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Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Specification Update. Intel® Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification July 2005 Order Number: D14066-001US The Intel® Desktop Board D955XCS 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 D955XCS Specification Update. Intel® Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification July 2005 Order Number: D14066-001US The Intel® Desktop Board D955XCS may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications.
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...Not all of these symbols and abbreviations appear in this type. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board D955XCS. It describes the standard product and available manufacturing options. What This Document Contains Chapter 1 2 3 4 Description ... description of the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Intel Desktop Board D955XCS and its components to system integrators. WARNING Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal injury...
...Not all of these symbols and abbreviations appear in this type. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board D955XCS. It describes the standard product and available manufacturing options. What This Document Contains Chapter 1 2 3 4 Description ... description of the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Intel Desktop Board D955XCS and its components to system integrators. WARNING Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal injury...
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This symbol is used in the 5J area. Volts. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # (NxnX) GB GB/sec Gbits/sec KB Kbit kbits/sec MB MB/sec Mbit Mbits/sec xxh x.x V * Used ...-low signal (such as USBP0#) When used to indicate third-party brands and names that are the relative coordinates of its location on the Desktop Board D955XCS, and X is the instance of their respective owners. Voltages are DC unless otherwise specified. It is a connector, located at that general location. For example...
This symbol is used in the 5J area. Volts. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # (NxnX) GB GB/sec Gbits/sec KB Kbit kbits/sec MB MB/sec Mbit Mbits/sec xxh x.x V * Used ...-low signal (such as USBP0#) When used to indicate third-party brands and names that are the relative coordinates of its location on the Desktop Board D955XCS, and X is the instance of their respective owners. Voltages are DC unless otherwise specified. It is a connector, located at that general location. For example...
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... Board Layout 12 1.1.4 Block Diagram 14 1.2 Online Support ...15 1.3 Processor ...15 1.4 System Memory ...16 1.4.1 Memory Configurations 17 1.5 Intel® 955X Chipset...21 1.5.1 USB ...21 1.5.2 IDE Support 21 1.5.3 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery 23 1.6 Discrete Serial ATA Interface (Optional 24 1.7 PCI Express... 27 1.11.3 8-Channel (7.1) Audio Subsystem 28 1.11.4 6-Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem 30 1.12 LAN Subsystem ...31 1.12.1 Intel® 82573E/82573V Gigabit Ethernet Controller 31 1.12.2 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs 31 1.12.3 Alert Standard Format (...
... Board Layout 12 1.1.4 Block Diagram 14 1.2 Online Support ...15 1.3 Processor ...15 1.4 System Memory ...16 1.4.1 Memory Configurations 17 1.5 Intel® 955X Chipset...21 1.5.1 USB ...21 1.5.2 IDE Support 21 1.5.3 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery 23 1.6 Discrete Serial ATA Interface (Optional 24 1.7 PCI Express... 27 1.11.3 8-Channel (7.1) Audio Subsystem 28 1.11.4 6-Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem 30 1.12 LAN Subsystem ...31 1.12.1 Intel® 82573E/82573V Gigabit Ethernet Controller 31 1.12.2 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs 31 1.12.3 Alert Standard Format (...
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Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources ...43 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 43 2.1.2 Memory Map 45 2.2 DMA Channels ...45 2.3 Fixed I/O Map...46 2.4 ... 2.14.1 Safety Regulations 75 2.14.2 EMC Regulations 75 2.14.3 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 76 2.14.4 Recycling Considerations 77 2.14.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 78 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction ...79 3.2 Resource Configuration 80 3.2.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 80 3.2.2 PCI IDE Support 80 3.3 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 81...
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources ...43 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 43 2.1.2 Memory Map 45 2.2 DMA Channels ...45 2.3 Fixed I/O Map...46 2.4 ... 2.14.1 Safety Regulations 75 2.14.2 EMC Regulations 75 2.14.3 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 76 2.14.4 Recycling Considerations 77 2.14.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 78 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction ...79 3.2 Resource Configuration 80 3.2.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 80 3.2.2 PCI IDE Support 80 3.3 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 81...
