MI945 Intel ® CoreTM 2 Duo/GM45 Mini-ITX Motherboard USER'S MANUAL, introduces the product features and characteristics, including product description, product specifications, installation, BIOS setup, driver installation and other content.
This manual describes the MI945 Mini‑ITX motherboard, which uses the Intel GM45 Express chipset and supports Intel® Core™ 2 Duo mobile processors. It details the board dimensions, supported memory, integrated graphics, and available I/O ports.
The document includes a checklist of package contents, step‑by‑step installation instructions for CPU, memory, and jumpers, BIOS configuration guidance, driver installation procedures, and an appendix with hardware register information.
| CPU Supported | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo (Penryn) mobile processors |
|---|---|
| CPU Voltage | 0.700V ~ 1.5V |
| System Speed | Up to 2.53 GHz or above |
| Memory | DDR2 667/800 SO‑DIMM x2, Max 4 GB |
| LAN Controllers | Intel 82567L 10/100/1000 and optional Intel 82574L Gigabit LAN |
| USB Ports | 8 USB 2.0 ports |
| SATA Ports | 4 SATA ports |
| Watchdog Timer | Yes (256 seconds range) |
| Board Size | 170 mm × 170 mm (Mini‑ITX) |
The MI945 supports Intel® Core™ 2 Duo (Penryn) mobile processors.
It has two DDR2 SO‑DIMM slots that together support up to 4 GB of memory.
The board includes an Intel ICH9M gigabit MAC with an Intel 82567L controller and an optional Intel 82574L controller.
The motherboard provides eight USB 2.0 ports via the ICH9M controller.