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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory ...13 Intel® 946GZ Express Chipset 14 Onboard Audio Subsystem 14 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 15 LAN Subsystem 15 LAN Subsystem Software 15 RJ-45 LAN Connector ...up Support 22 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support 22 Speaker ...22 Battery ...22 Real-Time Clock 22 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 23 Installation Precautions 24 Prevent Power Supply Overload 24 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 24 Installing the I/O Shield...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory ...13 Intel® 946GZ Express Chipset 14 Onboard Audio Subsystem 14 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 15 LAN Subsystem 15 LAN Subsystem Software 15 RJ-45 LAN Connector ...up Support 22 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support 22 Speaker ...22 Battery ...22 Real-Time Clock 22 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 23 Installation Precautions 24 Prevent Power Supply Overload 24 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 24 Installing the I/O Shield...
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Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 27 Installing a Processor 27 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 30 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 31 ... Card 37 Connecting the IDE Cable 38 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 39 Connecting to Internal Headers 40 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio 41 Connecting to the USB 2.0 Headers 42 Connecting to the Front Panel Header 42 Connecting to the Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header...
Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 27 Installing a Processor 27 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 30 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 31 ... Card 37 Connecting the IDE Cable 38 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 39 Connecting to Internal Headers 40 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio 41 Connecting to the USB 2.0 Headers 42 Connecting to the Front Panel Header 42 Connecting to the Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header...
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... 44 22. Removing the Battery 56 Tables 1. Feature Summary 9 2. Desktop Board D946GZIS Components 12 3. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 49 11. Front Panel Header 42 8. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names 43 10. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 41 5. Beep Codes 61 12. Safety Regulations 63 14. Lead...
... 44 22. Removing the Battery 56 Tables 1. Feature Summary 9 2. Desktop Board D946GZIS Components 12 3. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 49 11. Front Panel Header 42 8. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names 43 10. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 41 5. Beep Codes 61 12. Safety Regulations 63 14. Lead...
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...desktop board. Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board D946GZIS. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces microATX 243.84 millimeters (9.60 inches) x 243.84 millimeters (9.60 inches) Support for an Intel... via a PCI Express x16 connector • 6-channel (5.1) onboard subsystem, featuring: ― Intel® High Definition Audio interface ― SigmaTel* STAC9227 audio codec ― HD Audio Link header • One PCI Express x1 connector • One PCI Express x16 connector ...
...desktop board. Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board D946GZIS. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces microATX 243.84 millimeters (9.60 inches) x 243.84 millimeters (9.60 inches) Support for an Intel... via a PCI Express x16 connector • 6-channel (5.1) onboard subsystem, featuring: ― Intel® High Definition Audio interface ― SigmaTel* STAC9227 audio codec ― HD Audio Link header • One PCI Express x1 connector • One PCI Express x16 connector ...
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... Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Desktop Board D946GZIS • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 12 Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS Product Guide Table 2.
... Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Desktop Board D946GZIS • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 12 Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS Product Guide Table 2.
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... contains two separate, mutually exclusive graphics options. The audio subsystem features: • Intel® High Definition Audio interface • Advanced jack sense, for the back panel connectors, that enables the audio codec to recognize the device that includes a SigmaTel STAC9227 audio codec and an HD Audio Link header. Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS Product Guide Related Links: Go to the following...
... contains two separate, mutually exclusive graphics options. The audio subsystem features: • Intel® High Definition Audio interface • Advanced jack sense, for the back panel connectors, that enables the audio codec to recognize the device that includes a SigmaTel STAC9227 audio codec and an HD Audio Link header. Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS Product Guide Related Links: Go to the following...
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Desktop Board Features • Back panel audio connectors that are configurable through the audio device drivers: ― Line in/retasking jack ― Line out/retasking jack ― Mic in/retasking jack Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing the...
Desktop Board Features • Back panel audio connectors that are configurable through the audio device drivers: ― Line in/retasking jack ― Line out/retasking jack ― Mic in/retasking jack Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing the...
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... Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor • 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 the flexible audio system • Connect...procedures can continue to a metal part of the procedures described in personal injury or equipment damage. Some circuitry on the board can result in this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and ...
... Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor • 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 the flexible audio system • Connect...procedures can continue to a metal part of the procedures described in personal injury or equipment damage. Some circuitry on the board can result in this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and ...
