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... on how to important information. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel. Intended Uses All Intel desktop boards are arranged as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. The suitability of product features 2 Installing...
... on how to important information. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel. Intended Uses All Intel desktop boards are arranged as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. The suitability of product features 2 Installing...
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... 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor...16 Main Memory ...17 Intel® 945G Express Chipset 18 Graphics Subsystem ...18 Audio Subsystem ...18 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 19 LAN Subsystem ...19 LAN Subsystem Software 19 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 20 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 21 Enhanced IDE Interface ...21 Serial ATA...21 Expandability...21 BIOS...
... 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor...16 Main Memory ...17 Intel® 945G Express Chipset 18 Graphics Subsystem ...18 Audio Subsystem ...18 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 19 LAN Subsystem ...19 LAN Subsystem Software 19 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 20 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 21 Enhanced IDE Interface ...21 Serial ATA...21 Expandability...21 BIOS...
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Optional Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s) Configuring the BIOS for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) - Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 31 Installing and Removing a Processor 32 Installing a Processor 32 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 35 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35...
Optional Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s) Configuring the BIOS for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) - Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 31 Installing and Removing a Processor 32 Installing a Processor 32 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 35 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35...
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... the BIOS Configuration Jumper 51 27. Contents B Regulatory Compliance Safety Regulations ...67 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 67 Product Ecology Statements 69 Lead-Free Desktop Board 71 EMC Regulations ...72 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 74 Figures 1. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 42 21. LAN Port LED Locations 20 4. Desktop Board D945GNT Components 12 2. Intel Desktop Board D945GTP...
... the BIOS Configuration Jumper 51 27. Contents B Regulatory Compliance Safety Regulations ...67 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 67 Product Ecology Statements 69 Lead-Free Desktop Board 71 EMC Regulations ...72 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 74 Figures 1. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 42 21. LAN Port LED Locations 20 4. Desktop Board D945GNT Components 12 2. Intel Desktop Board D945GTP...
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... • 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) ...Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links: For more information about desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10 Intel Desktop Board...
... • 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) ...Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links: For more information about desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10 Intel Desktop Board...
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Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T Desktop Boards D945GNT Components Description Rear fan header (4-pin, fan speed control) PCI Express x1 connectors Front panel audio header PCI Express x16 connector 12 V processor ...control) Main power connector (2x12) Diskette drive connector IDE connector Front chassis fan header (3-pin, fan speed control) BIOS configuration jumper Chassis intrusion header Serial ATA connectors Front panel header Alternate power LED header Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers IEEE 1394a headers (optional) PCI bus add-in card connectors Desktop Board Features 13 Table 3.
Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T Desktop Boards D945GNT Components Description Rear fan header (4-pin, fan speed control) PCI Express x1 connectors Front panel audio header PCI Express x16 connector 12 V processor ...control) Main power connector (2x12) Diskette drive connector IDE connector Front chassis fan header (3-pin, fan speed control) BIOS configuration jumper Chassis intrusion header Serial ATA connectors Front panel header Alternate power LED header Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers IEEE 1394a headers (optional) PCI bus add-in card connectors Desktop Board Features 13 Table 3.
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... to the following links for more information about: • Desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 15 Desktop Board Features Table 4.
... to the following links for more information about: • Desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 15 Desktop Board Features Table 4.
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...configurations defined in Chapter 2 17 Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold-...BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for more information about: • The latest list of memory being available to the following links or pages for normal operation. Table 6. Desktop Board... http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 36 in Table ...
...configurations defined in Chapter 2 17 Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold-...BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for more information about: • The latest list of memory being available to the following links or pages for normal operation. Table 6. Desktop Board... http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 36 in Table ...
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... PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯ One PCI Express x1 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI add-in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two internal USB 2.0 headers. Desktop Board Features Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port might not meet FCC...* drives inside the computer. four ports routed to the back panel and four routed to USB 1.1 operation. 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).
... PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯ One PCI Express x1 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI add-in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two internal USB 2.0 headers. Desktop Board Features Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port might not meet FCC...* drives inside the computer. four ports routed to the back panel and four routed to USB 1.1 operation. 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).
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... and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. Setup options are then available for viewing and changing depending on whether the supervisor or user password was entered. • Setting a user password restricts who can boot the computer. You can boot the computer. Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Related Links: For information...
... and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. Setup options are then available for viewing and changing depending on whether the supervisor or user password was entered. • Setting a user password restricts who can boot the computer. You can boot the computer. Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Related Links: For information...
