Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE Technical Product Specification

Contents

1 Product Description

1.1 Overview........................................................................................ 10

1.1.1 Feature Summary ................................................................ 10

1.1.2 Board Layout ....................................................................... 12

1.1.3 Block Diagram ..................................................................... 14

1.2 Online Support................................................................................ 15

1.3 Processor ....................................................................................... 15

1.4 System Memory .............................................................................. 16

1.4.1 Memory Configurations ......................................................... 17

1.5 Intel

945GC Chipset ...................................................................... 17

1.5.1 Intel 945GC Graphics Subsystem............................................ 17

1.5.2 USB ................................................................................... 19

1.5.3 IDE Support ........................................................................ 19

1.5.4 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery .............................. 21

1.6 Legacy I/O Controller....................................................................... 21

1.6.1 Diskette Drive Controller ....................................................... 21

1.6.2 Keyboard and Mouse Interface ............................................... 21

1.7 Audio Subsystem............................................................................. 22

1.7.1 Audio Subsystem Software .................................................... 22

1.7.2 Audio Connectors ................................................................. 22

1.7.3 Four Channel Audio Subsystem .............................................. 22

1.8 LAN Subsystem............................................................................... 23

1.8.1 LAN Subsystem Software....................................................... 23

1.8.2 Realtek RTL8101E-GR Fast Ethernet Controller ......................... 24

1.9 Hardware Management Subsystem .................................................... 25

1.9.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control...................................... 25

1.9.2 Chassis Intrusion and Detection.............................................. 25

1.9.3 Fan Monitoring..................................................................... 25

1.9.4 Thermal Monitoring .............................................................. 26

1.10 Power Management ......................................................................... 27

1.10.1 ACPI .................................................................................. 27

1.10.2 Hardware Support ................................................................ 29

2 Technical Reference

2.1 Memory Resources .......................................................................... 34

2.1.1 Addressable Memory............................................................. 34

2.2 Connectors and Headers................................................................... 36

2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors .......................................................... 37

2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers ................................ 38

2.3 Jumper Block .................................................................................. 46

2.4 Mechanical Considerations ................................................................ 48

2.4.1 Form Factor......................................................................... 48

2.5 Electrical Considerations................................................................... 49