Intel D945GCLF User Manual

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Contents

1 Desktop Board Features

Desktop Board Components.................................................................................10

Processor..........................................................................................................12

Main Memory.....................................................................................................12

Intel

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