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...chassis that provides full ACPI support. See Figure 21 on the desktop board. Desktop board D945GTP has two chassis fan headers (two 3-pin). Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on ...ACPI with Intel® boxed processors. It is recommended that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. The chassis fan speed control feature should be disabled independently through the desktop board BIOS. Power Connectors The desktop board has three power connectors. Desktop board D945GNT ...
...chassis that provides full ACPI support. See Figure 21 on the desktop board. Desktop board D945GTP has two chassis fan headers (two 3-pin). Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on ...ACPI with Intel® boxed processors. It is recommended that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. The chassis fan speed control feature should be disabled independently through the desktop board BIOS. Power Connectors The desktop board has three power connectors. Desktop board D945GNT ...
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...or modems before performing any procedures can continue to operate even though the front panel power button is off. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you open the computer or perform any of the procedures described in this chapter assume familiarity with the general ...computers and with jack re-tasking • Connect fans and power cables • Locate other connectors • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in personal injury or equipment damage.
...or modems before performing any procedures can continue to operate even though the front panel power button is off. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you open the computer or perform any of the procedures described in this chapter assume familiarity with the general ...computers and with jack re-tasking • Connect fans and power cables • Locate other connectors • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in personal injury or equipment damage.
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... from the computer before changing the jumper. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting 3 Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the Setup program modes. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power...
... from the computer before changing the jumper. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting 3 Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the Setup program modes. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power...
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...de l'environnement. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien den Anweisungen des Herstellers entsprechend. 53 When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in accordance with an equivalent one. CAUTION Risk of explosion if the battery is accurate to ±...233;es dans la mesure du possible. Risk för explosion om batteriet ersätts med felaktig batterityp. 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...
...de l'environnement. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien den Anweisungen des Herstellers entsprechend. 53 When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in accordance with an equivalent one. CAUTION Risk of explosion if the battery is accurate to ±...233;es dans la mesure du possible. Risk för explosion om batteriet ersätts med felaktig batterityp. 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...
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... the D945GNT/D945GTP page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. This step 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. Double-click the executable file from...
... the D945GNT/D945GTP page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. This step 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. Double-click the executable file from...
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... flash memory • Update the language section of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to reboot the system. 3. Boot the computer with the update utility before attempting a BIOS update. The utility available from a floppy disk or other...
... flash memory • Update the language section of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to reboot the system. 3. Boot the computer with the update utility before attempting a BIOS update. The utility available from a floppy disk or other...
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...A activity ceases (temporarily) indicating the successful recovery of continuous beeps indicates a failed BIOS recovery. 7. If recovery fails, return to recover the BIOS if an update fails. Updating the BIOS Recovering the BIOS It is unlikely that anything on the screen during this procedure. See page 51 ... the computer cover and locate the configuration jumper block (see anything will take a few minutes. 6. The recovery process will interrupt the BIOS update; Listen to show activity. Drive A activity will begin to the speaker: • Upon applying power, drive A will begin again...
...A activity ceases (temporarily) indicating the successful recovery of continuous beeps indicates a failed BIOS recovery. 7. If recovery fails, return to recover the BIOS if an update fails. Updating the BIOS Recovering the BIOS It is unlikely that anything on the screen during this procedure. See page 51 ... the computer cover and locate the configuration jumper block (see anything will take a few minutes. 6. The recovery process will interrupt the BIOS update; Listen to show activity. Drive A activity will begin to the speaker: • Upon applying power, drive A will begin again...
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Optional Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s) Configuring the BIOS for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) - ensure RAID is selected. 4. Then save your settings by pressing the key after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) ... RAID Volume name must be used in the RAID array (only if there are installed respectively). 4 Configuring for Intel Matrix Storage Technology 1. Enter system BIOS Setup by pressing . Creating Your RAID Set 1. In the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Main Menu, select option #1: Create RAID Volume. Enter a volume name and press ...
Optional Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s) Configuring the BIOS for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) - ensure RAID is selected. 4. Then save your settings by pressing the key after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) ... RAID Volume name must be used in the RAID array (only if there are installed respectively). 4 Configuring for Intel Matrix Storage Technology 1. Enter system BIOS Setup by pressing . Creating Your RAID Set 1. In the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Main Menu, select option #1: Create RAID Volume. Enter a volume name and press ...
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... 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/. Begin Windows Setup...
... 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/. Begin Windows Setup...
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... ECC Error occurred. Maximum memory performance is required for reliable operation. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on reboot) BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during POST if the video configuration fails (a faulty...
... ECC Error occurred. Maximum memory performance is required for reliable operation. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on reboot) BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during POST if the video configuration fails (a faulty...