Intel BOXD915PLWDL - Desktop Board D915PLWDL, D915PLWD User Manual
Intel® Desktop Board
D915PLWD
Technical Product Specification
The Intel® Desktop Board D915PLWD may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current
characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board D915PLWD Specification Update.
June 2005
Order Number: D23930-001US
Revision History
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-001 First release of the Intel® Desktop Board D915PLWD Technical Product
Specification.
This product specification applies to only standard Intel Desktop Board D915PLWD with BIOS
identifier VG91510A.86A.
Changes to this specification will be published in the Intel Desktop Board D915PLWD
Specification Update before being incorporated into a revision of this document.
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Preface
This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors,
power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for the Intel
It describes the standard product and available manufacturing options.
Intended Audience
The TPS is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the Desktop Board
D915PLWD and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and
technicians who need this level of information. It is specifically not intended for general audiences.
What This Document Contains
Chapter Description
1 A description of the hardware used on the Desktop Board D915PLWD
2 A map of the resources of the Desktop Board
3 The features supported by the BIOS Setup program
4 A description of the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes
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Desktop Board D915PLWD.
Typographical Conventions
This section contains information about the conventions used in this specification. Not all of these
symbols and abbreviations appear in all specifications of this type.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE
Notes call attention to important information.
INTEGRATOR’S NOTES
#
Integrator’s notes are used to call attention to information that may be useful to system integrators.
CAUTION
Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data.
WARNING
Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal injury.
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Other Common Notation
# Used after a signal name to identify an active-low signal (such as USBP0#)
(NxnX) When used in the description of a component, N indicates component type, xn are the relative
coordinates of its location on the board, and X is the instance of the particular part at that
general location. For example, J5J1 is a connector, located at 5J. It is the first connector in
the 5J area.
GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes)
GB/sec Gigabytes per second
KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes)
Kbit Kilobit (1024 bits)
kbits/sec 1000 bits per second
MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes)
MB/sec Megabytes per second
Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits)
Mbit/sec Megabits per second
xxh An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value.
x.x V Volts. Voltages are DC unless otherwise specified.
* This symbol is used to indicate third-party brands and names that are the property of their
respective owners.
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Contents
1 Product Description
1.1 Overview....................................................................................................................10
1.1.1 Feature Summary........................................................................................10
1.1.2 Board Layout...............................................................................................12
1.1.3 Block Diagram.............................................................................................14
1.2 Online Support...........................................................................................................15
1.3 Processor...................................................................................................................15
1.4 System Memory.........................................................................................................16
1.4.1 Memory Configurations................................................................................17
1.5 Intel® 915PL Chipset.................................................................................................. 20
1.5.1 USB.............................................................................................................20
1.5.2 IDE Support.................................................................................................20
1.5.3 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery ..............................................22
1.6 PCI Express* Connectors ..........................................................................................22
1.7 Legacy I/O Controller.................................................................................................23
1.7.1 Serial Port....................................................................................................23
1.7.2 Parallel Port.................................................................................................23
1.7.3 Diskette Drive Controller..............................................................................23
1.7.4 Keyboard and Mouse Interface....................................................................23
1.8 Audio Subsystem.......................................................................................................24
1.8.1 Audio Subsystem Software..........................................................................24
1.8.2 Audio Connectors........................................................................................24
1.8.3 Intel® High Definition Audio Subsystem....................................................... 25
1.9 LAN Subsystem.........................................................................................................26
1.9.1 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN Subsystem...............................................................26
1.9.2 LAN Subsystem Software............................................................................27
1.10 Hardware Management Subsystem...........................................................................27
1.10.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control ASIC................................................27
1.10.2 Thermal Monitoring......................................................................................28
1.10.3 Fan Monitoring.............................................................................................29
1.10.4 Chassis Intrusion and Detection..................................................................29
1.11 Power Management...................................................................................................29
1.11.1 ACPI............................................................................................................29
1.11.2 Hardware Support........................................................................................32
2 Technical Reference
2.1 Memory Map..............................................................................................................37
2.2 DMA Channels...........................................................................................................38
2.3 Fixed I/O Map ............................................................................................................39
2.4 PCI Configuration Space Map ....................................................................................40
