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Intel® Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification June 2004 Order Number: C68599-001 The Intel® Desktop Board D915PBL may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Specification Update.
Intel® Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification June 2004 Order Number: C68599-001 The Intel® Desktop Board D915PBL may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Specification Update.
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... cause the product to obtain the latest specifications before placing your distributor to deviate from : Intel Corporation P.O. Box 5937 Denver, CO 80217-9808 or call in the Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Specification Update before being incorporated into a revision of documents which may make changes to the presented subject matter. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN...
... cause the product to obtain the latest specifications before placing your distributor to deviate from : Intel Corporation P.O. Box 5937 Denver, CO 80217-9808 or call in the Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Specification Update before being incorporated into a revision of documents which may make changes to the presented subject matter. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN...
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What This Document Contains Chapter 1 2 3 4 Description A description of the hardware used on the Desktop Board D915PBL A map of the resources of the Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of this type. INTEGRATOR'S NOTES Integrator's ...used in all specifications of the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Desktop Board D915PBL and its components to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the...
What This Document Contains Chapter 1 2 3 4 Description A description of the hardware used on the Desktop Board D915PBL A map of the resources of the Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of this type. INTEGRATOR'S NOTES Integrator's ...used in all specifications of the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Desktop Board D915PBL and its components to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the...
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...is the first connector in the description of a component, N indicates component type, xn are the relative coordinates of its location on the Desktop Board D915PBL, and X is the instance of their respective owners. Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) Gigabytes per second Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Kilobit (1024 bits) ... is a connector, located at that are DC unless otherwise specified. For example, J5J1 is used in the 5J area. Volts. iv Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification WARNING Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal injury.
...is the first connector in the description of a component, N indicates component type, xn are the relative coordinates of its location on the Desktop Board D915PBL, and X is the instance of their respective owners. Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) Gigabytes per second Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Kilobit (1024 bits) ... is a connector, located at that are DC unless otherwise specified. For example, J5J1 is used in the 5J area. Volts. iv Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification WARNING Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal injury.
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Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification 1.13.5 1.13.6 1.13.7 1.13.8 1.13.9 Enabling the Trusted Platform Module 44 Assuming Trusted Platform Module Ownership 44 Recovery Procedures 45 Clearing ... 2.7 PCI Conventional Interrupt Routing Map 55 2.8 Connectors...57 2.8.1 Back Panel Connectors 58 2.8.2 Component-side Connectors 60 2.9 Jumper Block ...69 2.10 Mechanical Considerations 70 2.10.1 D915PBL Board Form Factor 70 2.10.2 I/O Shield ...71 2.11 Electrical Considerations 72 2.11.1 DC Loading 72 2.11.2 Add-in Board Considerations 72 2.11.3 Fan Connector Current...
Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification 1.13.5 1.13.6 1.13.7 1.13.8 1.13.9 Enabling the Trusted Platform Module 44 Assuming Trusted Platform Module Ownership 44 Recovery Procedures 45 Clearing ... 2.7 PCI Conventional Interrupt Routing Map 55 2.8 Connectors...57 2.8.1 Back Panel Connectors 58 2.8.2 Component-side Connectors 60 2.9 Jumper Block ...69 2.10 Mechanical Considerations 70 2.10.1 D915PBL Board Form Factor 70 2.10.2 I/O Shield ...71 2.11 Electrical Considerations 72 2.11.1 DC Loading 72 2.11.2 Add-in Board Considerations 72 2.11.3 Fan Connector Current...
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...D915PBL Board Components 14 2. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with One DIMM 22 8. LAN Connector LED Locations 31 12. Back Panel Connectors 58 16. Connection Diagram for D915PBL...D915PBL Board Component-side Connectors 60 17. Localized High Temperature Zones 75 vii I/O Shield Dimensions 71 23. Block Diagram ...16 3. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs 20 5. Audio Subsystem Block Diagram 30 11. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Intel...D915PBL Board Dimensions 70 22. Connection Diagram for IEEE 1394a...
...D915PBL Board Components 14 2. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with One DIMM 22 8. LAN Connector LED Locations 31 12. Back Panel Connectors 58 16. Connection Diagram for D915PBL...D915PBL Board Component-side Connectors 60 17. Localized High Temperature Zones 75 vii I/O Shield Dimensions 71 23. Block Diagram ...16 3. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs 20 5. Audio Subsystem Block Diagram 30 11. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Intel...D915PBL Board Dimensions 70 22. Connection Diagram for IEEE 1394a...
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...65 29. DC Loading Characteristics 72 35. EMC Regulations ...78 40. BIOS Error Messages 91 46. S/PDIF Connector (Optional 62 18. Front Panel Audio Connector 62 20. Chassis Intrusion Connector 62 22. Serial ATA Connectors 63 24. States for a One-Color Power LED 67 32. Fan Connector ... Interrupt Routing Map 56 15. Back Panel Connectors Shown in Figure 16 61 17. I/O Map ...52 12. System Memory Map 51 10. Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification Tables 1. D915PBL Board Components Shown in Figure 1 15 4. LAN Connector LED States 31 6.
