Intel D945GCPE - Desktop Board Motherboard Product Manual

Intel® Desktop Board D945GCPE
Product Guide

Order Number: D98018-001

Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

-001 First release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945GCPE Product Guide June 2007

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Preface

This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS
update, and regulatory requirements for Intel

®

Desktop Board D945GCPE.

Intended Audience

The Product Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel. It is not intended for
general audiences.

Use Only for Intended Applications

All Intel desktop boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.)
for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in homes, offices, schools, computer
rooms, and similar locations. The suitability of this product for other PC or embedded
non-PC applications or other environments, such as medical, industrial, alarm systems,
test equipment, etc., may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel.

Document Organization

The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows:
1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install

the desktop board and other hardware components
3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS
A Error Messages: information about BIOS error messages
B Regulatory Compliance: lists safety standards, EMC regulations, and product

certifications for the desktop board

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

CAUTION

Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of data.

NOTE

Notes call attention to important information.

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Terminology

The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide.

Term Description

GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes)
GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz)
KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes)
MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes)
Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits)
MHz Megahertz (one million hertz)

Box Contents

• Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE

• I/O shield

• One diskette drive cable

• One ATA-66/100 cable

• Two locking Serial ATA cables

• Intel

• Quick Reference Guide

• Configuration and battery caution statement labels

®

Express Installer CD-ROM

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1 Desktop Board Features

Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................10

Desktop Board Components.................................................................................11

Processor..........................................................................................................13

Main Memory.....................................................................................................13

®

Intel

945GC Express Chipset..............................................................................14

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

Input/Output (I/O) Controller ..............................................................................15

LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................15

LAN Subsystem Software.............................................................................15

RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs...........................................................................16

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support ..................................................................................16

Enhanced IDE Interface ......................................................................................17

Serial ATA.........................................................................................................17

Expandability.....................................................................................................17

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

Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration...........................................................17

PCI* Auto Configuration ..............................................................................18

Security Passwords.....................................................................................18

Hardware Management Features ..........................................................................18

Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control ..................................................18

Chassis Intrusion Detection..........................................................................19

Power Management Features ...............................................................................19

ACPI.........................................................................................................19

Hardware Support ......................................................................................19

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

Fan Headers .......................................................................................20

LAN Wake Capabilities..........................................................................20

Instantly Available PC Technology..........................................................20

+5 V Standby Power Indicator...............................................................21

Wake from USB ..................................................................................22

Wake from PS/2* Keyboard/Mouse ........................................................22

PME# Signal Wake-up Support..............................................................22

ENERGY STAR* Capable ..............................................................................22

Battery.............................................................................................................22

Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................22

2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

Before You Begin ...............................................................................................23

Installation Precautions.......................................................................................24

Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................24

Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................24

Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................25

Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ...........................................................26

Installing and Removing a Processor.....................................................................27

Installing a Processor ..................................................................................27

Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink ...........................................................30

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Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable................................................31

Removing the Processor ..............................................................................31

Installing and Removing Memory..........................................................................32

Installing DIMMs ........................................................................................34

Removing DIMMs........................................................................................35

Connecting the Diskette Drive Cable .....................................................................36

Connecting the IDE Cable....................................................................................37

Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable................................................................38

Connecting to Internal Headers............................................................................39

Connecting to the Front Panel Audio Header ...................................................40

Connecting to the Serial Port Header.............................................................41

Connecting to the Chassis Intrusion Header....................................................41

Connecting to the Front Panel Header............................................................42

Connecting to the Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header...............................42

Connecting to the USB 2.0 Headers...............................................................43

Connecting to the Flexible Audio System ...............................................................43

Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Cables .............................................................44

Connecting a Chassis Fan Cable....................................................................44

Connecting Power Cables.............................................................................45

Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper .................................................................46

Clearing Passwords ............................................................................................47

3 Updating the BIOS

Updating the BIOS with the Intel

Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility.........................................53

Obtaining the BIOS Update File ....................................................................54

Updating the BIOS......................................................................................54

Recovering the BIOS...................................................................................54

®

Express BIOS Update Utility.................................53

A Error Messages

BIOS Error Messages..........................................................................................55

B Regulatory Compliance

Safety Standards ...............................................................................................57

Place Battery Marking .................................................................................57

European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement..............................................58

Product Ecology Statements ................................................................................59

Recycling Considerations .............................................................................59

Lead-Free Desktop Board.............................................................................61

EMC Regulations ................................................................................................63

Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance..................................64

Product Certifications..........................................................................................65

Board-Level Certification Markings ................................................................65

Chassis and Component Certifications............................................................66

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Figures

1. Desktop Board D945GCPE Components ...........................................................11

2. LAN Connector LEDs .....................................................................................16

3. Standby Power Indicator................................................................................21

4. Installing the I/O Shield ................................................................................25

5. Desktop Board D945GCPE Mounting Screw Hole Locations..................................26

6. Lift Socket Lever ..........................................................................................27

7. Lift the Load Plate.........................................................................................28

8. Remove the Protective Socket Cover ...............................................................28

9. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover ................................29

10. Install the Processor .....................................................................................29

11. Close the Load Plate .....................................................................................30

12. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Header..........31

13. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example ...................................................32

14. Use DDR2 DIMMs .........................................................................................33

15. Installing a DIMM .........................................................................................34

16. Connecting the Diskette Drive Cable................................................................36

17. Connecting the IDE Cable ..............................................................................37

18. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable.....................................................................38

19. Internal Headers ..........................................................................................39

20. Back Panel Audio Connectors .........................................................................43

21. Location of Chassis Fan Header ......................................................................44

22. Connecting Power Supply Cables ....................................................................45

23. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block ..............................................46

24. Removing the Battery ...................................................................................52

Tables

1. Feature Summary.......................................................................................... 9

2. Desktop Board D945GCPE Components ...........................................................12

3. LAN Connector LED States .............................................................................16

4. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel High Definition Audio.................40

5. AC ’97 Audio Header Signal Names .................................................................40

6. Serial Port Header Signal Names.....................................................................41

7. Chassis Intrusion Header ...............................................................................41

8. Front Panel Header .......................................................................................42

9. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header ..........................................................42

10. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names........................................................................43

11. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes..........................................47

12. BIOS Error Messages ....................................................................................55

13. Safety Standards..........................................................................................57

14. Lead-Free Board Markings .............................................................................62

15. EMC Regulations...........................................................................................63

16. Product Certification Markings ........................................................................65

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1 Desktop Board Features

This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel® Desktop Board D945GCPE.
Table 1 summarizes the major features of the desktop bo

Table 1. Feature Summary

Form Factor

Processor Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package
Main Memory

Chipset Intel® 945GC Express Chipset consisting of:

Graphics

Audio

Expansion
Capabilities

Peripheral
Interfaces

microATX (218.44 millimeters [8.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters
[9.60 inches])

• Two 240-pin, DDR2 1.8 V (only) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module

(DIMM) sockets

• 667/533 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface

• Support for up to 2 GB of system memory

®

• Intel

• Intel

Intel 945GC Express Chipset with
(Intel

• 4-channel (2 + 2) onboard subsystem, featuring:

