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...board layout, component installation, BIOS updates, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. It is intended for technically qualified personnel. iii Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC. Conventions The following conventions are arranged as follows: • 1 Desktop Board... product features. • 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the desktop board and other hardware components. • 3 BIOS: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes. • B ...
...board layout, component installation, BIOS updates, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. It is intended for technically qualified personnel. iii Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC. Conventions The following conventions are arranged as follows: • 1 Desktop Board... product features. • 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the desktop board and other hardware components. • 3 BIOS: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes. • B ...
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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features 9 Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...15 Main Memory ...16 Intel® 925X Express Chipset 17 Audio Subsystem ...17 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 18 LAN Subsystem ...18 LAN Subsystem Software ...18 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 18 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 19 Enhanced IDE Interface ...19 Serial ATA ...19 Expandability...19 BIOS...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features 9 Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...15 Main Memory ...16 Intel® 925X Express Chipset 17 Audio Subsystem ...17 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 18 LAN Subsystem ...18 LAN Subsystem Software ...18 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 18 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 19 Enhanced IDE Interface ...19 Serial ATA ...19 Expandability...19 BIOS...
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Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Installing a Processor 30 Installing the ...Auxiliary Power Output Connector (D925XCV only 49 Connecting Power Cables 50 Installing Other Connectors 52 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 53 Clearing Passwords ...54 Back Panel Connectors ...55 Setting Up Full 7.1-Channel Surround...Audio 56 Replacing the Battery...57 3 BIOS Updating the BIOS...61 Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 61 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 61 4 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map...65 DMA Channels...65 ...
Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Installing a Processor 30 Installing the ...Auxiliary Power Output Connector (D925XCV only 49 Connecting Power Cables 50 Installing Other Connectors 52 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 53 Clearing Passwords ...54 Back Panel Connectors ...55 Setting Up Full 7.1-Channel Surround...Audio 56 Replacing the Battery...57 3 BIOS Updating the BIOS...61 Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 61 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 61 4 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map...65 DMA Channels...65 ...
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...31 9. Dual Configuration Example 1 34 14. Use DDR2 DIMMs ...36 17. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 41 21. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 53 29. Location of Other Connectors 52 28. Removing the Battery ...60 vii Close the Load Plate ...32 12. Connecting... 25. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover/Do Not Touch 31 10. Internal Headers ...43 22. Installing the I/O Shield 28 5. Desktop Board D925XBC Components 13 3. Install Processor ...32 11. Installing a DIMM...37 18. Lift Socket Lever...30 7. Back Panel Connectors 55 30. Location of ...
...31 9. Dual Configuration Example 1 34 14. Use DDR2 DIMMs ...36 17. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 41 21. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 53 29. Location of Other Connectors 52 28. Removing the Battery ...60 vii Close the Load Plate ...32 12. Connecting... 25. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover/Do Not Touch 31 10. Internal Headers ...43 22. Installing the I/O Shield 28 5. Desktop Board D925XBC Components 13 3. Install Processor ...32 11. Installing a DIMM...37 18. Lift Socket Lever...30 7. Back Panel Connectors 55 30. Location of ...
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... Signal Names 44 9. DMA Channels ...65 13. Product Certification Markings 72 viii Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Tables 1. IEEE 1394 Header Signal Names 44 8. Interrupts ...66 14. BIOS Error Messages...67 16. Memory Configurations 16 5. System Memory Map...65 12.... Feature Summary...9 2. Safety Regulations ...69 17. Desktop Board D925XBC Components 14 4. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 53 11. Front Panel Header Signal Names 45 10. Desktop Board D925XCV Components 12 3. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 44...
... Signal Names 44 9. DMA Channels ...65 13. Product Certification Markings 72 viii Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Tables 1. IEEE 1394 Header Signal Names 44 8. Interrupts ...66 14. BIOS Error Messages...67 16. Memory Configurations 16 5. System Memory Map...65 12.... Feature Summary...9 2. Safety Regulations ...69 17. Desktop Board D925XBC Components 14 4. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 53 11. Front Panel Header Signal Names 45 10. Desktop Board D925XCV Components 12 3. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 44...
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...to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 925X Express Chipset consisting of: • Intel® ...Intel® Express BIOS Update Intel® Matrix Storage Technology for an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the LGA775 package with Direct Media Interface • Intel® 82801FR I/O Controller Hub (ICH6-R) supporting Intel® Matrix Storage Technology • Intel 925X Express Chipset • Intel® high-definition audio codec • Up to four (Intel Desktop Board D925XCV) or two (Intel Desktop Board D925XBC...
...to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 925X Express Chipset consisting of: • Intel® ...Intel® Express BIOS Update Intel® Matrix Storage Technology for an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the LGA775 package with Direct Media Interface • Intel® 82801FR I/O Controller Hub (ICH6-R) supporting Intel® Matrix Storage Technology • Intel 925X Express Chipset • Intel® high-definition audio codec • Up to four (Intel Desktop Board D925XCV) or two (Intel Desktop Board D925XBC...
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... • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links For more information about Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* XP • Microsoft Windows 2000 10...
... • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links For more information about Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* XP • Microsoft Windows 2000 10...
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Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Table 2. Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Desktop Board D925XCV Components Description PCI Express x1 connectors Front panel audio header (yellow) PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header... (LGA775) Processor fan header (4-pin, fan speed control) Main power connector (2x12) Diskette drive connector IDE connector Battery Chassis intrusion header BIOS configuration jumper Front chassis fan header (fan speed control) Serial ATA connectors (four) Alternate power LED header Front panel header Auxiliary power output...
Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Table 2. Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Desktop Board D925XCV Components Description PCI Express x1 connectors Front panel audio header (yellow) PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header... (LGA775) Processor fan header (4-pin, fan speed control) Main power connector (2x12) Diskette drive connector IDE connector Battery Chassis intrusion header BIOS configuration jumper Front chassis fan header (fan speed control) Serial ATA connectors (four) Alternate power LED header Front panel header Auxiliary power output...
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... the following links for more information about: • Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Supported processors http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 14 Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Table 3.
... the following links for more information about: • Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Supported processors http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 14 Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Table 3.
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... of memory being available to the operating system and applications. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the desktop board should be populated with gold-plated contacts. • Support for...less than 4 GB of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ • Installing memory, page 34 in Table 4. The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for...
... of memory being available to the operating system and applications. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the desktop board should be populated with gold-plated contacts. • Support for...less than 4 GB of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ • Installing memory, page 34 in Table 4. The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for...
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...operation. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in cards 19 Expandability The desktop boards support the following: • Desktop board D925XCV: One PCI Express x16 add-in card Two PCI Express x1 add-in cards Four PCI bus add-in cards • Desktop board D925XBC: One PCI Express x16 add-in card ...63719; One PCI Express x1 add-in card Two PCI bus add-in BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) ...
...operation. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in cards 19 Expandability The desktop boards support the following: • Desktop board D925XCV: One PCI Express x16 add-in card Two PCI Express x1 add-in cards Four PCI bus add-in cards • Desktop board D925XBC: One PCI Express x16 add-in card ...63719; One PCI Express x1 add-in card Two PCI bus add-in BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) ...
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..., with the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to boot the computer. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Related Links For information about the BIOS. If both the supervisor and user passwords are set for the BIOS Setup and for a password. A supervisor password and a user password can be accessed and who can...
..., with the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to boot the computer. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Related Links For information about the BIOS. If both the supervisor and user passwords are set for the BIOS Setup and for a password. A supervisor password and a user password can be accessed and who can...
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...) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on the processor temperature and adjusts the chassis fan speeds depending on page 12 to RAM (Instantly Available PC technology) Resume on system configuration and environment. 21 The chassis fan speed control feature should be disabled independently through the desktop board BIOS. Desktop Board D925XBC...
...) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on the processor temperature and adjusts the chassis fan speeds depending on page 12 to RAM (Instantly Available PC technology) Resume on system configuration and environment. 21 The chassis fan speed control feature should be disabled independently through the desktop board BIOS. Desktop Board D925XBC...
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...of the computer chassis. 25 If such a station is off. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap...is not available, you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor and memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card...Identify PCI bus add-in card and other connectors • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Identify back panel connectors • Set up a ...
...of the computer chassis. 25 If such a station is off. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap...is not available, you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor and memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card...Identify PCI bus add-in card and other connectors • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Identify back panel connectors • Set up a ...
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... Utility), then press CTRL-I to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 42 Create RAID Volume. Finish the Windows installation and install all necessary drivers. 4. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Configuring the System for Intel® Matrix Storage Technology for Serial ATA Configuring the BIOS for RAID 0), and press . 6. Enter system BIOS Setup by pressing . In the User...
... Utility), then press CTRL-I to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 42 Create RAID Volume. Finish the Windows installation and install all necessary drivers. 4. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Configuring the System for Intel® Matrix Storage Technology for Serial ATA Configuring the BIOS for RAID 0), and press . 6. Enter system BIOS Setup by pressing . In the User...
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... to this connector requires an ATX12V power supply with a 20-pin (2x10) main power cable is off the connector from within the BIOS Setup program under Advanced ! The use a Y-adapter, power splitter, or SATA power adapter to attach storage devices (such as hard...If a power supply with a 24-pin (2x12) main power cable. Auxiliary Power Output Connector The D925XCV board includes a male 1x4 power connector that 1.5A. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Auxiliary Power Output Connector (D925XCV only) Figure 25 shows the location of this connector. OM17141...
... to this connector requires an ATX12V power supply with a 20-pin (2x10) main power cable is off the connector from within the BIOS Setup program under Advanced ! The use a Y-adapter, power splitter, or SATA power adapter to attach storage devices (such as hard...If a power supply with a 24-pin (2x12) main power cable. Auxiliary Power Output Connector The D925XCV board includes a male 1x4 power connector that 1.5A. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Auxiliary Power Output Connector (D925XCV only) Figure 25 shows the location of this connector. OM17141...
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...Table 10. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in Figure 29. 13 OM16929 Figure 29. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block CAUTION Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from a recovery diskette in the event of... a failed BIOS update. 53 Use this menu to be done in BIOS Setup. After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Location of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper is shown in unreliable computer operation.
...Table 10. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in Figure 29. 13 OM16929 Figure 29. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block CAUTION Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from a recovery diskette in the event of... a failed BIOS update. 53 Use this menu to be done in BIOS Setup. After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Location of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper is shown in unreliable computer operation.
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When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery. CAUTION Risk of the battery. La mise ... be accurate. When the computer is plugged in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be recycled where possible. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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...
When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery. CAUTION Risk of the battery. La mise ... be accurate. When the computer is plugged in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be recycled where possible. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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...
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...Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Updating the BIOS The BIOS can also save this file to complete the BIOS update. This runs the update program. 6. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS... the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease-of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Go to the D925XCV/D925XBC page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3....
...Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Updating the BIOS The BIOS can also save this file to complete the BIOS update. This runs the update program. 6. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS... the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease-of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Go to the D925XCV/D925XBC page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3....
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... diskette in flash memory • Update the language section of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to reboot the system. 3. As the computer boots, check the BIOS identifier (version number) to view the POST messages. 62 During system...
... diskette in flash memory • Update the language section of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to reboot the system. 3. As the computer boots, check the BIOS identifier (version number) to view the POST messages. 62 During system...