Intel D945PVS User Manual

Intel® Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide
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May 2005
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Preface
This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel
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Desktop Board D945PVS.
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.
Information Layout
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 BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) Requires Microsoft Windows* XP
or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s): instructions on how to configure the system for RAID A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations, product certification
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 to 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
I/O shield
One ATA-66/100 cable
Eight locking Serial ATA cables
Two Serial ATA power cables
One floppy cable
One rear panel USB 2.0/IEEE 1394a adapter
One front panel USB 2.0/IEEE 1394a/audio adapter
Intel
Intel
Floppy disk with RAID driver
Back panel audio covers
Quick Reference poster
Integration Guide poster
Printed Product Guide
Game flyer
Configuration and battery caution statement label
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Express Installer Driver CD-ROM
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Express Installer Software DVD-ROM
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1 Desktop Board Features
Supported Operating Systems ............................................................................................10
Desktop Board Components ...............................................................................................11
Processor............................................................................................................................13
Main Memory ......................................................................................................................14
Intel® 945P Express Chipset ...............................................................................................15
Graphics Subsystem ...........................................................................................................15
Audio Subsystem ................................................................................................................15
Input/Output (I/O) Controller................................................................................................16
LAN Subsystem ..................................................................................................................16
LAN Subsystem Software...........................................................................................16
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs.......................................................................................16
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support..................................................................................................17
Enhanced IDE Interface ......................................................................................................17
Serial ATA...........................................................................................................................17
Expandability.......................................................................................................................18
BIOS ...................................................................................................................................18
Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration ......................................................................18
PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration ...................................................................18
Security Passwords....................................................................................................18
Chassis Intrusion.................................................................................................................19
Power Management Features .............................................................................................19
ACPI...........................................................................................................................19
Power Connectors......................................................................................................19
Fan Connectors..........................................................................................................19
Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology)..........................................19
Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) ...............................................20
Wake from USB..........................................................................................................21
Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse..............................................................................21
PME# Wakeup Support..............................................................................................21
Speaker...............................................................................................................................21
Battery.................................................................................................................................21
Real-Time Clock..................................................................................................................21
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin................................................................................................................23
Installation Precautions .......................................................................................................24
Installation Instructions........................................................................................................24
Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance..........................................24
Chassis and Component Certifications.......................................................................25
Prevent Power Supply Overload.................................................................................25
Place Battery Marking ................................................................................................25
Use Only for Intended Applications.............................................................................26
Installing the I/O Shield .......................................................................................................26
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Installing and Removing the Desktop Board........................................................................27
Installing and Removing a Processor ..................................................................................28
Installing a Processor .................................................................................................28
Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink.......................................................................31
Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable.........................................................31
Removing the Processor ............................................................................................31
Installing and Removing Memory ........................................................................................32
Installing DIMMs.........................................................................................................34
Removing DIMMs.......................................................................................................35
Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card ...............................................................36
Installing a PCI Express x16 Card ..............................................................................36
Removing the PCI Express x16 Card .........................................................................36
Connecting the IDE Cable...................................................................................................37
Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable ...........................................................................38
Connecting Internal Headers...............................................................................................39
Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio.......................40
Connecting USB 2.0 Headers.....................................................................................41
Connecting IEEE 1394a Headers...............................................................................41
Connecting the Front Panel Header ...........................................................................41
Installing the Rear Panel USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394a Adapters.....................................42
Installing the Front Panel USB/IEEE 1394a/Audio Solution ........................................43
Connecting Fan and Power Cables.....................................................................................44
Connecting Fan Cables..............................................................................................44
Connecting Power Supply Cables ..............................................................................45
Other Connectors................................................................................................................46
Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper...............................................................................47
Clearing Passwords ............................................................................................................48
3 BIOS
Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility...........................................55
Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility....................................................56
Obtaining the BIOS Update File..................................................................................56
Updating the BIOS......................................................................................................56
Recovering the BIOS..................................................................................................57
