INTEL D845GERG2, D845GEBV2 User Manual

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Intel

Desktop Board

D845GERG2/D845GEBV2

Product Guide

Order Number: A99403-001

Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

-001 First release of the Intel

Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 Product Guide. August 2002

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1 Desktop Board Features

Components......................................................................................................................... 9

Processor............................................................................................................................11

Main Memory ......................................................................................................................12

Intel

845GE Chipset ..........................................................................................................12

Intel

82845GE Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH).................................13

Intel

82801DB I/O Controller Hub (ICH4)..................................................................13

Firmware Hub (FWH) .................................................................................................13

Input/Output (I/O) Controller................................................................................................13

Graphics Subsystem ...........................................................................................................14

Audio Subsystem ................................................................................................................14

LAN Subsystem (Optional)..................................................................................................14

LAN Subsystem Software...........................................................................................14

RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs.......................................................................................15

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support..................................................................................................15

Enhanced IDE Interface ......................................................................................................16

Expansion Slots...................................................................................................................16

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)...............................................................................16

Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) (Optional) ............................................16

BIOS ...................................................................................................................................17

PCI Auto Configuration...............................................................................................17

IDE Auto Configuration...............................................................................................17

Security Passwords ....................................................................................................17

Power Management Features .............................................................................................17

ACPI...........................................................................................................................18

Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) ...............................................18

Hardware Management.......................................................................................................19

Power Connectors......................................................................................................19

Fan Connectors..........................................................................................................19

Fan Speed Control (Intel

Precision Cooling Technology)..........................................19

Resume on Ring.........................................................................................................20

Wake from USB..........................................................................................................20

Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse..............................................................................20

PME# Wakeup Support ..............................................................................................20

Speaker...............................................................................................................................20

Battery.................................................................................................................................20

Real-Time Clock..................................................................................................................20

2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

Before You Begin ................................................................................................................21

Installing the I/O Shield .......................................................................................................22

Installing and Removing the Desktop Board........................................................................23

Installing and Removing a Processor ..................................................................................24

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Installing a Processor .................................................................................................24

Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink.......................................................................24

Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable.........................................................25

Removing the Processor ............................................................................................25

Installing and Removing Memory ........................................................................................26

Installing DIMMs.........................................................................................................26

Removing DIMMs.......................................................................................................27

Installing and Removing an AGP or ADD Card....................................................................27

Installing an AGP or ADD Card...................................................................................28

Removing the AGP or ADD Card................................................................................28

Connecting the IDE Cable...................................................................................................29

Connecting Front Panel Headers ........................................................................................30

Connecting the Front Panel Header ...........................................................................31

Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution .......................................................................31

Installing a Front Panel USB Solution.........................................................................32

Connecting Fans and Power Cables ...................................................................................33

Connecting Fans ........................................................................................................33

Connecting Power Cables ..........................................................................................33

Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block.....................................................................34

Clearing Passwords ............................................................................................................35

Replacing the Battery..........................................................................................................36

3 Updating the BIOS

Updating the BIOS with the Intel

Express BIOS Update Utility ..........................................39

Updating the BIOS with the Intel

Flash Memory Update Utility ..........................................40

Obtaining the BIOS Update File..................................................................................40

Updating the BIOS......................................................................................................40

Recovering the BIOS..................................................................................................41

4 Using the BIOS Setup Program

Maintenance Menu..............................................................................................................44

Main Menu ..........................................................................................................................45

Advanced Menu ..................................................................................................................46

PCI Configuration Submenu.......................................................................................47

Boot Configuration Submenu......................................................................................48

Peripheral Configuration Submenu.............................................................................49

IDE Configuration Submenu.......................................................................................51

Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Submenus.......................................................52

Diskette Configuration Submenu ................................................................................53

Event Log Configuration Submenu.............................................................................53

Video Configuration Submenu....................................................................................54

USB Configuration Submenu......................................................................................54

Chipset Configuration Submenu.................................................................................55

Hardware Management Submenu..............................................................................56

