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... this manual: WARNING Warnings indicate conditions that, if not observed, can cause personal injury. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/ D915PCY/D915PCM. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel. CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to...
... this manual: WARNING Warnings indicate conditions that, if not observed, can cause personal injury. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/ D915PCY/D915PCM. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel. CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to...
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Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide Installing the I/O Shield ...30 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 31 Installing and Removing a Processor 32 Installing a Processor 32 Installing the Processor Fan Heat ...53 Back Panel Connectors...54 Replacing the Battery ...55 3 BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 59 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 59 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 59 Updating the BIOS...60 Recovering the BIOS 60 4 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map ...63 DMA Channels ...63 Interrupts...64...
Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide Installing the I/O Shield ...30 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 31 Installing and Removing a Processor 32 Installing a Processor 32 Installing the Processor Fan Heat ...53 Back Panel Connectors...54 Replacing the Battery ...55 3 BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 59 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 59 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 59 Updating the BIOS...60 Recovering the BIOS 60 4 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map ...63 DMA Channels ...63 Interrupts...64...
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Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces • Up to eight USB 2.0 ports Four ports routed to the back panel Four ports routed ... processor temperature and chassis fan speeds based on system temperature • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links For more information about Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10
Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces • Up to eight USB 2.0 ports Four ports routed to the back panel Four ports routed ... processor temperature and chassis fan speeds based on system temperature • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links For more information about Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10
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...via the ICH6, connecting one device per channel. Expandability The desktop boards support the following the instructions on page 59 in Chapter 3. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by following : • Desktop boards D915PGN and D915PCY: One PCI Express x16 add-in card Two PCI Express..., and I/O space) for that add-in your computer. 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. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the Firmware Hub.
...via the ICH6, connecting one device per channel. Expandability The desktop boards support the following the instructions on page 59 in Chapter 3. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by following : • Desktop boards D915PGN and D915PCY: One PCI Express x16 add-in card Two PCI Express..., and I/O space) for that add-in your computer. 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. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the Firmware Hub.
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...Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Location of a failed BIOS update. 52 Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting 13 Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the Setup...event of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to clear passwords. The BIOS recovers data from the computer before changing the jumper. Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper ...
...Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Location of a failed BIOS update. 52 Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting 13 Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the Setup...event of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to clear passwords. The BIOS recovers data from the computer before changing the jumper. Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper ...
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... save this file to a diskette. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. This step is useful if you need to update the BIOS. Go to the D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Follow the instructions provided...
... save this file to a diskette. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. This step is useful if you need to update the BIOS. Go to the D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Follow the instructions provided...
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... recovery mode for more information on Setup modes. Monitor the procedure by navigating to the Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM page on the Intel World Wide Web site at the diskette drive LED. 1. Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide You can obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or by listening to recover the...
... recovery mode for more information on Setup modes. Monitor the procedure by navigating to the Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM page on the Intel World Wide Web site at the diskette drive LED. 1. Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide You can obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or by listening to recover the...
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... on pins 1-2 as shown below to the speaker: • Upon applying power, drive A will take a few minutes. 6. Insert the bootable BIOS update diskette into diskette drive A. 5. In about a minute, two beeps are heard and drive A activity ceases (temporarily) indicating the successful recovery of the ...jumper back on the computer and continue with the following steps. 10. Remove the computer cover and continue with the BIOS update. 61 Leave the update diskette in drive A, replace the computer cover, and connect the computer's power cord. 12. This sequence of events indicates a...
... on pins 1-2 as shown below to the speaker: • Upon applying power, drive A will take a few minutes. 6. Insert the bootable BIOS update diskette into diskette drive A. 5. In about a minute, two beeps are heard and drive A activity ceases (temporarily) indicating the successful recovery of the ...jumper back on the computer and continue with the following steps. 10. Remove the computer cover and continue with the BIOS update. 61 Leave the update diskette in drive A, replace the computer cover, and connect the computer's power cord. 12. This sequence of events indicates a...
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Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the memory test. BIOS Error Messages Error Message Explanation GA20 Error An error occurred with Gate-A20 when switching to protected mode during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message ...Drive - Run Setup to see if it is not an ATAPI device. CMOS Display Type Wrong The display type is correct. Updated Failed Keyboard Is Locked Keyboard Error KB/Interface Error Error occurred trying to access diskette drive controller. A: Drive Error B: Drive...
Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the memory test. BIOS Error Messages Error Message Explanation GA20 Error An error occurred with Gate-A20 when switching to protected mode during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message ...Drive - Run Setup to see if it is not an ATAPI device. CMOS Display Type Wrong The display type is correct. Updated Failed Keyboard Is Locked Keyboard Error KB/Interface Error Error occurred trying to access diskette drive controller. A: Drive Error B: Drive...