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Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2 Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory 24 Installing DIMMs ...24 Removing DIMMs ...25 Connecting the IDE Cable 25 Connecting the Front Panel Header 27 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution (Optional 27 Installing a Front Panel USB Solution 27 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 28 Clearing Passwords ...29 Replacing the Battery ...29 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 33 Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility 33 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 33 Updating the ...
Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2 Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory 24 Installing DIMMs ...24 Removing DIMMs ...25 Connecting the IDE Cable 25 Connecting the Front Panel Header 27 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution (Optional 27 Installing a Front Panel USB Solution 27 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 28 Clearing Passwords ...29 Replacing the Battery ...29 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 33 Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility 33 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 33 Updating the ...
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... parallel port • Two serial ports (one via a board header) • PS/2† keyboard and mouse ports BIOS • Intel/AMI BIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update • SMBIOS support Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Support for Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC) • Wake on USB, PCI, RS-232, LAN, and front panel ✏ NOTE For information about Intel desktop boards, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go...
... parallel port • Two serial ports (one via a board header) • PS/2† keyboard and mouse ports BIOS • Intel/AMI BIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update • SMBIOS support Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Support for Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC) • Wake on USB, PCI, RS-232, LAN, and front panel ✏ NOTE For information about Intel desktop boards, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go...
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... 13 on page 19. Table 2. The desktop board has two 12 V compliant power supply connectors that are not included with the desktop board and must be removed and replaced to accommodate supported higher speed processors. Processors are needed to provide extra power to Intel desktop board specifications. Items A and E in damage to the desktop board and/or power supply. The processor connects to the desktop board through the mPGA-478-pin socket. Desktop Board D845GVAD2 supports the processors listed in 1.8 and 1.7 GHz an mPGA478 package...
... 13 on page 19. Table 2. The desktop board has two 12 V compliant power supply connectors that are not included with the desktop board and must be removed and replaced to accommodate supported higher speed processors. Processors are needed to provide extra power to Intel desktop board specifications. Items A and E in damage to the desktop board and/or power supply. The processor connects to the desktop board through the mPGA-478-pin socket. Desktop Board D845GVAD2 supports the processors listed in 1.8 and 1.7 GHz an mPGA478 package...
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...support/motherboards/desktop/ LAN Subsystem (Optional) The optional Intel 82562ET (with status indicator LEDs • Programmable transit threshold • Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D845GVAD2 link on the back panel, is designed to this output. Audio drivers and utilities are connected to power either headphones or amplified speakers only. Desktop Board Features Integrated Graphics The integrated graphics on Desktop Board D845GVAD2 feature: • Intel 845GV chipset • Intel Extreme Graphics...
...support/motherboards/desktop/ LAN Subsystem (Optional) The optional Intel 82562ET (with status indicator LEDs • Programmable transit threshold • Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D845GVAD2 link on the back panel, is designed to this output. Audio drivers and utilities are connected to power either headphones or amplified speakers only. Desktop Board Features Integrated Graphics The integrated graphics on Desktop Board D845GVAD2 feature: • Intel 845GV chipset • Intel Extreme Graphics...
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...-speed USB device. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with another computer on the LAN. The interface supports: • Up to USB 1.1 operation. Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2 Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are limited to USB 1.1 transfer rates prior to accommodate operating systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. LAN link is operating. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to four IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI devices (such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices...
...-speed USB device. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with another computer on the LAN. The interface supports: • Up to USB 1.1 operation. Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2 Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are limited to USB 1.1 transfer rates prior to accommodate operating systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. LAN link is operating. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to four IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI devices (such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices...
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Desktop Board Features Expansion Slots Desktop Board D845GVAD2 has four PCI bus add-in the Firmware Hub. PCI Auto Configuration If you must enter either password to view and change all Setup options. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after installing an IDE device. If only the supervisor password is stored in card connectors. To use ATA-66/100 features, the following items are then available for a password. Setup options are required: • An ATA-66...