2.5 Interrupts....................................................................................................................41
2.6 PCI Conventional* Interrupt Routing Map ..................................................................42
2.7 Connectors ................................................................................................................43
2.7.1 Back Panel Connectors...............................................................................43
2.7.2 Component-side Connectors.......................................................................44
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2.7.3 Front Panel USB Connectors........................................................................51
2.8 Jumper Block ...............................................................................................................52
2.9 Mechanical Considerations..........................................................................................53
2.9.1 Form Factor...................................................................................................53
2.9.2 I/O Shield.......................................................................................................54
2.10 Electrical Considerations..............................................................................................55
2.10.1 DC Loading....................................................................................................55
2.10.2 Add-in Board Considerations.........................................................................55
2.10.3 Fan Connector Current Capability.................................................................56
2.10.4 Power Supply Considerations .......................................................................56
2.11 Thermal Considerations...............................................................................................57
2.12 Reliability......................................................................................................................59
2.13 Environmental..............................................................................................................60
2.14 Regulatory Compliance................................................................................................61
2.14.1 Safety Regulations ........................................................................................61
2.14.2 EMC Regulations...........................................................................................61
2.14.3 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement..................................62
2.14.4 Product Ecology Statements.........................................................................63
2.14.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level)................................................64
3 Overview of BIOS Features
3.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................65
3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization ...............................................................................66
3.3 Resource Configuration ...............................................................................................66
3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration....................................................................................66
3.3.2 PCI IDE Support............................................................................................66
3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) ........................................................................67
3.5 Legacy USB Support....................................................................................................67
3.6 BIOS Updates..............................................................................................................68
3.6.1 Language Support.........................................................................................68
3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen..................................................................................68
3.7 Boot Options ................................................................................................................69
3.7.1 CD-ROM Boot ...............................................................................................69
3.7.2 Network Boot.................................................................................................69
3.7.3 Booting Without Attached Devices................................................................69
3.7.4 Changing the Default Boot Device During POST..........................................69
3.8 Adjusting Boot Speed...................................................................................................70
3.8.1 Peripheral Selection and Configuration.........................................................70
3.8.2 BIOS Boot Optimizations...............................................................................70
3.9 BIOS Security Features ...............................................................................................71
4 Error Messages and Beep Codes
4.1 BIOS Error Messages..................................................................................................73
4.2 Port 80h POST Codes .................................................................................................75
4.3 Bus Initialization Checkpoints ......................................................................................79
4.4 Speaker ....................................................................................................................... 80
4.5 BIOS Beep Codes........................................................................................................80
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Figures
1. Board Components......................................................................................................12
2. Block Diagram..............................................................................................................14
3. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration..................................................................17
4. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs ..............................18
5. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with One DIMM.............................19
6. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs...........................19
7. Front/Back Panel Audio Connector Options for High Definition Audio Subsystem......25
8. High Definition Audio Subsystem Block Diagram ........................................................25
9. LAN Connector LED Locations....................................................................................26
10. Location of Thermal Sensors and Fan Connectors......................................................28
11. Location of the Standby Power Indicator LED .............................................................35
12. Back Panel Connectors................................................................................................43
13. Component-side Connectors .......................................................................................44
14. Connection Diagram for Front Panel Connector..........................................................49
15. Connection Diagram for Front Panel USB Connectors................................................51
16. Location of the Jumper Block.......................................................................................52