Two PCI* connectors

• Up to eight USB 2.0 ports

• Two Serial ATA (SATA) channels (3.0 Gb/s), via the ICH7, one device per

• One IDE interface with ATA-66/100 support (two devices)

• One diskette drive interface

• One VGA port

• One serial port header

• PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports

82945GC Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub

(GMCH)

®

82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7)

®

GMA 950)

― Intel
― Realtek* ALC662 audio codec

― Four ports routed to the back panel
― Four ports routed to two USB headers

channel

®

High Definition Audio interface

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950

ard.

continued

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Table 1. Feature Summary (continued)

LAN Support

Power
Management

Hardware
Management

10/100 Mb/s LAN subsystem using a Realtek RTL8101E-GR Gigabit
Ethernet Controller

• Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

• Suspend to RAM (STR)

• Wake on USB, PS/2, LAN, and front panel

• ENERGY STAR* capable

• Two fan headers

• Two fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity

• Remote diode temperature sensing

• Voltage sensing to detect out of range values

• Integrated SIO fan control

Related Links:

For more information about Desktop Board D945GCPE, including the Technical Product
Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to:

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

Supported Operating Systems

The desktop board supports the following operating systems:

• Microsoft Windows Vista* Ultimate

• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition

• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic

• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition

• Microsoft Windows* XP Media Center Edition 2005

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

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Desktop Board Components

Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board
D945GCPE.

Figure 1. Desktop Board D945GCPE Components

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Table 2. Desktop Board D945GCPE Compon ents

Label Description

A Front panel audio header
B PCI bus connector 2
C PCI bus connector 1
D Rear chassis fan header (3-pin)
E Back panel connectors
F 12 V processor core voltage connector (2 x 2 pin)
G Processor socket
H Processor fan header (4-pin)
I DIMM 0, Channel A socket
J DIMM 0, Channel B socket
K Main power connector (2 x 12 pin)
L Diskette drive connector
M IDE connector
N Battery
O Serial ATA connectors
P Alternate front panel power LED header
Q Front panel header
R BIOS configuration jumper block
S Chassis intrusion header
T Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers
U Serial port header

Related Links:

Go to the following links for more information about:

• Desktop Board D945GCPE

• Supported processors

• Audio software and utilities

• LAN software and drivers

http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop

http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU
http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd
http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd

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Processor

CAUTION

Failure to use the appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin)
power connector to the desktop board may result in damage to the board or the
system may not function properly.

Desktop Board D945GCPE supports an Intel processor in the LGA775 package.
Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately.
The processor connects to the desktop board through the LGA775 socket.

The supported processors list for Desktop Board D945GCPE is located on the web at:

http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU

Related Links:

Go to the following links or pages for more information about:

• Instructions on installing or upgrading the processor, page 27 in Chapter 2

Main Memory

NOTE

To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM 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 the dual or single channel memory configurations defined
below.

• Two 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module

(DIMM) connectors with gold-plated contacts.

• Support for:

― Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-sided DIMMs

― Non-ECC DDR2 memory

⎯ DDR2-667 and DDR2-533 memory
⎯ 1.8 V (only) DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs

― Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only

― Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb and 1 Gb technology

Intel recommends using memory from the tested memory lists, available at:

http://www.cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp

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NOTE

Regardless of the DIMM type used, the memory frequency will either be equal to or
less than the processor system bus frequency. For example, if DDR2 533 memory is
used with an 800 MHz system bus frequency processor, the memory will operate
at 533 MHz.

Related Links:

Go to the following links or pages for more information about:

• SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/

• Installing memory, page 32 in Chapter 2

Intel® 945GC Express Chipset

The Intel 945GC Express Chipset consists of the following devices:

• Intel 82945GC Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with

Direct Media Interface (DMI)

• Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) with DMI
The GMCH component provides interfaces to the processor, memory, and the DMI

interconnect. The component also provides integrated graphics capabilities via the
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (Intel GMA 950).

The ICH7 is a centralized controller for the board’s I/O paths.

Related Link:

Go to the following link for more information about the Intel 945GC Express Chipset:

http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm?iid=chips_body+desk

Onboard Audio Subsystem

Desktop Board D945GCPE has a 4-channel (2 + 2) onboard audio subsystem that
includes a Realtek ALC662 audio codec.

The audio subsystem features:

• Intel High Definition Audio interface

• Advanced jack detect

• S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: 95 dB

• Microphone input supporting:

― Stereo microphone

― Microphone boost

The subsystem includes the following headers and connectors:

• Front panel audio header, including functionality for:

― Line out

― Microphone in

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• Back panel audio connectors that are configurable through the audio device

drivers:

― Line in

― Line out

― Mic in

Related Links:

Go to the following link or pages for more information about:

• Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/

• Installing the front panel audio solution, page 40

• The location of au

dio connectors, Figure 20 on page 43

Input/Output (I/O) Controller

The super I/O controller features the following:

• One serial port via an onboard header

• Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for PCI systems

• PS/2-style mouse and keyboard interfaces

• Interface for one 1.2 MB or 1.44 MB diskette drive

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

• PCI power management support

• Integrated PWM-based fan control

LAN Subsystem

The LAN subsystem consists of the following:

• Realtek RTL8101E-GR Ethernet Controller device for 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet LAN

connectivity

• RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs

LAN Subsystem Software

For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D945GCPE link on Intel’s World Wide Web
site at:

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

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RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs

Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see
Figure 2). These LEDs indicate the statu

Figure 2. LAN Connector LEDs

s of the LAN.

Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN
subsystem is operating.

Table 3. LAN Connector LED States

LED LED Color LED State Indicates

Off LAN link is not established

A Green

B Yellow

On LAN link is established
Blinking LAN activity is occurring
Off 10 Mb/s data rate
On 100 Mb/s data rate

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 eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH7 (four ports routed to
the back panel and four ports routed to two internal USB 2.0 headers). 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 the 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.

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Enhanced IDE Interface

The desktop board’s IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the
processor and peripheral devices such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. The
interface supports:

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

• ATAPI-style devices (such as CD-ROM drives)

• Older PIO Mode devices

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

Serial ATA

The desktop board supports two Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH7, connecting
one device per channel.

Expandability

For system expansion, the desktop board provides two PCI bus connectors.

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 a
Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device.

The BIOS can be updated by following the instructions on page 53 in Chapter 3.

Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration

If you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the
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 a
Serial ATA or IDE device. You can override the auto-configuration options by
specifying manual configuration in the BIOS Setup program.

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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.

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 BIOS 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.

Related Links:

For instructions on resetting the password, see Clearing Passwords on page 47.

Hardware Management Features

The board has several hardware management features including the following:

• Fan speed monitoring and control

• Thermal and voltage monitoring

• Chassis intrusion detection

Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control

The features of the hardware monitoring and fan speed control include:

• Monitoring of power supply voltages to detect levels above and below acceptable

values

• Integrated SIO fan control

• Thermal sensors in the processor, GMCH, and ICH7 plus an onboard remote sensor

• Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control, for all onboard fans, that can adjust

fan speed or switch the fans off as needed

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Chassis Intrusion Detection

The board supports a chassis security feature that detects if the chassis cover has
been removed. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that can
be connected to the chassis intrusion header on the desktop board. See Figure 1, S on
page 11 for the location of the cha

ssis intrusion header.

