Intel D945GCNL - Desktop Board Motherboard User Manual

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
37
Removing the PCI Express x16 Card
Follow these instructions to remove the PCI Express x16 card from the connector:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23.
2. Remove the
screw (Figure 17, A) that secures the card’s metal bracket to the
chassis bac
k panel.
3. Push back on the retention mechanism lever (Figure 17, B) until the retention pin
compl
etely clears the notch in the card.
4. Pull the card straight up (Figure 17, C).
Figure 17. Removing 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