Intel D945GCNL - Desktop Board Motherboard User Manual

Intel Desktop Board D945GCNL Product Guide
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Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16
Card
CAUTION
When installing a PCI Express x16 card on the desktop board, ensure that the card is
fully seated in the PCI Express x16 connector before you power on the system. If the
card is not fully seated in the PCI Express connector, an electrical short may result
across the PCI Express connector pins. Depending on the over-current protection of
the power supply, certain desktop board components and/or traces may be damaged.
Installing a PCI Express x16 Card
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23.
2. Place the card in the PCI Express x16 connector (Figure 16, A) and press down on
t
he card until it is completely seated in the connector and the card retention notch
snaps into place around the retention mechanism pin.
3. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw
(Figure 16, B).
Figure 16. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card

Intel D945GCNL - Desktop Board Motherboard Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Socket Type	LGA 775
Memory Type	DDR2
Maximum Memory	4 GB
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
USB Ports	8 x USB 2.0
Processor Support	Intel Pentium D, Pentium 4, Celeron D
Audio	Realtek ALC888
LAN	10/100 Ethernet
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe x16, 2 x PCI
Chipset	Intel 945GC Express Chipset