Power Management Features

Power management is implemented at several levels, including:

• Software support through the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

• Hardware support:

― Power connectors

― Fan headers

― LAN wake capabilities

― Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to RAM)

― +5 V standby power indicator LED

― Wake from USB

― Wake from PS/2 keyboard/mouse

― Power Management Event signal (PME#) wakeup support

ACPI

ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug
and Play functions of a computer. The use of ACPI with the desktop board requires an
operating system that provides full ACPI support.

Hardware Support

Power Connectors

ATX12V-compliant power supplies can turn off the computer power through system
control. When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power
supply removes all non-standby voltages.

When resuming from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it
was in before power was interrupted (either on or off). The computer’s response can
be set by using the Last Power State feature in the BIOS Setup program’s Boot menu.

The desktop board has two power connectors. See Figure 22 on page 45 for the
location of the power co

nnectors

.

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Fan Headers

The function/operation of the fans is as follows:

• The fans are on when the computer is in the ACPI S0 or S1 state.

• The fans are off when the computer is in the ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state.

• Each fan header is wired to a tachometer input of the hardware monitoring and

control device.

• All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that can adjust the fan speed or

switch the fan on or off as needed.

• All fan headers have a +12 V dc connection.
The desktop board has a 4-pin processor fan header and a 3-pin chassis fan header.

LAN Wake Capabilities

CAUTION

For LAN wake capabilities, 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.

LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up of the computer through a network.
The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet*
frame, it asserts a wake-up signal that powers up the computer.

Instantly Available PC Technology

CAUTIONS

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.

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.

Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to­RAM) sleep state. While in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to be off. If
the computer has a dual-colored power LED on the front panel, the sleep state is
indicated by the LED turning amber. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the
computer quickly returns to its last known awake state.

The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification.
Add-in cards that support this specification can participate in power management and
can be used to wake the computer.

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+5 V Standby Power Indicator

CAUTION

If the AC power has been switched off and the standby power indicator is still lit,
disconnect the power cord before installing or removing any devices connected to the
board. Failure to do so could damage the board and any attached devices.

The desktop board’s standby power indicator, shown in Figure 3, is lit when there is
standby power still present on the board even when the computer appears to be off.
For example, when this LED is lit, standby power is still present at the memory module
sockets and the PCI bus connectors.

Figure 3. Standby Power Indicator

Related Links:

For more information on standby current requirements for the desktop board, refer to
the Technical Product Specification by going to the following link, finding the product,
and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu:

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

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Wake from USB

NOTE

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

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

Wake from PS/2* Keyboard/Mouse

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

PME# Signal Wake-up Support

When the PME# signal on the PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI
S1, S3, S4, or S5 state.

ENERGY STAR* Capable

In 2007, the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency
revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. Intel worked directly with these two
governmental agencies to define the new requirements. Currently Intel Desktop
Boards are capable of meeting the new ENERGY STAR requirements depending on
system configuration.

For information and recommendations concerning the ENERGY STAR specifications,
see: http://www3.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/33774

8.htm

Battery

A battery on the desktop board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current
when the computer is turned off. Go to page 48 for instructions on how to replace the
battery.

Real-Time Clock

The desktop board has a time-of-day clock and 100-year calendar. The battery on the
desktop board keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off.

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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

• Connect the diskette drive cable

• Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables

• Connect to the internal headers

• Connect the flexible audio system

• Connect the chassis fan and power cables

• Set the BIOS configuration jumper

• Clear passwords

• Replace the battery

Before You Begin

CAUTIONS

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.

Follow these guidelines before you begin:

• 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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Installation Precautions

When you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all warnings and cautions in
the installation instructions.

To avoid injury, be careful of:

• Sharp pins on connectors

• Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies

• Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis

• Hot components (such as processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks)

• Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit

Observe all warnings and cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing to
qualified technical personnel.

Prevent Power Supply Overload

Do not overload the power supply output. To avoid overloading the power supply,
make sure that the calculated total current loads of all the modules within the
computer is less than the output current rating of each of the power supplies output
circuits.

Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements

Read and adhere the instructions in this section and the instructions supplied with the
chassis and associated modules. If you do not follow these instructions and the
instructions provided by the chassis and module suppliers, you increase safety risk and
the possibility of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations. If the instructions
for the chassis are inconsistent with these instructions or the instructions for
associated modules, contact the supplier’s technical support to find out how you can
ensure that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements.

Related Links

For information about regulatory compliance, go to Appendix B on page 57.

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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
t

ghtly and securely. If the shield does not fit, obtain a properly sized shield from the

i

chassis supplier.

Figure 4. Installing the I/O Shield

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Installing and Removing the Desktop Board

CAUTION

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.

Do not lift or handle the desktop board by the chipset heat sink. Handling may damage
the thermal interface material that resides between the heat sink and the chipset
silicon.

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

Figure 5 shows the location of t

Figure 5. Desktop Board D945GCPE Mounting Screw Hole Locations

h

e mounting screw holes for Desktop Board D945GCPE.

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Installing and Removing a Processor

Instructions on how to install the processor on the desktop board are given below.

Installing a Processor

CAUTION

Before installing or removing the processor, make sure the AC power has been
removed by unplugging the power cord from the computer; the standby power
indicator should not be lit (see Figure 3 on page 21). Failure to do so could damage
the process

To install a processor, follow these instructions:

1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23.

2. Open the socket lever by push

(Figure 6, A and B).

r and the board.

o

ing the lever down and away from the socket

Figure 6. Lift Socket Lever

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3. Lift the load plate (Figure 7, A). Do not touch the socket contacts (Figure 7, B).

Figure 7. Lift the Load Plate

4. Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the load plate (see Figure 8). Do

not discard the protective socket cover. Always replace the socket cover if the

processor is removed from the socket.

Figure 8. Remove the Protective Socket Cover

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5. Remove the processor from the protective processor cover. Hold the processor

only at the edges, being careful not to touch the bottom of the processor (see

Figure 9). Do not discard the

protective processor cover.

Always replace the

processor cover if the processor is removed from the socket.

Figure 9. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Co ver

6. Hold the processor with your thumb and index fingers oriented as shown in

Figure 10. Make sure fingers align to the socket cuto

uts (Figure 10, A). Align
notches (Figure 10, B) with the socket (Figure 10, C). Lower the processor straight
down

without tilting or sliding the processor in the socket.

Figure 10. Install the Processor

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7. Pressing down on the load plate (Figure 11, A) close and engage the socket lever

(Figure 11, B).

