Download MX45GM - BCM Advanced Research

Contents
FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................5
Notice......................................................................................................................................5
Copyright Notice .....................................................................................................................5
Trademark Acknowledgement ................................................................................................5
Disclaimer ...............................................................................................................................6
Life Support Policy ..................................................................................................................7
BCM Customer Services.........................................................................................................6
Product Warranty ....................................................................................................................7
Manual Objectives ..................................................................................................................7
Safety Precautions..................................................................................................................8
Document Amendment History ...............................................................................................8
Chapter 1……………………………………………………………………………………………...9
MX45GM Specifications........................................................................................................ 12
Block Diagram………………………………………………………………………………………..12
Before you Proceed ……………………………………………………………………………….. 13
1. Motherboard Overview………………………………………………………………………………...……….. 14
1.1.1
Placement Direction ........................................................................................................................... 14
1.1.2
Screw Holes ....................................................................................................................................... 14
1.1.3
Motherboard Layout ........................................................................................................................... 15
1.1.4
Layout Content List ............................................................................................................................ 16
1.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)……………………………………………………………...…18
1.2.1
Installing the CPU .............................................................................................................................. 19
1.2.2
Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan ................................................................................................. 20
1.2.3
Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan............................................................................................. 21
1.3 System Memory………………………………………………………………………………… 22
1.3.1
SO-DIMM Sockets Location............................................................................................................... 22
1.3.2
Memory Configurations...................................................................................................................... 22
1.3.3
Installing a DDR2 SO-DIMM .............................................................................................................. 23
1.3.4
Removing a DDR2 SO-DIMM ............................................................................................................ 24
1.4 Expansion Slots………………………………………………………………………………….25
1.4.1
Installing an Expansion Card ............................................................................................................. 25
1.4.2
Standard Interrupt Assignments ........................................................................................................ 25
1.4.3
PCI Slots ............................................................................................................................................ 26
1.4.4
PCI Express x1 .................................................................................................................................. 26
1.4.5
Mini PCI Express x 1.......................................................................................................................... 26
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