Desktop Board Features
Enhanced IDE Interface
The ICH5’s IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices like hard disks,
•Up to four IDE devices (such as hard drives)
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•Older PIO Mode devices
•Ultra
•Laser Servo
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
NOTE
Desktop Board D865GBF/D865GLC is only compatible with 0.8 V and 1.5 V AGP cards.
The AGP connector is keyed for 0.8 V and 1.5 V AGP cards only; the connector is not mechanically compatible with legacy 3.3 V AGP cards. Do not attempt to install a legacy 3.3 V AGP card.
AGP is a
The AGP 3.0 connector supports 8x, 4x, and 1x AGP cards.
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For information about installing the AGP card, see page 35 in Chapter 2.
BIOS
The BIOS provides the
The BIOS can be updated by following the instructions in Chapter 3 on page 49.
PCI Auto Configuration
If you install a PCI
IDE Auto Configuration
If you install an IDE device (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the IDE
To use
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