Intel D945GCLF - Desktop Board Features; Processor; Main Memory; Chipset

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Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................10
Processor..........................................................................................................12
Main Memory.....................................................................................................12
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945GC Express Chipset..............................................................................13
Onboard Audio Subsystem ..................................................................................13
Input/Output (I/O) Controller ..............................................................................14
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................15
LAN Subsystem Software.............................................................................15
LAN Status LEDs.........................................................................................15
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support ..................................................................................16
Enhanced IDE Interface ......................................................................................16
Serial ATA.........................................................................................................16
Expandability.....................................................................................................16
BIOS................................................................................................................17
IDE Auto Configuration................................................................................17
PCI Auto Configuration ................................................................................17
Security Passwords.....................................................................................17
Power Management Features ...............................................................................18
ACPI.........................................................................................................18
Hardware Support ......................................................................................18
Power Connectors ...............................................................................18
Fan Headers .......................................................................................18
+5 V Standby Power Indicator LED ...............................................................19
LAN Wake Capabilities..........................................................................20
Wake from USB ..................................................................................20
Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse..........................................................20
PME# Wakeup Support ........................................................................20
Battery.............................................................................................................20
Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................20
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................21
Installation Precautions.......................................................................................22
Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................22
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................22
Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................23
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ...........................................................24
Installing and Removing Memory..........................................................................25
Installing DIMMs ........................................................................................25
Removing DIMMs........................................................................................27
Connecting the IDE Cable....................................................................................27
Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable................................................................29
Connecting Internal Headers................................................................................30
Front Panel HD Audio Header .......................................................................31
Connecting the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Header ......................................................31
Connecting to the Front Panel Header............................................................32
Connecting a Chassis Fan....................................................................................32