17. Board Dimensions........................................................................................................53
18. I/O Shield Dimensions..................................................................................................54
19. Processor Heatsink for Omni-directional Airflow..........................................................57
20. Localized High Temperature Zones.............................................................................58
Contents
Tables
1. Feature Summary ........................................................................................................10
2. Board Components Shown in Figure 1........................................................................13
3. Supported System Bus Frequency and Memory Speed Combinations.......................16
4. Supported Memory Configurations ..............................................................................16
5. LAN Connector LED States .........................................................................................27
6. Effects of Pressing the Power Switch ..........................................................................30
7. Power States and Targeted System Power .................................................................31
8. Wake-up Devices and Events......................................................................................32
9. System Memory Map ...................................................................................................37
10. DMA Channels.............................................................................................................38
11. I/O Map ........................................................................................................................39
12. PCI Configuration Space Map......................................................................................40
13. Interrupts......................................................................................................................41
14. PCI Interrupt Routing Map ...........................................................................................42
15. Back Panel Connectors Shown in Figure 12................................................................43
16. Component-side Connectors Shown in Figure 13 .......................................................45
17. Front Panel Audio Connector.......................................................................................46
18. Chassis Intrusion Connector........................................................................................46
19. Serial ATA Connectors.................................................................................................46
20. Processor Fan Connector............................................................................................46
21. Chassis Fan Connectors..............................................................................................46
22. Main Power Connector.................................................................................................47
23. ATX12V Power Connector...........................................................................................47
24. Auxiliary Front Panel Power/Sleep LED Connector.....................................................48
25. Front Panel Connector.................................................................................................49
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26. States for a One-Color Power LED..............................................................................50
27. States for a Two-Color Power LED..............................................................................50
28. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings.................................................................52
29. DC Loading Characteristics .........................................................................................55
30. Fan Connector Current Capability................................................................................56
31. Thermal Considerations for Components ....................................................................59
32. Environmental Specifications.......................................................................................60
33. Safety Regulations.......................................................................................................61
34. EMC Regulations.........................................................................................................61
35. Product Certification Markings.....................................................................................64
36. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar...................................................................................66
37. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys............................................................................66
38. Boot Device Menu Options ..........................................................................................69
39. Supervisor and User Password Functions...................................................................71
40. BIOS Error Messages..................................................................................................73
41. Uncompressed INIT Code Checkpoints.......................................................................75
42. Boot Block Recovery Code Checkpoints .....................................................................75
43. Runtime Code Uncompressed in F000 Shadow RAM.................................................76
44. Bus Initialization Checkpoints ......................................................................................79
45. Upper Nibble High Byte Functions...............................................................................79
46. Lower Nibble High Byte Functions...............................................................................80
47. Beep Codes .................................................................................................................80
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1 Product Description
What This Chapter Contains
1.1 Overview......................................................................................................................10
1.2 Online Support.............................................................................................................15
1.3 Processor.....................................................................................................................15
1.4 System Memory...........................................................................................................16
1.5 Intel® 915PL Chipset....................................................................................................20
1.6 PCI Express Connectors..............................................................................................22
1.7 Legacy I/O Controller...................................................................................................23
1.8 Audio Subsystem.........................................................................................................24
1.9 LAN Subsystem ...........................................................................................................26
1.10 Hardware Management Subsystem.............................................................................27
1.11 Power Management.....................................................................................................29
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1.1 Overview
1.1.1 Feature Summary
Table 1 summarizes the major features of the board.