Desktop Board Features Expansion Slots Desktop Board D845GVAD2 has four PCI bus add-in the Firmware Hub. PCI Auto Configuration If you must enter either password to view and change all Setup options. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after installing an IDE device. If only the supervisor password is stored in card connectors. To use ATA-66/100 features, the following items are then available for a password. Setup options are required: • An ATA-66...
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... peripheral devices connected to Table 31 on page 19. Install a correctly keyed and shielded front panel audio cable. 6. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to Table 30 on page 19. Replace the cover. Remove the two jumpers from the header (this disables the back panel audio connectors). 5. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3. Refer to the computer. Locate the front panel audio header (J8A1), see Figure 12 on pins 5-6 (rear R channel). 5. Install a jumper on...
... peripheral devices connected to Table 31 on page 19. Install a correctly keyed and shielded front panel audio cable. 6. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to Table 30 on page 19. Replace the cover. Remove the two jumpers from the header (this disables the back panel audio connectors). 5. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3. Refer to the computer. Locate the front panel audio header (J8A1), see Figure 12 on pins 5-6 (rear R channel). 5. Install a jumper on...
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... BIOS Setup Program Modes (J9H2) Jumper Setting 31 31 31 Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the Setup program modes. Recovery (None) Recovers BIOS from a diskette in BIOS Setup. Use this menu to be done in the event of the BIOS configuration jumper block (J9H2). 31 J9H2 OM14572 Figure 9. Table 4 shows the jumper settings for booting. Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2 Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block Figure 9 shows the location of a failed BIOS update. 28 Configure (2-3) After the Power...
... BIOS Setup Program Modes (J9H2) Jumper Setting 31 31 31 Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the Setup program modes. Recovery (None) Recovers BIOS from a diskette in BIOS Setup. Use this menu to be done in the event of the BIOS configuration jumper block (J9H2). 31 J9H2 OM14572 Figure 9. Table 4 shows the jumper settings for booting. Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2 Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block Figure 9 shows the location of a failed BIOS update. 28 Configure (2-3) After the Power...
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... de protection de l'environnement. (French) 29 Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source. 11. When the voltage drops below . 31 13. Press and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that the board is installed in the computer and the configuration jumper block is set to ± 13 minutes/year at...
... de protection de l'environnement. (French) 29 Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source. 11. When the voltage drops below . 31 13. Press and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that the board is installed in the computer and the configuration jumper block is set to ± 13 minutes/year at...
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... features available through the chipset Security Sets passwords and security features Power Configures power management features Boot Selects boot options and power supply controls Exit Saves or discards changes to set program options * For information about the BIS, refer to view and change the BIOS settings for the computer. For the latest BIOS settings, refer to the Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2 Technical Product Specification or the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop ✏ NOTE For...
... features available through the chipset Security Sets passwords and security features Power Configures power management features Boot Selects boot options and power supply controls Exit Saves or discards changes to set program options * For information about the BIS, refer to view and change the BIOS settings for the computer. For the latest BIOS settings, refer to the Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2 Technical Product Specification or the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop ✏ NOTE For...
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... No options Displays processor's Microcode Update Revision. * For information about setting configure mode. Setup only displays this menu in Table 7 is used to the Intel Web site at: http://developer.intel.com/design/security/index1.htm 38 Maintenance Menu Feature Clear All Passwords Clear BIS Credentials CPU Stepping Signature Options • Ok • Cancel • Ok • Cancel No options Description Clears both the user and supervisor passwords. Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2 Product Guide Table 6 shows the function keys...
... No options Displays processor's Microcode Update Revision. * For information about setting configure mode. Setup only displays this menu in Table 7 is used to the Intel Web site at: http://developer.intel.com/design/security/index1.htm 38 Maintenance Menu Feature Clear All Passwords Clear BIS Credentials CPU Stepping Signature Options • Ok • Cancel • Ok • Cancel No options Description Clears both the user and supervisor passwords. Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2 Product Guide Table 6 shows the function keys...
