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Intel® Desktop Board D945PAW Technical Product Specification May 2005 Order Number: D14067-001US The Intel® Desktop Board D945PAW 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 D945PAW Specification Update.
Intel® Desktop Board D945PAW Technical Product Specification May 2005 Order Number: D14067-001US The Intel® Desktop Board D945PAW 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 D945PAW Specification Update.
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... will be obtained from future changes to only the standard Intel Desktop Board D945PAW with BIOS identifier SN94510J.86A. Box 5937 Denver, CO 80217-9808 or call in the Intel Desktop Board D945PAW Specification Update before placing your distributor to obtain the latest specifications...or instructions marked "reserved" or "undefined." All rights reserved. All Intel desktop boards are available on the absence or characteristics of others. The furnishing of the Intel® Desktop Board D945PAW Technical Product Specification. NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR ...
... will be obtained from future changes to only the standard Intel Desktop Board D945PAW with BIOS identifier SN94510J.86A. Box 5937 Denver, CO 80217-9808 or call in the Intel Desktop Board D945PAW Specification Update before placing your distributor to obtain the latest specifications...or instructions marked "reserved" or "undefined." All rights reserved. All Intel desktop boards are available on the absence or characteristics of others. The furnishing of the Intel® Desktop Board D945PAW Technical Product Specification. NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR ...
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... and other engineers and technicians who need this level of information. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board D945PAW. Not all of these symbols and abbreviations appear in this type. What This Document Contains Chapter 1 2 3 4 Description ...A description of the hardware used on the Desktop Board D945PAW A map of the resources of the Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of this specification. CAUTION Cautions are used in all...
... and other engineers and technicians who need this level of information. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board D945PAW. Not all of these symbols and abbreviations appear in this type. What This Document Contains Chapter 1 2 3 4 Description ...A description of the hardware used on the Desktop Board D945PAW A map of the resources of the Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of this specification. CAUTION Cautions are used in all...
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.... For example, J5J1 is a connector, located at that are the property of their respective owners. It is the instance of the particular part at 5J. Intel Desktop Board D945PAW Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # (NxnX) GB GB/sec Gbits/sec KB Kbit kbits/sec MB MB/sec Mbit Mbit/sec xxh x.x V * Used...
.... For example, J5J1 is a connector, located at that are the property of their respective owners. It is the instance of the particular part at 5J. Intel Desktop Board D945PAW Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # (NxnX) GB GB/sec Gbits/sec KB Kbit kbits/sec MB MB/sec Mbit Mbit/sec xxh x.x V * Used...
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Contents 1 Product Description 1.1 Power Connector Terminology Change 9 1.2 Overview ...10 1.2.1 Feature Summary 10 1.2.2 Manufacturing Options 11 1.2.3 Board Layout 12 1.2.4 Block Diagram 14 1.3 Online Support ...15 1.4 Processor ...15 1.5 System Memory ...16 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 17 1.6 Intel® 945P Chipset...21 1.6.1 USB ...21 1.6.2 IDE Support 22 1.6.3 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery 23 1.7 PCI Express* Connectors...
Contents 1 Product Description 1.1 Power Connector Terminology Change 9 1.2 Overview ...10 1.2.1 Feature Summary 10 1.2.2 Manufacturing Options 11 1.2.3 Board Layout 12 1.2.4 Block Diagram 14 1.3 Online Support ...15 1.4 Processor ...15 1.5 System Memory ...16 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 17 1.6 Intel® 945P Chipset...21 1.6.1 USB ...21 1.6.2 IDE Support 22 1.6.3 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery 23 1.7 PCI Express* Connectors...
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Intel Desktop Board D945PAW Technical Product Specification 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Introduction ...39 2.2 Memory Resources ...39 2.2.1 Addressable Memory 39 2.2.2 Memory Map 41 2.3 DMA Channels ...41 2.4 Fixed I/O ....1 Safety Regulations 65 2.15.2 EMC Regulations 65 2.15.3 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 66 2.15.4 Recycling Considerations 67 2.15.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 68 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction ...69 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 70 3.3 Resource Configuration 70 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 70 3.3.2 PCI IDE Support...