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...Boards with Three DIMMs 20 9. Supported Memory Configurations 16 5. Contents 3.7 Fast Booting Systems with Two DIMMs 18 5. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 17 4. Back Panel Connectors for 8-Channel (7.1) Audio Subsystem 52 18. Effects of the Standby Power Indicator LED 42 16. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Intel... for Omni-directional Airflow 71 28. Example of the Jumper Block 65 24. Block Diagram...14 3. Desktop Board Components 12 2. Front/Back Panel Audio Connector Options for 6-Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem .... 30 12. 6-Channel...
...Boards with Three DIMMs 20 9. Supported Memory Configurations 16 5. Contents 3.7 Fast Booting Systems with Two DIMMs 18 5. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 17 4. Back Panel Connectors for 8-Channel (7.1) Audio Subsystem 52 18. Effects of the Standby Power Indicator LED 42 16. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Intel... for Omni-directional Airflow 71 28. Example of the Jumper Block 65 24. Block Diagram...14 3. Desktop Board Components 12 2. Front/Back Panel Audio Connector Options for 6-Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem .... 30 12. 6-Channel...
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...-up Devices and Events 39 9. System Memory Map 45 10. Front Chassis Fan and Rear Chassis Fan Connectors 56 21. Auxiliary PCI Express Power Connector 59 29. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings 65 34. Environmental Specifications 74 38. Serial ATA Connectors 57 24. Back Panel ...17. Supervisor and User Password Functions 85 45. DMA Channels ...45 11. States for a One-Color Power LED 62 32. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification 7. BIOS Error Messages 87 47. Power States and Targeted System Power 38 8. Fan Connector Current Capability 70 36....
...-up Devices and Events 39 9. System Memory Map 45 10. Front Chassis Fan and Rear Chassis Fan Connectors 56 21. Auxiliary PCI Express Power Connector 59 29. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings 65 34. Environmental Specifications 74 38. Serial ATA Connectors 57 24. Back Panel ...17. Supervisor and User Password Functions 85 45. DMA Channels ...45 11. States for a One-Color Power LED 62 32. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification 7. BIOS Error Messages 87 47. Power States and Targeted System Power 38 8. Fan Connector Current Capability 70 36....
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...955X Chipset, consisting of the board. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82955X Memory Controller Hub (MCH) • Intel® 82801GR I/O Controller Hub (ICH7-R) Intel® High Definition Audio subsystem Legacy I /O Control USB Peripheral Interfaces BIOS Instantly Available PC Technology LAN Support Expansion Capabilities BTX...PCI Express x16 bus add-in card connector • One Secondary PCI Express x16/x4 bus add-in card connector • One PCI Express x1 ...
...955X Chipset, consisting of the board. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82955X Memory Controller Hub (MCH) • Intel® 82801GR I/O Controller Hub (ICH7-R) Intel® High Definition Audio subsystem Legacy I /O Control USB Peripheral Interfaces BIOS Instantly Available PC Technology LAN Support Expansion Capabilities BTX...PCI Express x16 bus add-in card connector • One Secondary PCI Express x16/x4 bus add-in card connector • One PCI Express x1 ...
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...high power (75 W or greater) add-in cards in both the PCI Express x16 and the Secondary PCI Express x16/x4 bus add-in card connectors Auxiliary Power (AUX PWR) Connector Provides power for the board Refer to Section 1.2, page 15 11 Not every manufacturing option is IEEE-...1394acompatible only; Please contact your Intel representative to determine which manufacturing options are ...
...high power (75 W or greater) add-in cards in both the PCI Express x16 and the Secondary PCI Express x16/x4 bus add-in card connectors Auxiliary Power (AUX PWR) Connector Provides power for the board Refer to Section 1.2, page 15 11 Not every manufacturing option is IEEE-...1394acompatible only; Please contact your Intel representative to determine which manufacturing options are ...
