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General| Form Factor | Micro ATX |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel 945GC |
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 |
| Memory Slots | 2 x DIMM |
| Maximum Memory | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR2 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel GMA 950 |
| Video Outputs | 1 x VGA |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe x16, 2 x PCI |
| Audio | Realtek ALC883 6-Channel High Definition Audio |
| USB Ports | 8 x USB 2.0 |
| Storage Interface | 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s, 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 |
Guidelines for preventing electrical shock hazard and ensuring safe operation of components.
Precautions for safe installation, handling, and usage of the motherboard and its components.
Explanation of formatting elements like bold text, italics, and key notations used in the document.
Details of all items included in the motherboard package for user verification.
Essential safety precautions and preparatory steps before installing motherboard components.
Description of the motherboard layout, placement, and screw hole locations.
Instructions for installing, removing, and managing the CPU and its heatsink assembly.
Information on installing, configuring, and compatibility of DDR2 memory modules.
Details on available expansion slots, installation of cards, and IRQ assignments.
Explanation and procedure for configuring jumpers, specifically the RTC RAM clear function.
Description and identification of rear panel and internal motherboard connectors.
Overview of utilities for BIOS management, including updating, backup, and recovery.
Guide to navigating and using the BIOS setup utility for system configuration.
Displays basic system information and allows configuration of essential settings like date and time.
Provides access to detailed configuration options for CPU, Chipset, USB, and onboard devices.
Settings related to Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and Power Management (APM).
Options for configuring system boot sequence, security settings, and boot behavior.
Options for saving, discarding, or loading default BIOS settings.
Guidance on installing compatible operating systems and ensuring system stability.
Overview of drivers, utilities, and software available on the motherboard support CD.
Instructions on how to launch and navigate the motherboard support CD interface.
Details on available device drivers for installation to activate motherboard components.
Information on software utilities like PC Probe II and ASUS Update from the support CD.
Explanation of Intel® EM64T technology compatibility and usage on the motherboard.
Details on EIST features, system requirements, and how to enable it for power management.
Information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology support and configuration for compatible CPUs.
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