Table 1. Feature Summary
Form Factor
Processor
Memory
Chipset
Video
Audio
Legacy I/O Control
USB
Peripheral
Interfaces
LAN Support
BIOS
ATX (12.00 inches by 9.60 inches [304.80 millimeters by 243.84 millimeters])
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Support for an Intel
533 MHz system bus
• Two DDR SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets
• Support for DDR 400 MHz and DDR 333 MHz DIMMs
• Support for up to 2 GB of system memory
Intel® 915PL Chipset, consisting of:
• Intel® 82915PL Graphics Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
• Intel® 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6)
• 4 Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH)
One PCI Express* x16 bus add-in card connector
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High Definition Audio subsystem using the Realtek ALC860VU audio codec
Intel
Legacy I/O controller for diskette drive, serial, parallel, and PS/2* ports
Support for USB 2.0 devices
• Eight USB ports
• One serial port
• One parallel port
• Four Serial ATA interfaces
• One Parallel ATA IDE interface with UDMA 33, ATA-66/100 support
• One diskette drive interface
• PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports
10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem using the Intel
(PLC) device
• Intel/AMI BIOS (resident in the 4 Mbit FWH)
• Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play,
and SMBIOS
Pentium® 4 processor in an LGA775 socket with an 800 or
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82562GZ Platform LAN Connect
continued
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Table 1. Feature Summary (continued)
Expansion
Capabilities
Instantly Available
PC Technology
Hardware Monitor
Subsystem
For information about Refer to
Available configurations for the Desktop Board D915PLWD Section 1.2, page 15
• Four PCI Conventional* bus connectors
• Two PCI Express x1 bus add-in card connectors
• One PCI Express x16 bus add-in card connector
• Support for PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2
• Support for PCI Express Revision 1.0a
• Suspend to RAM support
• Wake on PCI, RS-232, front panel, PS/2 devices, and USB ports
• Hardware monitoring and fan control ASIC
• Voltage sense to detect out of range power supply voltages
• Thermal sense to detect out of range thermal values
• Three fan connectors
• Three fan sense inputs used to monitor fan activity
• Fan speed control
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1.1.2 Board Layout
Figure 1 shows the location of the major components.
B
A H I
DD
C
D E F G
J
K
CC
BB
XZ
Figure 1. Board Components
Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1.
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M
N
O
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Table 2. Board Components Shown in Figure 1
Item/callout
from Figure 1 Description
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
AA
BB
CC
DD
Speaker
PCI Express x1 bus add-in card connectors [2]
Realtek ALC860VU audio codec
Front panel audio connector
PCI Conventional bus add-in card connectors [2]
Ethernet PLC device
PCI Express x16 bus add-in card connector
Rear chassis fan connector
Back panel connectors
+12V power connector (ATX12V)
LGA775 processor socket
Processor fan connector
Intel 82915PL MCH
DIMM Channel A socket
DIMM Channel B socket
Legacy I/O controller
Power connector
Diskette drive connector
Parallel ATA IDE connector
Battery
Chassis intrusion connector
BIOS Setup configuration jumper block
4 Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH)
Front chassis fan connector
Serial ATA connectors [4]
Auxiliary front panel power LED connector
Front panel connector
Front panel USB connectors [2]
Intel 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6)
PCI Conventional bus add-in card connectors [2]
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1.1.3 Block Diagram
Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas of the board.
PCI Express x1 Interface
PCI Express x1 Slot 1
PCI Express x1 Slot 2
Parallel ATA
IDE Connector
LGA775
Processor Socket
PCI Express
x16 Interface
PCI Express
x16
Connector
Channel A
DIMM
Channel B
DIMM
Parallel ATA
IDE Interface
System Bus
(800/533 MHz)
Intel 82915PL
Memory Controller
Hub (MCH)
Dual-Channel
Memory Bus
SMBus
Back Panel/
USB
LPC Bus
I/O
Controller
LPC Bus
Intel 82801FB
I/O Controller Hub
(ICH6)
DMI Interconnect
Front Panel
USB Ports
Serial Ports
Parallel Port
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2 Keyboard
Diskette Drive
Connector
4 Mbit
Firmware Hub
(FWH)
Intel 915PL Chipset
Interface
LAN Connect
10/100
LAN PLC
LAN
Connector
PCI Bus
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 4
= connector or socket
SMBus
Hardware Monitoring
and Fan Control ASIC
Figure 2. Block Diagram
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High Definition Audio Link
Serial ATA
IDE Interface
Audio
Codec
Serial ATA IDE
Connectors (4)
Mic In/Retasking Jack B
Line In/Retasking Jack C
Line Out/Retasking Jack D
Retasking Jack E [Port 1]
Retasking Jack F [Port 2]
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1.2 Online Support
To find information about… Visit this World Wide Web site:
Intel Desktop Board D915PLWD under
“Desktop Board Products” or “Desktop
Board Support”
Available configurations for the Desktop
Board D915PLWD
Processor data sheets http://www.intel.com/design/litcentr
ICH6 addressing http://developer.intel.com/products/chipsets
Custom splash screens http://intel.com/design/motherbd/gen_indx.htm
Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd
LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd
http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop
http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/wd/wd_available.htm
1.3 Processor
The board is designed to support Intel Pentium 4 processors in an LGA775 processor socket with an
800 or 533 MHz system bus. See the Intel web site listed below for the most up-to-date list of
supported processors.
