Preface - Intel D945PLNM Specification

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Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Specification Update

PREFACE

This document is an update to the specifications contained in the Intel
Product Specification (Order number D44279). It is intended for hardware system manufacturers and software
developers of applications, operating systems, or tools. It will contain Specification Changes, Errata,
Specification Clarifications, and Documentation Changes.
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Refer to the Intel Pentium 4 Processor Specification Update (Order number 249199) for specification
updates concerning the Intel Pentium 4 processor and that may apply to the desktop board D945PLNM.
Unless otherwise noted in this document, it should be assumed that any processor errata for a given stepping
are applicable to the Altered Assembly (AA) revision(s) associated with that stepping.
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Refer to the Intel 82945PL Chipset Specification Update (Order Number 307503) for specification updates
concerning the 82945P MCH Controller and that may apply to the desktop board D945PLNM. Unless
otherwise noted in this document, it should be assumed that any MCH errata for a given stepping are
applicable to the Altered Assembly (AA) revision(s) associated with that stepping.
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Refer to the Intel I/O Controller Hub 7 (ICH7) Family EDS Specification Update (Order Number 307014) for
specification updates concerning the 82801GB ICH7 I/O Controller Hub and that may apply to the desktop
board D945PLNM. Unless otherwise noted in this document, it should be assumed that any ICH7 errata for a
given stepping are applicable to the Altered Assembly (AA) revision(s) associated with that stepping.
Nomenclature
Specification Changes are modifications to the current published specifications. These changes will be
incorporated in the next release of the specifications.
Errata are design defects or errors. Characterized errata may cause the desktop board D945PLNM's
behavior to deviate from published specifications. Hardware and software designed to be used with any given
Altered Assembly (AA) and BIOS revision level must assume that all errata documented for that AA and BIOS
revision level are present on all desktop boards.
Specification Clarifications describe a specification in greater detail or further highlight a specification's
impact to a complex design situation. These clarifications will be incorporated in the next release of the
specifications.
Documentation Changes include typos, errors, or omissions from the current published specifications. These
changes will be incorporated in the next release of the specifications.
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