Hi i have a intel desktop D845HV could you tell me where the power switch goes on the board thx shelley

Hi.

You won't find any SATA connectors on that motherboard because it doesn't support SATA.


Regards.

Try here and use the intel update util http://downloadcenter.intel.com/default.aspx?lang=eng not sure if it will work but I googled your board anyway Please rate if it works

instruction manual with diagram here
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/15332/eng/D845HV_D845WN_ProductGuide01_English.pdf

check ebay or kijiji or craigslist.

In short, yes you can upgrade to a P4 cpu but from the compatibility chart at Intel support, it looks like the upper limit for this older board is the P4 2.6GHz.

Note: Even at that, running the P4 2.6 would require a BIOS upgrade to P12 or greater.

Luckily, the following link has the information you seek: (for BIOS info, click the "BIOS Version" link in the upper right corner of the compatibility table provided)

Intel D845HV CPU Compatibility

I hope this info is helpful!

Here is the original manual. Hope this helps and have a good day.
ftp://download.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/D845hv/hvwn_English.pdf

Here is the original manual in .pdf that will help you. Have a great day.
ftp://download.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/D845hv/hvwn_English.pdf

Since that board is a Socket 478, there aren't too many choices for you. The below link has something that would fit your needs.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138079

Chris

On your board in the corner at bottom, you find pins for front panel Power Switch Cable, over there in small characters PWR SW is written, you can put your Power SW Wire there

if you look at the PDF file here:
ftp://download.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/d845hv/A6513601.pdf
On page 68 you can see it more clearly. Just enlarge the file.
do you know the make and model of the case?