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... of this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology): information about configuring your system for RAID A Error Messages and Indicators: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board DX38BT. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not...
... of this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology): information about configuring your system for RAID A Error Messages and Indicators: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board DX38BT. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not...
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...11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...14 Main Memory...15 Intel® X38 Express Chipset 15 Audio Subsystem 16 LAN Subsystem 16 USB 2.0 Support 17 Enhanced IDE Interface 18 Serial ATA...18 Legacy I/O ...18 Expandability...18 BIOS ...19 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 19 PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 19 Security Passwords 19 Hardware Management 20 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 20 Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 20 Chassis Intrusion 20 Power Management 21 Software Support 21 ACPI 21 Hardware Support 21 Power Connectors 21 Fan Headers...
...11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...14 Main Memory...15 Intel® X38 Express Chipset 15 Audio Subsystem 16 LAN Subsystem 16 USB 2.0 Support 17 Enhanced IDE Interface 18 Serial ATA...18 Legacy I/O ...18 Expandability...18 BIOS ...19 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 19 PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 19 Security Passwords 19 Hardware Management 20 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 20 Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 20 Chassis Intrusion 20 Power Management 21 Software Support 21 ACPI 21 Hardware Support 21 Power Connectors 21 Fan Headers...
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...46 Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 47 Connecting the IDE Cable 48 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 49 Connecting to the Internal Headers 50 Front Panel Audio Header 51 HD Audio Link Header 51 Consumer IR (CIR) Headers 51 Chassis Intrusion Header 52 IEEE 1394a Header 53 USB 2.0 Headers 53 Front Panel Header 54 Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 54 Connecting to the Flexible Audio System 55 Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables 56 Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 56 Connecting Power Supply Cables 57 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 58 Clearing Passwords 59...
...46 Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 47 Connecting the IDE Cable 48 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 49 Connecting to the Internal Headers 50 Front Panel Audio Header 51 HD Audio Link Header 51 Consumer IR (CIR) Headers 51 Chassis Intrusion Header 52 IEEE 1394a Header 53 USB 2.0 Headers 53 Front Panel Header 54 Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 54 Connecting to the Flexible Audio System 55 Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables 56 Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 56 Connecting Power Supply Cables 57 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 58 Clearing Passwords 59...
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... 18. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 41 20. Connecting the IDE Cable 48 26. Lift the Load Plate 34 10. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 47 25. Back Panel Audio Connectors 55 vii Installing the I/O Shield 31 7. Desktop Board DX38BT Components 12 2. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 34 11. Onboard Power Button 25 5. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs 41 19. LAN Connector LEDs 17 3. Use DDR3 DIMMs 42 21. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 35 12. Internal Headers 50 28...
... 18. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 41 20. Connecting the IDE Cable 48 26. Lift the Load Plate 34 10. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 47 25. Back Panel Audio Connectors 55 vii Installing the I/O Shield 31 7. Desktop Board DX38BT Components 12 2. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 34 11. Onboard Power Button 25 5. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs 41 19. LAN Connector LEDs 17 3. Use DDR3 DIMMs 42 21. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 35 12. Internal Headers 50 28...
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... Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 59 14. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 53 11. Beep Codes 71 15. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 79 18. EMC Regulations 82 20. Feature Summary 9 2. Safety Standards 73 17. Location of the Chassis Fan Headers 56 30. Connecting Power Supply Cables 57 31. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 53 10. Front Panel Header Signal Names 54 12. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names 51 6. Desktop Board...
... Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 59 14. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 53 11. Beep Codes 71 15. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 79 18. EMC Regulations 82 20. Feature Summary 9 2. Safety Standards 73 17. Location of the Chassis Fan Headers 56 30. Connecting Power Supply Cables 57 31. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 53 10. Front Panel Header Signal Names 54 12. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names 51 6. Desktop Board...
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... back panel ― One port routed to an IEEE 1394a header • Six Serial ATA (SATA) channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH9R • Two external SATA (eSATA) channels via a discrete controller • One IDE interface with ATA-66/100 support (two devices) • Intel® Matrix Storage Technology for up to 8 GB of system memory Intel® X38 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Legacy I/O Support Peripheral Interfaces RAID ATX...
