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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features 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 ...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...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features 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 ...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...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GRW Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 30 Installing a Processor 30 Installing the Thermal Module 33 Removing the Processor 35 Installing and Removing Memory 36 Installing DIMMs...38 Removing DIMMs...39 Connecting the IDE Cable 40 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 41 Connecting Internal Headers 42 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel... Safety Regulations ...61 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 61 Product Ecology Statements 63 Lead-Free Desktop Board 66 EMC Regulations ...67 Product Certification Markings...
Intel Desktop Board D945GRW Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 30 Installing a Processor 30 Installing the Thermal Module 33 Removing the Processor 35 Installing and Removing Memory 36 Installing DIMMs...38 Removing DIMMs...39 Connecting the IDE Cable 40 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 41 Connecting Internal Headers 42 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel... Safety Regulations ...61 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 61 Product Ecology Statements 63 Lead-Free Desktop Board 66 EMC Regulations ...67 Product Certification Markings...
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... Jumper Block 48 27. Installing a DIMM ...38 20. Contents Figures 1. Desktop Board D945GRW Components 12 2. Desktop Board D945GRW Mounting Screw Hole Locations 29 6. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 31 9. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 41 22. F2 Key ...55 vii Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover/Do Not Touch 31 10. Dual Configuration Example 2 37 18...
... Jumper Block 48 27. Installing a DIMM ...38 20. Contents Figures 1. Desktop Board D945GRW Components 12 2. Desktop Board D945GRW Mounting Screw Hole Locations 29 6. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 31 9. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 41 22. F2 Key ...55 vii Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover/Do Not Touch 31 10. Dual Configuration Example 2 37 18...
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... (10.5-inches x 8.0-inches) Support for an Intel® processor in less than 4 GB of memory being available to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 945G Express Chipset consisting of the desktop board. For the latest list of tested memory, refer...• Up to eight USB 2.0 ports ⎯ Six ports routed to the back panel ⎯ Two ports routed to 4 GB of Intel® Desktop Board D945GRW. Table 1. This may result in the LGA775 package • Four 240-pin, 1.8 V SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets •...
... (10.5-inches x 8.0-inches) Support for an Intel® processor in less than 4 GB of memory being available to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 945G Express Chipset consisting of the desktop board. For the latest list of tested memory, refer...• Up to eight USB 2.0 ports ⎯ Six ports routed to the back panel ⎯ Two ports routed to 4 GB of Intel® Desktop Board D945GRW. Table 1. This may result in the LGA775 package • Four 240-pin, 1.8 V SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets •...
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... audio header Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Desktop board D945GRW • 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 13
... audio header Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Desktop board D945GRW • 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 13
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... information about: • Instructions on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for 10 ms ATX12V (version 2.0 or greater) compliant power supply Desktop board D945GRW supports an Intel processor in the LGA775 package. Intel Desktop Board D945GRW Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to use the appropriate power supply (below) and/or...
... information about: • Instructions on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for 10 ms ATX12V (version 2.0 or greater) compliant power supply Desktop board D945GRW supports an Intel processor in the LGA775 package. Intel Desktop Board D945GRW Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to use the appropriate power supply (below) and/or...
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... IDE Interface The ICH7's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices like hard disks, CD-ROM drives, and Iomega Zip* drives inside the computer. Expandability For system expansion, the desktop board provides the following: • One PCI Express x16 connector 19 The interface supports: • Up to...; ATAPI-style devices (such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The desktop board supports two Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH7, connecting one device per channel.
... IDE Interface The ICH7's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices like hard disks, CD-ROM drives, and Iomega Zip* drives inside the computer. Expandability For system expansion, the desktop board provides the following: • One PCI Express x16 connector 19 The interface supports: • Up to...; ATAPI-style devices (such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The desktop board supports two Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH7, connecting one device per channel.
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...temperature and adjusts the chassis fan speeds depending on page 47 for the location of ACPI with Intel® boxed processors. System fan noise may be disabled independently through the desktop board BIOS. The chassis fan speed control feature should be disabled if a self-controlled chassis fan is...and Plug and Play functions of the power connectors. See Figure 24 on system configuration and environment. 21 Fan Connectors The desktop board has a 4-pin processor fan header and a 3-pin chassis fan header. Disabling the chassis fan speed control results in the fan operating at full ...
...temperature and adjusts the chassis fan speeds depending on page 47 for the location of ACPI with Intel® boxed processors. System fan noise may be disabled independently through the desktop board BIOS. The chassis fan speed control feature should be disabled if a self-controlled chassis fan is...and Plug and Play functions of the power connectors. See Figure 24 on system configuration and environment. 21 Fan Connectors The desktop board has a 4-pin processor fan header and a 3-pin chassis fan header. Disabling the chassis fan speed control results in the fan operating at full ...
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... power source and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect internal headers • Connect to Appendix B for using...
