Intel D945PLNM - Table of Contents

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Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Supported Operating Systems .............................................................................................. 10
Desktop Board Components ................................................................................................. 11
Processor..............................................................................................................................13
Main Memory ........................................................................................................................ 14
Intel
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945PL Express Chipset............................................................................................... 14
Audio Subsystem .................................................................................................................. 15
Input/Output (I/O) Controller..................................................................................................15
LAN Subsystem ....................................................................................................................16
LAN Subsystem Software ............................................................................................ 16
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs ........................................................................................ 16
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support ................................................................................................... 17
Enhanced IDE Interface........................................................................................................ 17
Serial ATA.............................................................................................................................17
Expandability.........................................................................................................................17
BIOS...................................................................................................................................... 17
Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration ....................................................................... 18
PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration ................................................................... 18
Security Passwords...................................................................................................... 18
Chassis Intrusion................................................................................................................... 18
Power Management Features............................................................................................... 19
ACPI............................................................................................................................. 19
Power Connectors........................................................................................................ 19
Fan Connectors............................................................................................................ 19
Fan Speed Control (Intel
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Precision Cooling Technology) .......................................... 19
Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) ................................................20
Wake from USB ........................................................................................................... 21
Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse............................................................................... 21
PME# Wakeup Support................................................................................................ 21
Speaker................................................................................................................................. 21
Battery................................................................................................................................... 21
Real-Time Clock....................................................................................................................21
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
Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink ........................................................................ 30
Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable.......................................................... 30
Removing the Processor.............................................................................................. 30