4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) Requires
Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s)
Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology..........................................59
Creating Your RAID Set .............................................................................................59
Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software ..................59
Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System............................................................................60
A Error Messages and Indicators
BIOS Beep Codes...............................................................................................................61
BIOS Error Messages .........................................................................................................61
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B Regulatory Compliance
Safety Regulations..............................................................................................................63
European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement ........................................................63
Product Ecology Statements ...............................................................................................65
Lead-Free Desktop Board ..........................................................................................68
EMC Regulations ................................................................................................................69
Product Certification Markings (Board Level) ......................................................................70
Figures
1. Desktop Board D945PVS Components ........................................................................11
2. LAN Port LED Locations...............................................................................................16
3. Location of Standby Power Indicator.............................................................................20
4. Installing the I/O Shield.................................................................................................26
5. Desktop Board D945PVS Mounting Screw Hole Locations...........................................27
6. Lift Socket Lever...........................................................................................................28
7. Lift the Load Plate and Don’t Touch the Socket Contacts .............................................28
8. Remove the Protective Socket Cover ...........................................................................29
9. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover/Do Not Touch.................29
10. Install Processor...........................................................................................................30
11. Close the Load Plate ....................................................................................................30
12. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector ........31
13. Dual Configuration Example 1 ......................................................................................32
14. Dual Configuration Example 2 ......................................................................................32
15. Dual Configuration Example 3 ......................................................................................33
16. Installing a DIMM..........................................................................................................34
17. Inserting a PCI Express x16 Card.................................................................................36
18. Connecting the IDE Cable ............................................................................................37
19. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable .................................................................................38
20. Internal Headers ...........................................................................................................39
21. Connecting the Rear Panel USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394a Adapters ...................................42
22. Connecting the Front Panel USB/IEEE 1394a/Audio Cables ........................................43
23. Location of Fan Headers...............................................................................................44
24. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables........................................................................45
25. Location of Other Connectors on Desktop Board D945PVS .........................................46
26. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper..................................................................47
27. Removing the Battery ...................................................................................................53
28. F2 Key ..........................................................................................................................55
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Tables
1. Feature Summary...........................................................................................................9
2. Desktop Board D945PVS Components ........................................................................12
3. Power Supply Requirements.........................................................................................13
4. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs..........................................17
5. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel High Definition Audio.......................40
6. AC ’97 Audio Header Signal Names .............................................................................40
7. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names.....................................................................................41
8. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names...............................................................................41
9. Front Panel Header Signal Names................................................................................41
10. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes ...................................................47
11. Beep Codes..................................................................................................................61
12. BIOS Error Messages...................................................................................................61
13. Safety Regulations........................................................................................................63
14. Lead-Free Board Markings ...........................................................................................68
15. EMC Regulations..........................................................................................................69
16. Product Certification Markings ......................................................................................70
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1 Desktop Board Features
This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel® Desktop Board D945PVS. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the desktop board.
Table 1. Feature Summary
Form Factors
Processor
Main Memory
Chipset
Audio
Expansion Capabilities
Peripheral Interfaces
ATX (12.00-inches by 9.60-inches)
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Support for an Intel
Four 240-pin, 1.8 V SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets
667/533 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface
Designed to support up to 4 GB of system memory
NOTE: System resources (such as PCI and PCI Express*) require physical
memory address locations that reduce available memory addresses above 3 GB. This may result in less than 4 GB of memory being available to the operating system and applications. For the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/
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945P Express Chipset consisting of:
Intel
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Intel
Intel
Firmware Hub (FWH)
Intel 945P Express Chipset
Intel
Four PCI bus add-in card connectors (SMBus routed to PCI bus 2)
One PCI Express x16 connector
Two PCI Express x1 connector
Up to eight USB 2.0 ports:
Up to three IEEE-1394a ports:
Intel
Four Serial ATA (SATA) channels (3.0 Gb/s), via the ICH7R, one device per
One IDE interface with ATA-66/100 support (two devices)
One diskette drive interface
One parallel port
One serial port
PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports
82945P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface
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82801GR I/O Controller Hub (ICH7R) supporting Intel® Matrix Storage
Technology
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High Definition Audio interface
Four ports routed to the back panel
Four ports routed to two USB headers
One port routed to the back panel
Two ports routed to two IEEE-1394a headers
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82573V Gigabit Ethernet Controller with RJ-45 connector
channel
processor in the LGA775 package
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Table 1. Feature Summary (continued)
BIOS
Power Management
Hardware Management Hardware monitor with:
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Intel
4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory
Support for SMBIOS
Intel
Intel
Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
Suspend to RAM (STR)
Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel
Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity
Remote diode temperature sensing
Intel
Voltage sensing to detect out of range values
Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface
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Rapid BIOS Boot
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Express BIOS Update
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Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control
Related Links:
For more information about desktop board D945PVS, 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* 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Professional,
Microsoft Windows XP Home
Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Media Center Edition 2005
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Desktop Board Components
Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop board D945PVS.