Intel Desktop Board D945PAW Technical Product Specification 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Introduction ...39 2.2 Memory Resources ...39 2.2.1 Addressable Memory 39 2.2.2 Memory Map 41 2.3 DMA Channels ...41 2.4 Fixed I/O ....1 Safety Regulations 65 2.15.2 EMC Regulations 65 2.15.3 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 66 2.15.4 Recycling Considerations 67 2.15.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 68 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction ...69 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 70 3.3 Resource Configuration 70 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 70 3.3.2 PCI IDE Support...
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...for IEEE 1394a Connectors 55 21. Connection Diagram for Front Panel Connector 53 19. Location of the Standby Power Indicator LED 37 15. Board Dimensions...57 23. Feature Summary ...10 2. Manufacturing Options 11 3. Power States and Targeted System Power 33 9. Dual Channel (Interleaved) ... 34 vii Connection Diagram for Front Panel USB Connectors 55 20. I/O Shield Dimensions 58 24. Localized High Temperature Zones 62 Tables 1. Board Components Shown in Figure 1 13 4. Effects of Pressing the Power Switch 32 8. Back Panel Connectors 47 17. Supported Memory Configurations 16...
...for IEEE 1394a Connectors 55 21. Connection Diagram for Front Panel Connector 53 19. Location of the Standby Power Indicator LED 37 15. Board Dimensions...57 23. Feature Summary ...10 2. Manufacturing Options 11 3. Power States and Targeted System Power 33 9. Dual Channel (Interleaved) ... 34 vii Connection Diagram for Front Panel USB Connectors 55 20. I/O Shield Dimensions 58 24. Localized High Temperature Zones 62 Tables 1. Board Components Shown in Figure 1 13 4. Effects of Pressing the Power Switch 32 8. Back Panel Connectors 47 17. Supported Memory Configurations 16...
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Intel Desktop Board D945PAW Technical Product Specification 10. Back Panel Connectors Shown in Figure 17 49 18. Front and Rear Chassis Fan Connectors 50 23. Auxiliary Front Panel Power/...
Intel Desktop Board D945PAW Technical Product Specification 10. Back Panel Connectors Shown in Figure 17 49 18. Front and Rear Chassis Fan Connectors 50 23. Auxiliary Front Panel Power/...
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... boards, this connector will henceforth be referred to as the ATX12V connector. For information about The BTX form factor Refer to http://www.formfactors.org 9 1 Product Description What This Chapter Contains 1.1 Power Connector Terminology Change 9 1.2 Overview ...10 1.3 Online Support ...15 1.4 Processor ...15 1.5 System Memory ...16 1.6 Intel... ...32 1.14 Trusted Platform Module (Optional 37 1.1 Power Connector Terminology Change Technical Product Specifications for ATX and microATX desktop boards referred to the 2 x 2 power connector as the Processor Core Power connector.
... boards, this connector will henceforth be referred to as the ATX12V connector. For information about The BTX form factor Refer to http://www.formfactors.org 9 1 Product Description What This Chapter Contains 1.1 Power Connector Terminology Change 9 1.2 Overview ...10 1.3 Online Support ...15 1.4 Processor ...15 1.5 System Memory ...16 1.6 Intel... ...32 1.14 Trusted Platform Module (Optional 37 1.1 Power Connector Terminology Change Technical Product Specifications for ATX and microATX desktop boards referred to the 2 x 2 power connector as the Processor Core Power connector.
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Table 1. Intel Desktop Board D945PAW Technical Product Specification 1.2 Overview 1.2.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of LAN subsystem options. • Intel® BIOS (resident in the SPI Flash device) • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug ...Express x16 bus add-in card connector • Support for PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 • Support for a description of the board. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Memory Chipset Video microBTX Form Factor (10.40 inches by 10.50 inches [264.16 millimeters by 266...