Figure 11. Close the Load Plate

Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink

Desktop Board D945GCPE has an integrated processor fan heat sink retention
mechanism (RM). For instructions on how to attach the processor fan heat sink to the
integrated processor fan heat sink RM, refer to the boxed processor manual or the
Intel World Wide Web site at:

Integration of the Boxed Intel

®

Pentium® 4 Processor in the 775-Land Package

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Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable

Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the 4-pin processor fan header (see
Figure 12). A fan with a 4-pin co
however, a fan with a 3-pin connector (Figure 12, B) can be used. Since the 3-pin fan
cannot use

the onboard fan control, the fan will always operate at full speed.

nnector as shown in Figure 12, A is recommended;

Figure 12. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the

Processor Fan Header

Removing the Processor

For instructions on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to
the processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at:

Integration of the Boxed Intel

®

Pentium® 4 Processor in the 775-Land Package

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Installing and Removing Memory

NOTE

To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board
requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. You can
access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at:

http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ddr/specs/dda

The desktop board has two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets providing Channel A and
Channel B. For dual-channel performance, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in
speed and size (see Figure 13).

18c32_64_

128x72ag_a.pdf

Figure 13. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example

NOTE

All other memory configurations will result in single channel memory operation.

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To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration of the DDR2
DIMM in Figure 14. All the notches should match with the DDR2 DIMM.

Figure 14. Use DDR2 DIMMs

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Installing DIMMs

To install a DIMM, follow these steps:

1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23.

2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer.

and disconnect the AC power cord.

3. Remove the computer’s cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see Figure 15).

Turn off the computer

4. Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to the

open position.

5. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package.

6. Position the DIMM above the socket. Align the small notch at the bottom edge of

the DIMM with the keys in the socket (see inset in Figure 15).

7. In

sert

the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket.

8. When the DIMM is inserted, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the

retaining clips snap into place. Make sure the clips are firmly in place.

9. Replace the computer’s cover and reconnect the AC power cord.

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Figure 15. Installing a DIMM

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Removing DIMMs

To remove a DIMM, follow these steps:

1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23.

2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer.

3. Remove the AC power cord from the computer.

4. Remove the computer’s cover.

5. Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the DIMM socket. The DIMM pops

out of the socket.

6. Hold the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an

anti-static package.

7. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM

sockets.

8. Replace the computer’s cover and reconnect the AC power cord.

Turn off the computer.

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Connecting the Diskette Drive Cable

The diskette drive cable can be used to connect a single diskette drive to the Desktop
Board.

For correct function of the cable:

• Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23.

• Attach t

Desktop Board (Figure 16, A).

• Attach the c

he cable end labeled P1 to the diskette drive connector on the Intel

ble end labeled P2 to the diskette drive (Figure 16, B).

a

Figure 16. Connecting the Diskette Drive Cable

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Connecting the IDE Cable

The IDE cable can connect two drives to the desktop board. The cable supports the
ATA-66/100 transfer protocol. Figure 17 shows the correct installation of the ca

NOTES

ATA-66/100 compatible cables are backward compatible with drives using slower IDE
transfer protocols. If an ATA-66/100 disk drive and a disk drive using any other IDE
transfer protocol are attached to the same cable, the maximum transfer rate between
the drives may be reduced to that of the slowest drive.

Do not connect an ATA device as a slave on the same IDE cable as an ATAPI master
device. For example, do not connect an ATA hard drive as a slave to an ATAPI
CD-ROM drive.

For correct function of the cable:

• Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23.

• Attach the cable end with the single connect

(Figure 17, A).

• Attach the cable end with the two cl

the drives (Figure 17, B).

osely spaced con

or (blue) to the Intel desktop board

nectors (gray and black) to

ble.

Figure 17. Connecting the IDE Cable

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Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable

The SATA cable supports the Serial ATA protocol and connects a single drive to the
desktop board. For correct cable function:

1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23.

2. Attach the locking cable end to the

3. Attach the cable end without the lock to the

connector on the board (Figure 18, A).

drive (Figure 18, B).

Figure 18. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable

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Connecting to Internal Headers

Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in "Before
You Begin" on page 23. Figure 19 shows the location of the internal headers.

Item Description

A Front panel audio
B Serial port
C Chassis intrusion
D Alternate front panel power LED
E Front panel
F USB 2.0

Figure 19. Internal Headers

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Connecting to the Front Panel Audio Header

Figure 19, A on page 39 shows the location of the front panel audio header. Table 4
shows the pin assignments for the front panel audio header.

Table 4. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel High

Definition Audio

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 PORT 1L 2 GND
3 PORT 1R 4 PRESENCE#
5 PORT 2R 6 SENSE1_RETURN
7 SENSE_SEND 8 KEY (no pin)
9 PORT 2L 10 SENSE2_RETURN

To install the cable that connects the front panel audio solution to the front panel
audio header, follow these steps:

1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23.

2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer.

and disconnect the AC power cord.

3. Remove the cover.

4. Install a correctly keyed and shielded front panel audio cable.

Turn off the computer

NOTE

Some chassis still use a front panel audio solution based on the AC ’97 audio
specification. Refer to Table 5 below to connect an AC ’97 front panel solution to the
front panel
manually configured for microphone or line out functionality in the Intel

audio header on the board. The front panel audio jacks will need to be

®

Audio Studio

application.

Table 5. AC ’97 Audio Header Signal Names

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 MIC 2 AUD_GND
3 MIC_BIAS 4 AUD_GND
5 FP_OUT_R 6 FP_RETURN_R
7 AUD_5V 8 KEY
9 FP_OUT_L 10 FP_RETURN_L

5. Connect the audio cable to the front panel audio solution.

6. Replace the cover.

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To restore back panel audio, follow these steps:

1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23.

2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer.

Turn off the computer

and disconnect the AC power cord.

3. Remove the cover.

4. Remove the front panel audio cable.

5. Replace the cover.

Connecting to the Serial Port Header

See Figure 19, B on page 39 for the location of the serial port header. Table 6 shows
the pin assignments for the header.

Table 6. Serial Port Header Signal Names

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 DCD 2 RXD#
3 TXD# 4 DTR
5 Ground 6 DSR
7 RTS 8 CTS
9 RI 10 No Connection

Connecting to the Chassis Intrusion Header

Figure 19, C on page 39 shows the location of the chassis intrusion header. This
header can be connected to a mechanical switch on the chassis to detect if the chassis
cover is removed.

Table 7 shows the pin assignments for th

Table 7. Chassis Intrusion Header

Pin Description

1 Intruder
2 Ground

e chassis intrusion header.

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Connecting to the Front Panel Header

Before connecting to the front panel header, observe the precautions in "Before You
Begin" on page 23. See Figure 19, E on page 39 for the location of the front panel
header.

Table 8 shows the pin assignments for th

Table 8. Front Panel Header

Pin Description In/Out Pin Description In/Out

Hard Drive Activity LED Power LED

1 Hard disk LED pull-up to +5 V Out 2 Front panel green LED Out
3 Hard disk active LED Out 4 Front panel yellow LED Out

Reset Switch On/Off Switch

5 Ground 6 Power switch In
7 Reset switch In 8 Ground

Power Not Connected

9 Power Out 10 No pin

e front panel header.

