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.... • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a particular purpose, merchantability, or infringement of Intel products including liability or warranties relating to correct the interference by calling 1-800-548-4725. Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC may contain design defects or errors known as errata which may make changes to specifications and product...
.... • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a particular purpose, merchantability, or infringement of Intel products including liability or warranties relating to correct the interference by calling 1-800-548-4725. Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC may contain design defects or errors known as errata which may make changes to specifications and product...
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... qualified personnel. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC. NOTE Notes call attention to update the BIOS. • 4 Desktop Board Resources: information about connectors and desktop board resources. • A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS... prevent damage to hardware or loss of 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 entering BIOS Setup and how...
... qualified personnel. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC. NOTE Notes call attention to update the BIOS. • 4 Desktop Board Resources: information about connectors and desktop board resources. • A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS... prevent damage to hardware or loss of 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 entering BIOS Setup and how...
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Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC 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 ...,824 bytes) Gigahertz (one billion hertz) Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel® Desktop Board • I/O shield • One ATA-66/100 cable • Four Serial ATA cables • Two Serial ATA power cables • One diskette drive cable •...
Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC 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 ...,824 bytes) Gigahertz (one billion hertz) Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel® Desktop Board • I/O shield • One ATA-66/100 cable • Four Serial ATA cables • Two Serial ATA power cables • One diskette drive cable •...
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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...Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 21 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology 22 Resume on Ring ...23 Wake from USB ...23 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 23 PME# Wakeup Support 23 Speaker...23 Battery...23 Real-Time Clock...23 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before ...
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...Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 21 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology 22 Resume on Ring ...23 Wake from USB ...23 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 23 PME# Wakeup Support 23 Speaker...23 Battery...23 Real-Time Clock...23 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before ...
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Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Installing a Processor 30 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 32 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 33 Removing the Processor 33 Installing ... Multi-Channel Analog Audio 56 Multi-Channel Digital 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 Interrupts ...66 vi
Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Installing a Processor 30 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 32 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 33 Removing the Processor 33 Installing ... Multi-Channel Analog Audio 56 Multi-Channel Digital 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 Interrupts ...66 vi
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... Connecting the Rear Panel USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 Adapter 46 23. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables 51 27. Location of Desktop Board Mounting Holes 29 6. Removing the Battery ...60 vii Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover/Do Not Touch 31 10....Plate and Don't Touch the Socket Contacts 30 8. Dual Configuration Example 1 34 14. Desktop Board D925XCV Components 11 2. Lift Socket Lever...30 7. Use DDR2 DIMMs ...36 17. Installing a DIMM...37 18. Desktop Board D925XBC Components 13 3. Close the Load Plate ...32 12. Connecting the IDE Cable 40 ...
... Connecting the Rear Panel USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 Adapter 46 23. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables 51 27. Location of Desktop Board Mounting Holes 29 6. Removing the Battery ...60 vii Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover/Do Not Touch 31 10....Plate and Don't Touch the Socket Contacts 30 8. Dual Configuration Example 1 34 14. Desktop Board D925XCV Components 11 2. Lift Socket Lever...30 7. Use DDR2 DIMMs ...36 17. Installing a DIMM...37 18. Desktop Board D925XBC Components 13 3. Close the Load Plate ...32 12. Connecting the IDE Cable 40 ...
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Feature Summary...9 2. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 18 6. IEEE 1394 Header Signal Names 44 8. Desktop Board D925XCV Components 12 3. Desktop Board D925XBC Components 14 4. Front Panel Header Signal Names 45 10. Interrupts ...66 14. Safety Regulations ...69 17. Memory Configurations 16.... Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 44 7. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 53 11. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Tables 1. BIOS Error Messages...67 16. Product Certification Markings 72 viii System Memory Map...65 12.
Feature Summary...9 2. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 18 6. IEEE 1394 Header Signal Names 44 8. Desktop Board D925XCV Components 12 3. Desktop Board D925XBC Components 14 4. Front Panel Header Signal Names 45 10. Interrupts ...66 14. Safety Regulations ...69 17. Memory Configurations 16.... Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 44 7. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 53 11. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Tables 1. BIOS Error Messages...67 16. Product Certification Markings 72 viii System Memory Map...65 12.
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For the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 925X Express Chipset consisting of system memory NOTE: System resources (such ... Audio Expansion Capabilities • ATX (12.00" x 9.60") Intel Desktop Board D925XCV • MicroATX (9.60" x 9.60") Intel Desktop Board D925XBC Support for Serial ATA continued 9 Table 1. Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of the...
For the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 925X Express Chipset consisting of system memory NOTE: System resources (such ... Audio Expansion Capabilities • ATX (12.00" x 9.60") Intel Desktop Board D925XCV • MicroATX (9.60" x 9.60") Intel Desktop Board D925XBC Support for Serial ATA continued 9 Table 1. Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of the...
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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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Desktop Board D925XCV Components OM16921 11 Line In IEEE 1394 Optical Line Out (Toslink) Co-axial Line Out RJ45 AB CD X E F W G V Intel 82925X U (MCH) H Intel Channel A DIMM 0 82801FR DIMM 1 T (ICH6-R) Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 S RQ O M K P NL J I Figure 1. Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D925XCV.
