Audio Subsystem
The audio subsystem features the following:
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Intel 845GL chipset (AC '97)
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Sigmatel* STAC9750 audio codec
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NOTE
The line out connector, located on the back panel, is designed to power either headphones or
amplified speakers only. Poor audio quality may occur if passive (non-amplified) speakers are
connected to this output.
Audio drivers and utilities are available from Intel's World Wide Web site:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/
LAN Subsystem
The Intel 82562ET (with the Intel 82801DB ICH4) provides a Fast PCI LAN subsystem providing
both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX connectivity. The Intel 82562ET provides the following
functions:
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Basic 10/100 Ethernet LAN connectivity
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Supports RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs
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Programmable transit threshold
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Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address
LAN Subsystem Software
For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D845GLVA link on Intel's World Wide Web site at:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs
Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector. Table 3 describes the LED states when the
desktop board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is operating.
Table 3.
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs
LED Color
LED State
Green
Off
On
Yellow
Off
On (steady state)
On (brighter and pulsing)
Indicates
10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
LAN link is not established.
LAN link is established.
The computer is communicating with another computer on
the LAN.
Desktop Board Features
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