Connecting to the Alternate Front Panel Power LED
Header

Figure 19, D on page 39 shows the location of the alternate front panel power LED
header. Pins 1 and 3 of this header duplicate the signals on pins 2 and 4 of the front
panel header. If your chassis has a three-pin power LED cable, connect it to this
header.

Table 9 shows the pin assignments for the al

Table 9. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header

Pin Description In/Out

1 Front panel green LED Out
2 No pin
3 Front panel yellow LED Out

ernate front panel power LED header.

t

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Connecting to the USB 2.0 Headers

Before connecting to the USB 2.0 headers, observe the precautions in "Before You
Begin" on page 23. See Figure 19, F on page 39 for the location of the USB 2.0
headers. Table 10 shows the pin assignments for each USB 2.0

header.

Table

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 Power (+5 V) 2 Power (+5 V)
3 D- 4 D­5 D+ 6 D+
7 Ground 8 Ground
9 Key 10 No Connect

Note: USB ports may be assigned as needed.

10. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names

USB Port A USB Port B

Connecting to the Flexible Audio System

Figure 20 shows the back panel audio connectors. The default connector assignments
are shown in the table.

Item Description

A Line in

B Line out

C Mic in

Figure 20. Back Panel Audio Connectors

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Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Cables

Connecting a Chassis Fan Cable

Connect the chassis fan cable to the chassis fan header on the desktop board.
Figure 21 shows the location of the chassis fan header.

Figure 21. Location of Chassis Fan Header

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Connecting Power Cables

CAUTION

Failure to use the appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin)
power connector to the desktop board may result in damage to the board or the
system may not function properly.

The 2 x 12 pin main power connector on the desktop board is backwards compatible
with ATX12V power supplies with 2 x 10 connectors. Figure 22 shows the location of
the desktop

board power connecto

rs.

Figure 22. Connecting Power Supply Cables

1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23.

2. Connect the main power supply cable to the 2 x 12 pin connector.

3. Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the 2 x 2 pin

connector.

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Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper

NOTE

Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before
moving the jumper. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable
computer operation.

Figure 23 shows the location of the desktop board’s BIOS configuration jumper block.

Figure 23. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block

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The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configuration to be done in the
BIOS Setup program. Table 11 shows the jumper settings for

the BIOS Setup

program modes.

Table 11. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes

Jumper
Setting

Mode

Normal (default) (1-2) The BIOS uses the current configuration and

Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the

Recovery (None) The BIOS recovers data in the event of a failed

Description

passwords for booting.

BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Use this
menu to clear passwords.

BIOS update.

Clearing Passwords

This procedure assumes that the board is installed in the computer and the
configuration jumper block is set to normal mode.

1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23.

2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer.

Disconnect the computer’s power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or
power adapter).

3. Remove the computer cover.

4. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 23).

5. Place the jumper on pins 2-3 as shown

below.

Turn off the computer.

6. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, turn on the computer, and allow it to

boot.

7. The computer starts the Setup program. Setup displays the Maintenance menu.

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8. Use the arrow keys to select Clear Passwords. Press <Enter> and Setup displays a

pop-up screen requesting that you confirm clearing the password. Select Yes and
press <Enter>. Setup displays the maintenance menu again.

9. Press <F10> to save the current values and exit Setup.

10. Turn off the computer. Disconnect the computer’s power cord from the AC power

source.

11. Remove the computer cover.

12. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below.

13. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, and turn on the computer.

Replacing the 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.

When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored
in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be accurate. Replace the
battery with an equivalent one. Figure 24 on page 52 shows the location of the
battery.

CAUTION

Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries should be
recycled where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local
environmental regulations.

PRÉCAUTION

Risque d'explosion si la pile usagée est remplacée par une pile de type incorrect. Les
piles usagées doivent être recyclées dans la mesure du possible. La mise au rebut des
piles usagées doit respecter les réglementations locales en vigueur en matière de
protection de l'environnement.

FORHOLDSREGEL

Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. Batterier bør
om muligt genbruges. Bortskaffelse af brugte batterier bør foregå i overensstemmelse
med gældende miljølovgivning.

OBS!

Det kan oppstå eksplosjonsfare hvis batteriet skiftes ut med feil type. Brukte batterier
bør kastes i henhold til gjeldende miljølovgivning.

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VIKTIGT!

Risk för explosion om batteriet ersätts med felaktig batterityp. Batterier ska kasseras
enligt de lokala miljövårdsbestämmelserna.

VARO

Räjähdysvaara, jos pariston tyyppi on väärä. Paristot on kierrätettävä, jos se on
mahdollista. Käytetyt paristot on hävitettävä paikallisten ympäristömääräysten
mukaisesti.

VORSICHT

Bei falschem Einsetzen einer neuen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Die Batterie
darf nur durch denselben oder einen entsprechenden, vom Hersteller empfohlenen
Batterietyp ersetzt werden. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien den Anweisungen
des Herstellers entsprechend.

AVVERTIMENTO

Esiste il pericolo di un esplosione se la pila non viene sostituita in modo corretto.
Utilizzare solo pile uguali o di tipo equivalente a quelle consigliate dal produttore. Per
disfarsi delle pile usate, seguire le istruzioni del produttore.

PRECAUCIÓN

Existe peligro de explosión si la pila no se cambia de forma adecuada. Utilice
solamente pilas iguales o del mismo tipo que las recomendadas por el fabricante del
equipo. Para deshacerse de las pilas usadas, siga igualmente las instrucciones del
fabricante.

WAARSCHUWING

Er bestaat ontploffingsgevaar als de batterij wordt vervangen door een onjuist type
batterij. Batterijen moeten zoveel mogelijk worden gerecycled. Houd u bij het
weggooien van gebruikte batterijen aan de plaatselijke milieuwetgeving.

ATENÇÃO

Haverá risco de explosão se a bateria for substituída por um tipo de bateria incorreto.
As baterias devem ser recicladas nos locais apropriados. A eliminação de baterias
usadas deve ser feita de acordo com as regulamentações ambientais da região.

AŚCIAROŽZNAŚĆ

Існуе рызыка выбуху, калі заменены акумулятар неправільнага тыпу.
Акумулятары павінны, па магчымасці, перепрацоўвацца. Пазбаўляцца ад старых
акумулятараў патрэбна згодна з мясцовым заканадаўствам па экалогіі.

UPOZORNÌNÍ

V případě výměny baterie za nesprávný druh může dojít k výbuchu. Je-li to možné,
baterie by měly být recyklovány. Baterie je třeba zlikvidovat v souladu s místními
předpisy o životním prostředí.

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Προσοχή

Υπάρχει κίνδυνος για έκρηξη σε περίπτωση που η μπαταρία αντικατασταθεί από μία

λανθασμένου τύπου. Οι μπαταρίες θα πρέπει να ανακυκλώνονται όταν κάτι τέτοιο είναι
δυνατό. Η απόρριψη των χρησιμοποιημένων μπαταριών πρέπει να γίνεται σύμφωνα με
τους κατά τόπο περιβαλλοντικούς κανονισμούς.