For information about… Refer to:
Supported processors for the
D915PLWD board
http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/wd/wd_documentation.htm
CAUTION
Use only the processors listed on web site above. Use of unsupported processors can damage the
board, the processor, and the power supply.
INTEGRATOR’S NOTE
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• Use only ATX12V-compliant power supplies.
• Refer to Table 3 on page 16 for a list of supported system bus frequency and memory speed
combinations.
For information about Refer to
Power supply connectors Section 2.7.2.1, page 47
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1.4 System Memory
The board has two DIMM sockets and support the following memory features:
• 2.5 V (only) DDR SDRAM DIMMs with gold-plated contacts
• Unbuffered, single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with the following restriction:
Double-sided DIMMS with x16 organization are not supported.
• 2 GB maximum total system memory
• Minimum total system memory: 128 MB
• Non-ECC DIMMs
• Serial Presence Detect
• DDR 400 MHz and DDR 333 MHz SDRAM DIMMs
Table 3 lists the supported system bus frequency and memory speed combinations.
Table 3. Supported System Bus Frequency and Memory Speed Combinations
To use this type of DIMM… The processor's system bus frequency must be…
DDR 400 800 MHz
DDR 333
Note: When using an 800 MHz system bus frequency processor, DDR 333 memory is clocked at 320 MHz. This minimizes
(Note)
800 or 533 MHz
system latencies to optimize system throughput.
NOTES
To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be
populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. This allows
the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to accurately configure memory settings
for optimum performance. If non-SPD memory is installed, the BIOS will attempt to correctly
configure the memory settings, but performance and reliability may be impacted or the DIMMs
may not function under the determined frequency.
Table 4 lists the supported DIMM configurations.
Table 4. Supported Memory Configurations
DIMM
Capacity
128 MB SS 256 Mbit 16 M x 16/empty 4
256 MB SS 256 Mbit 32 M x 8/empty 8
256 MB SS 512 Mbit 32 M x 16/empty 4
512 MB DS 256 Mbit 32 M x 8/32 M x 8 16
512 MB SS 512 Mbit 64 M x 8/empty 8
512 MB SS 1 Gbit 64 M x 16/empty 4
1024 MB SS 1 Gbit 128 M x 8/empty 8
Note: In the second column, “DS” refers to double-sided memory modules (containing two rows of SDRAM) and “SS” refers
to single-sided memory modules (containing one row of SDRAM).
Configuration
SDRAM
Density
SDRAM Organization
Front-side/Back-side
Number of SDRAM
Devices
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1.4.1 Memory Configurations
The Intel 82915PL MCH supports two types of memory organization:
• Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. This mode offers the highest throughput for real world
applications. Dual channel mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of both
DIMM channels are equal. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to the
other but the installed memory capacity for each channel must be equal. If different speed
DIMMs are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used.
• Single channel (Asymmetric) mode. This mode is equivalent to single channel bandwidth
operation for real world applications. This mode is used when only a single DIMM is installed
or the memory capacities are unequal. Technology and device width can vary from one
channel to the other. If different speed DIMMs are used between channels, the slowest
memory timing will be used.
Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration.
Channel A, DIMM 0
Channel B, DIMM 0
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Figure 3. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration
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1.4.1.1 Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration
Figure 4 shows a dual channel configuration using two DIMMs. In this example, the DIMM
sockets are populated with identical DIMMs.
1 GB
1 GB
Channel A, DIMM 0
Channel B, DIMM 0
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Figure 4. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs
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1.4.1.2 Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configurations
NOTE
Dual channel (Interleaved) mode configurations provide the highest memory throughput.
Figure 5 shows a single channel configuration using one DIMM. In this example, only Channel A
is populated. Channel B is not populated.