Security Menu .....................................................................................................................56

Power Menu........................................................................................................................57

ACPI Submenu...........................................................................................................57

Contents

Boot Menu...........................................................................................................................58

Boot Device Priority Submenu....................................................................................59

Hard Disk Drives Submenu ........................................................................................59

Removable Devices Submenu....................................................................................60

ATAPI CD-ROM Drives ..............................................................................................60

Exit Menu ............................................................................................................................61

5 Technical Reference

Board Connectors ...............................................................................................................63

Back Panel Connectors ..............................................................................................64

Audio Connectors.......................................................................................................65

Add-In Card and Peripheral Interface Connectors......................................................66

Desktop Board Resources...................................................................................................67

Memory Map ..............................................................................................................67

DMA Channels ...........................................................................................................67

Interrupts ....................................................................................................................68

A Error Messages and Indicators

BIOS Beep Codes...............................................................................................................69

BIOS Error Messages .........................................................................................................70

B Regulatory Compliance

Safety Regulations ..............................................................................................................73

EMC Regulations ................................................................................................................73

Product Certification Markings.............................................................................................74

Installation Precautions .......................................................................................................75

Installation Instructions........................................................................................................75

Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance .........................................75

Chassis and Component Certifications.......................................................................76

Prevent Power Supply Overload.................................................................................76

Place Battery Marking ................................................................................................76

Use Only for Intended Applications.............................................................................76

Figures

1. Desktop Board D845GERG2 Components.................................................................... 9

2. Desktop Board D845GEBV2 Components....................................................................10

3. Location of Standby Power Indicator.............................................................................18

4. Installing the I/O Shield.................................................................................................22

5. Location of Desktop Board Mounting Holes ..................................................................23

6. Installing a Processor....................................................................................................24

7. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector........25

8. Installing a Memory Module ..........................................................................................26

9. Removing the AGP or ADD Card..................................................................................28

10. Connecting the IDE Cable.............................................................................................29

11. Front Panel Headers.....................................................................................................30

12. Location of Fans and Power Connectors ......................................................................33

13. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block ........................................................34

14. Removing the Battery ...................................................................................................38

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15. Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................................64

16. Audio Connectors .........................................................................................................65

17. PCI Bus Add-in Card and Peripheral Interface Connectors...........................................66

Tables

1. Feature Summary.......................................................................................................... 7

2. Supported Processors ..................................................................................................11

3. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs...............................................................15

4. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs..........................................15

5. Front Panel Header (J9G1)...........................................................................................31

6. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names (J8A1)..........................................................31

7. Front Panel USB 2.0 Header (J9F1) .............................................................................32

8. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes (J9H2) .......................................34

9. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar....................................................................................43

10. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys.............................................................................44

11. Maintenance Menu .......................................................................................................44

12. Main Menu....................................................................................................................45

13. Advanced Menu............................................................................................................46

14. PCI Configuration Submenu .........................................................................................47

15. Boot Configuration Submenu........................................................................................48

16. Peripheral Configuration Submenu ...............................................................................49

17. IDE Configuration Submenu .........................................................................................51

18. Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Submenus.........................................................52

19. Diskette Configuration Submenu ..................................................................................53

20. Event Log Configuration Submenu ...............................................................................53

21. Video Configuration Submenu ......................................................................................54

22. USB Configuration Submenu........................................................................................54

23. Chipset Configuration Submenu ...................................................................................55

24. Hardware Management ................................................................................................56

25. Security Menu...............................................................................................................56

26. Power Menu..................................................................................................................57

27. ACPI Submenu.............................................................................................................57

28. Boot Menu ....................................................................................................................58

29. Boot Device Priority Submenu ......................................................................................59

30. Hard Disk Drives Submenu...........................................................................................59

31. Removable Devices Submenu......................................................................................60

32. ATAPI CD-ROM Drives Submenu.................................................................................60

33. Exit Menu......................................................................................................................61

34. System Memory Map....................................................................................................67

35. DMA Channels..............................................................................................................67

36. Interrupts ......................................................................................................................68

37. Beep Codes ..................................................................................................................69

38. BIOS Error Messages...................................................................................................70

39. Safety Regulations........................................................................................................73

40. EMC Regulations..........................................................................................................73

1 Desktop Board Features

Table 1 describes the major features of Intel

Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2.

