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Preface
This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors,
power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for the Intel
®
Desktop Board D945PWM. It
describes the standard product and available manufacturing options.
Intended Audience
The TPS is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the Desktop Board
D945PWM and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and
technicians who need this level of information. It is specifically
not
intended for general audiences.
What This Document Contains
Chapter Description
1
A description of the hardware used on the Desktop Board D945PWM
2
A map of the resources of the Desktop Board
3
The features supported by the BIOS Setup program
4
A description of the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes
Typographical Conventions
This section contains information about the conventions used in this specification. Not all of these
symbols and abbreviations appear in all specifications of this type.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE
Notes call attention to important information.
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INTEGRATOR’S NOTES
Integrator’s notes are used to call attention to information that may be useful to system integrators.
CAUTION
Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data.
WARNING
Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal injury.