VIGYAZAT

Ha a telepet nem a megfelelő típusú telepre cseréli, az felrobbanhat. A telepeket

lehetőség szerint újra kell hasznosítani. A használt telepeket a helyi környezetvédelmi

előírásoknak megfelelően kell kiselejtezni.

AWAS

Risiko letupan wujud jika bateri digantikan dengan jenis yang tidak betul. Bateri

sepatutnya dikitar semula jika boleh. Pelupusan bateri terpakai mestilah mematuhi

peraturan alam sekitar tempatan.

OSTRZEŻENIE

Istnieje niebezpieczeństwo wybuchu w przypadku zastosowania niewłaściwego typu

baterii. Zużyte baterie należy w miarę możliwości utylizować zgodnie z odpowiednimi

przepisami ochrony środowiska.

PRECAUŢIE

Risc de explozie, dacă bateria este înlocuită cu un tip de baterie necorespunzător.

Bateriile trebuie reciclate, dacă este posibil. Depozitarea bateriilor uzate trebuie să

respecte reglementările locale privind protecţia mediului.

ВНИМАНИЕ

При использовании батареи несоответствующего типа существует риск ее взрыва.

Батареи должны быть утилизированы по возможности. Утилизация батарей должна

проводится по правилам, соответствующим местным требованиям.

UPOZORNENIE

Ak batériu vymeníte za nesprávny typ, hrozí nebezpečenstvo jej výbuchu.

Batérie by sa mali podľa možnosti vždy recyklovať. Likvidácia použitých batérií sa musí

vykonávať v súlade s miestnymi predpismi na ochranu životného prostredia.

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POZOR

Zamenjava baterije z baterijo drugačnega tipa lahko povzroči eksplozijo.

Če je mogoče, baterije reciklirajte. Rabljene baterije zavrzite v skladu z lokalnimi

okoljevarstvenimi predpisi.

.

UYARI

Yanlış türde pil takıldığında patlama riski vardır. Piller mümkün olduğunda geri

dönüştürülmelidir. Kullanılmış piller, yerel çevre yasalarına uygun olarak atılmalıdır.

OСТОРОГА

Використовуйте батареї правильного типу, інакше існуватиме ризик вибуху.

Якщо можливо, використані батареї слід утилізувати. Утилізація використаних

батарей має бути виконана згідно місцевих норм, що регулюють охорону довкілля.

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To replace the battery, follow these steps:

1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" (see page 23).

h

2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to t

e computer. Disconnect the

computer’s power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter).

3. Remove the computer cover.

4. Locate the battery on the board (see Figure 24).

5. Wi

th a medi

um flat-bladed screwdriver, gently pry the battery free from its

connector. Note the orientation of the “+” and “-” on the battery.

6. Install the new battery in the connector, orienting the “+” and “-” correctly.

7. Replace the computer cover.

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Figure 24. Removing the Battery

3 Updating the BIOS

The BIOS Setup program can be used to view and change the BIOS settings for the

computer. You can access the BIOS Setup program by pressing the <F2> key after

the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system

boot begins.

This chapter tells you how to update the BIOS by either using the Intel

Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to recover the BIOS if an

update fails.

Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express
BIOS Update Utility

With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you can update the system BIOS while in

the Windows environment. The BIOS file is included in an automated update utility

that combines the functionality of the Intel

ease-of use of Windows-based installation wizards.

®

Flash Memory Update Utility and the

®

Express BIOS

To update the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility:

1. Go to the Intel World Wide Web site:

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

2. Navigate to the D945GCPE page, click “[view] Latest BIOS updates,” and select the

Express BIOS Update utility file.

3. Download the file to your hard drive. (You can also save this file to a diskette.

This is useful if you are updating the BIOS for multiple identical systems.)

4. Close all other applications. This step is required. Your system will be rebooted at

the last Express BIOS Update window.

5. Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive where it was

saved. This runs the update program.

6. Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to complete the BIOS update.

Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory
Update Utility

With the Iflash BIOS update utility you can update the system BIOS from a floppy disk

or other bootable media. The utility available on the Intel World Wide Web site

provides a simple method for creating a bootable flash memory update floppy that will

automatically update your BIOS.

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Obtaining the BIOS Update File

You can update to a new version of the BIOS by using the BIOS update file. The BIOS

update file is a compressed self-extracting archive that contains all the files you need

to update the BIOS. The BIOS update file contains:

• New BIOS files

• BIOS recovery files

• Intel Flash Memory Update Utility

You can obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or by navigating

to the Desktop Board D945GCPE page on the Intel World Wide Web site at:

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

Navigate to the D945GCPE page, click “[view] Latest BIOS updates,” and select the Iflash

BIOS Update utility file.

NOTE

Review the instructions distributed with the update utility before attempting a BIOS

update.

The Iflash Memory Update utility allows you to:

• Update the BIOS in flash memory

• Update the language section of the BIOS

Updating the BIOS

CAUTION

The AUTOEXEC.BAT file provided with the update files updates the BIOS. Do not

interrupt the process or the system may not function.

1. Boot the computer with the BIOS update diskette in drive A. During system boot,

the AUTOEXEC.BAT file provided with the update files will automatically run the
BIOS update process.

2. When the update process is complete, the monitor will display a message telling

you to remove the diskette and to reboot the system.

3. As the computer boots, check the BIOS identifier (version number) to make sure

the update was successful. If a logo appears, press <Esc> to view the POST
messages.

Recovering the BIOS

It is unlikely that anything will interrupt the BIOS update; however, if an interruption

occurs, the BIOS could be damaged. For information about recovering the BIOS for

desktop board D945GCPE, go to:

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

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A Error Messages

Desktop Board D945GCPE reports POST errors by displaying an error message on the

monitor.

BIOS Error Messages

When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message

describing the problem. Table 12 gives an explanation of the BIOS error messages.

T

able 12. BIOS Error Messages

Error Message Explanation

PROCESSOR_THERMAL_TRIP_ERROR Processor was previously shutdown due to a thermal event

(overheating).
MULTI_BIT_ECC_ERROR The firmware has detected that a Multi-Bit ECC Error occurred.
SINGLE_BIT_ECC_ERROR The firmware has detected that a Single-Bit ECC Error occurred.
CMOS_BATTERY_ERROR The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery failure occurred.
CMOS_CHECKSUM_ERROR The firmware has detected that a CMOS Checksum Error

occurred.
CMOS_TIMER_ERROR The firmware has detected that the system date/time has not

been set.
MEMORY_SIZE_DECREASE_ERROR The firmware has detected that the system memory has

decreased.
INTRUDER_DETECTION_ERROR The system chassis was opened.
SPD_TOLER_ERROR SERIAL PRESENCE DETECT (SPD) device data missing or

inconclusive. Properly programmed SPD device data is required

for reliable operation. DDR2-533 MHz memory assumed at

slowest timings.
MEM_OPTIMAL_ERROR The installed amount of memory in Channel A is not equal to the

amount of memory in Channel B. Maximum memory

performance is achieved with equal amounts of memory

installed in each channel.

