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... contain design defects or errors known as the property of others. Intel, the Intel logo, and Intel Atom are available on request. All rights reserved. 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 countries. * Other names...
... contain design defects or errors known as the property of others. Intel, the Intel logo, and Intel Atom are available on request. All rights reserved. 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 countries. * Other names...
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... Compliance: safety and EMC regulations and product certifications Conventions The following conventions are evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. Intended Uses All Intel® Desktop Boards are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. The suitability of this Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 ...to important information. iii Document Organization The chapters in personal computers (PC) for technically qualified personnel. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D525MW.
... Compliance: safety and EMC regulations and product certifications Conventions The following conventions are evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. Intended Uses All Intel® Desktop Boards are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. The suitability of this Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 ...to important information. iii Document Organization The chapters in personal computers (PC) for technically qualified personnel. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D525MW.
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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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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 ...
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 ...
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...-Mini Card Wireless LAN Card 30 10. Installing a Half-Mini Card Wireless LAN Card 31 11. BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 39 16. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Components 12 3. Serial Port Header (COM 1 35 9. Front Panel USB Header 35 10. POST Error Messages 52 18. ENERGY STAR ...Requirements 64 vii LAN Status LEDs 16 4. Intel Desktop Board D525MW China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 58 Tables 1. Location of the Chassis Fan Header 37 14. Feature Summary 9 2. Front Panel Audio...
...-Mini Card Wireless LAN Card 30 10. Installing a Half-Mini Card Wireless LAN Card 31 11. BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 39 16. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Components 12 3. Serial Port Header (COM 1 35 9. Front Panel USB Header 35 10. POST Error Messages 52 18. ENERGY STAR ...Requirements 64 vii LAN Status LEDs 16 4. Intel Desktop Board D525MW China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 58 Tables 1. Location of the Chassis Fan Header 37 14. Feature Summary 9 2. Front Panel Audio...
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... header with support for Intel® HD Audio or... 4 GB of system memory Intel® NM10 Express Chipset Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 (Intel® GMA 3150) integrated graphics... RealTek* 8111E Gigabit Ethernet Controller 9 Table 1. one header supports an Intel® Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive or compatible device • Two... x 170 millimeters [6.7 inches]) Passively-cooled, soldered-down dual-core Intel® Atom™ processor with integrated graphics and memory controllers. ...Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) and AC '97 Audio. Table ...
... header with support for Intel® HD Audio or... 4 GB of system memory Intel® NM10 Express Chipset Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 (Intel® GMA 3150) integrated graphics... RealTek* 8111E Gigabit Ethernet Controller 9 Table 1. one header supports an Intel® Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive or compatible device • Two... x 170 millimeters [6.7 inches]) Passively-cooled, soldered-down dual-core Intel® Atom™ processor with integrated graphics and memory controllers. ...Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) and AC '97 Audio. Table ...
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..., and SMBIOS • Support for PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.3 • Support for Intel Desktop Board D525MW http://ark.intel.com Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit 10 Visit this World Wide Web site...
..., and SMBIOS • Support for PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.3 • Support for Intel Desktop Board D525MW http://ark.intel.com Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit 10 Visit this World Wide Web site...
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Intel Desktop Board D525MW Components 11 Figure 1. Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board D525MW.
Intel Desktop Board D525MW Components 11 Figure 1. Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board D525MW.
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... MHz SO-DIMMs operate at power up. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will attempt 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 the Desktop Board and...with integrated graphics and memory controller. Chassis venting locations are recommended above the processor heatsink area for normal operation. Desktop Board Features Processor Intel Desktop Board D525MW includes a passively-cooled, dual-core Intel Atom processor with gold-plated contacts.
... MHz SO-DIMMs operate at power up. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will attempt 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 the Desktop Board and...with integrated graphics and memory controller. Chassis venting locations are recommended above the processor heatsink area for normal operation. Desktop Board Features Processor Intel Desktop Board D525MW includes a passively-cooled, dual-core Intel Atom processor with gold-plated contacts.
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... 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... Windows* XP Home Service Pack 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...
... 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... Windows* XP Home Service Pack 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...
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Two LEDs are available from Intel's World Wide Web site at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/. LAN Status LEDs 16 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following : • Two serial ports (one via a back panel connector ... are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 3). Figure 3. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller The legacy I/O controller provides the following : • Intel NM10 Express Chipset • Realtek 8111E Gigabit Ethernet Controller for 10/100/1000 Mbits/s Ethernet LAN connectivity ...
Two LEDs are available from Intel's World Wide Web site at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/. LAN Status LEDs 16 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following : • Two serial ports (one via a back panel connector ... are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 3). Figure 3. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller The legacy I/O controller provides the following : • Intel NM10 Express Chipset • Realtek 8111E Gigabit Ethernet Controller for 10/100/1000 Mbits/s Ethernet LAN connectivity ...
