Intel® Desktop Boards D845PT and D845BG Product Guide
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Contents 
1  Desktop Board Features 
Board Components 
Processor 
Main Memory  
Intel® 845 Chipset 
Intel® 82845 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)  
Intel® 82801BA I/O Controller Hub (ICH2)  
Firmware Hub (FWH) 
Input/Output (I/O) Controller 
Real-Time Clock 
USB Support 
PCI Enhanced IDE Interface 
Expansion Slots 
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)  
Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) (Optional) 
Audio Subsystem  
BIOS 
PCI Auto Configuration 
IDE Auto Configuration 
Security Passwords 
LAN Subsystem (Optional) 
LAN Subsystem Software 
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 
Speaker  
Battery 
Power Management Features 
ACPI 
Hardware  
2  Installing and Replacing Desktop Board  Components 
Before You Begin 
Installing the I/O Shield 
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 
Installing and Removing a Processor 
Installing the Processor Fan Heatsink Retention Mechanism Base 
Installing a Processor
Installing the Processor Fan Heatsink 
Connecting the Processor Fan Heatsink Cable 
Removing a Processor 
Installing and Removing Memory 
DIMM Installation Guidelines 
Installing DIMMs 
Removing DIMMs 
Installing and Removing the AGP Retention Mechanism  and Card  
Installing the AGP Card Retention Mechanism 
Installing an AGP Card 
Removing the AGP Card from the Retention Mechanism 
Removing the AGP Card Retention Mechanism 
Connecting the IDE Cable 
Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 
Clearing Passwords 
Replacing the Battery 
3  Updating the BIOS 
Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update  Utility 
Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Flash Memory Update  Utility  
Obtaining the BIOS Update File 
Updating the BIOS 
Recovering the BIOS 
4  Using the Setup Program 
Maintenance Menu 
Extended Configuration Submenu 
Main Menu 
Advanced Menu 
PCI Configuration Submenu 
Boot Configuration Submenu 
Peripheral Configuration Submenu 
IDE Configuration Submenu 
Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Submenus 
Diskette Configuration Submenu 
Event Log Configuration Submenu 
Video Configuration Submenu 
Security Menu 
Power Menu 
ACPI Submenu 
Boot Menu 
Boot Device Priority Submenu  
Hard Disk Drives Submenu 
Removable Devices Submenu 
ATAPI CD-ROM Drives 
Exit Menu 
5 Technical Reference 
Board Connectors 
Back Panel Connectors 
Midboard Connectors 
Front Panel Connectors 
Desktop Board Resources 
Memory Map 
DMA Channels 
I/O Map 
Interrupts 
A Error Messages and Indicators 
BIOS Beep Codes 
BIOS Error Messages 
B Regulatory Compliance 
Safety Regulations 
EMC Regulations 
Product Certification Markings 
Installation Precautions 
Installation Instructions 
Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 
Chassis and Component Certifications 
Prevent Power Supply Overload 
Place Battery Marking  
Use Only for Intended Applications