256 MB
Figure 5. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with One DIMM
Channel A, DIMM 0
Channel B, DIMM 0
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Figure 6 shows a single channel configuration using two DIMMs. In this example, the capacity of
the DIMM in Channel A does not equal the capacity of the DIMM in Channel B.
256 MB
512 MB
Channel A, DIMM 0
Channel B, DIMM 0
Figure 6. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs
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1.5 Intel® 915PL Chipset
The Intel 915PL chipset consists of the following devices:
• Intel 82915PL Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect
• Intel 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) with DMI interconnect
• Firmware Hub (FWH)
The MCH is a centralized controller for the system bus, the memory bus, the PCI Express bus, and
the DMI interconnect. The ICH6 is a centralized controller for the board’s I/O paths. The FWH
provides the nonvolatile storage of the BIOS.
For information about Refer to
The Intel 915PL chipset http://developer.intel.com/
Resources used by the chipset Chapter 2
1.5.1 USB
The board supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports, supports UHCI and EHCI, and uses UHCI- and
EHCI-compatible drivers.
The ICH6 provides the USB controller for all ports. The port arrangement is as follows:
• Four ports are implemented with dual stacked back panel connectors adjacent to the audio
connectors
• Four ports are routed to two separate front panel USB connectors
NOTE
Computer systems that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port may not meet FCC
Class B requirements, even if no device is attached to the cable. Use shielded cable that meets the
requirements for full-speed devices.
For information about Refer to
The location of the USB connectors on the back panel Figure 12, page 43
The location of the front panel USB connectors Figure 13, page 44
1.5.2 IDE Support
The board providess five IDE interface connectors:
• One parallel ATA IDE connector that supports two devices
• Four serial ATA IDE connectors that support one device per connector
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1.5.2.1 Parallel ATA IDE Interface
The ICH6’s Parallel ATA IDE controller has one bus-mastering Parallel ATA IDE interface. The
Parallel ATA IDE interface supports the following modes:
• Programmed I/O (PIO): processor controls data transfer.
• 8237-style DMA: DMA offloads the processor, supporting transfer rates of up to 16 MB/sec.
• Ultra DMA: DMA protocol on IDE bus supporting host and target throttling and transfer rates
of up to 33 MB/sec.
• ATA-66: DMA protocol on IDE bus supporting host and target throttling and transfer rates of
up to 66 MB/sec. ATA-66 protocol is similar to Ultra DMA and is device driver compatible.
• ATA-100: DMA protocol on IDE bus allows host and target throttling. The ICH6’s ATA-100
logic can achieve read transfer rates up to 100 MB/sec and write transfer rates up to 88 MB/sec.
NOTE
ATA-66 and ATA-100 are faster timings and require a specialized cable to reduce reflections,
noise, and inductive coupling.
The Parallel ATA IDE interface also supports ATAPI devices (such as CD-ROM drives) and ATA
devices using the transfer modes.
The BIOS supports Logical Block Addressing (LBA) and Extended Cylinder Head Sector (ECHS)
translation modes. The drive reports the transfer rate and translation mode to the BIOS.
For information about Refer to
The location of the Parallel ATA IDE connector Figure 13, page 44
1.5.2.2 Serial ATA Interfaces
The ICH6’s Serial ATA controller offers four independent Serial ATA ports with a theoretical
maximum transfer rate of 150 MB/s per port. One device can be installed on each port for a
maximum of four Serial ATA devices. A point-to-point interface is used for host to device
connections, unlike Parallel ATA IDE which supports a master/slave configuration and two devices
per channel.
For compatibility, the underlying Serial ATA functionality is transparent to the operating system.
The Serial ATA controller can operate in both legacy and native modes. In legacy mode, standard
IDE I/O and IRQ resources are assigned (IRQ 14 and 15). In Native mode, standard PCI
Conventional bus resource steering is used. Native mode is the preferred mode for configurations
using the Windows* XP and Windows 2000 operating systems.
