Elitegroup 945GCD-M Specifications

PrefacePrefaceCopyrightThis publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protectedunder international copyright laws, with a

6Introducing the MotherboardMemo

7Installing the MotherboardChapter 2Installing the MotherboardSafety Precautions• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard• Wea

8Installing the MotherboardChecking Jumper SettingsThis section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.Setting Jumpe

9Installing the MotherboardChecking Jumper SettingsThe following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 islabeled.Jumper Se

10Installing the MotherboardDDR2 SDRAM memory module tableInstalling Memory ModulesThis motherboard accommodates two memory module. It can support two

11Installing the MotherboardTable A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)The following DDR2 1066/800/667/533 memory modules have been test

12Installing the MotherboardType Size Vendor Module Name Kingston KVR800D2N5/512 1.8V 9905315-019.A02LF Micron MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 512 MB Qimonda

13Installing the MotherboardType Size Vendor Module Name A-DATA Red A-DATA M2OMI6H3J4720L1C5Z Aeneon AET860UD00-25DC08X 78.A1GAO.9K4 Apacer 78.A1GC

14Installing the MotherboardInstalling Add-on CardsThe slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connectthem to the system bu

15Installing the MotherboardFollow these instructions to install an add-on card:1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to theslo

iiPrefaceDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions:• This device ma

16Installing the MotherboardF_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio headerThis header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out p

17Installing the MotherboardF_USB1~2: Front Panel USB headersThe motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array.Additionally

18Installing the MotherboardSATA cable (optional) SATA power cable (optional)IDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MAS

19Installing the MotherboardRefer to the illustration below for proper installation:This motherboard supports the “Hot-Plug” function.1 Attach either

20Installing the MotherboardConnecting I/O DevicesThe backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to co

21Installing the MotherboardConnecting Case ComponentsAfter you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting themotherboard co

22Installing the MotherboardATX: ATX 24-pin Power ConnectorPin Signal Name Pin Signal Name1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V2 +3.3V 14 -12V3 G

23Installing the MotherboardSPK: Internal speakerPin Signal Name1 VCC2 Key3 NC4 Signal

24Installing the MotherboardFront Panel HeaderThe front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LEDheaders commonly found on ATX

25Using BIOSChapter 3Using BIOSAbout the Setup UtilityThe computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc.” BIOS with support forWindows Plug and Pl

iiiTTTTTABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSPreface iChapter 1 1Introducing the

26Using BIOSCMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.ffff v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Mega trends, Inc.fPr

27Using BIOSThe default BIOS setting for this motherboard applies for most conditionswith optimum performance. It is not suggested to change the defau

28Using BIOSStandard CMOS SetupThis option displays basic information about your system.Date Mon 01/01/2007Time 00:00:48f Help ItemfffCMOS Setup

29Using BIOSLBA/Large Mode (Auto)Use this item to set the LAB/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance byoptimizing the area the hard disk is visit

30Using BIOSLimit CPUID MaxVal (Disabled)This item can support Prescott CPUs for old OS. Users please note that under NT4.0, it must be set “Enabled”,

31Using BIOS1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device (Hard Drive/CD/DVD/Removable Dev.)Use this item to determine the device order the computer used to look for anoper

32Using BIOSAdvanced Chipset SetupThis page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this pagewith caution. Any changes can affect

33Using BIOSIntegrated PeripheralsThis page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C)

34Using BIOSACPI Suspend Type (S3(STR))Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S3, the suspendmode is a suspend to RAM, i.e,

35Using BIOSPress <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.Resume on RTC Alarm (Disabled)The system can be turned off with a software comma

ivFrequency/Voltage Control...38Load Default Settings...

36Using BIOSPC Health StatusOn motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor theparameters for critical voltages, temperatures

37Using BIOSShutdown Temperature (Disabled)Enable you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before poweringdown.System Component Charact

38Using BIOSManufacturer (Intel)Ratio Actual Value (12)Manufacturer: IntelRatio Actual Value: 12CPU Over-clocking Func.: DisabledAuto Detect DIMM/PCI

39Using BIOSSupervisor Password (Disabled)This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password hasbeen installed, Installed

40Using BIOSSave & Exit SetupHighlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in theSetup Utility and exit the S

41Using BIOSUpdating the BIOSYou can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from themanufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support

42Using BIOSMemo

43Using the Motherboard SoftwareChapter 4Using the Motherboard SoftwareAuto-installing under Windows VistaThe support software CD-ROM disc loads autom

44Using the Motherboard SoftwareSetup TabSetupClick the Setup button to run the software installation program.Select from the menu which software you

45Using the Motherboard Software2. Click Next. The following screen appears:3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default option

1Introducing the MotherboardChapter 1Introducing the MotherboardIntroductionThank you for choosing 945GCD-M motherboard of great performance and withe

46Using the Motherboard SoftwareMethod 1. Run Reboot SetupWindows Vista will block startup programs by default when installing drivers after thesystem

47Using the Motherboard Software2. Select Classic View.3. Set User Account.4. Select Turn User Account Control on or off and press Continue.

48Using the Motherboard SoftwareManual InstallationInsert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the rootdirectory. This file cont

2Introducing the MotherboardFeature• Onboard Intel® Dual Core AtomTM , 1.60GHz CPU speed with 1MB cache• Supports a system bus (FSB) of 533 MHz• Suppo

3Introducing the MotherboardOnboard LANThe onboard LAN controller provides either of the following features:The motherboard comes with the following e

4Introducing the MotherboardMotherboard Components

5Introducing the MotherboardTable of Motherboard ComponentsThis concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.LABEL CO