Table 1. Feature Summary

Form Factors

• MicroATX at 9.6 inches by 8.2 inches (Desktop Board D845GERG2)

• ATX at 12.0 inches by 8.2 inches (Desktop Board D845GEBV2)

Processor

Support for:

• 533 MHz/400 MHz front side bus (FSB) Intel

Pentium

4 processor in an

mPGA-478 socket

• 400 MHz FSB Intel

Celeron

processor in an mPGA-478 socket

Memory

• Two 184-pin, 2.5 V SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets

• 333/266 MHz DDR SDRAM interface

• Designed to support up to 2 GB of system memory

NOTE: Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 has been designed to support DIMMs

based on 512 Mbit technology up to 2 GB, but this technology has not been validated on

these Intel desktop boards. For more information about the latest list of tested memory,

refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at:

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/

Chipset

• Intel

845GE chipset consisting of:

• Intel

82845GE Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with

Accelerated Hub Architecture (AHA) bus

• Intel

82801DB I/O Controller Hub (ICH4) with support for up to six

Hi-Speed Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports

• 4 Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH)

I/O Control

Support for:

• SMSC LPC47M172

• National Semiconductor PC87372

Graphics

• Intel 845GE chipset

• Integrated Intel

Extreme Graphics

• 1.5 V AGP connector

• Single AGP port via the connector or integrated graphics

• AGP 2.0 including 1x/2x/4x AGP data transfers and 2x/4x Fast Writes

• 350 MHz AGP Digital Display (ADD) interface cards

Audio

• Intel 845GE chipset (AC ’97)

• Analog Devices Inc. audio codec

LAN (optional)

• Intel

82562ET 10/100 Mbit/sec Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device and

RJ-45 connector

• Intel

82540EM 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec Gigabit Ethernet controller

continued

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Table 1. Feature Summary (continued)

Peripheral Interfaces

• Up to six USB 2.0 ports

— Four ports routed to the back panel

— Two ports routed to the front panel USB header

• Two IDE interfaces with Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 support

• One diskette drive interface

• One parallel port

• One serial port

• PS/2

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keyboard and mouse ports

Expansion Capabilities

• Desktop Board D845GERG2:

— Three PCI bus add-in card connectors

— One AGP connector

— One optional Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) connector

(slot shared with PCI bus connector 3)

• Desktop Board D845GEBV2:

— Six PCI bus add-in card connectors

— One AGP connector

 One optional CNR connector (slot shared with PCI bus connector 6)

BIOS

• Intel/AMI BIOS

• 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory

• Support for SMBIOS

Power Management

• Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

• Suspend to RAM (STR) support

• Wake on USB, PCI, CNR, RS-232, PS/2, LAN, and front panel

Hardware Management

Hardware monitor with:

• Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity

• Temperature sensing

• Intel

Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control that automatically

adjusts chassis fan speeds based on system temperature

• Voltage sensing to detect out of range values

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NOTE

For information about Intel

desktop boards, including technical product specifications, BIOS

updates, and device drivers, go to the Intel World Wide Web site at:

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/

Desktop Board Features

Components

Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board

D845GERG2.

OM13590

B C

D E

NOP

A Audio codec P Primary IDE connector

B Front panel audio header Q Speaker

C Auxiliary line-in connector (ATAPI) R Battery

D Rear chassis fan connector (fan speed control) S SCSI hard drive activity LED connector

E CD-ROM connector (ATAPI) T Alternate power/sleep LED header

F Back panel connectors U Chassis intrusion connector

G 12 V processor core voltage connector V Front chassis fan connector (fan speed control)

H Intel 82845GE (GMCH) W BIOS configuration jumper

I Processor socket X Front panel header

J Processor fan connector Y Intel 82801DB (ICH4)

K DIMM sockets Z Front panel USB 2.0 header

L Super I/O controller AA AGP connector

M Main power connector BB PCI bus add-in card connectors

N Diskette drive connector CC CNR (optional)

O Secondary IDE connector

Figure 1. Desktop Board D845GERG2 Components

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Figure 2 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board

D845GEBV2.