... back panel ― One port routed to an IEEE 1394a header • Six Serial ATA (SATA) channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH9R • Two external SATA (eSATA) channels via a discrete controller • One IDE interface with ATA-66/100 support (two devices) • Intel® Matrix Storage Technology for up to 8 GB of system memory Intel® X38 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Legacy I/O Support Peripheral Interfaces RAID ATX...
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...; Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, LAN, CIR, and front panel • ENERGY STAR* capable Hardware Management Hardware monitor with: • Four fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board DX38BT, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10 Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide...
...; Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, LAN, CIR, and front panel • ENERGY STAR* capable Hardware Management Hardware monitor with: • Four fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board DX38BT, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10 Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide...
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... voltage connector (2 x 4 pin) Processor socket Processor fan header (4-pin) DDR3 DIMM 0 sockets DDR3 DIMM 1 sockets IDE connector Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) Front chassis fan header (3-pin) Chassis intrusion header Battery Serial ATA connectors USB 2.0 headers Speaker IEEE 1394a header BIOS configuration jumper block Onboard power button Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel CIR receiver (input) header Back panel CIR transmitter (output) header Front panel header High Definition Audio Link header Auxiliary PCI Express graphics power connector (1 x 4 pin) 13 Desktop Board...
... voltage connector (2 x 4 pin) Processor socket Processor fan header (4-pin) DDR3 DIMM 0 sockets DDR3 DIMM 1 sockets IDE connector Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) Front chassis fan header (3-pin) Chassis intrusion header Battery Serial ATA connectors USB 2.0 headers Speaker IEEE 1394a header BIOS configuration jumper block Onboard power button Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel CIR receiver (input) header Back panel CIR transmitter (output) header Front panel header High Definition Audio Link header Auxiliary PCI Express graphics power connector (1 x 4 pin) 13 Desktop Board...
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... processor connects to the board, or the system may result in the LGA775 package. Related Links: Go to the following links for Desktop Board DX38BT, http://www.intel.com/go /findCPU • Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the Desktop Board...
... processor connects to the board, or the system may result in the LGA775 package. Related Links: Go to the following links for Desktop Board DX38BT, http://www.intel.com/go /findCPU • Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the Desktop Board...
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...; Intel ICH9R • Intel 82566DC Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs The subsystem features: • CSMA/CD protocol engine • LAN connect interface between ICH9R and the LAN controller • PCI bus power management Related Links: Go to the following link for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • The location of the LAN...
...; Intel ICH9R • Intel 82566DC Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs The subsystem features: • CSMA/CD protocol engine • LAN connect interface between ICH9R and the LAN controller • PCI bus power management Related Links: Go to the following link for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • The location of the LAN...
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... Storage Technology see Chapter 4. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The board's IDE interface handles the exchange of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 - The interface supports: • Up to a x16 connector) • Two PCI bus connectors 18 data striping • RAID 1 - Legacy I/O Desktop Board DX38BT includes an I/O controller that provides the following legacy I/O features: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) support • Low pin count (LPC) interface • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up...
... Storage Technology see Chapter 4. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The board's IDE interface handles the exchange of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 - The interface supports: • Up to a x16 connector) • Two PCI bus connectors 18 data striping • RAID 1 - Legacy I/O Desktop Board DX38BT includes an I/O controller that provides the following legacy I/O features: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) support • Low pin count (LPC) interface • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up...
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... displayed before the computer is set , you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utility in card. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that add-in card. Related Links: For instructions on resetting the password, go to Clearing Passwords on whether the supervisor or user password was entered. • Setting a user password restricts who can enter either the supervisor password or the user password to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI/PCI Express...
... displayed before the computer is set , you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utility in card. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that add-in card. Related Links: For instructions on resetting the password, go to Clearing Passwords on whether the supervisor or user password was entered. • Setting a user password restricts who can enter either the supervisor password or the user password to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI/PCI Express...
