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...Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board • I/O shield • One ATA-66/100 cable • Two locking Serial ATA cables • One diskette drive cable... • One VGA port cover • Quick Reference poster • Configuration and battery caution statement label • Intel® Express Installer driver CD-ROM • Intel Express Installer software CD-ROM or DVD-ROM • Trusted Platform Module Quick Reference (optional) • Trusted Platform ...
...Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board • I/O shield • One ATA-66/100 cable • Two locking Serial ATA cables • One diskette drive cable... • One VGA port cover • Quick Reference poster • Configuration and battery caution statement label • Intel® Express Installer driver CD-ROM • Intel Express Installer software CD-ROM or DVD-ROM • Trusted Platform Module Quick Reference (optional) • Trusted Platform ...
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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 ...the BIOS Update File 60 Updating the BIOS...60 Recovering the BIOS 61 4 Configuring for Intel Matrix Storage Technology 63 Creating Your RAID Set 63 Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software 64 Setting Up a "RAID Ready" System 64 A Error Messages and ...
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 ...the BIOS Update File 60 Updating the BIOS...60 Recovering the BIOS 61 4 Configuring for Intel Matrix Storage Technology 63 Creating Your RAID Set 63 Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software 64 Setting Up a "RAID Ready" System 64 A Error Messages and ...
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... port • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support... for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power...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...
... port • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support... for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power...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...
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Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S Desktop Boards D945GTP Components Description Front panel audio header PCI bus add-in card connectors PCI Express x16 connector 12 V processor core voltage connector (2x2) ...: • 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...
Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S Desktop Boards D945GTP Components Description Front panel audio header PCI bus add-in card connectors PCI Express x16 connector 12 V processor core voltage connector (2x2) ...: • 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...
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... through the drivers of the audio devices: ⎯ Line in ⎯ Line out ⎯ Mic in ⎯ Center/LFE out (optional) ⎯ Rear left and right out (optional) 18 Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Intel® 945G Express Chipset The Intel 945G Express ...-tasking • S/N (signal-to the following link for more information about the Intel 945G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Graphics Subsystem Desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP includes the following connectors: • Front panel audio connector, including functionality for graphics...
... through the drivers of the audio devices: ⎯ Line in ⎯ Line out ⎯ Mic in ⎯ Center/LFE out (optional) ⎯ Rear left and right out (optional) 18 Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Intel® 945G Express Chipset The Intel 945G Express ...-tasking • S/N (signal-to the following link for more information about the Intel 945G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Graphics Subsystem Desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP includes the following connectors: • Front panel audio connector, including functionality for graphics...
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.../100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (Intel® 82573E or Intel® 82573V) • Support for RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs • Programmable transit threshold • Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D945GNT/D945GTP link on Intel's World Wide Web site at...
.../100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (Intel® 82573E or Intel® 82573V) • Support for RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs • Programmable transit threshold • Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D945GNT/D945GTP link on Intel's World Wide Web site at...
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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). Disabling Hi-Speed USB in ...x16 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI Express x1 add-in cards ⎯ Four PCI add-in cards • Desktop board D945GTP: ⎯ One PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯ One PCI Express x1 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI add-in... all USB 2.0 ports to two internal USB 2.0 headers. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds.
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). Disabling Hi-Speed USB in ...x16 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI Express x1 add-in cards ⎯ Four PCI add-in cards • Desktop board D945GTP: ⎯ One PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯ One PCI Express x1 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI add-in... all USB 2.0 ports to two internal USB 2.0 headers. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds.
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and 6-channel audio configurations. After installing the SigmaTel audio driver from the Intel Express Installer driver CD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting Up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack Re-... two speakers to the rear left /right out Center/LFE (Subwoofer) or Mic In Figure 22. For 6-channel audio, connect two additional speakers to D945GNT/D945GTP desktop boards with the triple-stack audio connector.
and 6-channel audio configurations. After installing the SigmaTel audio driver from the Intel Express Installer driver CD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting Up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack Re-... two speakers to the rear left /right out Center/LFE (Subwoofer) or Mic In Figure 22. For 6-channel audio, connect two additional speakers to D945GNT/D945GTP desktop boards with the triple-stack audio connector.
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... CD. 2. Once you have added the additional SATA drives, open the Intel Matrix Storage Technology Console Software and follow the directions to update to manage the RAID configuration. Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software 1. At the beginning of Windows Setup, press to upgrade from...
... CD. 2. Once you have added the additional SATA drives, open the Intel Matrix Storage Technology Console Software and follow the directions to update to manage the RAID configuration. Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software 1. At the beginning of Windows Setup, press to upgrade from...
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... CAUTION Use only the processors listed on web site above. See the Intel web site listed below for the Desktop Board D945GTP Processor data sheets ICH7 addressing Custom splash screens Audio software and utilities LAN software and drivers Supported video modes Intel® Active Management Technology Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www...
... CAUTION Use only the processors listed on web site above. See the Intel web site listed below for the Desktop Board D945GTP Processor data sheets ICH7 addressing Custom splash screens Audio software and utilities LAN software and drivers Supported video modes Intel® Active Management Technology Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www...
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...returns system memory back to the operating system when the additional system memory is installed. Once loaded, the operating system and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to the graphics buffer as set in and DVI digital display connections ⎯ Supports flat panels up ...MB can be allocated to DVMT on systems that have 256 MB but less than 256 MB of DVMT requires operating system driver support. 22 Intel Desktop Board D945GTP Technical Product Specification • Video ⎯ Hardware motion compensation for MPEG2 ⎯ Software DVD at 30 fps full screen...
