ASRock 945GCM-S User Manual

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Specifications and information contained in this guide are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this guide. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

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Published August 2008

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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 775-Pin CPU Socket 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 3 North Bridge Controller 17 System Panel He ader (P ANEL1, Ora nge) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 18 BIOS SPI Chip 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

(Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 20 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 6 A TX Power Connector (A TXPW R1) 21 Front Panel Audio Header 7 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 8 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 22 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 9 South Bridge Controller 23 AInternal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 10 Third SATAII Connector (SA TAII_3; Orange) 24 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 11 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Ora nge) 25 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 12 Secondary SATAII Connector (SA T AII_2; Red) 26 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 13 Primary SATAII Connector (SA T AII_1; Red) 27 OC 800 Jumper 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 28 A TX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)

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* To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. For Windows® XP: After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click “ok”. Choose “2CH” or

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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 6 Microphone (Pink) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 3 RJ-45 Port 8 VGA Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 9 COM Port

5 Line Out (Lime) 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

“4CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio. Then reboot your system. For Windows® VistaTM: After restarting your computer, please double-click “Realtek HD Audio Manager” on the system tray. Set “Speaker Configuration” to “Quadraphonic” or “Stereo”. Click “Device advanced settings”, choose “Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously”, and click “ok”. Then reboot your system.

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1. Introduction1. Introduction

1. Introduction

1. Introduction1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 945GCM-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using.

www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

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(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in, 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock 945GCM-S Quick Installation Guide ASRock 945GCM-S Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra AT A 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield

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SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in, 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm CPU - LGA 775 for Intel® Dual Core CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Duo

/ Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Dual Core W olfdale processors

- Compatible with all FSB1333/1066/800/533MHz CPUs except Quad Core (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3)

- Supports EM64T CPU

Chipset - Northbridge: Intel® 945GC

- Southbridge: Intel® ICH7

Memory - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory T echnology (see CAUTION 4)

- 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots

- Supports DDR2 667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 5)

- Max. capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 6)

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot

- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot

- 2 x PCI slots

Graphics - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950

- Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0

- Max. shared memory 224MB (see CAUTION 7)

Audio - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

(Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec)

LAN - Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8102EL

- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Serial Port: COM1

- 1 x VGA Port

- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port

- HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

Connector - 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and

“Hot Plug” functions) (see CAUTION 8)

- 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)

- 1 x Floppy connector

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- 1 x Print port header

- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- 4 pin 12V power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 9)

BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compli ance Wa ke Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

- Supports Smart BIOS

Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 10)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12)

- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU Fan Ta chometer

- Chassis Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore

OS - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista

VistaTM 64-bit compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

WARNING

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.

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CAUTION!

1. FSB1333-CPU will operate in overclocking mode. Under this situation, PCIE frequency will also be overclocked to 115MHz. Besides, if you want to overclock the CPU you adopt from FSB800 to FSB1066, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please refer to page 14 for proper jumper settings.

2. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 30 of “User Manual” in the support CD.

3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 19 for details.

4. This motherboard supports Dual Cha nnel Me mory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 12 for proper installation.

5. Please check the table below for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency.

CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency

1333 DDR2 533*, DDR2 667 1066 DDR2 533, DDR2 667

800 DDR2 400, DDR2 533, DDR2 667

533 DDR2 400, DDR2 533 * When you use a FSB1333-CPU on this motherboard, it will run at DDR2 500 if you adopt a DDR2 533 memory module.

6. Due to the chipset limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® XP, Windows XP 64-bit, Windows® VistaTM and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit.

7. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. Please check Intel® website for the latest information.

8. Before installing SAT AII hard dis k to SATAII connector, please rea d the “SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 23 of “User Manual” in the support CD to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SA TAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly.

9. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.

10. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. In other words, it is able to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

11. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.

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12. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU a nd the he atsink when you in stall the PC system.

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Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components.

3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

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CPU InstallationCPU Installation

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CPU Installation

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CPU InstallationCPU Installation

For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below.

775-Pin Socket Overview

Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.

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Step 1. Open the socket:

Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing

down and out on the hook to clear retention tab.

Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open po-

sition at approximately 135 degrees.

Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open po-

sition at approximately 100 degrees.

Step 2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU:

Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are

marked with black lines.

Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated

Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches.

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775-Pin Socket

775-LAND CPU

For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.