Table 1. Intel Desktop Board D945PAW Technical Product Specification 1.2 Overview 1.2.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of LAN subsystem options. • Intel® BIOS (resident in the SPI Flash device) • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug ...Express x16 bus add-in card connector • Support for PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 • Support for a description of the board. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Memory Chipset Video microBTX Form Factor (10.40 inches by 10.50 inches [264.16 millimeters by 266...
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... Connect (PLC) device Trusted Platform Module (TPM), revision 1.2 A component that enhances platform security For information about Available configurations for the board Refer to Section 1.3, page 15 11 Please contact your Intel representative to determine which manufacturing options are available to monitor fan activity • Fan speed control 1.2.2 Manufacturing Options Table 2 describes the...
... Connect (PLC) device Trusted Platform Module (TPM), revision 1.2 A component that enhances platform security For information about Available configurations for the board Refer to Section 1.3, page 15 11 Please contact your Intel representative to determine which manufacturing options are available to monitor fan activity • Fan speed control 1.2.2 Manufacturing Options Table 2 describes the...
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F G H I J K L M N OM17843 12 Intel Desktop Board D945PAW Technical Product Specification 1.2.3 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components. A B C FF EE DD D CC E BB AA Z Y X W VU T S R Q PO Figure 1. Board Components Table 3 lists the components identified in Figure 1.
F G H I J K L M N OM17843 12 Intel Desktop Board D945PAW Technical Product Specification 1.2.3 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components. A B C FF EE DD D CC E BB AA Z Y X W VU T S R Q PO Figure 1. Board Components Table 3 lists the components identified in Figure 1.
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Board Components Shown in Figure 1 Item/callout from Figure 1 Description A Front panel audio connector B Back panel connectors C Main power connector D Front panel USB... (optional) [2] M Legacy I/O controller N Diskette drive connector O Front panel connector P Front chassis fan connector Q Auxiliary front panel power LED connector R Intel 82801G I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) S LGA775 processor socket T Intel 82945P MCH U Remote thermal sensor V Processor core power connector W Processor fan connector X DIMM Channel A sockets [2] Y DIMM Channel B sockets [2] Z ...
Board Components Shown in Figure 1 Item/callout from Figure 1 Description A Front panel audio connector B Back panel connectors C Main power connector D Front panel USB... (optional) [2] M Legacy I/O controller N Diskette drive connector O Front panel connector P Front chassis fan connector Q Auxiliary front panel power LED connector R Intel 82801G I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) S LGA775 processor socket T Intel 82945P MCH U Remote thermal sensor V Processor core power connector W Processor fan connector X DIMM Channel A sockets [2] Y DIMM Channel B sockets [2] Z ...
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...IDE Connector Parallel ATA IDE Interface LGA775 Processor Socket System Bus (1066/800/533 MHz) PCI Express x16 Interface PCI Express x16 Connector Intel 945P Chipset Intel 82945P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Optional) LAN Connector USB Back Panel/Front Panel USB Ports Legacy I/O Controller ...Audio Codec Line Out Mic In Line In/Retasking Jack Line Out/Retasking Jack Mic In/Retasking Jack = connector or socket Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board D945PAW Technical Product Specification 1.2.4 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas.
...IDE Connector Parallel ATA IDE Interface LGA775 Processor Socket System Bus (1066/800/533 MHz) PCI Express x16 Interface PCI Express x16 Connector Intel 945P Chipset Intel 82945P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Optional) LAN Connector USB Back Panel/Front Panel USB Ports Legacy I/O Controller ...Audio Codec Line Out Mic In Line In/Retasking Jack Line Out/Retasking Jack Mic In/Retasking Jack = connector or socket Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board D945PAW Technical Product Specification 1.2.4 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas.