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... onboard LAN) • Disabled • Enabled (default) Description Configures the parallel port. ECP is Extended Parallel Port mode, a high-speed bi-directional mode. Specifies the base I /O Address (This feature is present only when Parallel Port is set to Enabled) • IRQ 5 • IRQ 7 (default) DMA • 1 (This feature is present • 3 (default) only when ECP mode is selected) Audio • Disabled • Enabled (default) LAN Device (This feature is present only when there is Enabled. Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2...
... onboard LAN) • Disabled • Enabled (default) Description Configures the parallel port. ECP is Extended Parallel Port mode, a high-speed bi-directional mode. Specifies the base I /O Address (This feature is present only when Parallel Port is set to Enabled) • IRQ 5 • IRQ 7 (default) DMA • 1 (This feature is present • 3 (default) only when ECP mode is selected) Audio • Disabled • Enabled (default) LAN Device (This feature is present only when there is Enabled. Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2...
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..., displays the Primary IDE Slave submenu. Causes the BIOS to insert a delay before attempting to initiate a transaction as a master. Reports type of connected IDE device. Table 13. Using the BIOS Setup Program IDE Configuration Submenu Maintenance Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit PCI Configuration Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Diskette Configuration Event Log Configuration Video Configuration USB Configuration Chipset Configuration This submenu shown in the system. Reports type of connected IDE device. Reports type of connected IDE...
..., displays the Primary IDE Slave submenu. Causes the BIOS to insert a delay before attempting to initiate a transaction as a master. Reports type of connected IDE device. Table 13. Using the BIOS Setup Program IDE Configuration Submenu Maintenance Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit PCI Configuration Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Diskette Configuration Event Log Configuration Video Configuration USB Configuration Chipset Configuration This submenu shown in the system. Reports type of connected IDE device. Reports type of connected IDE...
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...memory Check the hard disk drive's specifications for IDE devices. For brevity, only one sector at a time if the device supports it. Table 14. User allows capabilities to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Specifies LBA mode control. Auto fills-in capabilities from and to be changed. Auto: the Data gransfer from ATA/ATAPI device. Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2 Product Guide Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Submenus Maintenance Main Advanced Security PCI Configuration Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Diskette Configuration...
...memory Check the hard disk drive's specifications for IDE devices. For brevity, only one sector at a time if the device supports it. Table 14. User allows capabilities to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Specifies LBA mode control. Auto fills-in capabilities from and to be changed. Auto: the Data gransfer from ATA/ATAPI device. Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2 Product Guide Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Submenus Maintenance Main Advanced Security PCI Configuration Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Diskette Configuration...
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... diskette drive type. Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2 Product Guide Diskette Configuration Submenu Maintenance Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit PCI Configuration Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Diskette Configuration Event Log Configuration Video Configuration USB Configuration Chipset Configuration This submenu shown in Table 15 is used to configure the diskette drive. Diskette Configuration Submenu Feature Options Description Diskette Controller Diskette A Diskette Write Protect • Disabled • Enabled (default) • Disabled •...
... diskette drive type. Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2 Product Guide Diskette Configuration Submenu Maintenance Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit PCI Configuration Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Diskette Configuration Event Log Configuration Video Configuration USB Configuration Chipset Configuration This submenu shown in Table 15 is used to configure the diskette drive. Diskette Configuration Submenu Feature Options Description Diskette Controller Diskette A Diskette Write Protect • Disabled • Enabled (default) • Disabled •...
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... legacy USB. 51 Using the BIOS Setup Program USB Configuration Submenu Maintenance Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit PCI Configuration Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Diskette Configuration Event Log Configuration Video Configuration USB Configuration Chipset Configuration The menu shown in Table 18 is not available. Table 18. USB Configuration Submenu Feature High Speed USB Legacy USB Support Options • Disabled • Enabled (default) • Disabled • Enabled (default) Description Disable this option when a USB 2.0 driver...
