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...from published specifications. Revision History Revision Revision History -001 First release of the Intel® Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Date June 2010 Disclaimer Information in this document, or other Intel literature, may be claimed as errata which have an ordering number and are ...trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U. No license, express or implied, by this document. Intel products are available on request. Intel Desktop Board D525MW may contain design defects or errors known as the property of ...
...from published specifications. Revision History Revision Revision History -001 First release of the Intel® Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Date June 2010 Disclaimer Information in this document, or other Intel literature, may be claimed as errata which have an ordering number and are ...trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U. No license, express or implied, by this document. Intel products are available on request. Intel Desktop Board D525MW may contain design defects or errors known as the property of ...
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...may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the Desktop Board and other environments, such as Information Technology ...Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board D525MW. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, and regulatory requirements for installation in homes, offices, schools, computer...
...may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the Desktop Board and other environments, such as Information Technology ...Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board D525MW. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, and regulatory requirements for installation in homes, offices, schools, computer...
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Term GB GHz KB MB Mbit MHz Description Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) Gigahertz (one billion hertz) Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megahertz (one million hertz) iv Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide.
Term GB GHz KB MB Mbit MHz Description Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) Gigahertz (one billion hertz) Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megahertz (one million hertz) iv Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide.
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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 System Memory 13 Integrated Graphics Subsystem 14 Intel® NM10 Express Chipset 14 Operating System Support 14 Onboard Audio Subsystem 14 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 16 LAN Subsystem... Passwords 18 Power Management Features 19 ACPI ...19 Hardware Support 19 Battery ...22 Real-Time Clock 22 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 23 Installation Precautions 25 Prevent Power Supply Overload 25 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 25 Installing the I/O Shield ...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 System Memory 13 Integrated Graphics Subsystem 14 Intel® NM10 Express Chipset 14 Operating System Support 14 Onboard Audio Subsystem 14 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 16 LAN Subsystem... Passwords 18 Power Management Features 19 ACPI ...19 Hardware Support 19 Battery ...22 Real-Time Clock 22 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 23 Installation Precautions 25 Prevent Power Supply Overload 25 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 25 Installing the I/O Shield ...
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and Component-Level Certifications 63 ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance 64 vi Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 47 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 48 Obtaining the BIOS Update File... 48 Using the Iflash Memory Update Utility 48 Recovering the BIOS 49 A Board Status and Error Messages BIOS Beep ...
and Component-Level Certifications 63 ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance 64 vi Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 47 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 48 Obtaining the BIOS Update File... 48 Using the Iflash Memory Update Utility 48 Recovering the BIOS 49 A Board Status and Error Messages BIOS Beep ...
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.... Front Panel Wireless Activity LED Header 36 13. POST Error Messages 52 18. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Mounting Screw Holes 27 7. Removing the Battery 45 17. Intel Desktop Board D525MW China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 58 Tables 1. Connecting Power Supply Cables 38...9. AcceptableDrives/Media Types for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 40 14. Regulatory Compliance Marks 62 21. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Components 11 2. Front Panel USB Header with Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive or Compatible Device Support 35 11. Safety Standards 53 19. Contents ...
.... Front Panel Wireless Activity LED Header 36 13. POST Error Messages 52 18. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Mounting Screw Holes 27 7. Removing the Battery 45 17. Intel Desktop Board D525MW China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 58 Tables 1. Connecting Power Supply Cables 38...9. AcceptableDrives/Media Types for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 40 14. Regulatory Compliance Marks 62 21. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Components 11 2. Front Panel USB Header with Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive or Compatible Device Support 35 11. Safety Standards 53 19. Contents ...
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... Hardware Monitor Subsystem LAN Support Mini-ITX ([170 millimeters [6.7 inches] x 170 millimeters [6.7 inches]) Passively-cooled, soldered-down dual-core Intel® Atom™ processor with integrated graphics and memory controllers. • Two 204-pin Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Small Outline... ― Three front panel ports (via two internal headers; 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of the Desktop Board. Table 1 summarizes the features of Intel® Desktop Board D525MW. Included are: • Back panel connectors • Front panel microphone...
