Intel 845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Chipset Motherboard Technical Reference Booklet

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Intel 845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Chipset Motherboard Technical Reference Booklet - cover page
Brand
Intel
Category
Motherboard
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
16
File format
PDF
File size
449 KB
Published
12 March, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Model
845G
MD5 checksum
E88504C7814F0AF71388C762C2EBF334

About this manual

This booklet describes the hardware configuration of Intel 845G/GL/GE/PE/GV chipset motherboards, including key features, layout, jumper settings, and BIOS options. It also covers installation procedures for DDR memory, processors, and peripherals, as well as power‑management and flash‑update steps.

Detailed sections cover the integrated VGA, AGP controller, on‑board I/O, USB ports, and optional LAN and AC97 audio. The document includes BIOS setup menus, advanced chipset features, and troubleshooting information such as password management and CMOS clearing.

What's inside

  • Hardware Configuration
  • Key Features
  • Motherboard Layout
  • Jumper Settings
  • BIOS Setup
  • Advanced Chipset Features
  • Integrated Peripherals
  • Power Management Setup
  • Flash Update Procedure
  • Appendix

Specifications

ChipsetIntel 845G/GL/GE/PE/GV
Supported ProcessorsIntel Pentium 4 and Northwood (478‑pin)
Memory CapacityUp to 2.0 GB DDR SDRAM (200 MHz/266 MHz, 333 MHz for 845GE/PE/GV)
AGP SlotAGP 2.0, 1.5 V connector only
USB Controllers3 UHCI + 1 EHCI (USB 2.0) host controllers
On‑board VGACore 200 MHz, up to 1600×1200 8‑bit color
Power ManagementSupports ACPI, APM and SMM

Frequently asked questions

How many DDR DIMM slots does the motherboard support?

The board supports up to two DDR DIMM slots.

What type of AGP connector is used?

Only a 1.5 V AGP connector is supported; 3.3 V connectors are not.

How can I update the BIOS flash?

Use the AWDFLASH.EXE program from the utility diskette, boot a DOS floppy, and run the utility.

How do I clear the CMOS settings?

Set jumper JP2 to the CMOS Clear position.

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