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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Components...9 Processor ...11 Main Memory ...12 Intel® 845GE Chipset ...12 Intel® 82845GE Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH 13 Intel® 82801DB I/O Controller Hub (ICH4 13 Firmware Hub (FWH 13 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 13 Graphics Subsystem ...14 ......19 Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 19 Resume on Ring...20 Wake from USB...20 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 20 PME# Wakeup Support 20 Speaker...20 Battery...20 Real-Time Clock...20 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin ...21...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Components...9 Processor ...11 Main Memory ...12 Intel® 845GE Chipset ...12 Intel® 82845GE Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH 13 Intel® 82801DB I/O Controller Hub (ICH4 13 Firmware Hub (FWH 13 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 13 Graphics Subsystem ...14 ......19 Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 19 Resume on Ring...20 Wake from USB...20 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 20 PME# Wakeup Support 20 Speaker...20 Battery...20 Real-Time Clock...20 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin ...21...
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Intel Desktop Boards D845GERG2 and D845GEBV2 Product Guide Installing a Processor 24 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 24 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 25 Removing the Processor 25 Installing and Removing Memory 26 Installing DIMMs ...26 Removing DIMMs ...27 Installing and Removing an AGP or ...Passwords ...35 Replacing the Battery ...36 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 39 Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility 40 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 40 Updating the BIOS...40 Recovering the ...
Intel Desktop Boards D845GERG2 and D845GEBV2 Product Guide Installing a Processor 24 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 24 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 25 Removing the Processor 25 Installing and Removing Memory 26 Installing DIMMs ...26 Removing DIMMs ...27 Installing and Removing an AGP or ...Passwords ...35 Replacing the Battery ...36 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 39 Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility 40 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 40 Updating the BIOS...40 Recovering the ...
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... CD-ROM Drives 60 Exit Menu ...61 5 Technical Reference Board Connectors ...63 Back Panel Connectors 64 Audio Connectors ...65 Add-In Card and Peripheral Interface Connectors 66 Desktop Board Resources 67 Memory Map ...67 DMA Channels ...67 Interrupts ...68 A Error ...for Intended Applications 76 Figures 1. Location of Standby Power Indicator 18 4. Installing a Memory Module 26 9. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector ........25 8. Front Panel Headers...30 12. Desktop Board D845GERG2 Components 9 2. Installing a Processor...24 7.
... CD-ROM Drives 60 Exit Menu ...61 5 Technical Reference Board Connectors ...63 Back Panel Connectors 64 Audio Connectors ...65 Add-In Card and Peripheral Interface Connectors 66 Desktop Board Resources 67 Memory Map ...67 DMA Channels ...67 Interrupts ...68 A Error ...for Intended Applications 76 Figures 1. Location of Standby Power Indicator 18 4. Installing a Memory Module 26 9. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector ........25 8. Front Panel Headers...30 12. Desktop Board D845GERG2 Components 9 2. Installing a Processor...24 7.
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.... Peripheral Configuration Submenu 49 17. Boot Menu ...58 29. System Memory Map...67 35. EMC Regulations ...73 vi RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 15 5. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names (J8A1 31 7. Main Menu...45 13. Intel Desktop Boards D845GERG2 and D845GEBV2 Product Guide 15. Back Panel Connectors 64 16...
.... Peripheral Configuration Submenu 49 17. Boot Menu ...58 29. System Memory Map...67 35. EMC Regulations ...73 vi RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 15 5. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names (J8A1 31 7. Main Menu...45 13. Intel Desktop Boards D845GERG2 and D845GEBV2 Product Guide 15. Back Panel Connectors 64 16...
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... Graphics Audio LAN (optional) NOTE: Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 has been designed to support DIMMs based on these Intel desktop boards. For more information about the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at 12.0 inches by 8.2 inches (Desktop Board D845GERG2) • ATX at : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Intel® 845GE chipset consisting of: •...
... Graphics Audio LAN (optional) NOTE: Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 has been designed to support DIMMs based on these Intel desktop boards. For more information about the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at 12.0 inches by 8.2 inches (Desktop Board D845GERG2) • ATX at : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Intel® 845GE chipset consisting of: •...
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... connector (slot shared with PCI bus connector 6) BIOS • Intel/AMI BIOS • 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support for SMBIOS Power Management • Support for Advanced...intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 8 One AGP connector - One optional Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) connector (slot shared with Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 support • One diskette drive interface • One parallel port • One serial port • PS/2† keyboard and mouse ports Expansion Capabilities • Desktop Board D845GERG2: - Intel Desktop Board D845GERG2...
