Overview
The Dell 0KG317 is the genuine OEM motherboard designed for the OptiPlex 745 Ultra Small Form Factor (USFF) desktop system. This Intel-based systemboard provides full compatibility with the 745 form factor and integrated platform support for legacy computing environments requiring LGA 775 processors and DDR2 memory. The Dell 0KG317 delivers stable performance for office and general-purpose computing applications.
Key Features
- LGA 775 socket compatibility for Intel processors
- Intel Q965 Express chipset
- Integrated Intel GMA 3000 graphics—no discrete video card required
- 2 DDR2 memory slots for up to 4 GB total
- 7 USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 5 rear) for peripheral connectivity
- 1 SATA port for hard drive or SSD attachment
Technical Specifications
- CPU Socket: LGA 775
- Chipset: Intel Q965 Express
- Memory Support: DDR2 SDRAM, 2 slots
- Video: Intel GMA 3000 (integrated)
- Internal Ports: 1 × SATA
- External Ports: 1 × DVI, 1 × RJ-45, 1 × Serial (RS-232), 1 × Parallel, 2 × Audio I/O (front and rear), 7 × USB 2.0
- Form Factor: Ultra Small Form Factor (USFF)
- Part Number: Dell KG317 / 0KG317
Typical Applications
The Dell 0KG317 motherboard is ideal for:
- Replacement and repair of OptiPlex 745 USFF systems
- Legacy IT refresh and refurbishment projects
- Systems integrators needing OEM-certified compatibility
- IT departments maintaining corporate desktop deployments
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Dell OptiPlex 745 Ultra Small Form Factor (USFF)
- Intel Pentium D processors (LGA 775)
- Intel Core 2 Duo processors (LGA 775)
- DDR2 SDRAM memory modules
- Standard SATA hard drives and SSDs
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Dell KG317 (alternate part designation)
- Dell part numbers with original 0KG317 specification
Works With
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Professional (verified support)
- Linux distributions compatible with Intel Q965 chipset
- Standard BIOS/firmware updates for OptiPlex 745 platform
