GC Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) The GMCH component provides interfaces to the processor, memory, and the DMI interconnect. This component also provides integrated graphics ...
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... http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing a front panel audio solution (page 31)
Input/Output (I/O) Controller
The super I/O controller features the following: • One serial port • One parallel port with Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced Parallel Port
(EPP) support • Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for PCI...
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.../1000 Mb/s Gigabit Ethernet LAN • Support for RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs • Programmable transit threshold • Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address
LAN Subsystem Software
For LAN software and drivers, refer to the Intel Desktop D945GCLF2 link on Intel's World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop.
LAN Status LEDs
Two LEDs...
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... the processor and peripheral devices such as hard disks and optical drives inside the computer. The interface supports: • Up to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as CD-ROM or DVD drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33/66/100 modes
Serial ATA
The Desktop Board supports two Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s), connecting one device per...
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Desktop Board Features
BIOS
The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS.
IDE Auto Configuration
If you install an IDE device (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. You do not need to run the BIOS...
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Power Management Features
Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support:
― Power connectors ― Fan headers ― +5 V standby power indicator LED ― LAN Wake capabilities ― Wake from USB ― Wake from PS/2 keyboard/mouse ― ...
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... chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove memory • Connect the IDE cable • Connect the SATA cable • Connect internal headers • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration and audio jumpers • Clear passwords • Replace the battery
Before You...
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Installation Precautions
When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions in the installation instructions. To avoid injury, be careful of: • Sharp pins on connectors or headers • Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies • Rough edges and sharp ...
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... the chassis, the shield blocks radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis. Install the I/O shield before installing the Desktop Board in the chassis. Place the shield inside the chassis as shown in Figure 5. Press the shield into place so that it fits tightly...
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...performing the procedures described here. Failure to disconnect the power before you open the computer can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the Desktop Board. Figure 6 shows the location of the mounting screw holes for Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2.
Figure 6. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 Mounting Screw Holes
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... and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Installing and Removing Memory
NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. The Desktop Board has one 240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket.
Installing DIMMs
To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration in Figure 7 showing...
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...for booting.
Configure (2-3)
After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Use this menu to clear passwords.
Recovery (None)
The BIOS recovers data from a recovery diskette in the event of a failed BIOS update.
Clearing Passwords
This procedure assumes that the board is installed in the computer and the configuration jumper is set to normal mode.
1. Observe...
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... of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. To update the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 2. Navigate to the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2 page, click "[view] Latest BIOS
updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Download the file...