Step 2-3. Carefully pla ce the CPU into the socket

by using a purely vertical motion.

Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket

and properly mated to the orient keys.

Step 3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Pla ce Cap):

Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on center of PnP cap to assist in removal.

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1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap.

2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service.

Step 4. Close the socket:

Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load

plate, engage the load lever.

Step 4-3. Secure load lever with load plate tab

under retention tab of load lever.

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink.

Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU. Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center

of IHS on the socket surface.

Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure

fan cables are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 4).

Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard

throughholes.

Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press

down on fastener caps with thumb to install and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.

If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.

Step 5. Connect fan header with the CPU fan

connector on the motherboard.

Step 6. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure

cable does not interfere with fan operation or contact other components.

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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

945GCM-S motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology . For dual cha nnel conf iguration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chiptype) memory modules in the DDR2 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.

1. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

2. If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it is unable to a ctivate the Dual Cha nnel Memory Technology.

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the brea k

on the slot.

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The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the

slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

PCIE slots:

PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards.

If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot), the onboard VGA will be disabled. If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) and adjust the “Internal Graphics Mode Select” BIOS option to [Enabled], the onboard VGA will be ena bled, and the primary screen will be onboard VGA.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power

supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws

for later use.

Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

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2.5 Jumpers Setup2.5 Jumpers Setup

2.5 Jumpers Setup

2.5 Jumpers Setup2.5 Jumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.

Jumper Setting Description

PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.2 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2

Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by

power supply.

Clear CMOS

(CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper) (see p.2 No. 8)

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes

system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short 2 pins on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds.

2-pin jumper

Short Open

or USB wake up events.

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OC 800 Jumper

(OC 800, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 27)

Default

Note: If you want to overclock the FSB800-CPU (e.g. Cel400, E1000, E2000, E4000,

E5000, E6000 series CPU) to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin2, pin3. Otherwise, the CPU may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings.

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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard!

FDD connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2 No. 20)

the red-striped side to Pin1

Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the

connector.

Primary IDE connector (Blue)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.2 No. 7)

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

connect the black end to the IDE devices

80-conductor ATA 66/100 cable

Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.

Serial A T AII Connectors These Serial A T AII (SA T AII)

(SAT AII_1: see p.2, No. 13) connectors support SATAII (SAT AII_2: see p.2, No. 12) or SATA hard disk for internal (SAT AII_3: see p.2, No. 10) storage devices. The current (SAT AII_4: see p.2, No. 11) SATAII interface allows up to

SATAII_3

SATAII_1

SATAII_4

SATAII_2

3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

Serial A TA (SA TA) Either end of the SATA data ca ble Data Cable can be connected to the SATA /

(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII

connector on the motherboard.

Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of Power Cable SATA power cable to the power

(Optional) connector on each drive. Then

connect to the SAT A

HDD power connector

connect to the power supply

connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the power supply.

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USB 2.0 Headers Besides four default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB6_7) ports on the I/O panel, there are (see p.2 No. 15) two USB 2.0 headers on this

motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header cansupport two USB

2.0 ports.

(9-pin USB4_5) (see p.2 No. 16)

Print Port Header This is an interface for print

(25-pin LPT1) port cable that allows (see p.2 No. 26) convenient connection of printer

devices.

Internal Audio Connector This connector allows you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see p.2 No. 23) from sound sources such as

CD1

a CD-ROM, D VD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card.

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Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows (see p.2 No. 21) convenient connection and

control of audio devices.

1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on

the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.

2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio

header as below: A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L. B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.

C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).

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D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel. E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select

Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to [Enabled]. F. Enter Windows system. Click the icon on the lower right hand taskbar to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Click “Audio I/O”, select “Connector Settings” , choose

“Disable front panel jack detection”, and save the change by clicking “OK”. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Click the right-top “Folder” icon , choose “Disable front

panel jack detection”, and save the change by clicking “OK”. G. To activate the front mic. For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select “Front Mic” as default record device. If you want to hear your voice through front mic, please deselect "Mute" icon in “Front Mic” of “Playback” portion. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "Front Mic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Click "Set Default Device" to make the Front Mic as the default record device.

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel (see p.2 No. 17) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header. (see p.2 No. 14)

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and (see p.2 No. 19) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect a CPU fan cable

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) to this connector and match (see p.2 No. 4) the black wire to the ground pin.

