ECS 945GCD-M User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Introduction

  1
• Feature

  2
• Motherboard Components

  4
• Safety Precautions

  7
• Choosing a Computer Case

  7
• Installing the Motherboard in a Case

  7
• Checking Jumper Settings

  8
• Setting Jumpers

  8
• Checking Jumper Settings

  9
• Jumper Settings

  9
• Installing Hardware

  10
• Installing Memory Modules

  10
• Expansion Slots

  14
• Connecting Optional Devices

  16
• Connecting I/O Devices

  20
• Connecting Case Components

  21
• Front Panel Header

  24
• About the Setup Utility

  25
• The Standard Configuration

  25
• Entering the Setup Utility

  25
• Using BIOS

  27
• Standard CMOS Setup

  28
• Advanced Setup

  30
• Advanced Chipset Setup

  32
• Integrated Peripherals

  33
• Power Management Setup

  34
• PCI/PnP Setup

  35
• PC Health Status

  36
• Frequency/Voltage Control

  38
• Load Default Settings

  39
• Supervisor Password

  39
• User Password

  40
• Save & Exit Setup

  40
• Exit Without Saving

  40
• Updating the BIOS

  41
• About the Software CD-ROM

  43
• Auto-installing under Windows Vista

  43
• Running Setup

  44
• Manual Installation

  48
• Utility Software Reference

  48