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... (PME#) wakeup support • WAKE# signal wake-up support • ENERGY STAR capable Software Support ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The computer's response can turn off ). The Desktop Board has three power connectors.
... (PME#) wakeup support • WAKE# signal wake-up support • ENERGY STAR capable Software Support ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The computer's response can turn off ). The Desktop Board has three power connectors.
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... fan header is indicated by a wake-up the computer. When signaled by the LED turning amber. Power supplies used with this feature can adjust the fan speed or switch the fan on or off when the computer is in memory. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as needed. • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header, one 4-pin and two 3-pin chassis fan headers, and one 3-pin MCH fan header...
... fan header is indicated by a wake-up the computer. When signaled by the LED turning amber. Power supplies used with this feature can adjust the fan speed or switch the fan on or off when the computer is in memory. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as needed. • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header, one 4-pin and two 3-pin chassis fan headers, and one 3-pin MCH fan header...
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... telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install the ICH heat sink decorative cover • Install an MCH heat sink fan • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect to the internal headers • Connect to operate even though the front panel power button is not available...
... telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install the ICH heat sink decorative cover • Install an MCH heat sink fan • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect to the internal headers • Connect to operate even though the front panel power button is not available...
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Figure 29 shows the location of the Chassis Fan Headers 56 Figure 29. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables Connecting Chassis Fan Cables Connect chassis fan cables to the 3-pin and 4-pin chassis fan headers on the Desktop Board. Location of the chassis fan headers.
Figure 29 shows the location of the Chassis Fan Headers 56 Figure 29. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables Connecting Chassis Fan Cables Connect chassis fan cables to the 3-pin and 4-pin chassis fan headers on the Desktop Board. Location of the chassis fan headers.
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... mode. 1. Turn off the computer. Remove the computer cover. 4. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 8. Use this menu to select Clear Passwords. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 31). 5. Select Yes and press . Turn off all peripheral devices connected to save the current values and exit Setup. 10. Replace the cover, plug in the event of a failed BIOS update. Setup displays the maintenance menu again. 9. Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays...
... mode. 1. Turn off the computer. Remove the computer cover. 4. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 8. Use this menu to select Clear Passwords. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 31). 5. Select Yes and press . Turn off all peripheral devices connected to save the current values and exit Setup. 10. Replace the cover, plug in the event of a failed BIOS update. Setup displays the maintenance menu again. 9. Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays...
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...://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. This runs the update program. 6. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Your system will be used to complete the BIOS update. 65 Follow the instructions provided in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Download the file to a removable USB device. Close all other applications. Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive...
...://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. This runs the update program. 6. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Your system will be used to complete the BIOS update. 65 Follow the instructions provided in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Download the file to a removable USB device. Close all other applications. Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive...
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... drive, and software capable of uncompressing and writing the ISO image file to upgrade the BIOS via the Iflash utility. 66 Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File The ISO Image BIOS update allows for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...
... drive, and software capable of uncompressing and writing the ISO image file to upgrade the BIOS via the Iflash utility. 66 Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File The ISO Image BIOS update allows for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...
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Install the Intel® ICH9 SATA RAID Controller driver. 3. Install the Intel Matrix Storage Console software via the Intel Express Installer CD included with your Desktop Board or after downloading it from a single Serial ATA drive to RAID without reinstalling the operating system, when a second SATA hard drive is added to the system. The Intel Matrix Storage Console software can be used to a RAID setup. 70 Once additional SATA drives have been added to the system, open the Intel Matrix Storage Technology Console Software and...
Install the Intel® ICH9 SATA RAID Controller driver. 3. Install the Intel Matrix Storage Console software via the Intel Express Installer CD included with your Desktop Board or after downloading it from a single Serial ATA drive to RAID without reinstalling the operating system, when a second SATA hard drive is added to the system. The Intel Matrix Storage Console software can be used to a RAID setup. 70 Once additional SATA drives have been added to the system, open the Intel Matrix Storage Technology Console Software and...