Intel D945GCNL - Desktop Board Motherboard - Table of Contents

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Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................10
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................11
Processor..........................................................................................................13
Main Memory.....................................................................................................13
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945GC Express Chipset..............................................................................14
Onboard Audio Subsystem ..................................................................................14
Input/Output (I/O) Controller ..............................................................................15
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................15
LAN Subsystem Software.............................................................................15
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs...........................................................................16
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support ..................................................................................16
Enhanced IDE Interface ......................................................................................17
Serial ATA.........................................................................................................17
Expandability.....................................................................................................17
BIOS................................................................................................................17
Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration...........................................................17
PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration .....................................................18
Security Passwords.....................................................................................18
Hardware Management Features ..........................................................................18
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control ..................................................18
Chassis Intrusion Detection..........................................................................19
Power Management Features ...............................................................................19
ACPI.........................................................................................................19
Hardware Support ......................................................................................19
Power Connectors ...............................................................................19
Fan Headers .......................................................................................20
LAN Wake Capabilities..........................................................................20
Instantly Available PC Technology..........................................................20
+5 V Standby Power Indicator LED ........................................................21
Wake from USB ..................................................................................22
Wake from PS/2* Keyboard/Mouse ........................................................22
PME# Signal Wake-up Support..............................................................22
WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support ...........................................................22
ENERGY STAR* Capable ..............................................................................22
Speaker............................................................................................................22
Battery.............................................................................................................22
Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................22
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................23
Installation Precautions.......................................................................................24
Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................24
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................24
Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................25
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ...........................................................26
Installing and Removing a Processor.....................................................................27
Installing a Processor ..................................................................................27