Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide Order Number: E35045-004
Revision History Revision -001 -002 -003 -004 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide Third release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide Fourth release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide Date April 2008 May 2008 July 2008 December 2008 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is present on the board, the following statement applies: FCC Declaration of Conformity Th
Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF. Intended Audience The Product Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel. It is not intended for general audiences. Intended Uses All Intel® Desktop Boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide.
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components.................................................................................10 Processor..........................................................................................................12 Main Memory.....................................................................................................12 Intel® 945GC Express Chipset ..............................................................................13 Onboard Audio Subsystem ...
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide Connecting Power Supply Cables ..........................................................................33 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper .................................................................34 Clearing Passwords .....................................................................................35 Replacing the Battery .........................................................................................
Contents Figures 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Components ....................................................10 Back Panel Audio Connectors .........................................................................14 LAN Status LEDs ..........................................................................................15 Location of the Standby Power Indicator ..........................................................19 Installing the I/O Shield ...
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1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF. Table 1 summarizes the features of the Desktop Board. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor Mini-ITX (171.45 millimeters [6.75 inches] x 171.45 millimeters [6.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Desktop Board D945GCLF. Figure 1.
Desktop Board Features Table 2. Desktop Boards D945GCLF Components Label Description A PCI bus add-in card connector B Front panel audio header C Back panel connectors D 12 V processor core voltage connector (2 x 2) E Rear fan (3-pin) header F Processor G DDR 2 DIMM connector H Main power connector (2 x 10) I IDE connector J Serial ATA connectors (2) K Front panel header L Battery M BIOS configuration jumper N Hi-speed USB 2.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2) power connector to the Desktop Board may result in damage to the board, or the system may not function properly. Desktop Board D945GCLF includes an Intel Atom processor 230. The processor is soldered to the Desktop Board and is not customer upgradeable.
Desktop Board Features Intel® 945GC Express Chipset The Intel 945GC Express Chipset consists of the following devices: • • Intel 82945GC Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) The GMCH component provides interfaces to the processor, memory, and the DMI interconnect. This component also provides integrated graphics capabilities via the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (Intel® GMA 950).
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide Figure 2 shows the default assignment of the back panel audio connectors. Item Description A Line In B Line Out C Mic In Figure 2. Back Panel Audio Connectors NOTE The back panel audio line out connector is designed to power headphones or amplified speakers only. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-amplified) speakers are connected to this output.
Desktop Board Features LAN Subsystem The LAN, based on the RealTek RTL8102EL Ethernet Controller, provides the following functions: • • • • 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet LAN Support for RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs Programmable transit threshold Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D945GCLF link on Intel’s World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port might not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed USB device is attached to the cable. Use a shielded cable that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. The Desktop Board supports up to six USB 2.0 ports (four ports routed to the back panel and two ports routed to an onboard USB 2.0 header). The USB 2.
Desktop Board Features BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. IDE Auto Configuration If you install an IDE device (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after installing an IDE device.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Hardware support: ― Power connectors ― Fan headers ― +5 V standby power indicator LED ― LAN Wake capabilities ― Wake from USB ― Wake from PS/2 keyboard/mouse ― PME# wakeup support ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of a computer.
Desktop Board Features +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off and the standby power indicator is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing or removing any devices connected to the board. Failure to do so could damage the board and any attached devices. The Desktop Board’s standby power indicator, shown in Figure 4, is lit when there is standby power to the system.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to provide adequate standby current when using this feature can damage the power supply. LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up of the computer through a network.
