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...which have an ordering number and are referenced in a residential installation. Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP may contain design defects or errors known as provided in Intel's Terms and Conditions of Intel products including liability or warranties relating to comply with FCC standards for... request. Revision History Revision -001 -002 -003 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Added operating system support Date March 2005 April 2006 February 2006 ...
...which have an ordering number and are referenced in a residential installation. Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP may contain design defects or errors known as provided in Intel's Terms and Conditions of Intel products including liability or warranties relating to comply with FCC standards for... request. Revision History Revision -001 -002 -003 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Added operating system support Date March 2005 April 2006 February 2006 ...
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...and SATA Hard Drive(s): information about configuring your system for Intel® Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP. Information Layout The chapters in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for ... evaluation by Intel. NOTE Notes call attention to important information. iii Intended Uses All Intel desktop boards are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the desktop board and other ...
...and SATA Hard Drive(s): information about configuring your system for Intel® Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP. Information Layout The chapters in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for ... evaluation by Intel. NOTE Notes call attention to important information. iii Intended Uses All Intel desktop boards are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the desktop board and other ...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Terminology The table below ... MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board • I/O shield • One ATA-66/100 cable • Two locking Serial ATA cables • One diskette ...port cover • Quick Reference poster • Configuration and battery caution statement label • Intel® Express Installer driver CD-ROM • Intel Express Installer software CD-ROM or DVD-ROM • Trusted Platform Module Quick Reference (optional)...
Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Terminology The table below ... MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board • I/O shield • One ATA-66/100 cable • Two locking Serial ATA cables • One diskette ...port cover • Quick Reference poster • Configuration and battery caution statement label • Intel® Express Installer driver CD-ROM • Intel Express Installer software CD-ROM or DVD-ROM • Trusted Platform Module Quick Reference (optional)...
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... 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...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 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin ...
... 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...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 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin ...
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... Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s) Configuring the BIOS for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) - Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 31 Installing and Removing a Processor 32 Installing a Processor 32 Installing the Processor Fan Heat...IDE Cable 41 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 42 Connecting Internal Headers 43 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio 44 Connecting Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Headers 45 Connecting IEEE 1394a Headers (Optional 45 Connecting the Front...
... Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s) Configuring the BIOS for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) - Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 31 Installing and Removing a Processor 32 Installing a Processor 32 Installing the Processor Fan Heat...IDE Cable 41 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 42 Connecting Internal Headers 43 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio 44 Connecting Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Headers 45 Connecting IEEE 1394a Headers (Optional 45 Connecting the Front...
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LAN Port LED Locations 20 4. Location of Other Connectors on Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP 50 26. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 33 10. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover/Do Not ... Power Indicator 24 5. Connecting the IDE Cable 41 20. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper 51 27. Desktop Board D945GNT Components 12 2. Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Mounting Screw Hole Locations 31 7. Install Processor ...34 12. Intel Desktop Board D945GTP Components 14 3. Lift Socket Lever ...32 8. Close the Load Plate ...34 13. Dual Configuration Example...
LAN Port LED Locations 20 4. Location of Other Connectors on Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP 50 26. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 33 10. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover/Do Not ... Power Indicator 24 5. Connecting the IDE Cable 41 20. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper 51 27. Desktop Board D945GNT Components 12 2. Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Mounting Screw Hole Locations 31 7. Install Processor ...34 12. Intel Desktop Board D945GTP Components 14 3. Lift Socket Lever ...32 8. Close the Load Plate ...34 13. Dual Configuration Example...
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...; ATX (12.00" x 9.60") desktop board D945GNT • MicroATX (9.60" x 9.60") desktop board D945GTP Support for an Intel® processor in card connectors (SMBus routed to the operating system and applications. For the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 945G Express Chipset consisting...
...; ATX (12.00" x 9.60") desktop board D945GNT • MicroATX (9.60" x 9.60") desktop board D945GTP Support for an Intel® processor in card connectors (SMBus routed to the operating system and applications. For the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 945G Express Chipset consisting...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces • Up to eight USB 2.0 ports ⎯ Four ports routed to the back panel ⎯... activity • Remote diode temperature sensing • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links: For more information about desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10
Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces • Up to eight USB 2.0 ports ⎯ Four ports routed to the back panel ⎯... activity • Remote diode temperature sensing • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links: For more information about desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10
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.../100 Mbit/sec Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device with RJ-45 connector • Intel® 82573E or 82573V Gigabit Ethernet Controller with RJ-45 connector • Trusted Platform Module • Intel® Active Management Technology Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Vista* Home Premium • Microsoft Vista...
.../100 Mbit/sec Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device with RJ-45 connector • Intel® 82573E or 82573V Gigabit Ethernet Controller with RJ-45 connector • Trusted Platform Module • Intel® Active Management Technology Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Vista* Home Premium • Microsoft Vista...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop board D945GNT. IEEE 1394a (Optional) (Optional) Line In Optical Line Out (Toslink) (Optional) A BC D E F T G Intel R 82945G S (GMCH) H R Intel 82801 (ICH7) Channel A DIMM 0 R Channel A DIMM 1 Channel B DIMM 0 Q Channel B DIMM 1 P O ML K N J I OM17611 Figure 1. Desktop Board D945GNT Components 12
Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop board D945GNT. IEEE 1394a (Optional) (Optional) Line In Optical Line Out (Toslink) (Optional) A BC D E F T G Intel R 82945G S (GMCH) H R Intel 82801 (ICH7) Channel A DIMM 0 R Channel A DIMM 1 Channel B DIMM 0 Q Channel B DIMM 1 P O ML K N J I OM17611 Figure 1. Desktop Board D945GNT Components 12
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Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T Desktop Boards D945GNT Components Description Rear fan header (4-pin, fan speed control) PCI Express x1 connectors Front panel audio header PCI Express x16 connector 12 V processor core ... header Serial ATA connectors Front panel header Alternate power LED header Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers IEEE 1394a headers (optional) PCI bus add-in card connectors Desktop Board Features 13 Table 3.
Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T Desktop Boards D945GNT Components Description Rear fan header (4-pin, fan speed control) PCI Express x1 connectors Front panel audio header PCI Express x16 connector 12 V processor core ... header Serial ATA connectors Front panel header Alternate power LED header Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers IEEE 1394a headers (optional) PCI bus add-in card connectors Desktop Board Features 13 Table 3.
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IEEE 1394a (Optional) (Optional) Line In AB C S Optical Line Out (Toslink) (Optional) D E F R Intel R 82945G (GMCH) G Intel R 82801 (ICH7) Channel A DIMM 0 Q Channel A DIMM 1 Channel B DIMM 0 P Channel B DIMM 1 O N LK J M I H OM17612 Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Figure 2 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop board D945GTP. Intel Desktop Board D945GTP Components 14
IEEE 1394a (Optional) (Optional) Line In AB C S Optical Line Out (Toslink) (Optional) D E F R Intel R 82945G (GMCH) G Intel R 82801 (ICH7) Channel A DIMM 0 Q Channel A DIMM 1 Channel B DIMM 0 P Channel B DIMM 1 O N LK J M I H OM17612 Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Figure 2 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop board D945GTP. Intel Desktop Board D945GTP Components 14
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Desktop Board Features Table 4. Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S Desktop Boards D945GTP Components Description Front panel audio header PCI bus add-in card connectors PCI Express x16 connector 12 V ...more information about: • Desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 15
Desktop Board Features Table 4. Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S Desktop Boards D945GTP Components Description Front panel audio header PCI bus add-in card connectors PCI Express x16 connector 12 V ...more information about: • Desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 15
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The supported processors list for desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the board, or the system may result in damage to the following links or pages for ...current for 10mS ATX12V (version 2.0 or greater) compliant power supply Desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP supports an Intel processor in Chapter 2 16 Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to use the appropriate power...
The supported processors list for desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the board, or the system may result in damage to the following links or pages for ...current for 10mS ATX12V (version 2.0 or greater) compliant power supply Desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP supports an Intel processor in Chapter 2 16 Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to use the appropriate power...
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... channel memory configurations defined in Chapter 2 17 Related Links: Go to the operating system and applications. Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Memory Configurations Memory Speed FSB frequency (MHz) Memory Speed (MHz) DDR2-667 1066 667 800...tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 36 in Table 6. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with...
... channel memory configurations defined in Chapter 2 17 Related Links: Go to the operating system and applications. Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Memory Configurations Memory Speed FSB frequency (MHz) Memory Speed (MHz) DDR2-667 1066 667 800...tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 36 in Table 6. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with...
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.../D945GTP includes the following connectors: • Front panel audio connector, including functionality for graphics expansion Audio Subsystem Desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP includes a flexible 6- Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Intel® 945G Express Chipset The Intel 945G Express Chipset consists of the audio devices: ⎯ Line in ⎯ Line out ⎯ Mic in ⎯ Center/LFE...
.../D945GTP includes the following connectors: • Front panel audio connector, including functionality for graphics expansion Audio Subsystem Desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP includes a flexible 6- Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Intel® 945G Express Chipset The Intel 945G Express Chipset consists of the audio devices: ⎯ Line in ⎯ Line out ⎯ Mic in ⎯ Center/LFE...
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Desktop Board Features Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing the front panel audio solution, page 44 in Chapter 2 • The location of audio connectors, Figure 22 on page 47 Input/Output (I/O) Controller ...
Desktop Board Features Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing the front panel audio solution, page 44 in Chapter 2 • The location of audio connectors, Figure 22 on page 47 Input/Output (I/O) Controller ...
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...is selected 100 Mbits/sec data rate is selected Table 8 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100 Ethernet LAN subsystem is operating. LED Left Right RJ...Off On On Indicates LAN link is not established LAN link is established LAN activity is operating. Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45...Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector. Table 7 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN subsystem is occurring 10 Mb/s data rate ...
...is selected 100 Mbits/sec data rate is selected Table 8 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100 Ethernet LAN subsystem is operating. LED Left Right RJ...Off On On Indicates LAN link is not established LAN link is established LAN activity is operating. Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45...Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector. Table 7 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN subsystem is occurring 10 Mb/s data rate ...
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USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with ICH7R support Intel Matrix Storage Technology (NCQ, Hot Plug, RAID 0, 1, ...the processor and peripheral devices like hard disks, CD-ROM drives, and Iomega Zip* drives inside the computer. Desktop boards with USB 1.1 devices. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. The interface supports: ... operating system and drivers that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. Expandability The desktop boards support the following: • Desktop board D945GNT: ⎯ One PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI Express x1 ...
USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with ICH7R support Intel Matrix Storage Technology (NCQ, Hot Plug, RAID 0, 1, ...the processor and peripheral devices like hard disks, CD-ROM drives, and Iomega Zip* drives inside the computer. Desktop boards with USB 1.1 devices. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. The interface supports: ... operating system and drivers that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. Expandability The desktop boards support the following: • Desktop board D945GNT: ⎯ One PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI Express x1 ...
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... be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS Setup program. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is stored in the Firmware Hub. Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Related Links: For information about installing the PCI Express x16 card, see Clearing Passwords on page 59 in Chapter 3. Serial ATA...
... be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS Setup program. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is stored in the Firmware Hub. Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Related Links: For information about installing the PCI Express x16 card, see Clearing Passwords on page 59 in Chapter 3. Serial ATA...