... connector (slot shared with PCI bus connector 6) BIOS • Intel/AMI BIOS • 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support for SMBIOS Power Management • Support for Advanced...intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 8 One AGP connector - One optional Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) connector (slot shared with Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 support • One diskette drive interface • One parallel port • One serial port • PS/2† keyboard and mouse ports Expansion Capabilities • Desktop Board D845GERG2: - Intel Desktop Board D845GERG2...
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... these documents through the World Wide Web at : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ All memory components and DIMMs used with the desktop boards must comply with 533 MHz front side bus frequency (FSB). DDR333 memory will run in non-ECC mode) • 2.5 V memory ✏ NOTE Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 has been designed to run only at DDR266 speeds when...
... these documents through the World Wide Web at : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ All memory components and DIMMs used with the desktop boards must comply with 533 MHz front side bus frequency (FSB). DDR333 memory will run in non-ECC mode) • 2.5 V memory ✏ NOTE Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 has been designed to run only at DDR266 speeds when...
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...Desktop Board Features Intel® 82845GE Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) The GMCH provides Intel Extreme Graphics as well as the processor, system memory, AGP, and hub interfaces in the Intel 845GE chipset platform. ICH4 features on these boards • 1.5 V AGP interface with 4X Side Band Addressing (SBA)/data transfer and 2X and 4X fast write Intel...EPP) support • Serial IRQ interface compatible with access to the rest of the platform. Features on Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 include: • Single processor support with 533 MHz or 400 MHz data transfer rates •...
...Desktop Board Features Intel® 82845GE Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) The GMCH provides Intel Extreme Graphics as well as the processor, system memory, AGP, and hub interfaces in the Intel 845GE chipset platform. ICH4 features on these boards • 1.5 V AGP interface with 4X Side Band Addressing (SBA)/data transfer and 2X and 4X fast write Intel...EPP) support • Serial IRQ interface compatible with access to the rest of the platform. Features on Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 include: • Single processor support with 533 MHz or 400 MHz data transfer rates •...
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...-to its last known awake state. Location of ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. Intel Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 Product Guide ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over... the power management and Plug & Play functions of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. The desktop board's standby power indicator, shown in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to be off . This includes the memory...
...-to its last known awake state. Location of ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. Intel Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 Product Guide ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over... the power management and Plug & Play functions of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. The desktop board's standby power indicator, shown in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to be off . This includes the memory...
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... Power supplies used with this desktop board must be disabled in the BIOS, resulting in memory. For more information on standby current requirements for these desktop boards, refer to the TPS by lowering the speed of the fan connectors. This feature reduces system fan noise by ...rear chassis fan connectors. See Figure 12 on page 33 for the location of the power connectors. Fan Connectors The desktop board has two chassis fan connectors (Intel Precision Cooling Technology) and one processor fan connector. The fan speed control feature can be able to provide enough standby...
... Power supplies used with this desktop board must be disabled in the BIOS, resulting in memory. For more information on standby current requirements for these desktop boards, refer to the TPS by lowering the speed of the fan connectors. This feature reduces system fan noise by ...rear chassis fan connectors. See Figure 12 on page 33 for the location of the power connectors. Fan Connectors The desktop board has two chassis fan connectors (Intel Precision Cooling Technology) and one processor fan connector. The fan speed control feature can be able to provide enough standby...
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... using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove an AGP or ADD card • Connect the IDE...
... using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove an AGP or ADD card • Connect the IDE...
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...'s cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see Figure 8). 4. Intel Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory CAUTION To be fully compliant with the DIMM clips from being easily opened and closed. Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in Figure 8. Turn off all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect...
...'s cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see Figure 8). 4. Intel Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory CAUTION To be fully compliant with the DIMM clips from being easily opened and closed. Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in Figure 8. Turn off all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect...
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...AC power cord. Remove the AC power cord from the socket, and store it is not fully seated in place. 10. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 5. Turn off the computer. 3. Remove the computer's cover. 5. Replace the computer's cover and reconnect the AC power cord. Make ...sure the clips are pushed outward to the computer. Removing DIMMs To remove a memory module, follow these steps: 1. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM socket(s) are firmly in the AGP connector, an electrical short may be...
...AC power cord. Remove the AC power cord from the socket, and store it is not fully seated in place. 10. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 5. Turn off the computer. 3. Remove the computer's cover. 5. Replace the computer's cover and reconnect the AC power cord. Make ...sure the clips are pushed outward to the computer. Removing DIMMs To remove a memory module, follow these steps: 1. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM socket(s) are firmly in the AGP connector, an electrical short may be...
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... the battery is accurate to ± 13 minutes/year at 25 ºC with an incorrect type. Intel Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 Product Guide Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of the...
... the battery is accurate to ± 13 minutes/year at 25 ºC with an incorrect type. Intel Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 Product Guide Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of the...
