Desktop Board Features
13
Processor

CAUTION

Failure to use the appropriate power supply (below) and/or not connecting the 12 V (2x2) power
connector to the desktop board may result in damage to the board or the system may not function
properly.

Table 3. Power Supply Requirements

Platform Compatibility Guide Power Supply Requirements
05B 12V2 rating of 16 A continuous and 19 A peak current for 10mS
05A 12V2 rating of 13 A continuous and 16.5 A peak current for 10mS
04B or 04A ATX12V (version 2.0 or greater) compliant Power Supply

Desktop board D945PVS supports an Intel processor in the LGA775 package. Processors are not
included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. The processor connects to the
desktop board through the LGA775 socket.
The supported processors list for desktop board D945PVS is located on the web at:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/
Related Links:
Go to the following links or pages for more information about:
Instructions on installing or upgrading the processor, page 28 in Chapter 2
The location of the two power connectors, page 45 in Chapter 2