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Preface

This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS Setup menus, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D845EPI.

Intended Audience

The Product Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel.

Information Layout

The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows:

1Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features.

2Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the desktop board and other hardware components.

3Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS.

4Using the BIOS Setup Program: contents of the BIOS Setup menus and submenus.

5Desktop Board Resources: information about desktop board resources.

AError Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes.

BRegulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations, product certification.

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

WARNING

Warnings indicate conditions that, if not observed, can cause personal injury.

CAUTION

Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of data.

NOTE

Notes call attention to important information.

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Contents Intel Desktop Board D845EPI Product Guide Revision History Following conventions are used in this manual PrefaceTerminology Contents Desktop Board Resources Regulatory Compliance ContentsTables Power Management Desktop Board FeaturesDescribes the major features of Intel Desktop Board D845EPI Feature SummarySupported Operating Systems Desktop Board Components Desktop Board FeaturesItem Description Related LinksDesignation GHz ProcessorProcessors Supported by the Desktop Board TypeSystem Bus MHz Main MemoryMemory Support Memory SpeedAudio Subsystem Intel 845E ChipsetAccelerated Graphics Port AGP RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDsRJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs LAN Subsystem OptionalExpansion Slots PCI Auto ConfigurationHi-Speed USB 2.0 Support Enhanced IDE InterfacePower Management Features IDE Auto ConfigurationSecurity Passwords Suspend to RAM Instantly Available PC Technology Power ConnectorsFan Headers Chassis IntrusionBattery SpeakerReal-Time Clock Before You Begin Installing and Replacing Desktop Board ComponentsInstallation Precautions Installation InstructionsEnsure Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Compliance Chassis and Component Certifications Prevent Power Supply OverloadPlace Battery Marking Installing and Replacing Desktop Board ComponentsUse Only for Intended Applications Installing the I/O ShieldDesktop Board Mounting Screw Holes Installing and Removing the Desktop BoardInstalling and Removing a Processor Installing a ProcessorInstalling the Processor Fan Heatsink Removing a Processor Connecting the Processor Fan Heatsink CableInstalling DIMMs Installing and Removing MemoryRemoving DIMMs Installing and Removing an AGP Card Installing an AGP CardRemoving the AGP Card Connecting the IDE Cable Connecting the IDE Cable Internal Headers Connecting Internal HeadersShows the pin assignments for the front panel audio header Installing a Front Panel Audio SolutionFront Panel Audio Header Signal Names J8A1 Pin Signal NameUSB 2.0 Header J9F2 Connecting the Front Panel HeaderInstalling a USB 2.0 Solution Front Panel Header J9G1Location of Hardware Control and Power Connectors Connecting Hardware Control and Power CablesConnecting Power Cables Connecting Hardware Control CablesShows the add-in card and peripheral interface connectors Connecting Add-In Card and Peripheral Interface ConnectorsSetting the Bios Configuration Jumper Block Jumper Settings for the Bios Setup Program Modes J9H2Jumper Setting Mode Clearing Passwords Shows the back panel connectors Back Panel Connectors$87,21 Replacing the Battery$9957,0172 $$6 Removing the Battery from the Desktop Board Intel Desktop Board D845EPI Product Guide Updating the Bios Updating the Bios with the Intel Iflash Bios Update UtilityObtaining the Bios Update File Recovering the Bios Updating the BiosPower cord Turn on the computer and continue with the Bios update seeUpdating the Bios Intel Desktop Board D845EPI Product Guide Using the Bios Setup Program Shows the Bios Setup program menu barBios Setup Program Menu Bar Shows the function keys available for menu screens Maintenance MenuBios Setup Program Function Keys Maintenance MenuMain Menu Using the Bios Setup ProgramEnglish default Main MenuAdvanced Menu MaintenanceSecurity Power Boot Exit Feature OptionsOptions Auto default Description PCI Configuration SubmenuPCI Configuration Submenu PCI ConfigurationOptions No default Boot Configuration SubmenuBoot Configuration Submenu Boot ConfigurationIRQ 4 default Peripheral Configuration SubmenuPeripheral Configuration Submenu Auto default 3F8 defaultEnabled default Description Bi-directional defaultDefault IRQ 7 defaultBoth default IDE Configuration SubmenuIDE Configuration Submenu IDE ConfigurationSectors default Description Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave SubmenusPrimary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Submenus Options Auto default Disabled default 44 MB 3½ default Diskette Configuration SubmenuDiskette Configuration Submenu Diskette ConfigurationEvent Log Configuration Submenu Event Log Configuration SubmenuEvent Log Configuration Video Configuration Video Configuration SubmenuSubmenu shown in is used to configure video features Video Configuration SubmenuUSB Configuration USB Configuration SubmenuMenu shown in is used to configure USB features USB Configuration SubmenuOptions Enabled default Chipset Configuration SubmenuChipset Configuration Submenu Chipset ConfigurationOptions Auto default Security Menu If no password entered previously FeatureYes default Full defaultLast State default Power MenuMenu shown in is used to set power management features Power MenuAcpi Submenu Submenu represented in is for setting the Acpi featuresAdvanced Configuration and Power Interface Acpi SubmenuBoot Menu Boot MenuMain Advanced Security Power Options Description Boot Device Priority SubmenuSubmenu represented in is for setting boot devices priority Boot Device Priority SubmenuOptions Description Submenu shown in is for setting hard disk drivesHard Disk Drives Submenu Hard Disk Drives SubmenuSubmenu in shown is for setting removable devices Removable Devices SubmenuRemovable Devices Submenu Submenu shown in is for setting Atapi CD-ROM drives Atapi CD-ROM DrivesAtapi CD-ROM Drives Submenu Feature Description Exit MenuExit Menu System Memory Map Desktop Board ResourcesMemory Map DMA ChannelsInterrupts InterruptsNumber of Beeps Description Error Messages and IndicatorsBios Beep Codes Beep CodesExplanation Bios Error MessagesBios Error Messages Error MessageError Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board D845EPI Product Guide European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement Safety RegulationsSafety Regulations Regulatory ComplianceProduct Ecology Statements Disposal ConsiderationsRecycling Considerations EMC Regulations EMC RegulationsRegulatory Compliance Product Certification Markings Board Level Product Certification MarkingsDescription Mark