ECS 945GCT-M User Manual

Information about the copyright status of the publication and its contents.

States that information is subject to change and disclaims warranties for fitness or merchantability.

Lists recognized trademarks of Microsoft and Intel used within the manual.

Outlines FCC compliance for Class B digital devices and explains potential interference.

States device compliance with FCC rules and conditions for operation.

States compliance with Canadian Interference-causing Equipment Regulations for Class B digital apparatus.

Welcomes the user and provides a brief overview of the motherboard's purpose and target market.

Details the key features of the motherboard, including processor, chipset, memory, and audio capabilities.

Describes the features of the optional onboard LAN controller.

Lists the available expansion slots and connectors on the motherboard.

Details the various I/O ports and connectors available on the motherboard's backplane.

Explains the functionality of the motherboard's BIOS and its configuration options.

Provides a visual diagram and labels for identifying various motherboard components.

Lists and describes each component labeled on the motherboard diagram.

Lists essential safety guidelines to follow when handling and installing the motherboard.

Provides guidance on selecting a compatible computer case based on motherboard specifications and requirements.

Offers instructions and considerations for physically mounting the motherboard within a computer case.

Explains how to identify, set, and configure motherboard jumpers for system options.

Provides detailed instructions and cautions for installing the CPU onto the motherboard's socket.

Explains how to install DDR2 SDRAM memory modules into the motherboard slots.

Guides users on the process of installing expansion cards into the motherboard's slots.

Explains how to configure multiple displays using onboard and add-on graphics cards, including Surround Display.

Provides information on connecting optional devices via front panel headers like audio and USB.

Describes Serial ATA connectors and front panel USB headers for storage and peripheral connections.

Guides on installing IDE devices like hard drives and CD-ROMs, and SATA drives.

Provides instructions for connecting the floppy disk drive connector to the motherboard.

Explains how to connect various I/O devices to the motherboard's backplane ports.

Guides on connecting internal case components like fans, switches, and LEDs to motherboard headers.

Instructions for connecting the main ATX 24-pin and auxiliary 4-pin power supply cables to the motherboard.

Explains the front panel header (F_PANEL) for case switches and LEDs, including activity and power indicators.

Introduces the BIOS Setup Utility and its purpose for configuring system parameters.

Mentions that a standard configuration is pre-set and advises caution when making changes.

Explains how to access the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing the DEL key during POST.

Lists and describes the key functions used for navigating and operating the BIOS setup menu.

Displays basic system information and allows configuration of system date, time, and IDE/SATA devices.

Allows configuration of advanced system parameters impacting computer operation.

Sets advanced parameters related to the system chipset.

Configures parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.

Configures system power management settings.

Sets parameters for devices on the PCI bus and system plug-and-play capability.

Monitors critical voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds for hardware health.

Sets clock speed and system bus for the processor.

Installs optimized default settings for all setup utility items.

Helps install or change a supervisor password for system security.

Helps install or change a user password for system security.

Saves configuration changes and exits the BIOS setup utility.

Discards configuration changes and exits the BIOS setup utility.

Provides instructions for downloading and installing updated BIOS files.

Introduces the support CD-ROM and its included drivers and utility programs.

Guides on the automatic installation of drivers and software from the CD-ROM.

Describes the options available in the Setup Tab of the CD-ROM auto-install interface.

Details the steps for initiating the software installation process from the CD.

Provides instructions for manual driver installation if auto-install fails.