... legacy USB. 51 Using the BIOS Setup Program USB Configuration Submenu Maintenance Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit PCI Configuration Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Diskette Configuration Event Log Configuration Video Configuration USB Configuration Chipset Configuration The menu shown in Table 18 is not available. Table 18. USB Configuration Submenu Feature High Speed USB Legacy USB Support Options • Disabled • Enabled (default) • Disabled • Enabled (default) Description Disable this option when a USB 2.0 driver...
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Table 19. Set PCI latency time. Chooses the default or user defined settings for the extended configuration options. Allows override of detected SDRAM settings. Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2 Product Guide Chipset Configuration Submenu Maintenance Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit PCI Configuration Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Diskette Configuration Event Log Configuration Video Configuration USB Configuration Chipset Configuration The menu shown in Table 19 is used to be enabled. Aggressive • Manual - Aggressive selects the ...
Table 19. Set PCI latency time. Chooses the default or user defined settings for the extended configuration options. Allows override of detected SDRAM settings. Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2 Product Guide Chipset Configuration Submenu Maintenance Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit PCI Configuration Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Diskette Configuration Event Log Configuration Video Configuration USB Configuration Chipset Configuration The menu shown in Table 19 is used to be enabled. Aggressive • Manual - Aggressive selects the ...
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... Power Boot Exit The menu shown in Table 23 is used to USB boot devices. • Enabled (default) [Enter] Specifies the boot sequence from the available types of POST messages. Enabled displays OEM logo instead of boot devices. [Enter] Specifies the boot sequence from the available hard disk drives. [Enter] Specifies the boot sequence from the available removable devices. [Enter] Specifies the boot sequence from the available ATAPI CD-ROM drives. 55 Intel Rapid BIOS Boot Scan User Flash Area PXE Boot to LAN USB Boot Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives Removable Devices...
... Power Boot Exit The menu shown in Table 23 is used to USB boot devices. • Enabled (default) [Enter] Specifies the boot sequence from the available types of POST messages. Enabled displays OEM logo instead of boot devices. [Enter] Specifies the boot sequence from the available hard disk drives. [Enter] Specifies the boot sequence from the available removable devices. [Enter] Specifies the boot sequence from the available ATAPI CD-ROM drives. 55 Intel Rapid BIOS Boot Scan User Flash Area PXE Boot to LAN USB Boot Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives Removable Devices...
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... boot device. Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2 Product Guide Boot Device Priority Submenu Maintenance Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives Removable Devices ATAPI CD-ROM Drives The submenu represented in the order listed. To specify boot sequence: 1. Press to sixteen total boot devices in Table 25 is for setting hard disk drives. The operating system assigns a drive letter to set the selection as the intended boot device. Hard Disk Drives Submenu Feature 1st Hard Disk Drive (Note) Options Dependent on installed hard drives...
... boot device. Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2 Product Guide Boot Device Priority Submenu Maintenance Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives Removable Devices ATAPI CD-ROM Drives The submenu represented in the order listed. To specify boot sequence: 1. Press to sixteen total boot devices in Table 25 is for setting hard disk drives. The operating system assigns a drive letter to set the selection as the intended boot device. Hard Disk Drives Submenu Feature 1st Hard Disk Drive (Note) Options Dependent on installed hard drives...
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... been stored in CMOS. Run Setup to set correct values. These values have been corrupted. Run Setup to make sure type is correct. Checking NVRAM..... Keyboard Error Error in CMOS are not the same as the last boot. Make sure keyboard is not an ATAPI device. The system must be losing power. ATAPI Incompatible Corresponding drive is connected properly. Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2 Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during...
... been stored in CMOS. Run Setup to set correct values. These values have been corrupted. Run Setup to make sure type is correct. Checking NVRAM..... Keyboard Error Error in CMOS are not the same as the last boot. Make sure keyboard is not an ATAPI device. The system must be losing power. ATAPI Incompatible Corresponding drive is connected properly. Intel Desktop Board D845GVAD2 Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during...