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Figure 20 shows the location of the internal headers. Item Description A HD Audio Link B Front panel audio C Alternate front panel power LED D Front panel E USB 2.0 Figure 20. Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS Product Guide Connecting to Internal Headers Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. Internal Headers 40
Figure 20 shows the location of the internal headers. Item Description A HD Audio Link B Front panel audio C Alternate front panel power LED D Front panel E USB 2.0 Figure 20. Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS Product Guide Connecting to Internal Headers Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. Internal Headers 40
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... based on page 40 shows the location of the yellow front panel audio header. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel High Definition Audio Pin Signal Name 1 PORT 1L 3 PORT 1R 5 PORT 2R 7 SENSE_SEND 9 PORT 2L Pin Signal Name 2 GND...
... based on page 40 shows the location of the yellow front panel audio header. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel High Definition Audio Pin Signal Name 1 PORT 1L 3 PORT 1R 5 PORT 2R 7 SENSE_SEND 9 PORT 2L Pin Signal Name 2 GND...
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...Signal Name Pin 1 POWER 2 3 D- 4 5 D+ 6 7 GND 8 9 KEY 10 Note: USB ports may be assigned as needed. Remove the front panel audio cable. 5. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3. Remove the cover. 4. Table 6. Table 7 shows the pin assignments for each USB 2.0... 6 Power switch 8 Ground Not Connected 10 No pin In/Out Out Out In 42 Replace the cover. Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS Product Guide To restore back panel audio, follow these steps: 1. Table 7. Front Panel Header Pin Description Hard Drive Activity LED 1 Hard disk LED...
...Signal Name Pin 1 POWER 2 3 D- 4 5 D+ 6 7 GND 8 9 KEY 10 Note: USB ports may be assigned as needed. Remove the front panel audio cable. 5. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3. Remove the cover. 4. Table 6. Table 7 shows the pin assignments for each USB 2.0... 6 Power switch 8 Ground Not Connected 10 No pin In/Out Out Out In 42 Replace the cover. Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS Product Guide To restore back panel audio, follow these steps: 1. Table 7. Front Panel Header Pin Description Hard Drive Activity LED 1 Hard disk LED...
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...Desktop Board Components Connecting to the Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Figure 20, C on pins 2 and 4 of the alternate front panel power LED header. Table 9 shows the pin assignments for the front panel header. Table 9. If your chassis has a three-pin power LED cable, connect it to the HD Audio... Link Header See Figure 20, A for the location of the HD Audio Link header. Table 8 shows the pin assignments for the header. Pins 1 and 3 of this header. HD...
...Desktop Board Components Connecting to the Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Figure 20, C on pins 2 and 4 of the alternate front panel power LED header. Table 9 shows the pin assignments for the front panel header. Table 9. If your chassis has a three-pin power LED cable, connect it to the HD Audio... Link Header See Figure 20, A for the location of the HD Audio Link header. Table 8 shows the pin assignments for the header. Pins 1 and 3 of this header. HD...
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Figure 21 shows the back panel audio connectors. Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS Product Guide Connecting to the Flexible Audio System After installing the SigmaTel audio driver, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Item Description A Line in/retasking jack B Line out/retasking jack C Mic in the table. Back Panel Audio Connectors 44 The connectors are shown in /retasking jack Figure 21. The default connector assignments are retaskable using the audio driver interface.
Figure 21 shows the back panel audio connectors. Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS Product Guide Connecting to the Flexible Audio System After installing the SigmaTel audio driver, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Item Description A Line in/retasking jack B Line out/retasking jack C Mic in the table. Back Panel Audio Connectors 44 The connectors are shown in /retasking jack Figure 21. The default connector assignments are retaskable using the audio driver interface.
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Figure 26 shows the back panel connectors. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Back Panel Connectors NOTE The line out connector, located on the back panel, is designed to this output. Back Panel Connectors 51 Figure 26. Poor audio quality may occur if passive (nonamplified) speakers are connected to power either headphones or amplified speakers only.
Figure 26 shows the back panel connectors. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Back Panel Connectors NOTE The line out connector, located on the back panel, is designed to this output. Back Panel Connectors 51 Figure 26. Poor audio quality may occur if passive (nonamplified) speakers are connected to power either headphones or amplified speakers only.