OM13589

B C

D E

W V

A Audio codec P Primary IDE connector

B Front panel audio header Q Speaker

C Auxiliary line-in connector (ATAPI) R Battery

D Rear chassis fan connector (fan speed control) S SCSI hard drive activity LED connector

E CD-ROM connector (ATAPI) T Alternate power/sleep LED header

F Back panel connectors U Chassis intrusion connector

G 12 V processor core voltage connector V Front chassis fan connector (fan speed control)

H Intel 82845GE (GMCH) W BIOS configuration jumper

I Processor socket X Front panel header

J Processor fan connector (tachometer input) Y Intel 82801DB (ICH4)

K DIMM sockets Z Front panel USB header

L Super I/O controller AA AGP connector

M Power connector BB PCI bus add-in card connectors

N Diskette drive connector CC CNR (optional)

O Secondary IDE connector

Figure 2. Desktop Board D845GEBV2 Components

Desktop Board Features

Processor

CAUTION

Failure to use an ATX12V power supply, or not connecting the 12 V processor core voltage power

supply connector to Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 may result in damage to the

desktop board and/or power supply.

Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 supports a single Intel Pentium 4 processor or Intel

Celeron processor. Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be purchased

separately.

The processor connects to the Intel desktop board through the mPGA478-pin socket. The Intel

Pentium 4 processor and Intel Celeron processor may be removed and replaced to accommodate

supported higher speed processors.

Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 supports the processors listed in Table 2.

Table 2. Supported Processors

Type Designation Front Side Bus Frequency L2 Cache

2.8, 2.66, 2.53, 2.4B, and

2.26 GHz

533 MHz 512 KB Intel

Pentium

4 processor

on .13 micron process in an

mPGA478 package

2.6, 2.5, 2.40, 2.20, 2A, 1.80A,

and 1.60A GHz

400 MHz 512 KB

Intel Pentium 4 processor

on .18 micron process in an

mPGA478 package

2, 1.90, 1.80, 1.70, 1.60, 1.50,

and 1.4 GHz

400 MHz 256 KB

Intel

Celeron

processor in

an mPGA478 package

1.8 and 1.7 GHz 400 MHz 128 KB

For the latest information on processor support for Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2,

refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at:

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/

For instructions on installing or upgrading the processor, see Chapter 2 on page 21.

Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 requires an ATX12V compliant power supply to

function according to desktop board specifications. Both boards have two ATX12V compliant

power supply connectors that are needed to provide extra power to the Intel 845GE chipset and

Intel Pentium 4 processor or Intel Celeron processor.

Figure 12 on page 33 shows the two power connector locations.

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Main Memory

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NOTE

To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel

SDRAM memory specifications, the board should

be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. If your

memory modules do not support SPD, you will see a notification to this effect on the screen at

power up. The BIOS will attempt to configure the memory controller for normal operation.

The desktop board supports system memory as defined below:

• Up to two 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs)

with gold-plated contacts. Supported memory configuration are:

— DDR333: to run DDR333 memory at full speed requires an Intel Pentium 4 processor

with 533 MHz front side bus frequency (FSB). DDR333 memory will run only at

DDR266 speeds when using a processor with 400 MHz FSB.

— DDR266: requires an Intel Pentium 4 processor with 533/400 MHz FSB, or Intel

Celeron processor with 400 MHz FSB.

