Intel D945GCCR User Manual

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
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Connecting to Internal Headers
Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in "Before
You Begin" on page
25. Figure 20 shows the location of the internal headers.
Item Description
A Front panel audio
B USB 2.0
C Front panel
D Alternate front panel power LED
Figure 20. Internal Headers

Intel D945GCCR Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Socket Type	LGA 775
Chipset	Intel 945GC
Memory Type	DDR2
Memory Slots	2
Maximum Memory	4 GB
Onboard Video	Intel GMA 950
Audio Codec	Realtek ALC888
LAN Speed	10/100/1000 Mbps
Video Outputs	VGA
Supported CPU	Intel Core 2 Duo, Pentium D, Pentium 4
Memory Speed	533 MHz
Expansion Slots	2 x PCI
Storage Interface	SATA 3 Gb/s
USB Ports	8 x USB 2.0
Audio	Realtek ALC888
Ethernet	10/100 Mbps

Summary

Desktop Board Features and Components

Processor and Memory

Details on processor support, installation, and DDR2 memory configuration.

Chipset, Audio, and LAN

Features of the Intel 945GC chipset, onboard audio, and LAN subsystems.

I/O, Expansion, and Connectivity

Description of I/O controller, USB, IDE, SATA, and expansion slots.

BIOS, Security, and Power Management

BIOS functions, security, hardware monitoring, and power management features.

Installation and Replacement Procedures

Installation Precautions and System Board Handling

Important safety guidelines and precautions for component installation.

Processor and Memory Installation

Step-by-step guides for installing processors and memory modules.

Expansion Card and Cable Connections

Procedures for installing PCI Express cards and connecting IDE, SATA, and internal cables.

Front Panel, Fan, and Power Connections

Connecting front panel audio, USB, fans, and power supply.

BIOS Configuration and Password Management

Setting BIOS jumpers and clearing passwords.

Battery Replacement

Instructions for replacing the CMOS coin-cell battery.

BIOS Update and Error Handling

BIOS Update Procedures

Procedures for updating the BIOS using Intel Express and Iflash utilities.

BIOS Error Diagnostics

Explanation of BIOS beep codes and error messages during POST.

Regulatory Compliance Information

Safety, EU, and Ecology Standards

Details on safety regulations, EU conformity, and product ecology.

EMC Regulations and Product Certifications

Information on EMC compliance and various product certification marks.