Intel D945GNT/D945GTP Contents

Contents

1 Desktop Board Features.................................................................................9

Manufacturing Options........................................................................................................11

Supported Operating Systems............................................................................................11

Desktop Board Components...............................................................................................12

Processor............................................................................................................................16

Main Memory......................................................................................................................17

Intel® 945G Express Chipset...............................................................................................18

Graphics Subsystem...........................................................................................................18

Audio Subsystem................................................................................................................18

Input/Output (I/O) Controller................................................................................................19

LAN Subsystem.................................................................................................................. 19

LAN Subsystem Software...........................................................................................19

RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs.......................................................................................20

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support..................................................................................................21

Enhanced IDE Interface......................................................................................................21

Serial ATA...........................................................................................................................21

Expandability.......................................................................................................................21

BIOS...................................................................................................................................22

Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration......................................................................22

PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration...................................................................22

Security Passwords....................................................................................................22

Chassis Intrusion.................................................................................................................23

Power Management Features.............................................................................................23

ACPI...........................................................................................................................23

Power Connectors......................................................................................................23

Fan Connectors..........................................................................................................23

Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology)..........................................23

Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology)...............................................24

Wake from USB..........................................................................................................24

Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse..............................................................................25

PME# Wakeup Support..............................................................................................25

Speaker...............................................................................................................................25

Battery.................................................................................................................................25

Real-Time Clock..................................................................................................................25

Before You Begin................................................................................................................27

Installation Precautions.......................................................................................................28

Installation Instructions........................................................................................................28

Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance..........................................28

Chassis and Component Certifications.......................................................................29

Prevent Power Supply Overload.................................................................................29

Place Battery Marking................................................................................................29

Installing the I/O Shield.......................................................................................................30