...65 29. DC Loading Characteristics 72 35. EMC Regulations ...78 40. BIOS Error Messages 91 46. S/PDIF Connector (Optional 62 18. Front Panel Audio Connector 62 20. Chassis Intrusion Connector 62 22. Serial ATA Connectors 63 24. States for a One-Color Power LED 67 32. Fan Connector ... Interrupt Routing Map 56 15. Back Panel Connectors Shown in Figure 16 61 17. I/O Map ...52 12. System Memory Map 51 10. Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification Tables 1. D915PBL Board Components Shown in Figure 1 15 4. LAN Connector LED States 31 6.
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... LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82562EZ Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device • Intel/AMI BIOS (resident in an LGA775 ...Intel® 915P Chipset, consisting of the Desktop Board D915PBL. Table 1. Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification 1.2 Overview 1.2.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82915P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) • Intel...Intel® High Definition 8-channel (7.1) audio subsystem LPC Bus I /O Control USB IEEE-1394a Interface Peripheral Interfaces LAN Support BIOS Instantly Available PC Technology ATX...
... LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82562EZ Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device • Intel/AMI BIOS (resident in an LGA775 ...Intel® 915P Chipset, consisting of the Desktop Board D915PBL. Table 1. Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification 1.2 Overview 1.2.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82915P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) • Intel...Intel® High Definition 8-channel (7.1) audio subsystem LPC Bus I /O Control USB IEEE-1394a Interface Peripheral Interfaces LAN Support BIOS Instantly Available PC Technology ATX...
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... enhances platform security For information about Available configurations for the Desktop Board D915PBL Refer to Section 1.3, page 17 13 Table 2. Manufacturing Options ATAPI CD-ROM Connector A connector for attaching an internal CD-ROM drive to the onboard audio subsystem ATX fan connector Intel® 82801FRW I/O Controller Hub (ICH6RW) Additional fan connector for use the...
... enhances platform security For information about Available configurations for the Desktop Board D915PBL Refer to Section 1.3, page 17 13 Table 2. Manufacturing Options ATAPI CD-ROM Connector A connector for attaching an internal CD-ROM drive to the onboard audio subsystem ATX fan connector Intel® 82801FRW I/O Controller Hub (ICH6RW) Additional fan connector for use the...
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OM17051 14 A B D F G HI J K L CE M N O MM LL KK P JJ Q R S II T HH U FF DD BB GG EE CC AA Z Y X WV Figure 1. D915PBL Board Components Table 3 lists the components identified in Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification 1.2.3 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on the Desktop Board D915PBL.
OM17051 14 A B D F G HI J K L CE M N O MM LL KK P JJ Q R S II T HH U FF DD BB GG EE CC AA Z Y X WV Figure 1. D915PBL Board Components Table 3 lists the components identified in Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification 1.2.3 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on the Desktop Board D915PBL.
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...Interface LGA775 Processor Socket System Bus (800/533 MHz) PCI Express x16 Interface PCI Express x16 Connector Intel ...Intel 82801FR I/O Controller Hub (ICH6-R) 4 Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) Intel 915P Chipset TPM Component (Optional) 10/100 LAN PLC (Optional) LAN Connector DMI Interconnect High Definition Audio Link LAN Connect Interface LPC Bus IEEE-1394a...Audio Codec Mic In/Retasking Jack B Line In/Retasking Jack C Line Out/Retasking Jack D CD-ROM S/PDIF Center and LFE/Retasking Jack G Surround Left-Right/Retasking Jack H OM17131 Figure 2. Block Diagram 16 Intel Desktop Board D915PBL...
...Interface LGA775 Processor Socket System Bus (800/533 MHz) PCI Express x16 Interface PCI Express x16 Connector Intel ...Intel 82801FR I/O Controller Hub (ICH6-R) 4 Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) Intel 915P Chipset TPM Component (Optional) 10/100 LAN PLC (Optional) LAN Connector DMI Interconnect High Definition Audio Link LAN Connect Interface LPC Bus IEEE-1394a...Audio Codec Mic In/Retasking Jack B Line In/Retasking Jack C Line Out/Retasking Jack D CD-ROM S/PDIF Center and LFE/Retasking Jack G Surround Left-Right/Retasking Jack H OM17131 Figure 2. Block Diagram 16 Intel Desktop Board D915PBL...