NOTE
Many Serial ATA drives use new low-voltage power connectors and require adaptors or power
supplies equipped with low-voltage power connectors.
For more information, see: http://www.serialata.org/
For information about Refer to
The location of the Serial ATA IDE connectors Figure 13, page 44
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1.5.3 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery
A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer
is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of three years. When the
computer is plugged in, the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery.
The clock is accurate to ± 13 minutes/year at 25 ºC with 3.3 VSB applied.
NOTE
If the battery and AC power fail, custom defaults, if previously saved, will be loaded into CMOS
RAM at power-on.
1.6 PCI Express* Connectors
The board provides the following PCI Express connectors:
• One PCI Express x16 connector supporting simultaneous transfer speeds up to 8 GBytes/sec
• Two PCI Express x1 connectors. The x1 interfaces support simultaneous transfer speeds up to
500 MBytes/sec
The PCI Express interface supports the PCI Conventional bus configuration mechanism so that the
underlying PCI Express architecture is compatible with PCI Conventional compliant operating
systems. Additional features of the PCI Express interface include the following:
• Support for the PCI Express enhanced configuration mechanism
• Automatic discovery, link training, and initialization
• Support for Active State Power Management (ASPM)
• SMBus 2.0 support
• Wake# signal supporting wake events from ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5
• Software compatible with the PCI Power Management Event (PME) mechanism defined in the
PCI Power Management Specification Rev. 1.1
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1.7 Legacy I/O Controller
The legacy I/O controller provides the following features:
• One serial port
• One parallel port with Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced Parallel Port
(EPP) support
• Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for PCI Conventional bus systems
• PS/2-style mouse and keyboard interfaces
• Interface for one 1.44 MB or 2.88 MB diskette drive
• Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake-up event interface
• PCI Conventional bus power management support
The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for the legacy I/O controller.
1.7.1 Serial Port
The Serial port A connector is located on the back panel. The serial port supports data transfers at
speeds up to 115.2 kbits/sec with BIOS support.
For information about Refer to
The location of the serial port A connector Figure 12, page 43
1.7.2 Parallel Port
The 25-pin D-Sub parallel port connector is located on the back panel. Use the BIOS Setup
program to set the parallel port mode.
For information about Refer to
The location of the parallel port connector Figure 12, page 43
1.7.3 Diskette Drive Controller
The legacy I/O controller supports one diskette drive. Use the BIOS Setup program to configure
the diskette drive interface.
For information about Refer to
The location of the diskette drive connector Figure 13, page 44
1.7.4 Keyboard and Mouse Interface
PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors are located on the back panel.
NOTE
The keyboard is supported in the bottom PS/2 connector and the mouse is supported in the top PS/2
connector. Power to the computer should be turned off before a keyboard or mouse is connected or
disconnected.
For information about Refer to
The location of the keyboard and mouse connectors Figure 12, page 43
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1.8 Audio Subsystem
The board supports the Intel High Definition audio subsystem based on the Realtek ALC860VU
codec. The audio subsystem supports the following features:
• Advanced jack sense (front and rear panel) that enables the audio codec to recognize the device
that is connected to an audio port. All jacks are capable of retasking according to user’s
definition, or can be automatically switched depending on the recognized device type.
• Stereo input and output for all jacks
• A signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of 90 dB
INTEGRATOR’S NOTE
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For the front panel jack sensing and automatic retasking feature to function, a front panel daughter
card that is designed for Intel High Definition Audio must be used. Otherwise, an AC ’97 style
audio front panel connector will be assumed and the Line Out and Mic In functions will be
permanent.
1.8.1 Audio Subsystem Software
Audio software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site.
For information about Refer to
Obtaining audio software and drivers Section 1.2, page 15
1.8.2 Audio Connectors
The board contains audio connector on both the back panel and the component side of the board.
The front panel audio connector is a 2 x 5-pin connector that provides mic in and line out signals
for front panel audio connectors.
For information about Refer to
The location of the front panel audio connector Figure 13, page 44
The signal names of the front panel audio connector Table 17, page 46
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