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... Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for RAID A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations, product certification Conventions The following conventions are evaluated as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive...
... Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for RAID A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations, product certification Conventions The following conventions are evaluated as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive...
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... BIOS ...20 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 20 PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration 20 Security Passwords ...20 Chassis Intrusion...20 Power Management Features 21 ACPI...21 Power Connectors...21 Fan Connectors...21 Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 21 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology 22 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 You Begin ...25 Installation Precautions ...26 Installation Instructions...
... BIOS ...20 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 20 PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration 20 Security Passwords ...20 Chassis Intrusion...20 Power Management Features 21 ACPI...21 Power Connectors...21 Fan Connectors...21 Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 21 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology 22 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 You Begin ...25 Installation Precautions ...26 Installation Instructions...
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... (Optional 44 Connecting Fan and Power Cables 45 Connecting Fan Cables 45 Connecting Power Cables 46 Other Connectors...47 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 48 Clearing Passwords ...49 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 55 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 56 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 56 Updating the BIOS...56 Recovering the BIOS 57 4 Configuring for Intel Matrix Storage Technology 59 Creating Your RAID Set ...59 Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software 60 Setting...
... (Optional 44 Connecting Fan and Power Cables 45 Connecting Fan Cables 45 Connecting Power Cables 46 Other Connectors...47 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 48 Clearing Passwords ...49 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 55 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 56 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 56 Updating the BIOS...56 Recovering the BIOS 57 4 Configuring for Intel Matrix Storage Technology 59 Creating Your RAID Set ...59 Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software 60 Setting...
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... Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector ........33 13. Installing a DIMM ...36 17. Connecting the IDE Cable 39 19. Internal Headers ...41 21. Desktop Board D945GCZ Components 12 2. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 31 9. Dual Configuration Example 1 34 14. Inserting a PCI Express x16 Card and Covering the Back Panel VGA Port 38 18. Location of Standby Power Indicator 22 4. Connecting Power Supply Cables 46 24. Dual Configuration Example 2 34 15. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper 48 26. F2 Key ...55 vii Close the Load...
... Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector ........33 13. Installing a DIMM ...36 17. Connecting the IDE Cable 39 19. Internal Headers ...41 21. Desktop Board D945GCZ Components 12 2. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 31 9. Dual Configuration Example 1 34 14. Inserting a PCI Express x16 Card and Covering the Back Panel VGA Port 38 18. Location of Standby Power Indicator 22 4. Connecting Power Supply Cables 46 24. Dual Configuration Example 2 34 15. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper 48 26. F2 Key ...55 vii Close the Load...
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.... Product Certification Markings 70 viii Power Supply Requirements 14 5. Beep Codes...61 15. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 18 8. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 18 7. Manufacturing Options 10 3. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Tables 1. Front Panel Header Signal Names 43 13. Feature Summary ...9 2. Desktop Board D945GCZ Components 13 4. AC '97 Audio Header Signal Names 42 10. Desktop Board D945GCZ Memory Configurations 15 6. Lead-Free Board Markings 68 18.
.... Product Certification Markings 70 viii Power Supply Requirements 14 5. Beep Codes...61 15. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 18 8. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 18 7. Manufacturing Options 10 3. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Tables 1. Front Panel Header Signal Names 43 13. Feature Summary ...9 2. Desktop Board D945GCZ Components 13 4. AC '97 Audio Header Signal Names 42 10. Desktop Board D945GCZ Memory Configurations 15 6. Lead-Free Board Markings 68 18.
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.... 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of : • Intel® 82945G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface • Intel® 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) or Intel® 82801GR I/O Controller Hub (ICH7R) supporting Intel® Matrix Storage Technology • Firmware Hub (FWH) Intel 945G Express Chipset with ATA-66/100 support (two devices) • One VGA connector • One diskette drive interface • One parallel port • One serial port...
.... 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of : • Intel® 82945G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface • Intel® 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) or Intel® 82801GR I/O Controller Hub (ICH7R) supporting Intel® Matrix Storage Technology • Firmware Hub (FWH) Intel 945G Express Chipset with ATA-66/100 support (two devices) • One VGA connector • One diskette drive interface • One parallel port • One serial port...
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... Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel Hardware Management Hardware monitor with: • Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Remote diode temperature sensing • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links: For more information about desktop board D945GCZ, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers...
... Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel Hardware Management Hardware monitor with: • Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Remote diode temperature sensing • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links: For more information about desktop board D945GCZ, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers...
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...R S Desktop Board D945GCZ Components Description Front panel audio header Serial ATA connectors Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers Main power connector (2x12) BIOS configuration jumper block PCI Express x16 connector PCI Express x1 connector PCI bus add-in card connectors IEEE 1394a headers (optional) Diskette drive connector Front panel header Front chassis fan header (3-pin, fan speed control) Alternate power LED header Processor socket 12 V processor core voltage connector (2x2) Processor fan header (4-pin, fan speed control) Rear chassis fan header 1 (3-pin, fan speed control) IDE connector Chassis...
...R S Desktop Board D945GCZ Components Description Front panel audio header Serial ATA connectors Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers Main power connector (2x12) BIOS configuration jumper block PCI Express x16 connector PCI Express x1 connector PCI bus add-in card connectors IEEE 1394a headers (optional) Diskette drive connector Front panel header Front chassis fan header (3-pin, fan speed control) Alternate power LED header Processor socket 12 V processor core voltage connector (2x2) Processor fan header (4-pin, fan speed control) Rear chassis fan header 1 (3-pin, fan speed control) IDE connector Chassis...