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Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(24-pin ATXPW R1) supply to this connector. (see p.2, No. 6)

Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.

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20-Pin A TX Power Supply Installation

ATX 12V Connector Please note that it is necessary

(4-pin A TX12V1) to connect a power supply with (see p.2 No. 28) ATX 12V plug to this connector

so that it can provides sufficient power. Failing to do so will cause the failure to power up.

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Installation Installation

Installation

Installation Installation

This motherboard adopts Intel® ICH7 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks.

STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATAII

connector.

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard

2.82.8

2.8

2.82.8

To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical

drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.

2.92.9

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The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up the computer, please press <F2> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter BIOS Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. The BIOS Setup program is designed to be user-friendly. It is a menu-driven progra m, which allows you to scroll through its various sub-menus and to select among the predetermined choices. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD.

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This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will enhance motherboard features. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. It will display the Main Menu automatically if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the file “ASSETUP. EXE” from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

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Wir danken Ihnen für den Kauf des ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard, ein zuverlässiges Produkt, welches unter den ständigen, strengen Qualitätskontrollen von ASRock gefertigt wurde. Es bietet Ihnen exzellente Leistung und robuste s Design, gemäß der Verpflichtung von ASRock zu Qualität und Halbarkeit. Diese Schnellinstallationsanleitung führt in das Motherboard und die schrittweise Installation ein. Details über das Motherboard finden Sie in der Bedienungsanleitung auf der Support-CD.

Da sich Motherboard-Spezifikationen und BIOS-Software verändern können, kann der Inhalt dieses Handbuches ebenfalls jederzeit geändert werden. Für den Fall, dass sich Änderungen an diesem Handbuch ergeben, wird eine neue Version auf der ASRock-Website, ohne weitere Ankündigung, verfügbar sein. Die neuesten Grafikkarten und unterstützten CPUs sind auch auf der ASRock-Website aufgelistet. ASRock-Website: http://www.asrock.com Wenn Sie technische Unterstützung zu Ihrem Motherboard oder spezifische Informationen zu Ihrem Modell benötigen, besuchen Sie bitte unsere Webseite: www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

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ASRock 945GCM-S Motherboard

(Micro ATX-Formfaktor: 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm; 9.6 Zoll x 7.5 Zoll) ASRock 945GCM-S Schnellinstallationsanleitung ASRock 945GCM-S_ Support-CD Ein 80-adriges Ultra-ATA 66/100 IDE-Flachbandk abel (Option) Ein Seriell-ATA- (SATA) Datenkabel (Option) Ein Seriell-ATA (SATA) Festplattennetzkabel (Option) Ein I/O Shield

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Plattform - Micro ATX-Formfaktor: 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm; 9.6 Zoll x 7.5 Zoll

CPU - LGA 775 für Intel® Dual Core CoreTM 2 Extreme- / CoreTM 2

Duo- / Pentium® Dual Core- / Celeron®-Prozessoren, Dual Core Wolfdale-Prozessoren werden unterstützt

- Kompatibilität mit allen Zentraleinheiten (CPU) FSB1333/1066/ 800/533MHz außer Quadrangel Kerne (siehe VORSICHT 1)

- Unterstützt Hyper-Threading-Technologie (siehe VORSICHT 2)

- Unterstützt Untied-Übertaktungstechnologie (siehe VORSICHT 3)

- Unterstützt EM64T -CPU

Chipsatz - Northbridge: Intel® 945GC

- Southbridge: Intel® ICH7

Speicher - Unterstützung von Dual-Kanal-DD R2-Speichertechnologie

(siehe VORSICHT 4)

- 2 x Steckplätze für DDR2

- Unterstützt DDR2 667/533 non-ECC, ungepufferter Speicher (siehe VORSICHT 5)

- Max. Kapazität des Systemspeichers: 4GB

(siehe VORSICHT 6) Erweiterungs- - 1 x PCI Express x16-Steckplätze steckplätze - 1 x PCI Express x1-Steckplätze

- 2 x PCI -Steckplätze

Onboard-VGA - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950

- Pixel Shader 2.0, DX9.0 VGA

- Maximal gemeinsam genutzter Speicher 224MB

(siehe VORSICHT 7) Audio - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

(ALC662 Audio Codec) LAN - Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8102EL

- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet

- Unterstützt Wake-On-LAN

E/A-Anschlüsse I/O Panel an der - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

Rückseite - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Serieller port: COM 1