• Unbuffered and non-registered single or double-sided DIMMs

• Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only

• Non-ECC RAM (ECC memory will run in non-ECC mode)

• 2.5 V memory

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NOTE

Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 has been designed to support DIMMs based on

512 Mbit technology up to 2 GB, but this technology has not been validated on these Intel desktop

boards. For more information about the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide

Web site at:

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/

All memory components and DIMMs used with the desktop boards must comply with the

PC SDRAM specifications. You can access these documents through the World Wide Web at:

http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/

For information about installing memory, see Chapter 2 starting on page 21.

Intel

845GE Chipset

The Intel 845GE chipset consists of the following devices:

• Intel 82845GE Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with AHA bus

• Intel 82801DB I/O Controller Hub (ICH4) with AHA bus

• Firmware Hub (FWH)

Desktop Board Features

Intel

82845GE Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)

The GMCH provides Intel Extreme Graphics as well as the processor, system memory,

AGP, and hub interfaces in the Intel 845GE chipset platform. Features on Desktop Board

D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 include:

• Single processor support with 533 MHz or 400 MHz data transfer rates

• Support for up to 2 GB (with 512 Mbit technology) DDR-SDRAM at 333/266 MHz operation

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NOTE

512 Mbit technology has not been validated on these boards

• 1.5 V AGP interface with 4X Side Band Addressing (SBA)/data transfer and 2X and 4X

fast write

Intel

82801DB I/O Controller Hub (ICH4)

The ICH4 integrates many I/O functions and provides the I/O subsystem with access to the rest of

the platform. ICH4 features on Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 include:

• Integrated IDE controller supports two Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 channels, and PIO

modes

• SMBus interface

• FWH interface

• Low Pin Count (LPC) interface

• AC ’97 2.1 compliant link for audio

• LAN connect interface

• Three UHCI and one EHCI compliant host controllers with support for up to six USB ports

Firmware Hub (FWH)

The 4 Mbit Firmware Hub has these features:

• System BIOS

• System security and management logic

Input/Output (I/O) Controller

The SMSC LPC47M172 or National Semiconductor PC87372 super I/O controllers feature the

following:

• Low pin count (LPC) interface

• 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 systems

• PS/2-style mouse and keyboard interfaces

• Interface for one 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, or 2.88 MB diskette drive

• Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface

• PCI power management support

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Graphics Subsystem

The graphics subsystem features the following:

• Intel 845GE chipset

• Intel Extreme Graphics

• 1.5 V AGP connector

Audio Subsystem

The audio subsystem features the following:

• Intel 845GE chipset (AC ’97)

• Analog Devices Inc. AD1981B audio codec

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NOTE

The line out connector, located on the back panel, is designed to power either headphones or

amplified speakers only. Poor audio quality may occur if passive (non-amplified) speakers are

connected to this output.

Audio drivers and utilities are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site:

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/

LAN Subsystem (Optional)

The optional LAN (with the Intel 82801DB ICH4) provides a Fast PCI LAN subsystem. The LAN

subsystem provides the following functions:

• Basic 10/100 Ethernet LAN (Intel 82562ET) or 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (Intel

82540EM)

• Support for RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs

• Programmable transit threshold

• Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address

LAN Subsystem Software

For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D845GERG2 or D845GEBV2 link on Intel’s World

Wide Web site at:

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop

Desktop Board Features

RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs

Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector. Table 3 describes the LED states when the

board is powered up and the 10/100 Ethernet LAN subsystem is operating.

Table 3. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs

LED Color LED State Indicates

Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. Green

On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Off LAN link is not established.

On (steady state) LAN link is established.

Yellow

On (brighter and pulsing) The computer is communicating with another computer on the

LAN.

Table 4 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100/1000 Gigabit

Ethernet LAN subsystem is operating.

Table 4. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs

LED Color LED State Indicates

Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. Bi-color LED

Green 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Yellow 1 Gbit/sec data rate is selected.

Off LAN link is not established.

On (steady state) LAN link is established.

Green

On (brighter and

pulsing)

The computer is communicating with another computer on the

LAN.

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support

✏

NOTE

Computer systems that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port might not meet FCC

Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed USB device is attached to the cable. Use a

shielded cable that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device.