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B Regulatory Compliance

This appendix contains the following regulatory compliance information for Desktop
Board D945GCPE:

• Safety standards

• European Union Declaration of Conformity statement

• Product Ecology statements

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations

• Product certifications

Safety Standards

Desktop Board D945GCPE complies with the safety standards stated in Table 13 when
correctly installed in a compatible host system.

Table 13. Safety Standards

Regulation Title

UL 60950-1, First Edition Information Technology Equipment – Safety - Part 1: General

Requirements (USA and Canada)

EN 60950-1:2006, Second
Edition

IEC 60950-1:2005, Second
Edition

Information Technology Equipment – Safety - Part 1: General
Requirements (European Union)

Information Technology Equipment – Safety - Part 1: General
Requirements (International)

Place Battery Marking

There is insufficient space on this Desktop Board to provide instructions for replacing
and disposing of the Lithium ion coin cell battery. For system safety certification, the
statement below or an equivalent statement is required to be permanently and legibly
marked on the chassis near the battery.

CAUTION

Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries should be
recycled where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local
environmental regulations.

Related Links

For information about replacing the battery, go to page 48.

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European Union Declaration of Conformity
Statement

We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel®
Desktop Board D945GCPE is in conformity with all applicable essential requirements
necessary for CE marking, following the provisions of the European Council Directives
2004/108/EC (EMC Directive) and 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive).

The product is properly CE marked demonstrating this conformity and is for
distribution within all member states of the EU with no restrictions.

This product follows the provisions of the European Directives 2004/108/EC and
2006/95/EC.

Čeština Tento výrobek odpovídá požadavkům evropských směrnic 2004/108/EC a
2006/95/EC.

Dansk Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europæiske direktiv
2004/108/EC & 2006/95/EC.

Dutch Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief
2004/108/EC & 2006/95/EC.

Eesti Antud toode vastab Euroopa direktiivides 2004/108/EC ja 2006/95/EC
kehtestatud nõuetele.

Suomi Tämä tuote noudattaa EU-direktiivin 2004/108/EC & 2006/95/EC määräyksiä.
Français Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la Directive Européenne

2004/108/EC & 2006/95/EC.
Deutsch Dieses Produkt entspricht den Bestimmungen der Europäischen Richtlinie

2004/108/EC & 2006/95/EC.
Ελληνικά Το παρόν προϊόν ακολουθεί τις διατάξεις των Ευρωπαϊκών Οδηγιών

2004/108/EC και 2006/95/EC.
Magyar E termék megfelel a 2004/108/EC és 2006/95/EC Európai Irányelv

előírásainak.
Icelandic Þessi vara stenst reglugerð Evrópska Efnahags Bandalagsins númer

2004/108/EC & 2006/95/EC.
Italiano Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva Europea 2004/108/EC &

2006/95/EC.
Latviešu Šis produkts atbilst Eiropas Direktīvu 2004/108/EC un 2006/95/EC

noteikumiem.
Lietuvių Šis produktas atitinka Europos direktyvų 2004/108/EC ir 2006/95/EC

nuostatas.
Malti Dan il-prodott hu konformi mal-provvedimenti tad-Direttivi Ewropej

2004/108/EC u 2006/95/EC.

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Norsk Dette produktet er i henhold til bestemmelsene i det europeiske direktivet
2004/108/EC & 2006/95/EC.

Polski Niniejszy produkt jest zgodny z postanowieniami Dyrektyw Unii Europejskiej
2004/108/EC i 2006/95/EC.

Portuguese Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Européia 2004/108/EC
& 2006/95/EC.

Español Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo 2004/108/EC &
2006/95/EC.

Slovensky Tento produkt je v súlade s ustanoveniami európskych direktív
2004/108/EC a 2006/95/EC.

Slovenščina Izdelek je skladen z določbami evropskih direktiv 2004/108/EC in
2006/95/EC.

Svenska Denna produkt har tillverkats i enlighet med EG-direktiv 2004/108/EC &
2006/95/EC.

Türkçe Bu ürün, Avrupa Birliği’nin 2004/108/EC ve 2006/95/EC yönergelerine uyar.

Product Ecology Statements

The following information is provided to address worldwide product ecology concerns
and regulations.

Recycling Considerations

As part of its commitment to environmental responsibility, Intel has implemented the

®

Intel

Product Recycling Program to allow retail consumers of Intel’s branded products

to return used products to selected locations for proper recycling.
Please consult http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/produ

for the details of this program, including the scope of covered products, available
locations, shipping instructions, terms and conditions, etc.

中文

作为其对环境责任之承诺的部分，英特尔已实施 Intel Product Recycling Program
（英特尔产品回收计划），以允许英特尔品牌产品的零售消费者将使用过的产品退还至指定地点作恰
当的重复使用处理。

请参考http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs
了解此计划的详情，包括涉及产品之范围、回收地点、运送指导、条款和条件等。

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Deutsch

Als Teil von Intels Engagement für den Umweltschutz hat das Unternehmen das Intel
Produkt-Recyclingprogramm implementiert, das Einzelhandelskunden von Intel
Markenprodukten ermöglicht, gebrauchte Produkte an ausgewählte Standorte für
ordnungsgemäßes Recycling zurückzugeben.

Details zu diesem Programm, einschließlich der darin eingeschlossenen Produkte,
verfügbaren Standorte, Versandanweisungen, Bedingungen usw., finden Sie auf der

http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology

Español

Como parte de su compromiso de responsabilidad medioambiental, Intel ha
implantado el programa de reciclaje de productos Intel, que permite que los
consumidores al detalle de los productos Intel devuelvan los productos usados en los
lugares seleccionados para su correspondiente reciclado.

Consulte la http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology
para ver los detalles del programa, que incluye los productos que abarca, los lugares
disponibles, instrucciones de envío, términos y condiciones, etc.

Français

Dans le cadre de son engagement pour la protection de l'environnement, Intel a mis
en œuvre le programme Intel Product Recycling Program (Programme de recyclage
des produits Intel) pour permettre aux consommateurs de produits Intel de recycler
les produits usés en les retournant à des adresses spécifiées.

Visitez la page Web http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology

pour en
savoir plus sur ce programme, à savoir les produits concernés, les adresses
disponibles, les instructions d'expédition, les conditions générales, etc.

日本語

インテルでは、環境保護活動の一環として、使い終えたインテル
ブランド製品を指定の場所へ返送していただき、リサイクルを適切に行えるよう、インテル製品リサイクル
プログラムを発足させました。

対象製品、返送先、返送方法、ご利用規約など、このプログラムの詳細情報は、http://www.intel.com/in

tel/other/ehs/product_ecology （英語）をご覧ください。

Malay

Sebagai sebahagian daripada komitmennya terhadap tanggungjawab persekitaran,
Intel telah melaksanakan Program Kitar Semula Produk untuk membenarkan
pengguna-pengguna runcit produk jenama Intel memulangkan produk terguna ke
lokasi-lokasi terpilih untuk dikitarkan semula dengan betul.

Sila rujuk http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology

untuk mendapatkan
butir-butir program ini, termasuklah skop produk yang dirangkumi, lokasi-lokasi
tersedia, arahan penghantaran, terma & syarat, dsb.