- 1 x VGA Port

- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 Port

- Audioanschlüsse: Line In / Line Out / Mikrofon

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Anschlüsse - 4 x SATAII-Anschlüsse, unterstützt bis 3.0 Gb/s

Datenübertragungsrate (Unterstützt keine “RAID”- und “Hot Plug”-Funktionen) (siehe VORSICHT 8)

- 1 x ATA100 IDE-Anschlüsse (Unterstützt bis 2 IDE-Geräte)

- 1 x FDD-Anschlüsse

- 1 x Druckerport-Anschlussleiste

- CPU/Gehäuse-Lüfteranschluss

- 24-pin A TX-Netz-Header

- 4-pin anschluss für 12V-ATX-Netzteil

- Interne Audio-Anschlüsse

- Anschluss für Audio auf der Gehäusevorderseite

- 2 x USB 2.0 Buchse (unterstützt 4 USB 2.0 Ports) (siehe VORSICHT 9)

BIOS - 4Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI legal BIOS mit U nterstützung für “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1-Weckfunktionen

- JumperFree-Modus

- SMBIOS 2.3.1

- Unterstützt Smart BIOS

Support-CD - Treiber, Dienstprogramme, Antivirussoftware

(Probeversion)

Einzigartige - Intelligent Energy Saver (Intelligente Energiesparfunktion) Eigenschaft (siehe VORSICHT 10)

- Hybrid Booster:

- Schrittloser CPU-Frequenz-Kontrolle (siehe VORSICHT 11)

- ASRock U-COP (siehe VORSICHT 12)

- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G. – Systemstartfehlerschutz)

Hardware Monitor - Überwachung der CPU-Temperatur

- Motherboardtemperaturerkennung

- Drehzahlmessung für CPU-Lüfter

- Drehzahlmessung für Gehäuselüfter

- CPU-Lüftergeräuschdämpfung

- Spannungsüberwachung: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore

Betriebssysteme - Unterstützt Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-Bit /

VistaTM / Vista

Zertifizierungen - FCC, CE

* Für die ausführliche Produktinformation, besuchen Sie bitte unsere Website: http://www.asrock.com

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WARNUNG

Beachten Sie bitte, dass Overclocking, einschließlich der Einstellung im BIOS, Anwenden der Untied Overclocking-Technologie oder Verwenden von Overclocking-Werkzeugen von Dritten, mit einem gewissen Risiko behaftet ist. Overclocking kann sich nachteilig auf die Stabilität Ihres Systems auswirken oder sogar Komponenten und Geräte Ihres Systems beschädigen. Es geschieht dann auf eigene Gefahr und auf Ihre Kosten. Wir übernehmen keine Verantwortung für mögliche Schäden, die aufgrund von Overclocking verursacht wurden.

VORSICHT!

1. Die FSB1333-CPU läuft im Übertaktmodus. In diese Situationwird PCIE Frequenz auch nach Uhrzeitmode zu 115MHz. Möchten Sie die CPU übertakten, die Sie von FSB800 zu FSB1066 aufgerüstet haben, müssen Sie ebenfalls die Jumper einstellen. Die richtigen JumperEinstellungen sind auf Seite 26 angegeben.

2. Die Einstellung der “Hyper-Threading Technology”, finden Sie auf Seite 30 des auf der Support-CD enthaltenen Benutzerhandbuches beschrieben.

3. Dieses Motherboard unterstützt die Untied-Übertaktungstechnologie. Unter “Entkoppelte Übertaktungstechnologie” auf Seite 19 finden Sie detaillierte Informationen.

4. Dieses Motherboard unterstützt Dual-Kanal-Speichertechnologie. Vor Implementierung der Dual-Kanal-Speichertechnologie müssen Sie die Installationsanleitung für die Speichermodule auf Seite 12 zwecks richtiger Installation gelesen haben.

5. Die unterstützten Arbeitsspeicherfrequenzen und die entsprechende CPU FSB-Frequenz entnehmen Sie bitte der nachstehenden Tabelle.

CPU FSB-Frequenz Unterstützte Arbeitsspeicherfrequenz

1333 DDR2 533*, DDR2 667 1066 DDR2 533, DDR2 667 800 DDR2 400, DDR2 533, DDR2 667 533 DDR2 400, DDR2 533

* Bei Verwendung einer FSB1333-CPU auf diesem Motherboard läuft es

mit DDR2 500, wenn Sie ein DDR2 533-Speichermodul verwenden.

