Intel 4127 Installation and Configuration, Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive

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Installation and Configuration

(The following procedure uses Windows XP as the example operating system.)

A. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive

1.Set CD-ROM drive as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Save the changes and exit.

2.When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) (Figure 2).

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3.Select a file system (for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3).

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Contents GA-945GCM-S2L/ GA-945GCM-S2C Motherboard Documentation Classifications CopyrightDisclaimer Identifying Your Motherboard RevisionTable of Contents Regulatory Statements Box Contents GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Hardware Installation Installation PrecautionsProduct Specifications CPU4 Mbit flash Page Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Installing the CPUCPU Socket Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Installing the Memory Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationInstalling a Memory Installing an Expansion Card Back Panel Connectors Line Out Jack Green Line In Jack BlueMic In Jack Pink Internal Connectors PwrledGND FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector CPUFAN/SYSFAN Fan HeadersIDE IDE Connector SATAII0/1/2/3 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH7Pwrled System Power LED Header BatbatteryFpanel Front Panel Header Cdin CD In Connector Faudio Front Panel Audio HeaderSpdifo S/PDIF Out Header FUSB1/FUSB2 USB HeadersClrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper CI Chassis Intrusion HeaderGA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard Bios Setup Following screen may appear when the computer boots Startup ScreenBios Setup Program Function Keys Sample Bios Version GA-945GCM-S2L E10Main Menu „ Power Management Setup „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationsIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave DateTime IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/SlaveHalt on Floppy 3 Mode SupportDrive a MemoryPassword Check Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst/Second/Third Boot Device HDD S.M.A.R.T. CapabilityCPU Enhanced Halt C1ENote Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 NoteNo-Execute Memory Protect Note CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 NotePata IDE Set to On-Chip Sata ModeOn-Chip Primary PCI IDE Sata Port 0/2 Set toUSB 2.0 Controller Sata Port 1/3 Set toUSB Controller USB Keyboard SupportSmart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function Smart LANECP Mode Use DMA Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode Onboard Serial PortSoft-Off by PWR-BTTN Power On by RingPME Event Wake Up Power On By Mouse Resume by AlarmHpet Mode Note Power On By KeyboardPCI1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI2 IRQ Assignment CPU Warning Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCurrent CPU Temperature Case OpenedCPU Smart FAN Control FSB1333 Core 2 CPU CPU Clock Ratio NoteCPU Host Clock Control System Memory Multiplier CPU Host Frequency MhzPCI Express Frequency Mhz Memory Frequency MhzLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingDrivers Installation Installing Chipset DriversSoftware Applications Driver CD InformationHardware Information Contact UsGA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard Before You Begin Xpress Recovery2System Requirements Installation and Configuration Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard DrivePage Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2Removing the Backup Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Bios Update Utilities Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash UtilityUpdating the Bios Press Y to load Bios defaults Installing and Using @BIOS Updating the Bios with the @BIOS UtilityOptions and Instructions Update the Bios without Using the Internet Update Function EasyTune EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information TableWindows Vista ReadyBoost Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio Configuring Audio Input and OutputConfiguring Speakers Speakers or Headphones Activating an AC97 Front Panel Audio Module Configuring Sound EffectMuting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Installing the S/PDIF Out Cable Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable OptionalPdif out Configuring S/PDIF out Configuring Microphone Recording Appendix Recording the Sound Using the Sound RecorderPlaying the Sound Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting Procedure StartEND Regulatory Notices Weee Symbol StatementOur Commitment to Preserving the Environment China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard Contact Us B.T. INC USA MexicoGigabyte Global Service System