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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