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A B F GH I J K PP C L OO D NN E MM LL KK M N O P Q JJ R II HH GG FF EE DD CC BB AA Z Y X W V U T S Figure 1. OM18043 12 Desktop Board Components Table 3 lists the components identified in Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification 1.1.3 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components.
A B F GH I J K PP C L OO D NN E MM LL KK M N O P Q JJ R II HH GG FF EE DD CC BB AA Z Y X W V U T S Figure 1. OM18043 12 Desktop Board Components Table 3 lists the components identified in Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification 1.1.3 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components.
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... Jack Surround Left-Right/Retasking Jack Figure 2. Block Diagram OM17986 14 or -- PCI Express Interface PCI Express x1 Slot Secondary PCI Express x16/x4 Slot SMBus Parallel ATA IDE Connector Parallel ATA IDE Interface LGA775 Processor Socket System... PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard Diskette Drive Connector PCI Express x16 Interface PCI Express x16 Connector Intel 955X Chipset Intel 82955X Memory Controller Hub (MCH) DMI Interconnect Intel 82801GR I/O Controller Hub (ICH7-R) Firmware Hub (FWH) -- Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification 1.1.4 Block Diagram Figure 2...
... Jack Surround Left-Right/Retasking Jack Figure 2. Block Diagram OM17986 14 or -- PCI Express Interface PCI Express x1 Slot Secondary PCI Express x16/x4 Slot SMBus Parallel ATA IDE Connector Parallel ATA IDE Interface LGA775 Processor Socket System... PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard Diskette Drive Connector PCI Express x16 Interface PCI Express x16 Connector Intel 955X Chipset Intel 82955X Memory Controller Hub (MCH) DMI Interconnect Intel 82801GR I/O Controller Hub (ICH7-R) Firmware Hub (FWH) -- Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification 1.1.4 Block Diagram Figure 2...
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... http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/cs/cs_available.htm http://www.intel.com/design/litcentr http://developer.intel.com/products/chipsets http://intel.com/design/motherbd/gen_indx.htm http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/technology/manage/iamt/index.htm 1.3 Processor The board is designed...
... http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/cs/cs_available.htm http://www.intel.com/design/litcentr http://developer.intel.com/products/chipsets http://intel.com/design/motherbd/gen_indx.htm http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/technology/manage/iamt/index.htm 1.3 Processor The board is designed...
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...for additional information on page 43 for optimum performance. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to Section 2.1.1, on available memory. 16 In the fifth column, the number in brackets specifies the number of SDRAM...] 1024 MB SS 1 Gbit 128 M x 8/empty 8 [9] 2048 MB DS 1 Gbit 128 M x 8/128 M x 8 16 [18] Notes: 1. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification 1.4 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.8 V and 1.9 V DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs • Unbuffered, single-sided or double...
...for additional information on page 43 for optimum performance. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to Section 2.1.1, on available memory. 16 In the fifth column, the number in brackets specifies the number of SDRAM...] 1024 MB SS 1 Gbit 128 M x 8/empty 8 [9] 2048 MB DS 1 Gbit 128 M x 8/128 M x 8 16 [18] Notes: 1. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification 1.4 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.8 V and 1.9 V DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs • Unbuffered, single-sided or double...
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Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with identical DIMMs. 1 GB Channel A, DIMM 0 Channel A, DIMM 1 1 GB Channel B, DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 1 OM17988 Figure 4. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification 1.4.1.1 Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configurations Figure 4 shows a dual channel configuration using three DIMMs. In this example, the DIMM0 (blue) sockets of ...
Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with identical DIMMs. 1 GB Channel A, DIMM 0 Channel A, DIMM 1 1 GB Channel B, DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 1 OM17988 Figure 4. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification 1.4.1.1 Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configurations Figure 4 shows a dual channel configuration using three DIMMs. In this example, the DIMM0 (blue) sockets of ...
