Intel 946GZ User Manual

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Primary IDE Connector
Pin 1
IDE1
IDE1
• Two hard disks can be connected to each connector. The first HDD is referred to as the
“Master” and the second HDD is referred to as the “Slave”.
• For performance issues, we strongly suggest you don’t install a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
drive on the same IDE channel as a hard disk. Otherwise, the system performance on this
channel may drop.
(9) Serial-ATA Port connector:
SATA1 / SATA2 / SATA3/ SATA4
These connectors support the provided Serial ATA and Serial ATA2 IDE hard disk cable to
connecting the motherboard and serial ATA hard disk.
(10)
Serial COM Port: COM1
COM1 is a 9-pin RS232 connector.
(11) VGA Connector (15-pin D-Sub) Connector: VGA
VGA is the 15-pin D-Subminiature female connector for display monitor.
Serial-ATA1 & 2 Compatible Connectors
SATA2
SATA1
SATA4
SATA3

Intel 946GZ Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel 946GZ
Socket	LGA 775
Memory Type	DDR2
Max Memory	4 GB
PCI Express Revision	1.0a
PCI Express Configurations	1x16
Graphics Base Frequency	400 MHz
Southbridge	Intel ICH7
USB Revision	2.0
Max USB Ports	8
SATA Ports	4
IDE Support	Yes
Audio Technology	Intel High Definition Audio
LAN Speed	10/100 Mbps
FSB Support	800/533 MHz
Supported CPU	Intel Pentium 4
Front Side Bus	800/533 MHz
Memory Channels	Single
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000