A
BC
D
IEEE 1394
Optical Line Out
Line In
(Toslink)
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F
T
G
S
R
Q
P
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Intel
82945
(MCH)
R
O
Intel
82801
(ICH7R)
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Channel A DIMM 0
Channel A DIMM 1
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Channel B DIMM 0
Channel B DIMM 1
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Table 2. Desktop Board D945PVS Components
Label Description
A Auxiliary rear chassis fan header 1 (4-pin, fan speed control)
B PCI Express x1 connectors
C Front panel audio header
D PCI Express x16 connector
E 12 V processor core voltage connector (2x2)
F Rear chassis fan header 1 (3-pin, fan speed control)
G Processor socket (LGA775)
H Processor fan header (4-pin, fan speed control)
I Main power connector (2x12)
J Diskette drive connector
K IDE connector
L Front chassis fan header (3-pin, fan speed control)
M BIOS configuration jumper block
N Chassis intrusion header
O Serial ATA connectors
P Front panel header
Q Alternate power LED header
R Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers
S IEEE1394a headers
T PCI bus add-in card connectors
Related Links:
Go to the following links for more information about:
Desktop board D945PVS
Supported processors
Audio software and utilities
LAN software and drivers
http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop
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 (below) and/or not connecting the 12 V (2x2) power connector to the desktop board may result in damage to the board or the system may not function properly.
Table 3. Power Supply Requirements
Platform Compatibility Guide Power Supply Requirements
05B 12V2 rating of 16 A continuous and 19 A peak current for 10mS
05A 12V2 rating of 13 A continuous and 16.5 A peak current for 10mS
04B or 04A ATX12V (version 2.0 or greater) compliant Power Supply
Desktop board D945PVS 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 D945PVS is located on the web at:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/
Related Links:
Go to the following links or pages for more information about:
Instructions on installing or upgrading the processor, page
The location of the two power connectors, page
45 in Chapter 2
28 in Chapter 2
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Main Memory
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 dual or single channel memory configurations and the following:
Four 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs) connectors
Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-sided DIMMs
Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only
Non-ECC RAM
1.8 V, 1.9 V, and 2.0 V memory
Memory configuration listed below: Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 256 Mb technology Up to 4.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 Gb technology
NOTE
System resources (such as PCI and PCI Express) require physical memory address locations that reduce available memory addresses above 3 GB. This may result in less than 4 GB of memory being available to the operating system and applications.