... power source and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect internal headers • Connect to Appendix B for using...
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... could cause a short circuit Observe all warnings and cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing to qualified technical personnel. Intel Desktop Board D945GRW Product Guide Follow these guidelines before you begin: • Always follow these instructions and the instructions provided by wearing an ...on connectors • Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies • Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis • Hot components (like processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to all warnings and cautions in the correct order. • Set up a log ...
... could cause a short circuit Observe all warnings and cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing to qualified technical personnel. Intel Desktop Board D945GRW Product Guide Follow these guidelines before you begin: • Always follow these instructions and the instructions provided by wearing an ...on connectors • Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies • Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis • Hot components (like processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to all warnings and cautions in the correct order. • Set up a log ...
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... 3 on page 22). Lift the Load Plate and Don't Touch the Socket Contacts 30 Intel Desktop Board D945GRW Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on page 25. 2. To install a processor, follow these instructions: 1. Installing a Processor CAUTION Before installing or removing the processor, make sure the AC power has been removed by pushing the lever down and away...
... 3 on page 22). Lift the Load Plate and Don't Touch the Socket Contacts 30 Intel Desktop Board D945GRW Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on page 25. 2. To install a processor, follow these instructions: 1. Installing a Processor CAUTION Before installing or removing the processor, make sure the AC power has been removed by pushing the lever down and away...
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... load plate (see Figure 9). OM17213 Figure 9. Remove the Processor from the socket. Do not discard the protective socket cover. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 4. OM17228 Figure 8. Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the socket. Do not discard the protective processor cover. Hold the processor only at the edges, being careful not to the...
... load plate (see Figure 9). OM17213 Figure 9. Remove the Processor from the socket. Do not discard the protective socket cover. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 4. OM17228 Figure 8. Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the socket. Do not discard the protective processor cover. Hold the processor only at the edges, being careful not to the...
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Hold the processor with the socket see (Figure 10, H). Align notches (see Figure 10, F). Pressing down without tilting or sliding the processor in Figure 10. Intel Desktop Board D945GRW Product Guide 6. Lower the processor straight down on the load plate (Figure 11, I OM17215 Figure 11. J I ) close and engage the socket lever (Figure 11, J). Make sure fingers align to the socket cutouts (see Figure 10, G) with your thumb and index fingers oriented as shown in the socket. G G H F H F Figure 10. Install Processor OM17214 7. Close the Load Plate 32
Hold the processor with the socket see (Figure 10, H). Align notches (see Figure 10, F). Pressing down without tilting or sliding the processor in Figure 10. Intel Desktop Board D945GRW Product Guide 6. Lower the processor straight down on the load plate (Figure 11, I OM17215 Figure 11. J I ) close and engage the socket lever (Figure 11, J). Make sure fingers align to the socket cutouts (see Figure 10, G) with your thumb and index fingers oriented as shown in the socket. G G H F H F Figure 10. Install Processor OM17214 7. Close the Load Plate 32
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... to the 4-pin processor fan connector on the Boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the 775Land Package (BTX) 35 Connect the Thermal Module Fan cable to the boxed processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: Integration Overview for Systems Based on the desktop board (see Figure 15). Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 5. Figure...
... to the 4-pin processor fan connector on the Boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the 775Land Package (BTX) 35 Connect the Thermal Module Fan cable to the boxed processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: Integration Overview for Systems Based on the desktop board (see Figure 15). Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 5. Figure...
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Connect the Thermal Module fan cable to the 3-pin fan header. 32 1 3 21 32 1 3 2 1 4 321 Figure 24. Location of the fan headers. Intel Desktop Board D945GRW Product Guide Connecting Fan and Power Cables Connecting Fan Cables Figure 24 shows the location of Fan Headers OM18164 46 Connect the chassis fan cable to the 4-pin processor fan header on the board.
Connect the Thermal Module fan cable to the 3-pin fan header. 32 1 3 21 32 1 3 2 1 4 321 Figure 24. Location of the fan headers. Intel Desktop Board D945GRW Product Guide Connecting Fan and Power Cables Connecting Fan Cables Figure 24 shows the location of Fan Headers OM18164 46 Connect the chassis fan cable to the 4-pin processor fan header on the board.
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...result in "Before You Begin" on page 14 for power supply requirements. Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the 2x12 connector. 3. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Power Cables CAUTION Failure to use the appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12... V (2x2) power connector to the desktop board may not function properly. Figure 25 shows the location of the power connectors. 2 X 12 2 X 2 Figure 25. Connecting Power Supply...
...result in "Before You Begin" on page 14 for power supply requirements. Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the 2x12 connector. 3. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Power Cables CAUTION Failure to use the appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12... V (2x2) power connector to the desktop board may not function properly. Figure 25 shows the location of the power connectors. 2 X 12 2 X 2 Figure 25. Connecting Power Supply...