This manual covers everything needed to get the Intel 945GCF mainboard up and running. It lists the package contents, details the board’s specifications, and walks you through installing memory, IDE devices, SATA drives, and other peripherals. Driver installation steps for chipset, sound, VGA, LAN, and other components are also included.
The board supports Socket 478 Pentium 4 and Celeron D CPUs, 533/800 MHz host bus, dual‑channel DDR2‑533/667 memory, two SATA ports (up to 300 MB/s), one PCI‑Express x16 slot, one PCI slot, six USB 2.0 ports, and six‑channel audio. It follows the MicroATX form factor and includes BIOS setup options for power management, password protection, and advanced chipset features.
| CPU Socket | Socket 478 (Pentium 4, Celeron D) |
|---|---|
| Host Bus Frequency | 533 MHz / 800 MHz |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 VGA |
| Memory Type | DDR2 533/667 (dual‑channel) |
| SATA Ports | 2 ports, up to 300 MB/s |
| Expansion Slots | 1 × PCI‑Express x16, 1 × PCI |
| USB Ports | 6 × USB 2.0 |
| Audio | 6‑channel sound input (Realtek ALC662) |
| Form Factor | MicroATX |
It supports Socket 478 Pentium 4 and Celeron D processors.
The board provides two SATA ports with a combined transfer speed of up to 300 MB/s.
It uses the MicroATX form factor.