The desktop board supports up to six USB 2.0 ports via ICH4; four ports routed to the back

panel and two routed to a USB front panel header. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with

USB 1.1 devices. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds.

USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that fully support USB 2.0 transfer

rates. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to USB 1.1 operation. This may

be required to accommodate operating systems that do not support USB 2.0.

✏

NOTE

USB devices are limited to USB 1.1 transfer rates prior to operating system and driver

initialization.

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Enhanced IDE Interface

The ICH4’s IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and

peripheral devices like hard disks, CD-ROM drives, and Iomega Zip

†

drives inside the computer.

The interface supports:

• Up to four IDE devices (such as hard drives)

• ATAPI devices (such as CD-ROM drives)

• Older PIO Mode devices

• Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols

• Laser servo (LS-120) drives

Expansion Slots

The desktop board has the following add-in card connectors:

Desktop Board D845GERG2 has:

• Three PCI bus add-in card connectors (SMBus routed to PCI bus connector 2)

• One AGP connector

• One optional CNR connector (slot shared with PCI bus connector 3)

Desktop Board D845GEBV2 has:

• Six PCI bus add-in card connectors (SMBus routed to PCI bus connector 2)

• One AGP connector

• One optional CNR connector (slot shared with PCI bus connector 6)

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

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NOTE

Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 is only compatible with 1.5 V AGP cards.

AGP is a high-performance interface for graphics-intensive applications, such as 3D graphics.

AGP is independent of the PCI bus and is intended for exclusive use with graphical

display devices.

The AGP connector supports 1.5 V AGP 4X and 2X add-in cards.

Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) (Optional)

The optional CNR connector provides an interface that supports various features such as audio,

modem, USB, and LAN.

Desktop Board Features

BIOS

The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI and IDE

auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. The BIOS is stored in the Firmware Hub.

The BIOS can be updated by following the instructions in Chapter 3 on page 39.

PCI Auto Configuration

If you install a PCI add-in card in your computer, the PCI auto-configuration utility in the BIOS

automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for that

add-in card. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI add-in card.

IDE Auto Configuration

If you install an IDE device (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the IDE auto-configuration

utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. You do not

need to run the BIOS Setup program after installing an IDE device. You can override the auto-

configuration options by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS Setup program.

To use ATA-66/100 features, the following items are required:

• An ATA-66/100 peripheral device

• An ATA-66/100 compatible cable

• ATA-66/100 operating system device drivers

Security Passwords

The BIOS includes security features that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be accessed

and who can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can be set for the

Setup and for booting the computer, with the following restrictions:

• The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to view and change all Setup options. If

only the supervisor password is set, pressing <Enter> at the password prompt of Setup gives

the user restricted access to Setup.

• If both the supervisor and user passwords are set, you must enter either the supervisor

password or the user password to access Setup. Setup options are then available for viewing

and changing depending on whether the supervisor or user password was entered.

• Setting a user password restricts who can boot the computer. The password prompt is

displayed before the computer is booted. If only the supervisor password is set, the computer

boots without asking for a password. If both passwords are set, you can enter either password

to boot the computer.

Power Management Features

Power management is implemented at several levels, including:

• Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

• Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC technology)

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ACPI

ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug & Play

functions of a computer. The use of ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system

that provides full ACPI support.

Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology)

CAUTION

For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable

of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to provide adequate standby current when

using this feature can damage the power supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality.

Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to-RAM)

sleep state. While in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to be off. When signaled by a

wake-up device or event, the system quickly returns to its last known awake state.

The desktop board’s standby power indicator, shown in Figure 3, is lit when there is standby power

to the system. This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the

computer appears to be off.

If the system has a dual-colored power LED on the front panel, the sleep state is indicated by the

LED turning amber.

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Figure 3. Location of Standby Power Indicator

Desktop Board Features

CAUTION

Power supplies used with this desktop board must be able to provide enough standby current to

support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. If the standby

current necessary to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power

supply capacity, the desktop board may lose register settings stored in memory.