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... a user password 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, and...
... a user password 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, and...
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...off, the front panel power LED will appear to be used to the Technical Product Specification on the Intel Desktop D525MW web page at http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D525MW/index.htm. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system quickly returns to enter ...S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep-state. Instantly Available PC Technology Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to its last known state. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Figure 4. While in cards and drivers. 20 Location of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and PCI ...
...off, the front panel power LED will appear to be used to the Technical Product Specification on the Intel Desktop D525MW web page at http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D525MW/index.htm. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system quickly returns to enter ...S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep-state. Instantly Available PC Technology Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to its last known state. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Figure 4. While in cards and drivers. 20 Location of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and PCI ...
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Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Battery A coin-cell battery on how to replace the battery. Go 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 . The coincell battery keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off . 22 Real-Time Clock The Desktop Board includes a time-of-day clock and a 100-year calendar.
Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Battery A coin-cell battery on how to replace the battery. Go 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 . The coincell battery keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off . 22 Real-Time Clock The Desktop Board includes a time-of-day clock and a 100-year calendar.
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Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide CAUTION Failure to ensure appropriate airflow may result in some instances, damage to exceed their maximum case temperature and malfunction. For information about ... rating of both the processor and/or voltage regulator or, in damage to be passively cooled on this document will result in the Intel Desktop Board Technical Product Specification. Intel makes no warranties or representations that the ambient temperature does not exceed the board's maximum operating temperature. All responsibility for maximum heat...
Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide CAUTION Failure to ensure appropriate airflow may result in some instances, damage to exceed their maximum case temperature and malfunction. For information about ... rating of both the processor and/or voltage regulator or, in damage to be passively cooled on this document will result in the Intel Desktop Board Technical Product Specification. Intel makes no warranties or representations that the ambient temperature does not exceed the board's maximum operating temperature. All responsibility for maximum heat...
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... the shield does not fit, obtain a properly-sized shield from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis. Installing the I /O shield. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Installing the I/O Shield The Desktop Board comes with an I /O Shield 26 Figure 5. Place the shield inside the chassis as shown in the...
... the shield does not fit, obtain a properly-sized shield from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis. Installing the I /O shield. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Installing the I/O Shield The Desktop Board comes with an I /O Shield 26 Figure 5. Place the shield inside the chassis as shown in the...
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... Screw Holes 27 Refer to disconnect the power before performing the procedures described here. Failure to your chassis manual for Intel Desktop Board D525MW. Figure 6. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should do this procedure. Disconnect the computer ...
... Screw Holes 27 Refer to disconnect the power before performing the procedures described here. Failure to your chassis manual for Intel Desktop Board D525MW. Figure 6. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should do this procedure. Disconnect the computer ...
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...data structure. Align the notch in the DIMM with the key in the socket (Figure 7, B), while holding the DIMM with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support up to disengage them from the SO-DIMM. 28 Install the first DIMM (Figure 7,...System Memory To remove an SO-DIMM from a socket, gently spread the socket's retention arms (Figure 7, C) to 4 GB of system memory. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with the back edge tilted slightly upwards, insert it snaps into the retention...
...data structure. Align the notch in the DIMM with the key in the socket (Figure 7, B), while holding the DIMM with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support up to disengage them from the SO-DIMM. 28 Install the first DIMM (Figure 7,...System Memory To remove an SO-DIMM from a socket, gently spread the socket's retention arms (Figure 7, C) to 4 GB of system memory. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with the back edge tilted slightly upwards, insert it snaps into the retention...
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Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Installing a Wireless LAN Card in the PCI Express Mini Card Slot A wireless LAN card can be installed in "Before You Begin" on the ...
Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide Installing a Wireless LAN Card in the PCI Express Mini Card Slot A wireless LAN card can be installed in "Before You Begin" on the ...
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...outs on the Desktop Board by using the onboard USB 2.0 header indicated in Figure 1, T. Observe the precautions in Figure 11. 3. Installing an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or Compatible Device) 32 Secure the solid state drive to the board with the USB 2.0 header on page 23...drive is oriented as shown in "Before You Begin" on the Desktop Board. Figure 11. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide NOTE External antennas can be connected through the I /O shield. To install an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive or compatible device on the Desktop Board, follow these steps: ...
...outs on the Desktop Board by using the onboard USB 2.0 header indicated in Figure 1, T. Observe the precautions in Figure 11. 3. Installing an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or Compatible Device) 32 Secure the solid state drive to the board with the USB 2.0 header on page 23...drive is oriented as shown in "Before You Begin" on the Desktop Board. Figure 11. Intel Desktop Board D525MW Product Guide NOTE External antennas can be connected through the I /O shield. To install an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive or compatible device on the Desktop Board, follow these steps: ...