Intel D865GSA - Preface; Document Organization; Terminology

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Preface
This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, and regulatory
requirements for Intel
®
Desktop Board D865GSA.
Intended Audience
The Product Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel. It is not intended for general
audiences.
Use Only for Intended Applications
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. The suitability of this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other
environments, such as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. may not be supported
without further evaluation by Intel.
Document Organization
The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows:
1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the
desktop board and other hardware components
3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS
A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes
B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC certifications, product certification
Terminology
The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide.
Term Description
GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes)
GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz)
KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes)
MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes)
Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits)
MHz Megahertz (one million hertz)