Intel D945GCZ Contents

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

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