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... list of unsupported processors can damage the board, the processor, and the power supply. # INTEGRATOR'S NOTE Use only ATX12V-compliant power supplies. See the Intel web site listed below for the Desktop Board D945PAW Processor data sheets ICH7 addressing Custom splash... supported processors. Product Description 1.3 Online Support To find information about... Intel Desktop Board D945PAW under "Desktop Board Products" or "Desktop Board Support" Available configurations for the most up-to : http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/aw/aw_proc.htm CAUTION Use only the processors listed on...
... list of unsupported processors can damage the board, the processor, and the power supply. # INTEGRATOR'S NOTE Use only ATX12V-compliant power supplies. See the Intel web site listed below for the Desktop Board D945PAW Processor data sheets ICH7 addressing Custom splash... supported processors. Product Description 1.3 Online Support To find information about... Intel Desktop Board D945PAW under "Desktop Board Products" or "Desktop Board Support" Available configurations for the most up-to : http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/aw/aw_proc.htm CAUTION Use only the processors listed on...
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...667, DDR2 533, or DDR2 400 MHz SDRAM DIMMs NOTES To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with x16 organization are not supported. • 4 GB maximum total system memory.... If non-SPD memory is possible to accurately configure memory settings for information on available memory. 16 Table 4. Intel Desktop Board D945PAW 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...
...667, DDR2 533, or DDR2 400 MHz SDRAM DIMMs NOTES To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with x16 organization are not supported. • 4 GB maximum total system memory.... If non-SPD memory is possible to accurately configure memory settings for information on available memory. 16 Table 4. Intel Desktop Board D945PAW 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...
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... the DIMM0 (blue) socket of both channels are populated with identical DIMMs. 1 GB 1 GB Channel A, DIMM 0 Channel A, DIMM 1 Channel B, DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 1 OM17942 Figure 4. Intel Desktop Board D945PAW 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...
... the DIMM0 (blue) socket of both channels are populated with identical DIMMs. 1 GB 1 GB Channel A, DIMM 0 Channel A, DIMM 1 Channel B, DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 1 OM17942 Figure 4. Intel Desktop Board D945PAW 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...
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Intel Desktop Board D945PAW 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 ...
Intel Desktop Board D945PAW 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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The ICH7 provides the USB controller for full-speed devices. For information about The Intel 945P chipset Resources used by the chipset Refer to http://developer.intel.com/ Chapter 2 1.6.1 USB The board supports up to Figure 16, page 47 Figure 17, page 48 21 For ...connectors on the back panel The location of the following devices: • Intel 82945P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect • Intel 82801G I /O paths. The ICH7 is a centralized controller for the board's I /O Controller Hub (ICH7) with dual stacked back panel connectors ...
The ICH7 provides the USB controller for full-speed devices. For information about The Intel 945P chipset Resources used by the chipset Refer to http://developer.intel.com/ Chapter 2 1.6.1 USB The board supports up to Figure 16, page 47 Figure 17, page 48 21 For ...connectors on the back panel The location of the following devices: • Intel 82945P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect • Intel 82801G I /O paths. The ICH7 is a centralized controller for the board's I /O Controller Hub (ICH7) with dual stacked back panel connectors ...
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...: DMA protocol on IDE bus allows host and target throttling. NOTE ATA-66 and ATA-100 are assigned (IRQ 14 and 15). Intel Desktop Board D945PAW Technical Product Specification 1.6.2 IDE Support The board provides five IDE interface connectors: • One parallel ATA IDE connector that supports two devices • Four serial ATA IDE connectors...
...: DMA protocol on IDE bus allows host and target throttling. NOTE ATA-66 and ATA-100 are assigned (IRQ 14 and 15). Intel Desktop Board D945PAW Technical Product Specification 1.6.2 IDE Support The board provides five IDE interface connectors: • One parallel ATA IDE connector that supports two devices • Four serial ATA IDE connectors...