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... of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 34 in Table 5. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will attempt to 4.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 Gb technology NOTE System resources (such as PCI and PCI Express) require physical memory address locations that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Desktop Board D945GCZ Memory Configurations Memory Speed FSB Frequency (MHz) Memory Speed (MHz) DDR2...
... of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 34 in Table 5. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will attempt to 4.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 Gb technology NOTE System resources (such as PCI and PCI Express) require physical memory address locations that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Desktop Board D945GCZ Memory Configurations Memory Speed FSB Frequency (MHz) Memory Speed (MHz) DDR2...
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Desktop Board Features 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 42 in Chapter 2 • The location of audio connectors, Figure 21 on page 44 Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following: • Low pin count (LPC) interface • One serial port • One parallel...
Desktop Board Features 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 42 in Chapter 2 • The location of audio connectors, Figure 21 on page 44 Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following: • Low pin count (LPC) interface • One serial port • One parallel...
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... processor and peripheral devices like hard disks, CD-ROM drives, and Iomega Zip* drives inside the computer. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with ICH7R support Intel Matrix Storage Technology (NCQ, Hot Plug, RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, and Matrix RAID). USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. four ports routed to the back panel and four routed to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH7 or ICH7R, connecting one device per channel. Disabling Hi-Speed USB...
... processor and peripheral devices like hard disks, CD-ROM drives, and Iomega Zip* drives inside the computer. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with ICH7R support Intel Matrix Storage Technology (NCQ, Hot Plug, RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, and Matrix RAID). USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. four ports routed to the back panel and four routed to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH7 or ICH7R, connecting one device per channel. Disabling Hi-Speed USB...
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... displayed before the computer is set , you must enter either password to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. If both the supervisor and user passwords are set for the BIOS Setup and for that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be accessed and who can be set , you can boot the computer. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express...
... displayed before the computer is set , you must enter either password to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. If both the supervisor and user passwords are set for the BIOS Setup and for that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be accessed and who can be set , you can boot the computer. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express...
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.... Disabling the chassis fan speed control results in the fan operating at full speed. Fan Connectors The desktop board has a 4-pin processor fan header and two 3-pin chassis fan headers. Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on the processor thermal diode temperature and adjusts the chassis fan speeds depending on page 45 for the location of ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system that processor fan speed control remain enabled (default BIOS setting) when using...
.... Disabling the chassis fan speed control results in the fan operating at full speed. Fan Connectors The desktop board has a 4-pin processor fan header and two 3-pin chassis fan headers. Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on the processor thermal diode temperature and adjusts the chassis fan speeds depending on page 45 for the location of ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system that processor fan speed control remain enabled (default BIOS setting) when using...
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... has a dual-colored power LED on standby current requirements for the power supply must be off . This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to be able to provide enough standby current to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. When signaled by the LED turning amber. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) CAUTIONS For...
... has a dual-colored power LED on standby current requirements for the power supply must be off . This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to be able to provide enough standby current to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. When signaled by the LED turning amber. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) CAUTIONS For...
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... Refer to Appendix B for using and modifying electronic equipment. Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before 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 • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect internal headers • Set up flexible 6-channel audio with the safety practices and...
... Refer to Appendix B for using and modifying electronic equipment. Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before 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 • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect internal headers • Set up flexible 6-channel audio with the safety practices and...
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...displays the Maintenance Menu. Table 13. Figure 25 shows the location of a failed BIOS update. 3 48 Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper The three-pin BIOS jumper enables all board configurations to clear passwords. 3 Recovery (None) The BIOS recovers data from the computer before changing the jumper. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting 1 Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the Setup program modes. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper...
...displays the Maintenance Menu. Table 13. Figure 25 shows the location of a failed BIOS update. 3 48 Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper The three-pin BIOS jumper enables all board configurations to clear passwords. 3 Recovery (None) The BIOS recovers data from the computer before changing the jumper. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting 1 Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the Setup program modes. Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper...
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... AC power source. 11. Setup displays the maintenance menu again. 9. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that you confirm clearing the password. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to save the current values and exit Setup. 10. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 25). 5. The computer starts the Setup program. Press and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that the board is set to normal mode. 1. Turn off the computer. Turn off...
... AC power source. 11. Setup displays the maintenance menu again. 9. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that you confirm clearing the password. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to save the current values and exit Setup. 10. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 25). 5. The computer starts the Setup program. Press and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that the board is set to normal mode. 1. Turn off the computer. Turn off...
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... BIOS file is accessed by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. This step is useful if you how to update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. This is required. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program...
... BIOS file is accessed by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. This step is useful if you how to update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. This is required. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program...
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... BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D945GCZ page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the D945GCZ page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. The BIOS update file is complete, the monitor will automatically update your computer supplier or by using the BIOS update file. NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash BIOS update utility you to remove...
... BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D945GCZ page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the D945GCZ page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. The BIOS update file is complete, the monitor will automatically update your computer supplier or by using the BIOS update file. NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash BIOS update utility you to remove...
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... Storage Console software via the Intel Express Installer CD included with your desktop board or after downloading it from this section: "Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology" and "Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software". Follow the steps described in the headings from the Internet at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. Install the Intel 82801GR SATA RAID Controller driver. 3. Finish the Windows installation and install all necessary drivers. 4. Begin Windows Setup by booting from a single Serial ATA drive to RAID...
... Storage Console software via the Intel Express Installer CD included with your desktop board or after downloading it from this section: "Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology" and "Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software". Follow the steps described in the headings from the Internet at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. Install the Intel 82801GR SATA RAID Controller driver. 3. Finish the Windows installation and install all necessary drivers. 4. Begin Windows Setup by booting from a single Serial ATA drive to RAID...