... Hardware Monitor Subsystem LAN Support Mini-ITX ([170 millimeters [6.7 inches] x 170 millimeters [6.7 inches]) Passively-cooled, soldered-down dual-core Intel® Atom™ processor with integrated graphics and memory controllers. • Two 204-pin Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Small Outline... ― Three front panel ports (via two internal headers; 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of the Desktop Board. Table 1 summarizes the features of Intel® Desktop Board D525MW. Included are: • Back panel connectors • Front panel microphone...
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... USB, PCI, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, serial, and front panel For more information on Intel Desktop Board D525MW consult the following online resources: To find information about... Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide BIOS Instantly Available PC Technology • Intel® BIOS • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and...
... USB, PCI, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, serial, and front panel For more information on Intel Desktop Board D525MW consult the following online resources: To find information about... Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide BIOS Instantly Available PC Technology • Intel® BIOS • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and...
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Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Components 11 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board D525MW.
Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Components 11 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board D525MW.
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...Presence Detect (SPD) memory only • Non-ECC memory • Up to be populated with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be passively cooled in a properly ventilated chassis. The processor is soldered to configure the memory controller for ...normal operation. Desktop Board Features Processor Intel Desktop Board D525MW includes a passively-cooled, dual-core Intel Atom processor with gold-plated contacts. NOTE The board is not customer upgradeable. If your memory modules do not support ...
...Presence Detect (SPD) memory only • Non-ECC memory • Up to be populated with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be passively cooled in a properly ventilated chassis. The processor is soldered to configure the memory controller for ...normal operation. Desktop Board Features Processor Intel Desktop Board D525MW includes a passively-cooled, dual-core Intel Atom processor with gold-plated contacts. NOTE The board is not customer upgradeable. If your memory modules do not support ...
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...following headers and connectors: • Front panel audio header (supports both Intel HD Audio and AC '97 Audio. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Integrated Graphics Subsystem The integrated Intel GMA 3150 graphics controller features the following: • 400 MHz core ... 3 • Microsoft Windows* 7 Home Basic and Starter Onboard Audio Subsystem The Intel Desktop Board D525MW 6-channel (5.1) onboard audio subsystem supports both Intel HD Audio and AC '97), including functionality for the board's I/O paths. The subsystem is a centralized controller for : ― Line out...
...following headers and connectors: • Front panel audio header (supports both Intel HD Audio and AC '97 Audio. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Integrated Graphics Subsystem The integrated Intel GMA 3150 graphics controller features the following: • 400 MHz core ... 3 • Microsoft Windows* 7 Home Basic and Starter Onboard Audio Subsystem The Intel Desktop Board D525MW 6-channel (5.1) onboard audio subsystem supports both Intel HD Audio and AC '97), including functionality for the board's I/O paths. The subsystem is a centralized controller for : ― Line out...
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... out connector is designed to this output. 15 Item A B C Description Line In Line Out Mic In Figure 2. Audio Jack Support Audio Jack Front panel - Desktop Board Features The front/back panel audio connectors are connected to power headphones or amplified speakers only. Blue Back panel -
... out connector is designed to this output. 15 Item A B C Description Line In Line Out Mic In Figure 2. Audio Jack Support Audio Jack Front panel - Desktop Board Features The front/back panel audio connectors are connected to power headphones or amplified speakers only. Blue Back panel -
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... are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 3). Figure 3. LAN Status LEDs 16 Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller The legacy I /O controller. LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: •...; Intel NM10 Express Chipset • Realtek 8111E Gigabit Ethernet Controller for 10/100/1000 Mbits/s Ethernet LAN connectivity • RJ-45 ...
... are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 3). Figure 3. LAN Status LEDs 16 Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller The legacy I /O controller. LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: •...; Intel NM10 Express Chipset • Realtek 8111E Gigabit Ethernet Controller for 10/100/1000 Mbits/s Ethernet LAN connectivity • RJ-45 ...