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...http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive. (You can update the system BIOS while in the dialog boxes to your hard drive where it was saved. This runs the update program. 6. Go to the Desktop Board D845GERG2 or D845GEBV2 ... window. 5. 3 Updating the BIOS This chapter tells you how to update the BIOS by either using the Intel® Express BIOS Update utility or the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, and how to a diskette. The BIOS file is included in an automated update utility that combines...
...http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive. (You can update the system BIOS while in the dialog boxes to your hard drive where it was saved. This runs the update program. 6. Go to the Desktop Board D845GERG2 or D845GEBV2 ... window. 5. 3 Updating the BIOS This chapter tells you how to update the BIOS by either using the Intel® Express BIOS Update utility or the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, and how to a diskette. The BIOS file is included in an automated update utility that combines...
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...1. If a logo appears, press to make sure the update was successful. Intel Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility With the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility you can update the system BIOS from the Web provides a simple ... remove the diskette and to the Desktop Board D845GERG2 or D845GEBV2 page on the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop ✏ NOTE Please review the instructions distributed with the BIOS update diskette in flash memory • Update the language section ...
...1. If a logo appears, press to make sure the update was successful. Intel Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility With the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility you can update the system BIOS from the Web provides a simple ... remove the diskette and to the Desktop Board D845GERG2 or D845GEBV2 page on the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop ✏ NOTE Please review the instructions distributed with the BIOS update diskette in flash memory • Update the language section ...
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...desktop boards with other BIOS identifiers might have differences in this section apply to the Intel Web site at: http://developer.intel.com/design/security/index1.htm 43 BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar Maintenance Clears passwords and Boot Integrity Service (BIS)* credentials, and configures extended configuration memory...below. For the latest BIOS settings, refer to the Intel® Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 Technical Product Specification or the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop ✏ NOTE For reference purposes, you make changes...
...desktop boards with other BIOS identifiers might have differences in this section apply to the Intel Web site at: http://developer.intel.com/design/security/index1.htm 43 BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar Maintenance Clears passwords and Boot Integrity Service (BIS)* credentials, and configures extended configuration memory...below. For the latest BIOS settings, refer to the Intel® Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 Technical Product Specification or the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop ✏ NOTE For reference purposes, you make changes...
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Table 12. Main Menu Feature BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed System Bus Speed System Memory Speed Cache RAM Options No options No options No options No options No options No options Total Memory Memory Bank 0 Memory Bank 1 Language System Time System Date No options No options • English (default.... Displays the size of the BIOS. Displays the system bus speed. Displays the total amount of RAM in the memory banks. Displays the amount and type of RAM. Displays processor type. Displays processor speed. Specifies the current date. 45 Displays the ...
Table 12. Main Menu Feature BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed System Bus Speed System Memory Speed Cache RAM Options No options No options No options No options No options No options Total Memory Memory Bank 0 Memory Bank 1 Language System Time System Date No options No options • English (default.... Displays the size of the BIOS. Displays the system bus speed. Displays the total amount of RAM in the memory banks. Displays the amount and type of RAM. Displays processor type. Displays processor speed. Specifies the current date. 45 Displays the ...
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... (default) • 128MB • 256MB • AGP (default) • PCI • 512 KB • 1 MB (default) • 8 MB Description Amount of system memory available for legacy USB. 54 Intel Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 Product Guide Video Configuration Submenu Maintenance Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Video Configuration The submenu shown in Table 22 is not...
... (default) • 128MB • 256MB • AGP (default) • PCI • 512 KB • 1 MB (default) • 8 MB Description Amount of system memory available for legacy USB. 54 Intel Desktop Board D845GERG2/D845GEBV2 Product Guide Video Configuration Submenu Maintenance Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Video Configuration The submenu shown in Table 22 is not...
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... the BIOS Setup Program Chipset Configuration Submenu Maintenance Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Chipset Configuration The menu shown in memory. Chipset Configuration Submenu Feature Options ISA Enable Bit PCI Latency Timer Extended Configuration SDRAM Frequency SDRAM Timing Control •...addressing a column. Set PCI latency time. User Defined allows manual override of detected SDRAM settings Selects length of detected memory frequency value. Allows override of time from read to configure advanced chipset features. User Defined SDRAM RAS Act. Manual...
... the BIOS Setup Program Chipset Configuration Submenu Maintenance Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Chipset Configuration The menu shown in memory. Chipset Configuration Submenu Feature Options ISA Enable Bit PCI Latency Timer Extended Configuration SDRAM Frequency SDRAM Timing Control •...addressing a column. Set PCI latency time. User Defined allows manual override of detected SDRAM settings Selects length of detected memory frequency value. Allows override of time from read to configure advanced chipset features. User Defined SDRAM RAS Act. Manual...