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to: • • • • • • • • • • Install the I/O shield Install and remove the Desktop Board Install and remove memory Connect the IDE cable Connect the SATA cable Connect internal headers Connect chassis fan and power supply cables Set the BIOS configuration and audio jumpers Clear passwords Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with perso
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions in the installation instructions.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing the I/O Shield The Desktop Board comes with an I/O shield. When installed in the chassis, the shield blocks radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis. Install the I/O shield before installing the Desktop Board in the chassis. Place the shield inside the chassis as shown in Figure 5. Press the shield into place so that it fits tightly and securely.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should do this procedure. Disconnect the computer from its power source before performing the procedures described here. Failure to disconnect the power before you open the computer can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the Desktop Board.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. The Desktop Board has one 240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket. Installing DIMMs To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration in Figure 7 showing the DDR2 DIMM. All the notches should match the DDR2 DIMM. Figure 7.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 21. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3. Remove the computer’s cover and locate the DIMM socket (see Figure 8). Figure 8. Installing a DIMM 4. Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket are pushed outward to the open position. 5. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package. 6.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Removing DIMMs To remove a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 21. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. Remove the AC power cord from the computer. Remove the computer’s cover. Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the DIMM socket. The DIMM pops out of the socket. 6.
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable The SATA cable supports the Serial ATA protocol and connects a single drive to the desktop board. For correct cable function: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 21. 2. Attach the locking cable end to the connector on the board (Figure 10, A). 3. Attach the cable end without the lock to the drive (Figure 10, B). Figure 10.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide Connecting Internal Headers Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 21. Figure 11 shows the location of the board’s internal headers. Item Description A Audio B Hi-speed USB 2.0 C Front panel Figure 11.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Front Panel HD Audio Header Figure 11, A shows the location of the front panel audio header. Table 4 shows the pin assignments for the front panel audio header. Table 4.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide Connecting to the Front Panel Header Before connecting to the front panel header, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 21. See Figure 11, C on page 30 for the location of the front panel header. Table 6 shows the pin assignments for the front panel header. Table 6.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Power Supply Cables CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2) power connector to the Desktop Board may result in damage to the board or the system may not function properly. Figure 13 shows the location of the power connectors. Figure 13. Connecting a 2 x 10 or 2 x 12 Power Supply Cable 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 21. 2.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing a jumper. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation. Figure 14 shows the location of the Desktop Board’s BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 14. BIOS Configuration Jumper Block The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configuration to be done in the BIOS Setup program.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Figure 14 shows the location of the Desktop Board’s BIOS configuration jumper block. Table 7. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Description Normal (default) (1-2) The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for booting. Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Use this menu to clear passwords.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide 11. Remove the computer cover. 12. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below. 13. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, and turn on the computer. Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of three years.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components VORSICHT Bei falschem Einsetzen einer neuen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Die Batterie darf nur durch denselben oder einen entsprechenden, vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp ersetzt werden. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien den Anweisungen des Herstellers entsprechend. AVVERTIMENTO Esiste il pericolo di un esplosione se la pila non viene sostituita in modo corretto.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide AWAS Risiko letupan wujud jika bateri digantikan dengan jenis yang tidak betul. Bateri sepatutnya dikitar semula jika boleh. Pelupusan bateri terpakai mestilah mematuhi peraturan alam sekitar tempatan. OSTRZEŻENIE Istnieje niebezpieczeństwo wybuchu w przypadku zastosowania niewłaściwego typu baterii. Zużyte baterie należy w miarę możliwości utylizować zgodnie z odpowiednimi przepisami ochrony środowiska.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components OСТОРОГА Використовуйте батареї правильного типу, інакше існуватиме ризик вибуху. Якщо можливо, використані батареї слід утилізувати. Утилізація використаних батарей має бути виконана згідно місцевих норм, що регулюють охорону довкілля.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide To replace the battery, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" (see page 21). 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Disconnect the computer’s power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter). 3. Remove the computer cover. 4. Locate the battery on the board (see Figure 15). 5. Push the battery retention clip aside and remove the battery from the connector as shown in Figure 15.
3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be used to view and change the BIOS settings for the computer. You can access the BIOS Setup program by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. This chapter tells you how to update the BIOS by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to recover the BIOS if an update fails.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide You can obtain either of these files through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Desktop Board D945GCLF page at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. Navigate to the D945GCLF page, click “[view] Latest BIOS updates,” and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly.