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Portuguese

Como parte deste compromisso com o respeito ao ambiente, a Intel implementou o
Programa de Reciclagem de Produtos para que os consumidores finais possam enviar
produtos Intel usados para locais selecionados, onde esses produtos são reciclados de
maneira adequada.

Consulte o site http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology
obter os detalhes sobre este programa, inclusive o escopo dos produtos cobertos, os
locais disponíveis, as instruções de envio, os termos e condições, etc.

Russian

В качестве части своих обязательств к окружающей среде, в Intel создана
программа утилизации продукции Intel (Product Recycling Program) для
предоставления конечным пользователям марок продукции Intel возможности
возврата используемой продукции в специализированные пункты для должной

утилизации.
Пожалуйста, обратитесь на веб-сайт

http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology

программе, принимаемых продуктах, местах приема, инструкциях об отправке,
положениях и условиях и т.д.

Türkçe

Intel, çevre sorumluluğuna bağımlılığının bir parçası olarak, perakende tüketicilerin
Intel markalı kullanılmış ürünlerini belirlenmiş merkezlere iade edip uygun şekilde geri
dönüştürmesini amaçlayan Intel Ürünleri Geri Dönüşüm Programı’nı uygulamaya
koymuştur.

Bu programın ürün kapsamı, ürün iade merkezleri, nakliye talimatları, kayıtlar ve
şartlar v.s dahil bütün ayrıntılarını ögrenmek için lütfen

http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology

за информацией об этой

web sayfasına gidin.

(em Inglês) para

Lead-Free Desktop Board

This Desktop Board is a European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (EU
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC) compliant product. EU RoHS restricts the use of six
materials. One of the six restricted materials is lead.

Intel Desktop Board D945GCPE is lead-free although certain discrete components used
on the board contain a small amount of lead which is necessary for component
performance and/or reliability. This Desktop Board is referred to as “Lead-free second
level interconnect.” The board substrate and the solder connections from the board to
the components (second-level connections) are all lead-free.

China bans the same substances and has the same limits as EU RoHS; however it
requires different product marking and controlled substance information. The required
mark shows the Environmental Friendly Usage Period (EFUP). The EFUP is defined as
the number of years for which controlled listed substances will not leak or chemically
deteriorate while in the product.

Table 14 shows the lead-free board markings
accompanying collateral.

as they appear on the

board and

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Table 14. Lead-Free Board Markings

Description Mark
Lead-Free 2

Interconnect: This symbol

is used to identify electrical
and electronic assemblies and
components in which the lead
(Pb) concentration level in the
Intel Desktop Board substrate
and the solder connections
from the board to the
components (second-level
interconnect) is not greater
than 0.1% by weight
(1000 ppm).

nd

Level

or

China
RoHS/Environmentally
Friendly Use Period Logo:

This is an example of the
symbol used on Intel Desktop
Boards and associated
collateral. The color of the
mark may vary depending
upon the application. The
Environmental Friendly Usage
Period (EFUP) for Intel
Desktop Boards has been
determined to be 10 years.

or

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EMC Regulations

Desktop Board D945GCPE complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 15 when
correctly installed in a compatible host system.

Table 15. EMC Regulations

Regulation Title

FCC 47 CFR Part 15,
Subpart B

ICES-003 Issue 4
(Class B)

EN55022:2006
(Class B)

EN55024:1998 Information Technology Equipment – Immunity Characteristics

EN55022:2006
(Class B)

CISPR 22:2005
+A1:2005 +A2:2006
(Class B)

CISPR 24:1997
+A1:2001 +A2:2002

VCCI V-3/2007.04,
V-4/2007.04, Class B

Japanese Kanji statement translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard
of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology
Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic
environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment
according to the instruction manual.

Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 15, Subpart B,
Radio Frequency Devices. (USA)

Interference-Causing Equipment Standard, Digital Apparatus.
(Canada)

Limits and methods of measurement of Radio Interference
Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment. (European
Union)

Limits and methods of measurement. (European Union)
Australian Communications Authority, Standard for

Electromagnetic Compatibility. (Australia and New Zealand)
Limits and methods of measurement of Radio Disturbance

Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.
(International)

Information Technology Equipment – Immunity Characteristics –
Limits and Methods of Measurement. (International)

Voluntary Control for Interference by Information Technology
Equipment (Japan)

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Korean Class B statement translation: This is household equipment that is certified to
comply with EMC requirements. You may use this equipment in residential
environments and other non-residential environments.

Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Compliance

Before computer integration, make sure that the power supply and other modules or
peripherals, as applicable, have passed Class B EMC testing and are marked
accordingly.

Pay close attention to the following when reading the installation instructions for the
host chassis, power supply, and other modules:

• Product certifications or lack of certifications

• External I/O cable shielding and filtering

• Mounting, grounding, and bonding requirements

• Keying connectors when mating the wrong connectors could be hazardous

If the power supply and other modules or peripherals, as applicable, are not Class B
EMC compliant before integration, then EMC testing may be required on a
representative sample of the newly completed computer.

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Product Certifications

Board-Level Certification Markings

Desktop Board D945GCPE has the product certification markings shown in Table 16.

Table 16. Product Certification Markings

Description Mark

UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent
UL file number for Intel Desktop Boards: E210882.

FCC Declaration of Conformity logo mark for Class B equipment.
Includes Intel name and D945GCPE model designation.

CE mark. Declaring compliance to European Union (EU) EMC
directive and Low Voltage directive.

Australian Communications Authority (ACA) C-tick mark. Includes
adjacent Intel supplier code number, N-232.

Japan VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Interference) mark.

S. Korea MIC (Ministry of Information and Communication) mark.
Includes adjacent MIC certification number: CPU-D945GCPE (B).

Taiwan BSMI (Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspections)
mark. Includes adjacent Intel company number, D33025.

Printed wiring board manufacturer’s recognition mark. Consists of a
unique UL recognized manufacturer’s logo, along with a flammability
rating (solder side).

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Chassis and Component Certifications

Ensure that the chassis and certain components; such as the power supply, peripheral
drives, wiring, and cables; are components certified for the country or market where
used. Agency certification marks on the product are proof of certification. Typical
product certifications include:

In Europe
The CE marking signifies compliance with all applicable European requirements. If the
chassis and other components are not properly CE marked, a supplier’s Declaration of
Conformity statement to the European EMC directive and Low Voltage directive (as
applicable), should be obtained. Additionally, other directives, such as the Radio and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) directive may also apply depending
on product features.

In the United States
A certification mark by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) such as UL,
CSA, or ETL signifies compliance with safety requirements. Wiring and cables must
also be UL listed or recognized and suitable for the intended use. The FCC Class B
logo for home or office use signifies compliance with electromagnetic interference
(EMI) requirements.

In Canada
A nationally recognized certification mark such as CSA or cUL signifies compliance with
safety requirements. The Industry Canada statement at the front of this product guide
demonstrates compliance with Canadian EMC regulations.

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