Intel D945PVS Contents

Contents

1 Desktop Board Features

Supported Operating Systems ............................................................................................10

Desktop Board Components...............................................................................................11

Processor............................................................................................................................13

Main Memory...................................................................................................................... 14

Intel® 945P Express Chipset...............................................................................................15

Graphics Subsystem........................................................................................................... 15

Audio Subsystem ................................................................................................................15

Input/Output (I/O) Controller................................................................................................16

LAN Subsystem ..................................................................................................................16

LAN Subsystem Software...........................................................................................16

RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs.......................................................................................16

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support..................................................................................................17

Enhanced IDE Interface...................................................................................................... 17

Serial ATA...........................................................................................................................17

Expandability.......................................................................................................................18

BIOS ...................................................................................................................................18

Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration......................................................................18

PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration................................................................... 18

Security Passwords....................................................................................................18

Chassis Intrusion.................................................................................................................19

Power Management Features............................................................................................. 19

ACPI...........................................................................................................................19

Power Connectors......................................................................................................19

Fan Connectors..........................................................................................................19

Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology)..........................................19

Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology)............................................... 20

Wake from USB..........................................................................................................21

Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse..............................................................................21

PME# Wakeup Support..............................................................................................21

Speaker...............................................................................................................................21

Battery.................................................................................................................................21

Real-Time Clock..................................................................................................................21

Before You Begin................................................................................................................23

Installation Precautions.......................................................................................................24

Installation Instructions........................................................................................................24

Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance..........................................24

Chassis and Component Certifications.......................................................................25

Prevent Power Supply Overload.................................................................................25

Place Battery Marking................................................................................................ 25

Use Only for Intended Applications.............................................................................26

Installing the I/O Shield.......................................................................................................26