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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 ...PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration 20 Security Passwords...20 Chassis Intrusion...20 Power Management Features 21 ACPI...21 Fan Connectors...21 Fan 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...
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 ...PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration 20 Security Passwords...20 Chassis Intrusion...20 Power Management Features 21 ACPI...21 Fan Connectors...21 Fan 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...
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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 and Removing Memory 34 Installing DIMMs ...36 Removing DIMMs...38 Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card ... 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 and Removing Memory 34 Installing DIMMs ...36 Removing DIMMs...38 Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card ... 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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... Program Modes 53 11. Beep Codes...67 15. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Tables 1. Safety Regulations ...69 17. DMA Channels ...65 13. IEEE 1394 Header Signal Names 44 8. BIOS Error Messages...67 16. EMC Regulations...71 18. Feature Summary...9 2. Desktop Board D925XCV Components 12 3. Memory Configurations 16 5. Front Panel Header Signal Names...
... Program Modes 53 11. Beep Codes...67 15. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Tables 1. Safety Regulations ...69 17. DMA Channels ...65 13. IEEE 1394 Header Signal Names 44 8. BIOS Error Messages...67 16. EMC Regulations...71 18. Feature Summary...9 2. Desktop Board D925XCV Components 12 3. Memory Configurations 16 5. Front Panel Header Signal Names...
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... operating system and applications. Table 1 summarizes the major features of memory being available to 4 GB of Intel® Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset 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 For the...
... operating system and applications. Table 1 summarizes the major features of memory being available to 4 GB of Intel® Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset 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 For the...
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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: Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-sided DIMMs Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only 1.8 V memory Memory configuration listed below: •...
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: Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-sided DIMMs Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only 1.8 V memory Memory configuration listed below: •...
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... consists of the following devices: • Intel 82925X Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface • Intel 82801FR I/O Controller Hub (ICH6-R) Related 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...
... consists of the following devices: • Intel 82925X Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface • Intel 82801FR I/O Controller Hub (ICH6-R) Related 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...
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...the link below, select the desktop board name, and then select Technical Documentation: http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/ 22 When signaled by the LED turning amber. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Suspend to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses... exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may lose register settings stored in memory. If the standby current necessary to RAM...
...the link below, select the desktop board name, and then select Technical Documentation: http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/ 22 When signaled by the LED turning amber. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Suspend to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses... exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may lose register settings stored in memory. If the standby current necessary to RAM...
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... I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor and memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Configure your system for Intel Matrix Storage Technology for Serial ATA • Connect internal headers • Install the rear and...
... I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor and memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Configure your system for Intel Matrix Storage Technology for Serial ATA • Connect internal headers • Install the rear and...
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...these guidelines for dual channel configuration. You can access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC has four 240-pin DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in both Channel A and...Configuration Example 1 If additional memory is to be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory CAUTION To be used, install...
...these guidelines for dual channel configuration. You can access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC has four 240-pin DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in both Channel A and...Configuration Example 1 If additional memory is to be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory CAUTION To be used, install...
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Three DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in single channel memory operation. 35 Dual Configuration Example 3 NOTE All other memory configurations will result in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) of channel B (see Figure 15). 256 MB, 400 MHz 256 MB, 400 MHz 512 MB, 400 MHz Channel A Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Figure 15. Install a DIMM equal in speed and total size of the DIMMs installed in channel A in either DIMM 0 or DIMM 1 of channel A.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Three DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in single channel memory operation. 35 Dual Configuration Example 3 NOTE All other memory configurations will result in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) of channel B (see Figure 15). 256 MB, 400 MHz 256 MB, 400 MHz 512 MB, 400 MHz Channel A Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Figure 15. Install a DIMM equal in speed and total size of the DIMMs installed in channel A in either DIMM 0 or DIMM 1 of channel A.
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DDR DDR2 mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 OM16943 Figure 16. All the notches should match with the memory retention mechanism. Use DDR2 DIMMs 36 To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place the DIMM on the illustration in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the PCI Express x16 card to avoid interference with the DDR2 DIMM. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in Figure 16 showing the DDR2 DIMM.
DDR DDR2 mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 OM16943 Figure 16. All the notches should match with the memory retention mechanism. Use DDR2 DIMMs 36 To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place the DIMM on the illustration in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the PCI Express x16 card to avoid interference with the DDR2 DIMM. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in Figure 16 showing the DDR2 DIMM.
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... computer's cover and reconnect the AC power cord. The desktop board has an integrated PCI Express x16 card retention mechanism (RM). Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Removing DIMMs To remove a memory module, follow these instructions to install a PCI Express x16 card: 1. Reinstall and reconnect any PCI Express x16 card on the...
... computer's cover and reconnect the AC power cord. The desktop board has an integrated PCI Express x16 card retention mechanism (RM). Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Removing DIMMs To remove a memory module, follow these instructions to install a PCI Express x16 card: 1. Reinstall and reconnect any PCI Express x16 card on the...
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... your system and attach two SATA hard drives. 2. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Configuring the System for Intel® Matrix Storage Technology for Serial ATA Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology 1. Assemble your motherboard or after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Setting Up a "RAID Ready" System The...
... your system and attach two SATA hard drives. 2. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Configuring the System for Intel® Matrix Storage Technology for Serial ATA Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology 1. Assemble your motherboard or after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Setting Up a "RAID Ready" System The...
