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Preface
This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update,
and regulatory requirements for Intel
®
Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP.
Intended Audience
The Product Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel. It is not intended for general
audiences.
Intended Uses
All Intel desktop boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in
personal computers (PC) for installation in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar
locations. The suitability of this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other
environments, such as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. may not be supported
without further evaluation by Intel.
Information Layout
The chapters in this Product Guide 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 hardware components
3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS
4 Configuring for RAID (Intel
®
Matrix Storage Technology) Requires Microsoft Windows* XP
or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s): information about configuring your system for RAID
A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes
B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations, product certification
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
CAUTION
Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of data.
NOTE
Notes call attention to important information.

Table of Contents

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Intel D945GNT Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorATX
Socket TypeLGA 775
ChipsetIntel 945G
Memory TypeDDR2
Memory Slots4
Maximum Memory4 GB
SATA4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s
Video Outputs1 x VGA
Supported CPUIntel Core 2 Duo, Pentium D, Pentium 4, Celeron
Expansion Slots1 x PCI-E x16, 3 x PCI
IDE1 x IDE
USB Ports8 x USB 2.0
GraphicsIntel GMA 950

Summary

Preface

Intended Audience

Target audience for the product guide.

Information Layout

Outlines the structure and arrangement of chapters within the product guide.

1 Desktop Board Features

Manufacturing Options

Details manufacturing configurations and options available for the desktop board.

Supported Operating Systems

Lists operating systems compatible with the Intel desktop board.

Desktop Board Components

Identifies and illustrates major components and connectors on the desktop board.

Processor

Information on processor compatibility, installation, and power requirements.

Main Memory

Details memory specifications, installation, and dual channel configuration.

Intel® 945G Express Chipset

Describes features and functionality of the Intel 945G Express Chipset.

Graphics Subsystem

Details integrated graphics capabilities, including the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950.

Audio Subsystem

Explains high-definition audio features and available connectors for audio input/output.

Input/Output (I/O) Controller

Outlines super I/O controller features, including serial and parallel ports.

LAN Subsystem

Describes the integrated LAN controller and its functionalities.

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support

Details USB 2.0 capabilities, port configurations, and compatibility.

Serial ATA

Describes the Serial ATA (SATA) channels and their functionalities.

Expandability

Outlines expansion capabilities via PCI and PCI Express slots.

BIOS

Overview of BIOS functions, including POST, setup, and auto-configuration.

Security Passwords

Details BIOS security features for password protection and system access.

Power Management Features

Covers power management capabilities including ACPI, suspend modes, and wake-up events.

Suspend to RAM

Describes Suspend-to-RAM technology and its requirements.

Battery

Information about the CMOS battery, its function, and replacement.

2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

Before You Begin

Provides essential safety precautions and guidelines before starting installation procedures.

Installation Precautions

Lists warnings and cautions to prevent injury or damage during installation.

Chassis and Component Certifications

Details the importance of certified chassis and components for safety and compliance.

Installing the I/O Shield

Step-by-step instructions for installing the I/O shield into the computer chassis.

Installing and Removing the Desktop Board

Instructions for safely installing and removing the desktop board from the computer chassis.

Installing and Removing a Processor

Detailed steps for installing or removing a processor from the LGA775 socket.

Installing DIMMs

Step-by-step guide for installing DDR2 SDRAM modules into the DIMM sockets.

Installing and Removing a PCI Express* x16 Card

Guidance on installing and removing PCI Express x16 expansion cards.

Connecting the IDE Cable

Instructions for connecting IDE devices using the ATA-66/100 transfer protocol.

Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable

Steps for connecting Serial ATA drives to the desktop board.

Connecting Internal Headers

Details on connecting various internal headers like USB, 1394a, and front panel connectors.

Connecting Fan and Power Cables

Details on connecting fan cables and power supply cables to the board.

Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper

Explains jumper settings for BIOS Setup modes like normal, configure, and recovery.

Clearing Passwords

Procedure to clear BIOS supervisor and user passwords using the configuration jumper.

Replacing the Battery

Instructions for safely replacing the CMOS battery on the desktop board.

3 Updating the BIOS

Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility

Describes updating the system BIOS via the Windows environment using the Express utility.

Recovering the BIOS

Provides steps to recover the BIOS if an update process fails.

4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology)

Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology

Steps to enable Intel Matrix Storage Technology in the system BIOS.

Creating Your RAID Set

Guide on creating RAID volumes using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager.

Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software

Instructions for installing RAID drivers and console software during Windows setup.

A Error Messages and Indicators

BIOS Beep Codes

Lists and explains beep codes generated by the BIOS during POST.

BIOS Error Messages

Provides explanations for recoverable error messages displayed by the BIOS.

B Regulatory Compliance

Safety Regulations

Details safety regulations the desktop board complies with when installed.

European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement

States product conformity with essential EU requirements for CE marking.

EMC Regulations

Lists electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations the desktop board complies with.

Product Certification Markings (Board Level)

Shows and describes product certification marks found on the desktop board.

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