Desktop Board D925XCV Components OM16921 11 Line In IEEE 1394 Optical Line Out (Toslink) Co-axial Line Out RJ45 AB CD X E F W G V Intel 82925X U (MCH) H Intel Channel A DIMM 0 82801FR DIMM 1 T (ICH6-R) Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 S RQ O M K P NL J I Figure 1. Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D925XCV.
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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 (fan speed control) Alternate power ...
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 (fan speed control) Alternate power ...
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Desktop Board D925XBC Components E F G H DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 OM16946 13 Desktop Board Features Figure 2 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D925XBC. Line In IEEE 1394 RJ45 Optical Line Out (Toslink) Co-axial Line Out AB CD V U Intel 82925X T (MCH) Intel 82801FR S (ICH6-R) Channel A Channel B R Q O P NL M K J I Figure 2.
Desktop Board D925XBC Components E F G H DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 OM16946 13 Desktop Board Features Figure 2 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D925XBC. Line In IEEE 1394 RJ45 Optical Line Out (Toslink) Co-axial Line Out AB CD V U Intel 82925X T (MCH) Intel 82801FR S (ICH6-R) Channel A Channel B R Q O P NL M K J I Figure 2.
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Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Table 3. Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V Desktop Board D925XBC Components Description PCI Express x1 connector Front panel audio header (yellow) PCI Express x16 ...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...
Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Table 3. Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V Desktop Board D925XBC Components Description PCI Express x1 connector Front panel audio header (yellow) PCI Express x16 ...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...
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... 4 processor in the computer not booting. The processor connects to the following links or pages for Desktop Boards D925XCV and D925XBC is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links Go to the Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The supported processors list for more information about: • Instructions on installing or...
... 4 processor in the computer not booting. The processor connects to the following links or pages for Desktop Boards D925XCV and D925XBC is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links Go to the Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The supported processors list for more information about: • Instructions on installing or...
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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 normal operation. Related Links Go to the following links or ... the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. This may result in 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.
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 normal operation. Related Links Go to the following links or ... the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. This may result in 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.
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...Link Go to the following link for more information about the Intel 925X Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Audio Subsystem Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC includes a flexible 7.1-channel audio subsystem based on an Intel high-definition audio codec: The audio subsystem features: •...out Related Links Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing the front panel audio solution, page 47 in Chapter 2 • The location of back panel audio...
...Link Go to the following link for more information about the Intel 925X Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Audio Subsystem Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC includes a flexible 7.1-channel audio subsystem based on an Intel high-definition audio codec: The audio subsystem features: •...out Related Links Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing the front panel audio solution, page 47 in Chapter 2 • The location of back panel audio...
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... mouse and keyboard interfaces • Interface for RJ-45 connector with the Intel 82801FR, provides a Fast PCI LAN subsystem. Table 5. The computer is operating. LAN link is selected. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following functions...Ethernet LAN subsystem is communicating with another computer on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Table 5 describes the LED states when the board is powered up event interface • PCI ...
... mouse and keyboard interfaces • Interface for RJ-45 connector with the Intel 82801FR, provides a Fast PCI LAN subsystem. Table 5. The computer is operating. LAN link is selected. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following functions...Ethernet LAN subsystem is communicating with another computer on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Table 5 describes the LED states when the board is powered up event interface • PCI ...
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...63719; 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 One PCI Express x1 add-in card Two PCI bus add-in BIOS reverts ... drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols • Laser Servo (LS-120) drives Serial ATA The desktop board supports four Serial ATA channels via ICH6-R; Use a shielded cable that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. The interface supports: • Up to USB 1.1 operation...
...63719; 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 One PCI Express x1 add-in card Two PCI bus add-in BIOS reverts ... drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols • Laser Servo (LS-120) drives Serial ATA The desktop board supports four Serial ATA channels via ICH6-R; Use a shielded cable that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. The interface supports: • Up to USB 1.1 operation...
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...you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in Chapter 2. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is the last boot device. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Related Links For information about the BIOS. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after you install ...-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. Chassis Intrusion The desktop board supports a chassis security feature that add-in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for...
...you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in Chapter 2. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is the last boot device. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Related Links For information about the BIOS. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after you install ...-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. Chassis Intrusion The desktop board supports a chassis security feature that add-in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for...
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...ACPI support. Disabling the chassis fan speed control results in the fan operating at full speed. Desktop Board D925XBC has two chassis fan headers (3-pin) and one processor fan header (4-pin). Fan Connectors Desktop Board D925XCV has three chassis fan headers (two 3-pin and one 4-pin) and one processor ... the processor fan speed control will vary based on page 48 for the location of a computer. The use of ACPI with Intel boxed processors. See Figure 24 on system configuration and environment. 21 The overall system noise reduction will result in chassis fans always...
...ACPI support. Disabling the chassis fan speed control results in the fan operating at full speed. Desktop Board D925XBC has two chassis fan headers (3-pin) and one processor fan header (4-pin). Fan Connectors Desktop Board D925XCV has three chassis fan headers (two 3-pin and one 4-pin) and one processor ... the processor fan speed control will vary based on page 48 for the location of a computer. The use of ACPI with Intel boxed processors. See Figure 24 on system configuration and environment. 21 The overall system noise reduction will result in chassis fans always...