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...;määräysten mukaisesti. 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 plugged in accordance with 3.3 VSB applied. When the computer is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life...
...;määräysten mukaisesti. 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 plugged in accordance with 3.3 VSB applied. When the computer is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life...
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...BIOS Setup program is accessed by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility. This step is useful if you can be rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Go to the D925XCV/D925XBC page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," ... applications. Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you are updating the BIOS for creating a bootable flash memory update floppy that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease-of use...
...BIOS Setup program is accessed by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility. This step is useful if you can be rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Go to the D925XCV/D925XBC page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," ... applications. Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you are updating the BIOS for creating a bootable flash memory update floppy that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease-of use...
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...BAT file provided with the BIOS update 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 make sure the ...monitor will automatically run the BIOS update process. 2. NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the update files updates the BIOS. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Obtaining the BIOS Update File You can obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or by using...
...BAT file provided with the BIOS update 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 make sure the ...monitor will automatically run the BIOS update process. 2. NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the update files updates the BIOS. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Obtaining the BIOS Update File You can obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or by using...
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FFFFF 896 K - 960 K E0000 - 4 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map Table 11. EFFFF 800 K - 896 K C8000 - DMA Channels DMA Channel Number 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Data Width 8 or 16 bits 8 or 16 bits 8 or 16 bits 8 or 16 ... 96 KB 160 KB 1 KB 127 KB 512 KB Description Extended Memory Runtime BIOS Reserved Available high DOS memory (open to the PCI bus) Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS data (movable by memory manager software) Extended conventional memory Conventional memory DMA Channels Table 12. System Memory Map Address Range (decimal) Address Range (hex) 1024 K - 4194304 K 100000...
FFFFF 896 K - 960 K E0000 - 4 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map Table 11. EFFFF 800 K - 896 K C8000 - DMA Channels DMA Channel Number 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Data Width 8 or 16 bits 8 or 16 bits 8 or 16 bits 8 or 16 ... 96 KB 160 KB 1 KB 127 KB 512 KB Description Extended Memory Runtime BIOS Reserved Available high DOS memory (open to the PCI bus) Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS data (movable by memory manager software) Extended conventional memory Conventional memory DMA Channels Table 12. System Memory Map Address Range (decimal) Address Range (hex) 1024 K - 4194304 K 100000...
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...Sec Slave HDD Error Could not read sector from the diskette drive. ATAPI Incompatible Pri Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible Sec Slave Drive - CMOS memory may be losing power. Table 15. Check Setup to make sure type is not an ATAPI device. Pri Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible Sec... has failed. CMOS Settings Wrong CMOS values are listed in Table 14. These values have been corrupted. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on the monitor BIOS ...
...Sec Slave HDD Error Could not read sector from the diskette drive. ATAPI Incompatible Pri Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible Sec Slave Drive - CMOS memory may be losing power. Table 15. Check Setup to make sure type is not an ATAPI device. Pri Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible Sec... has failed. CMOS Settings Wrong CMOS values are listed in Table 14. These values have been corrupted. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on the monitor BIOS ...
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...is engaged. User must be a problem with the system. Updated Failed Keyboard Is Locked Keyboard Error KB/Interface Error Memory Size Decreased Memory Size Increased Memory Size Changed No Boot Device Available Off Board Parity Error On Board Parity Error Parity Error NVRAM / CMOS / PASSWORD... cleared by Jumper Pressed Explanation The time and/or date values stored in onboard memory. Memory size has decreased since the last boot. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Table 15. The system must enter Setup. 68 A parity error occurred on an ...
...is engaged. User must be a problem with the system. Updated Failed Keyboard Is Locked Keyboard Error KB/Interface Error Memory Size Decreased Memory Size Increased Memory Size Changed No Boot Device Available Off Board Parity Error On Board Parity Error Parity Error NVRAM / CMOS / PASSWORD... cleared by Jumper Pressed Explanation The time and/or date values stored in onboard memory. Memory size has decreased since the last boot. Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Table 15. The system must enter Setup. 68 A parity error occurred on an ...
Product Specification
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... 1.2 Board Differences...11 1.3 Overview ...12 1.3.1 Feature Summary 12 1.3.2 Manufacturing Options 13 1.3.3 Board Layouts 14 1.3.4 Block Diagram 18 1.4 Online Support ...19 1.5 Processor ...19 1.6 System Memory ...20 1.6.1 Memory Configurations 21 1.7 Intel® 925X Chipset ...25 1.7.1 USB ...25 1.7.2 IDE Support 25 1.7.3 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery 28 1.8 PCI Express Connectors 28 1.9 Auxiliary Power (AUX...
... 1.2 Board Differences...11 1.3 Overview ...12 1.3.1 Feature Summary 12 1.3.2 Manufacturing Options 13 1.3.3 Board Layouts 14 1.3.4 Block Diagram 18 1.4 Online Support ...19 1.5 Processor ...19 1.6 System Memory ...20 1.6.1 Memory Configurations 21 1.7 Intel® 925X Chipset ...25 1.7.1 USB ...25 1.7.2 IDE Support 25 1.7.3 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery 28 1.8 PCI Express Connectors 28 1.9 Auxiliary Power (AUX...