A BIOS Error Messages BIOS Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes The front-panel power LED is used by the BIOS to display messages. For example, the LED is on when the system is powered on, and blinks off for 0.5 second when processor initialization is complete. In addition, whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the front-panel power LED to blink an error message describing the problem (see Table 8). Table 8.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide BIOS Error Messages Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS displays an error message on the PC monitor that describes the problem. Table 10 lists the BIOS error messages and a brief description of each. Table 10. BIOS Error Messages 44 Error Message Explanation CMOS Battery Low The battery may be losing power. CMOS Checksum Bad The CMOS checksum is incorrect. The CMOS memory may have been corrupted. Run Setup to reset values.
B Regulatory Compliance This appendix contains the following regulatory compliance information for Desktop Board D945GCLF: • • • • • Safety standards European Union Declaration of Conformity statement Product Ecology statements Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations Product certifications Safety Standards Desktop Board D945GCLF complies with the safety standards stated in Table 11 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 11.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel® Desktop Board D945GCLF is in conformity with all applicable essential requirements necessary for CE marking, following the provisions of the European Council Directives 2004/108/EC (EMC Directive) and 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive).
Regulatory Compliance Norsk Dette produktet er i henhold til bestemmelsene i det europeiske direktivet 2004/108/EC & 2006/95/EC. Polski Niniejszy produkt jest zgodny z postanowieniami Dyrektyw Unii Europejskiej 2004/108/EC i 2006/95/EC. Portuguese Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Européia 2004/108/EC & 2006/95/EC. Español Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo 2004/108/EC & 2006/95/EC.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide Deutsch Als Teil von Intels Engagement für den Umweltschutz hat das Unternehmen das Intel Produkt-Recyclingprogramm implementiert, das Einzelhandelskunden von Intel Markenprodukten ermöglicht, gebrauchte Produkte an ausgewählte Standorte für ordnungsgemäßes Recycling zurückzugeben. Details zu diesem Programm, einschließlich der darin eingeschlossenen Produkte, verfügbaren Standorte, Versandanweisungen, Bedingungen usw., finden Sie auf der http://www.intel.
Regulatory Compliance Portuguese Como parte deste compromisso com o respeito ao ambiente, a Intel implementou o Programa de Reciclagem de Produtos para que os consumidores finais possam enviar produtos Intel usados para locais selecionados, onde esses produtos são reciclados de maneira adequada. Consulte o site http://www.intel.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board The electronics industry is transitioning to European Union (EU) Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)-compliant products. The RoHS legislation restricts the use of six materials. One of these restricted materials is lead. Lead is the most common and problematic of the RoHS restricted materials. There are exemptions in RoHS that allow the use of lead in some very limited locations in electronic products.
Regulatory Compliance Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) European Union RoHS EU RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC restricts the use of the following six materials in various types of electronic and electrical equipment: • • • • • • Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent chromium Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) The maximum concentrations allowed are 0.1% or 1000 ppm (except for cadmium, which is limited to 0.01% or 100 ppm) by weight of homogeneous material.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide The China MII also stipulates that a material Self Declaration Table (SDT) must be included in a product’s user documentation. The SDT for Desktop Board D945GCLF is shown in Figure 16. Figure 16.
Regulatory Compliance EMC Regulations Desktop Board D945GCLF complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 14 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 14. EMC Regulations Regulation (Class B) Title FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 15, Subpart B, Radio Frequency Devices. (USA) ICES-003 Issue 4 Interference-Causing Equipment Standard, Digital Apparatus.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide Korean Class B statement translation: This is household equipment that is certified to comply with EMC requirements. You may use this equipment in residential environments and other non-residential environments. Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance Before computer integration, make sure that the power supply and other modules or peripherals, as applicable, have passed Class B EMC testing and are marked accordingly.
Regulatory Compliance Product Certifications Board-Level Certification Markings Desktop Board D945GCLF has the product certification markings shown in Table 15. Table 15. Product Certification Markings Description Mark UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file number for Intel Desktop Boards: E210882. FCC Declaration of Conformity logo mark for Class B equipment. Includes Intel name and D945GCLF model designation. CE mark.
Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide Chassis and Component Certifications Ensure that the chassis and certain components; such as the power supply, peripheral drives, wiring, and cables; are components certified for the country or market where used. Agency certification marks on the product are proof of certification. Typical product certifications include: In Europe The CE marking signifies compliance with all applicable European requirements.
