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Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Desktop Board Components ...............................................................................................11
Processor............................................................................................................................13
Main Memory ......................................................................................................................14
Intel
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845E Chipset .............................................................................................................15
Audio Subsystem ................................................................................................................15
LAN Subsystem (Optional)..................................................................................................16
LAN Subsystem Software...........................................................................................16
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs.......................................................................................16
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)........................................................................................16
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support..................................................................................................17
Enhanced IDE Interface ......................................................................................................17
Expansion Slots...................................................................................................................17
BIOS ...................................................................................................................................17
PCI Auto Configuration...............................................................................................17
IDE Auto Configuration...............................................................................................18
Security Passwords....................................................................................................18
Power Management Features .............................................................................................18
Speaker...............................................................................................................................20
Battery.................................................................................................................................20
Real-Time Clock..................................................................................................................20
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin ................................................................................................................21
Installation Precautions .......................................................................................................22
Installation Instructions........................................................................................................22
Installing the I/O Shield .......................................................................................................24
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board........................................................................25
Installing and Removing a Processor ..................................................................................26
Installing a Processor .................................................................................................26
Installing the Processor Fan Heatsink ........................................................................26
Connecting the Processor Fan Heatsink Cable ..........................................................27
Removing a Processor ...............................................................................................27
Installing and Removing Memory ........................................................................................28
Installing DIMMs.........................................................................................................28
Removing DIMMs.......................................................................................................29
Installing and Removing an AGP Card ................................................................................30
Installing an AGP Card ...............................................................................................30
Removing the AGP Card ............................................................................................30
Connecting the IDE Cable...................................................................................................31
Connecting Internal Headers...............................................................................................33
Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution .......................................................................34
Connecting the Front Panel Header ...........................................................................35
Installing a USB 2.0 Solution ......................................................................................35