Related Links:
Go to the following links or pages for more information about:
The latest list of tested memory,
SDRAM specifications,
Installing memory, page
http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/
32 in Chapter 2
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/
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Intel® 945P Express Chipset
The Intel 945P Express Chipset consists of the following devices:
Intel 82945P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Digital Media Interface
Intel 82801GR I/O Controller Hub (ICH7R) supporting Intel Matrix Storage Technology
Firmware Hub (FWH)
Related Link:
Go to the following link for more information about the Intel 945P Express Chipset:
http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm
Graphics Subsystem
Desktop board D945PVS includes the following:
Intel 945P Express Chipset
PCI Express x16 connector for graphics expansion
Audio Subsystem
Desktop board D945PVS includes a flexible 8-channel audio subsystem based on an Intel High Definition Audio codec:
The audio subsystem features:
Intel 82801GR I/O Controller Hub (ICH7R)
SigmaTel STAC9223 audio codec
Impedance sensing capability for jack re-tasking
S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: 95 dB
Microphone input that supports: Stereo microphone Microphone boost
The subsystem includes the following connectors:
Front panel audio connector, including functionality for: Line out Mic in
Related Links:
Go to the following link or pages for more information about:
Audio drivers and utilities
Installing the front panel audio solution, page
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/
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Input/Output (I/O) Controller
The super I/O controller features 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 or 1.44 MB diskette drive
Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface
PCI power management support
LAN Subsystem
The LAN, with the Intel 82801GR (ICH7R), provides a Fast PCI LAN subsystem. The LAN subsystem provides the following functions:
Support for Intel 82573V or Intel 82574V 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Support for RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs
Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address
LAN Subsystem Software
For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D945PVS link on Intel’s World Wide Web site at:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs
Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN port located on the back panel (see Figure 2).
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Figure 2. LAN Port LED Locations
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Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector. 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 LED Color LED State Indicates
Left Off LAN link is not established
Blinking LAN activity is occurring
Right
Green
On LAN link is established
N/A Off 10 Mb/s data rate
Green On 100 Mb/s data rate
Yellow On 1000 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 ICH7R; four ports routed to the back panel and four 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.
Enhanced IDE Interface
The ICH7R’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 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
Laser Servo (LS-120) drives
Serial ATA
The desktop board supports four Serial ATA channels via ICH7R, connecting one device per channel. Desktop boards with ICH7R support Intel Matrix Storage Technology (NCQ, Hot Plug, RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, and Matrix RAID).
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Expandability
The desktop board supports the following:
One PCI Express x16 add-in card
Two PCI Express x1 add-in card
Four PCI add-in cards
Related Links:
For information about installing the PCI Express x16 card, see page
36 in Chapter 2.
BIOS
The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. The BIOS is stored in the Firmware Hub.
The BIOS can be entered by pressing the <F2> key at startup. The BIOS can be updated by following the instructions on page
55 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 auto­configuration 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.
PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration
If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI/PCI Express auto­configuration 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/PCI Express 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.
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Related Links:
For instructions on resetting the password, see
Clearing Passwords on page 48.
Chassis Intrusion
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 intrusion header.
Figure 20 on page 39 for the location of the chassis
Power Management Features
Power management is implemented at several levels, including:
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
Hardware support: Power connectors Fan connectors Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC technology) Wake from USB Wake from PS/2 keyboard/mouse 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.
Power Connectors
The desktop board has three power connectors. See Figure 24 on page 45 for the location of the power connectors.
Fan Connectors
The desktop board has a 4-pin processor fan header and two 3-pin chassis fan headers. See Figure 23 on page 44 for the location of the fan headers.
Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology)
Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on the processor thermal diode temperature and adjusts the chassis fan speeds depending on the system temperature. System fan noise may be reduced by operating controlled chassis and processor fans at the minimum necessary speeds.
The processor and chassis fan speed control features can be disabled independently through the desktop board BIOS. Disabling the processor fan speed control will result in the fan operating at full speed if it is not a self controlled fan. It is recommended that processor fan speed control remain enabled (default BIOS setting) when using the processor fan heat-sink included with Intel boxed processors. Disabling the chassis fan speed control results in chassis fans always operating
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at full speed. The chassis fan speed control feature should be disabled if a self-controlled chassis fan is attached to any controlled chassis fan header.
The overall system noise reduction will vary based on system configuration and environment.
Suspend to RAM (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 affect 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-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 to the system. This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to be off.
Figure 3, is lit when there is standby power
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
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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Desktop Board Features
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# 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. Go to page
49 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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