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3. Select the BIOS update file and press <Enter>.

Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.

Step 2:

The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. When

the message "Are you sure to update BIOS?" appears, press <Enter> to begin the BIOS update. The

monitor will display the update process.

B. Updating the BIOS

When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedure

assumes that you save the BIOS file to a floppy disk.

Step 1:

1. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. In the main menu of Q-

Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press <Enter>.

•The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file.

•Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system.

•If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive

attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to

access Q-Flash.

2. Select Floppy A and press <Enter>.

•Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS.

•Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is updating

the BIOS.

Step 3:

When the update process is complete, press any key to return to the main menu.

Q-Flash Utility v2.02

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 25VF040B 512K

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Drive

Save BIOS to Drive

Enter : Run KL:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!

Please press any key to continue

Q-Flash Utility v2.02

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 25VF040B 512K

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Drive

Save BIOS to Drive

Enter : Run KL:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

0 file(s) found

Floppy A <Drive>

HDD 0-0 <Drive>

Total size : 0 Free size : 0

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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