Intel 4112, 4127

GA-945GCM-S2L/S2C Motherboard - 12 -

(Note 1)Enable use of a CoreTM 2 CPU with 1333 MHz FSB through overclocking. You must install the

FSB 1333 MHz CoreTM 2 CPU with DDR2 533 (or above) memory module(s).

(Note 2)Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical

memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.

(Note 3)Use of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory.

(Note 4)Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model.

Unique Features Support for @BIOS

Support for Download Center

Support for Q-Flash

Support for EasyTune (Note 4)

Support for Xpress Install

Support for Xpress Recovery2

Support for Virtual Dual BIOS

Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version)

Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP

Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 19.3cm

Contents

Main Page Page Table of Contents Page Box Contents Optional Items - 7 - GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Motherboard Layout GA-945GCM-S2L/GA-945GCM-S2C Only for GA-945GCM-S2L. Only for GA-945GCM-S2C. Block Diagram Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions 1-2 Product Specifications Page Page 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 1-3-1 Installing the CPU Page 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 1-4 Installing the Memory 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Parallel Port Serial Port D-Sub Port RJ-45 LAN Port Line In Jack (Blue) Line Out Jack (Green) Mic In Jack (Pink) 1-7 Internal Connectors 1/2)ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) 5) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) 6) IDE (IDE Connector) 7) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH7) 8) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) 9) BAT(BATTERY) 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) 12) CD_IN (CD In Connector) 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) 15) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) Page Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2-1 Startup Screen 2-2 The Main Menu (Sample BIOS Version: GA-945GCM-S2L E10) BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Page 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date Time IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt on Memory 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority First/Second/Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Limit CPUID Max. to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) CPU EIST Function 2-5 Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA Mode PATA IDE Set to SATA Port 0/2 Set to Page SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) Page 2-6 Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by Alarm HPET Support HPET Mode Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1 IRQ Assignment PCI2 IRQ Assignment 2-8 PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR18V/+3.3V/+12V Current CPU Temperature Page 2-9 Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio O.C FSB1333 Core 2 CPU CPU Host Clock Control Page 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 2-14 Exit Without Saving Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers Page Page Page Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Before You Begin: System Requirements: Page Page B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Page 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin: B. Updating the BIOS Page B. Installing and Using @BIOS: 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin: C. Options and Instructions: Page Button Information Table 4-3 EasyTune 5 The EasyTune 5 Interface 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio A. Configuring Speakers: Chapter 5 Appendix Page Page 5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable (Optional) S/PDIF out: A. Installing the S/PDIF Out Cable: B. Configuring S/PDIF out: 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Page 5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder Recording the Sound: Playing the Sound: 5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions 5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure Appendix- 79 - Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table Page Appendix- 83 - Contact Us yy yy yGIGABYTE Global Service System