Preface - Intel D945PLRN Specification

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Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Specification Update

PREFACE

This document is an update to the specifications contained in the Intel
D945PLRN Technical Product Specification (Order number D36109). 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.
For specification updates concerning the Intel processor that may apply to this desktop board,
refer to the following:
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• Intel Pentium D Processor 900∆ Sequence and Intel
Edition 955Δ, 965Δ Specification Update (Order Number 310307)
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• Intel Pentium D Processor 800∆ Sequence and Intel
Edition 840∆ Specification Update (Order Number 306832)
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• Intel Celeron D Processors 300Δ Sequence Specification Update (Order Number 302354)
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• Intel Pentium 4 Processor Specification Update (Order Number 249199)
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 945G/945GZ/945P/945PL Express Chipset Family Specification Update
(Order Number 307503) for specification updates concerning the 82945 MCH Controller and that
may apply to the desktop board D945PLRN. 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 D945PLRN. 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
D945PLRN'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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