For more information on standby current requirements for these desktop boards, refer to the TPS

by selecting the Technical Documentation link at:

http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/

Hardware Management

• Power connectors

• Fan connectors

• Resume on Ring

• Wake from USB

• Wake from PS/2 keyboard/mouse

• PME# wakeup support

Power Connectors

The desktop board has two power connectors. See Figure 12 on page 33 for the location of the

power connectors.

Fan Connectors

The desktop board has two chassis fan connectors (Intel Precision Cooling Technology) and one

processor fan connector. See Figure 12 on page 33 for the location of the fan connectors.

Fan Speed Control (Intel

Precision Cooling Technology)

Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the chassis fan speeds depending on the

system’s temperature. This feature reduces system fan noise by lowering the speed of the chassis

fans connected to the front and rear chassis fan connectors. The processor fan connector is not

controlled.

The fan speed control feature can be disabled in the BIOS, resulting in the chassis fans always

operating at full speed. This feature should be disabled if a self-controlled fan is attached to a

chassis fan connector.

Overall system noise reduction will vary based on system configuration and environment.

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Resume on Ring

The operation of Resume on Ring can be summarized as follows:

• Resumes operation from either ACPI S1 or ACPI S3 state

• Requires only one call to access the computer

• Detects incoming call similarly for external and internal modems

• Requires modem interrupt be unmasked for correct operation

Wake from USB

USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state.

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NOTE

Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB.

Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse

PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state.

PME# Wakeup Support

When the PME# signal on the PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, or

S5 state.

Speaker

A speaker is mounted on the desktop board. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code)

information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).

Battery

A battery on the desktop board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current when the

computer is turned off. See Chapter 2 starting on page 21 for instructions on how to replace the

battery.

Real-Time Clock

The desktop board has a time-of-day clock and 100-year calendar. A battery on the desktop board

keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off.

2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board

Components

This chapter tells you how to:

• Install the I/O shield

• Install and remove the desktop board

• Install and remove a processor

• Install and remove memory

• Install and remove an AGP or ADD card

• Connect the IDE cable

• Connect the front panel header

• Install the front panel audio solution

• Install the front panel USB solution

• Connect fans

• Connect power cables

• Set the BIOS configuration jumper

• Clear passwords

• Replace the battery

Before You Begin

WARNINGS

The procedures in this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with

personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using

and modifying electronic equipment.

Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any telecommunications links,

networks, or modems before performing any of the procedures described in this chapter.

Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open

the computer or perform any procedures can result in personal injury or equipment damage.

Some circuitry on the board can continue to operate even though the front panel power

button is off.

CAUTION

Before you install this board in a chassis, see Appendix B for regulatory requirements and

precautions.

• Always follow the steps in each procedure in the correct order.

• Set up a log to record information about your computer, such as model, serial numbers,

installed options, and configuration information.

• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. Perform the procedures described in

this chapter only at an ESD workstation using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam

pad. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an

antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis.

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Installing the I/O Shield

The desktop board comes with an I/O shield. When installed in the chassis, the shield blocks radio

frequency transmissions, protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and promotes

correct airflow within the chassis.

Install the I/O shield before installing the desktop board in the chassis. Place the shield inside the

chassis as shown in Figure 4. Press the shield into place so that it fits tightly and securely. If the

shield doesn’t fit, obtain a properly-sized shield from the chassis supplier.

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Figure 4. Installing the I/O Shield

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

Installing and Removing the Desktop Board

WARNING

Only qualified technical personnel should do this procedure. Disconnect the computer from its

power source before performing the procedures described here. Failure to disconnect the power

before you open the computer can result in personal injury or equipment damage.

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NOTE

Refer to Appendix B for regulatory requirements and installation instructions and precautions.

Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the desktop board.

Figure 5 shows the location of the eight mounting holes for Desktop Board D845GEBV2. Desktop

Board D845GERG2 has six mounting holes.

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Figure 5. Location of Desktop Board Mounting Holes

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