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...is selected. 100 Mbits/s data rate is selected. 1000 Mbits/s data rate is attached to two front panel USB 2.0 headers). Expandability The Desktop Board provides the following expansion capability: • One PCI connector. or dual-slot PCI riser card. • One PCI Express Full-Mini Card slot... 17 One of the front panel USB headers supports an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive or compatible device. SATA Interface The Desktop Board supports two SATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) that do not support USB 2.0. USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up and the LAN subsystem is operating. The USB...
...is selected. 100 Mbits/s data rate is selected. 1000 Mbits/s data rate is attached to two front panel USB 2.0 headers). Expandability The Desktop Board provides the following expansion capability: • One PCI connector. or dual-slot PCI riser card. • One PCI Express Full-Mini Card slot... 17 One of the front panel USB headers supports an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive or compatible device. SATA Interface The Desktop Board supports two SATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) that do not support USB 2.0. USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up and the LAN subsystem is operating. The USB...
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... BIOS Setup program can be accessed and who can enter either the supervisor password or the user password to view and change all Setup options. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI and SATA auto-configuration utilities...
... BIOS Setup program can be accessed and who can enter either the supervisor password or the user password to view and change all Setup options. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI and SATA auto-configuration utilities...
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... includes the DIMM sockets and the PCI bus connector, even though the computer appears to the system. Hardware Support Fan Header The Desktop Board has a 3-pin chassis fan header. Failure to the board. See Figure 13 on page 37 for the location of ACPI with the Desktop... Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power management is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing ...
... includes the DIMM sockets and the PCI bus connector, even though the computer appears to the system. Hardware Support Fan Header The Desktop Board has a 3-pin chassis fan header. Failure to the board. See Figure 13 on page 37 for the location of ACPI with the Desktop... Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power management is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing ...
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... of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to wake the computer. The board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Figure 4. Add-in boards that also support this specification can participate in power management and can be off...
... of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to wake the computer. The board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Figure 4. Add-in boards that also support this specification can participate in power management and can be off...
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... Support When the PME# signal is the Alt + Print Screen key combination or the Power key available only on some keyboards. Desktop Board Features LAN Wake Capabilities The board's LAN wake capabilities enable remote wake-up the computer. Wake from PS/2 Device PS/2 keyboard activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1... bus, the computer wakes from USB. Wake from USB USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state. The board supports LAN wake capabilities with ACPI in an ACPI S4 or S5 state, the only PS/2 activity that supports wake from an ACPI S1, S3...
... Support When the PME# signal is the Alt + Print Screen key combination or the Power key available only on some keyboards. Desktop Board Features LAN Wake Capabilities The board's LAN wake capabilities enable remote wake-up the computer. Wake from PS/2 Device PS/2 keyboard activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1... bus, the computer wakes from USB. Wake from USB USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state. The board supports LAN wake capabilities with ACPI in an ACPI S4 or S5 state, the only PS/2 activity that supports wake from an ACPI S1, S3...
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Real-Time Clock The Desktop Board includes a time-of-day clock and a 100-year calendar. The coincell battery keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off . 22 Go to replace the battery. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Battery A coin-cell battery on how to page 41 for instructions on the Desktop Board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current when the computer is turned off .
Real-Time Clock The Desktop Board includes a time-of-day clock and a 100-year calendar. The coincell battery keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off . 22 Go to replace the battery. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Battery A coin-cell battery on how to page 41 for instructions on the Desktop Board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current when the computer is turned off .
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...to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove system memory • Connect SATA drives • Install a Wireless LAN card • Install an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive or compatible device • Connect to operate even ...though the front panel power button is off. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you begin installing the Desktop Board: • Always follow the ...
...to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove system memory • Connect SATA drives • Install a Wireless LAN card • Install an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive or compatible device • Connect to operate even ...though the front panel power button is off. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you begin installing the Desktop Board: • Always follow the ...