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Contents

1 Desktop Board Features

Components......................................................................................................................... 9
Processor............................................................................................................................11
Main Memory ......................................................................................................................11
Intel® 845 Chipset ...............................................................................................................12
Intel® 82845 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)...............................................................12
Intel® 82801BA I/O Controller Hub (ICH2)..................................................................13
Firmware Hub (FWH) .................................................................................................13
Input/Output (I/O) Controller................................................................................................13
Real-Time Clock..................................................................................................................13
USB Support.......................................................................................................................14
PCI Enhanced IDE Interface ...............................................................................................14
Expansion Slots...................................................................................................................14
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)...............................................................................15
Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) (Optional) ............................................15
Audio Subsystem ................................................................................................................15
BIOS ...................................................................................................................................15
PCI Auto Configuration...............................................................................................15
IDE Auto Configuration...............................................................................................16
Security Passwords....................................................................................................16
LAN Subsystem (Optional)..................................................................................................16
LAN Subsystem Software...........................................................................................16
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs.......................................................................................17
Speaker...............................................................................................................................17
Battery.................................................................................................................................17
Power Management Features.............................................................................................17
Resume on Ring.........................................................................................................18
Instantly Available Technology ...................................................................................18

2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

Before You Begin................................................................................................................21
Installing the I/O Shield.......................................................................................................22
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board........................................................................23
Installing and Removing a Processor..................................................................................25
Installing the Processor Fan Heatsink Retention Mechanism Base............................25
Installing a Processor.................................................................................................27
Installing the Processor Fan Heatsink........................................................................27
Connecting the Processor Fan Heatsink Cable ..........................................................28
Removing a Processor...............................................................................................28