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... Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Three DIMMs 20 Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with One DIMM Figure 8 shows a single channel configuration using one DIMM. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification 1.4.1.2 Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configurations NOTE Dual channel (Interleaved) mode configurations provide the highest memory throughput. In this example, the combined...
... Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Three DIMMs 20 Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with One DIMM Figure 8 shows a single channel configuration using one DIMM. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification 1.4.1.2 Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configurations NOTE Dual channel (Interleaved) mode configurations provide the highest memory throughput. In this example, the combined...
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... ICH7-R provides the USB controller for the system bus, the memory bus, the PCI Express bus, and the DMI interconnect. For information about The Intel 955X chipset Resources used by the chipset Refer to http://developer.intel.com/ Chapter 2 1.5.1 USB The board supports up to 33 MB/sec. • ATA-66: DMA protocol on the back...location of the USB connectors on IDE bus supporting host and target throttling and transfer rates of up to 66 MB/sec. Product Description 1.5 Intel® 955X Chipset The Intel 955X chipset consists of the following modes: • Programmed I /O paths.
... ICH7-R provides the USB controller for the system bus, the memory bus, the PCI Express bus, and the DMI interconnect. For information about The Intel 955X chipset Resources used by the chipset Refer to http://developer.intel.com/ Chapter 2 1.5.1 USB The board supports up to 33 MB/sec. • ATA-66: DMA protocol on the back...location of the USB connectors on IDE bus supporting host and target throttling and transfer rates of up to 66 MB/sec. Product Description 1.5 Intel® 955X Chipset The Intel 955X chipset consists of the following modes: • Programmed I /O paths.
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... independent Serial ATA ports with low-voltage power connectors. The BIOS supports Logical Block Addressing (LBA) and Extended Cylinder Head Sector (ECHS) translation modes. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification • ATA-100: DMA protocol on each port for a maximum of the Serial ATA IDE connectors Refer to Figure 19, page...
... independent Serial ATA ports with low-voltage power connectors. The BIOS supports Logical Block Addressing (LBA) and Extended Cylinder Head Sector (ECHS) translation modes. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification • ATA-100: DMA protocol on each port for a maximum of the Serial ATA IDE connectors Refer to Figure 19, page...
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... transfer rate of up to 500 MBytes/sec. # INTEGRATOR'S NOTE Although the PCI Express specification allows x16 cards to auto-negotiate down from ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 • Software compatible with electrical routing of x4. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification 1.6 Discrete Serial ATA Interface (Optional) As a manufacturing option, the...
... transfer rate of up to 500 MBytes/sec. # INTEGRATOR'S NOTE Although the PCI Express specification allows x16 cards to auto-negotiate down from ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 • Software compatible with electrical routing of x4. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification 1.6 Discrete Serial ATA Interface (Optional) As a manufacturing option, the...
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...Two IEEE-1394a/b front-panel connectors located on /off . The IEEE-1394a interface provides a throughput ranging from 100 Mbits/sec to the board. IEEE-1394b also supports higher data transfer rates (800 Mbits/sec) and longer distances. 25 Product Description 1.8 Auxiliary Power (AUX PWR) Connector...back panel. Do not connect any devices to be off function of both asynchronous and isochronous data transfer As a manufacturing option, the board includes three IEEE-1394a/b connectors as hard disk drives or CD/DVD drives) to this connector to this connector, observe the following ...
...Two IEEE-1394a/b front-panel connectors located on /off . The IEEE-1394a interface provides a throughput ranging from 100 Mbits/sec to the board. IEEE-1394b also supports higher data transfer rates (800 Mbits/sec) and longer distances. 25 Product Description 1.8 Auxiliary Power (AUX PWR) Connector...back panel. Do not connect any devices to be off function of both asynchronous and isochronous data transfer As a manufacturing option, the board includes three IEEE-1394a/b connectors as hard disk drives or CD/DVD drives) to this connector to this connector, observe the following ...
