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Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Manufacturing Options ........................................................................................................10
Supported Operating Systems ............................................................................................11
Desktop Board Components ...............................................................................................12
Processor............................................................................................................................14
Main Memory ......................................................................................................................15
Intel
®
945G Express Chipset...............................................................................................16
Graphics Subsystem ...........................................................................................................16
Audio Subsystem ................................................................................................................16
Input/Output (I/O) Controller................................................................................................17
LAN Subsystem ..................................................................................................................17
LAN Subsystem Software...........................................................................................17
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs.......................................................................................18
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support..................................................................................................19
Enhanced IDE Interface ......................................................................................................19
Serial ATA...........................................................................................................................19
Expandability.......................................................................................................................19
BIOS ...................................................................................................................................20
Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration ......................................................................20
PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration ...................................................................20
Security Passwords....................................................................................................20
Chassis Intrusion.................................................................................................................20
Power Management Features .............................................................................................21
ACPI...........................................................................................................................21
Power Connectors......................................................................................................21
Fan Connectors..........................................................................................................21
Fan Speed Control (Intel
®
Precision Cooling Technology)..........................................21
Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) ...............................................22
Wake from USB..........................................................................................................23
Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse..............................................................................23
PME# Wakeup Support..............................................................................................23
Speaker...............................................................................................................................23
Battery.................................................................................................................................23
Real-Time Clock..................................................................................................................23
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin................................................................................................................25
Installation Precautions .......................................................................................................26
Installation Instructions........................................................................................................26
Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance..........................................26
Chassis and Component Certifications.......................................................................27
Prevent Power Supply Overload.................................................................................27
Place Battery Marking ................................................................................................27
Installing the I/O Shield .......................................................................................................28