6. Aufgrund von Chipset-Einschränkungen könnte unter Windows Windows® XP 64-Bit, Windows® VistaTM und Windows® Vista das System reservierte Speichergröße unterhalb von 4 GB liegen.

7. Die Maximalspeichergröße ist von den Chipshändler definiert und umgetauscht. Bitte überprüfen Sie Intel® website für die neuliche Information.

8. Vor Installation der SATAII-Festplatte an den SATAII-Anschluss lesen Sie bitte “Setup-Anleitung für SATAII-Festplatte” auf Seite 23 der “Bedienungsanleitung” auf der Support-CD, um Ihre SATAII-Festplatte dem SATAII-Modus anzugleichen. Sie können die SATA-Festplatte auch direkt mit dem SATAII-Anschluss verbinden.

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9. Das Power Management für USB 2.0 arbeitet unter Microsoft® Windows VistaTM 64-Bit / VistaTM / XP 64-Bit / XP SP1 oder SP2/2000 SP4 einwandfrei.

10. Mit einem fortschrittlichen, eigenständigen Hard- und Softwaredesign nutzt der Intelligent Energy Saver eine revolutionäre Technologie, die bisher unerreichte Energieeinsparungen ermöglicht. Mit anderen Worten: Sie verbrauchen besonders wenig Energie und erreichen einen hohen Wirkungsgrad, ohne dass dies zu Lasten der Rechenleistung geht. Auf unseren Internetseiten finden Sie einige Erläuterungen zur Funktionsweise des Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock-Website: http://www.asrock.com

11. Obwohl dieses Motherboard stufenlose Steuerung bietet, wird Overclocking nicht empfohlen. Frequenzen, die von den empfohlenen CPU-Busfrequenzen abweichen, können Instabilität des Systems verursachen oder die CPU beschädigen.

12. Wird eine Überhitzung der CPU registriert, führt das System einen automatischen Shutdown durch. Bevor Sie das System neu starten, prüfen Sie bitte, ob der CPU-Lüfter am Motherboard richtig funktioniert, und stecken Sie bitte den Stromkabelstecker aus und dann wieder ein. Um die Wärmeableitung zu verbessern, bitte nicht vergessen, etwas Wärmeleitpaste zwischen CPU und Kühl körper zu sprühen.

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Die Abbildung verdeutlicht, wie Jumper gesetzt werden. Werden Pins durch Jumperkappen verdeckt, ist der Jumper “Gebrückt”. Werden keine Pins durch Jumperkappen verdeckt, ist der Jumper “Offen”. Die Abbildung zeigt einen 3-Pin Jumper dessen Pin1 und Pin2 “Gebrückt” sind, bzw. es befindet sich eine JumperKappe auf diesen beiden Pins.

Jumper Einstellun Beschreibung

PS2_USB_PWR1 Überbrücken Sie Pin2, Pin3, um

(siehe S.2 - No. 1) +5VSB (Standby) zu setzen

Hinweis: Um +5VSB nutzen zu können, muss das Netzteil auf dieser Leitung 2A

oder mehr leisten können.

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(CLRCMOS1, 2-Pin jumper) (siehe S.2 - No. 8)

Hinweis: Mit CLRCMOS1 können Sie die Daten im CMOS löschen. Die CMOS Daten

beinhalten die Systeminformationen wie Systemkennwort, Datum, Zeit und System-Setupeinstellungen. Um die Einstellungen zu löschen und Default-Werte wiederherzustellen, schalten Sie den Computer aus, ziehen Sie den Netzstecker und überbrücken Sie 2-pin von CLRCMOS1 mithilfe des Jumpers für 5 Sekunden.

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(OC 800, 3-pol. Jumper, siehe Seite 2, Nr. 27)

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Hinweis: Wenn Sie eine FSB800-CPU (z. B. CPUs der Serien Cel400, E1000,

E2000, E4000, E5000, E6000) mit Ihrem Motherboard auf FSB1066 übertakten möchten, müssen Sie die entsprechenden Steckbrückeneinstellungen ändern. Bitte überbrücken Sie die Pins 2 und

3. Anderfalls arbeitet die CPU eventuell nicht richtig mit dem Motherboard zusammen. Bitte schauen Sie sich die nachstehenden Steckbrückeneinstellungen an.

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