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... the Desktop Board D915PBL Processor data sheets ICH6-R addressing Custom splash screens Audio software and utilities LAN software and drivers Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/bl...only the processors listed on web site above. Intel Desktop Board D915PBL under "Desktop Board Products" or "Desktop Board Support" Available configurations for the D915PBL board Refer to support Intel Pentium 4 processors in an LGA775 processor socket with an 800 or 533 MHz system...
... the Desktop Board D915PBL Processor data sheets ICH6-R addressing Custom splash screens Audio software and utilities LAN software and drivers Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/bl...only the processors listed on web site above. Intel Desktop Board D915PBL under "Desktop Board Products" or "Desktop Board Support" Available configurations for the D915PBL board Refer to support Intel Pentium 4 processors in an LGA775 processor socket with an 800 or 533 MHz system...
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.... INTEGRATOR'S NOTE It is possible to install four 2048 MB (2 GB) modules for a total of 8 GB of system memory, however, only 4 GB of SDRAM). Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification 1.5 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and support the following memory features: • 1.8 V (only) DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with gold...
.... INTEGRATOR'S NOTE It is possible to install four 2048 MB (2 GB) modules for a total of 8 GB of system memory, however, only 4 GB of SDRAM). Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification 1.5 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and support the following memory features: • 1.8 V (only) DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with gold...
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Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification 1.5.1.1 Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configurations Figure 4 shows a dual channel configuration using three DIMMs. In this example, the DIMM0 (blue) sockets of Channel B. ...
Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification 1.5.1.1 Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configurations Figure 4 shows a dual channel configuration using three DIMMs. In this example, the DIMM0 (blue) sockets of Channel B. ...
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Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Three DIMMs 22 Channel B is populated. Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification 1.5.1.2 Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configurations NOTE Dual channel (Interleaved) mode configurations provide the highest memory throughput. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with ...
Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Three DIMMs 22 Channel B is populated. Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification 1.5.1.2 Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configurations NOTE Dual channel (Interleaved) mode configurations provide the highest memory throughput. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with ...
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..., see: http://www.serialata.org/ For information about The location of the Parallel ATA IDE connector Refer to reduce reflections, noise, and inductive coupling. Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification • Ultra DMA: DMA protocol on IDE bus supporting host and target throttling and transfer rates of up to 33 MB...
..., see: http://www.serialata.org/ For information about The location of the Parallel ATA IDE connector Refer to reduce reflections, noise, and inductive coupling. Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification • Ultra DMA: DMA protocol on IDE bus supporting host and target throttling and transfer rates of up to 33 MB...
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The x1 interfaces support simultaneous transfer speeds up to 8 GBytes/sec • Two PCI Express x1 connectors. Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification 1.7 PCI Express Connectors The board provides the following PCI Express connectors: • One PCI Express x16 connector supporting simultaneous transfer speeds up ...
The x1 interfaces support simultaneous transfer speeds up to 8 GBytes/sec • Two PCI Express x1 connectors. Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification 1.7 PCI Express Connectors The board provides the following PCI Express connectors: • One PCI Express x16 connector supporting simultaneous transfer speeds up ...
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... panel daughter card that provides S/PDIF output signals) The functions of the back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification 1.9 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel® High Definition audio subsystem based on which subsystem is present. All jacks are capable of retasking according to...
... panel daughter card that provides S/PDIF output signals) The functions of the back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification 1.9 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel® High Definition audio subsystem based on which subsystem is present. All jacks are capable of retasking according to...
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...audio connectors Refer to Section 2.8.1, page 58 1.10 LAN Subsystem The 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem consists of the following functions: • Basic 10/100 Ethernet LAN connectivity • Full device driver compatibility • Programmable transit threshold • Configuration EEPROM that contains the MAC address 30 Intel Desktop Board D915PBL... Technical Product Specification Figure 10 is a block diagram of the LAN subsystem include: • CSMA/CD protocol engine • LAN Connect Interface (LCI) between the ...
...audio connectors Refer to Section 2.8.1, page 58 1.10 LAN Subsystem The 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem consists of the following functions: • Basic 10/100 Ethernet LAN connectivity • Full device driver compatibility • Programmable transit threshold • Configuration EEPROM that contains the MAC address 30 Intel Desktop Board D915PBL... Technical Product Specification Figure 10 is a block diagram of the LAN subsystem include: • CSMA/CD protocol engine • LAN Connect Interface (LCI) between the ...
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....11b • 54 Mbps performance with the Wired for Intel 82801FBW (ICH6RW) based SKUs that use an Intel® PRO/Wireless 2225BG add-in card. Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification 1.10.3 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Intel Wireless Connect Technology features the following : • Fan monitoring...
....11b • 54 Mbps performance with the Wired for Intel 82801FBW (ICH6RW) based SKUs that use an Intel® PRO/Wireless 2225BG add-in card. Intel Desktop Board D915PBL Technical Product Specification 1.10.3 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Intel Wireless Connect Technology features the following : • Fan monitoring...