...returns system memory back to the operating system when the additional system memory is installed. Once loaded, the operating system and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to the graphics buffer as set in and DVI digital display connections ⎯ Supports flat panels up ...MB can be allocated to DVMT on systems that have 256 MB but less than 256 MB of DVMT requires operating system driver support. 22 Intel Desktop Board D945GTP Technical Product Specification • Video ⎯ Hardware motion compensation for MPEG2 ⎯ Software DVD at 30 fps full screen...
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...UHCI and EHCI, and uses UHCI- When an ADD2/ADD2+ card is detected, the Intel GMA950 graphics controller is enabled and the PCI Express x16 connector is configured for all ports. and EHCI-compatible drivers. For information about Supported video modes for full-speed devices. An ADD2/ADD2+ card...be accessed by the ADD2/ADD2+ card. The ICH7 provides the USB controller for DVO mode. ADD2/ADD2+ cards can be paired for the Intel GMA950 graphics controller is available as follows: • Four ports are each capable of supported modes for a dual channel configuration to support up...
...UHCI and EHCI, and uses UHCI- When an ADD2/ADD2+ card is detected, the Intel GMA950 graphics controller is enabled and the PCI Express x16 connector is configured for all ports. and EHCI-compatible drivers. For information about Supported video modes for full-speed devices. An ADD2/ADD2+ card...be accessed by the ADD2/ADD2+ card. The ICH7 provides the USB controller for DVO mode. ADD2/ADD2+ cards can be paired for the Intel GMA950 graphics controller is available as follows: • Four ports are each capable of supported modes for a dual channel configuration to support up...
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... NOTE ATA-66 and ATA-100 are assigned (IRQ 14 and 15). One device can operate in both legacy and native modes. Intel Desktop Board D945GTP Technical Product Specification 1.5.3 IDE Support The board provides five IDE interface connectors: • One parallel ATA IDE connector that supports two ... ATA-66 protocol is similar to Ultra DMA and is transparent to the BIOS. For compatibility, the underlying Serial ATA functionality is device driver compatible. • ATA-100: DMA protocol on IDE bus supporting host and target throttling and transfer rates of up to device connections...
... NOTE ATA-66 and ATA-100 are assigned (IRQ 14 and 15). One device can operate in both legacy and native modes. Intel Desktop Board D945GTP Technical Product Specification 1.5.3 IDE Support The board provides five IDE interface connectors: • One parallel ATA IDE connector that supports two ... ATA-66 protocol is similar to Ultra DMA and is transparent to the BIOS. For compatibility, the underlying Serial ATA functionality is device driver compatible. • ATA-100: DMA protocol on IDE bus supporting host and target throttling and transfer rates of up to device connections...
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.... The 8-channel (7.1) audio subsystem is described in Section 1.9.3; Intel Desktop Board D945GTP Technical Product Specification 1.9 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel High Definition audio subsystem based on both the back panel and ...the component side of the board. the 6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem is described in Section 1.9.4. The available configurable audio ports are configurable through the audio device drivers...
.... The 8-channel (7.1) audio subsystem is described in Section 1.9.3; Intel Desktop Board D945GTP Technical Product Specification 1.9 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel High Definition audio subsystem based on both the back panel and ...the component side of the board. the 6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem is described in Section 1.9.4. The available configurable audio ports are configurable through the audio device drivers...
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.... The available configurable audio ports are configurable through the audio device drivers. Front Panel Audio Connectors Back Panel Audio Connectors Line Out Mic In Line In/ Retasking Jack Line Out/ Retasking Jack Mic In/ Retasking Jack OM17560 Figure 11. Intel Desktop Board D945GTP Technical Product Specification 1.9.4 6-Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem The 6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem...
.... The available configurable audio ports are configurable through the audio device drivers. Front Panel Audio Connectors Back Panel Audio Connectors Line Out Mic In Line In/ Retasking Jack Line Out/ Retasking Jack Mic In/ Retasking Jack OM17560 Figure 11. Intel Desktop Board D945GTP Technical Product Specification 1.9.4 6-Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem The 6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem...
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...; Supports ACPI technology ⎯ Supports LAN wake capabilities 1.10.1 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. For information about Obtaining LAN software and drivers Refer to Section 1.2, page 15 1.10.2 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN Subsystem The 10/100 Mbits.../sec LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82801G ICH7 • Intel 82562GX/82562GZ PLC • RJ-45 LAN connector ...
...; Supports ACPI technology ⎯ Supports LAN wake capabilities 1.10.1 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. For information about Obtaining LAN software and drivers Refer to Section 1.2, page 15 1.10.2 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN Subsystem The 10/100 Mbits.../sec LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82801G ICH7 • Intel 82562GX/82562GZ PLC • RJ-45 LAN connector ...
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.... On LAN link is selected. Intel Desktop Board D945GTP Technical Product Specification 1.10.2.2 RJ-45 LAN Connector with integrated status LEDs. 1.10.3.1 Intel® 82573E/82573V/82574V Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82573E/82573V/82574V Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports...Transmit TCP segmentation • Advanced packet filtering • Full device driver compatibility • PCI Express Power Management Support The 82573E Gigabit Ethernet Controller also supports the following: • Intel® Active Management Technology • Alert Standard Format (ASF) ...
.... On LAN link is selected. Intel Desktop Board D945GTP Technical Product Specification 1.10.2.2 RJ-45 LAN Connector with integrated status LEDs. 1.10.3.1 Intel® 82573E/82573V/82574V Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82573E/82573V/82574V Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports...Transmit TCP segmentation • Advanced packet filtering • Full device driver compatibility • PCI Express Power Management Support The 82573E Gigabit Ethernet Controller also supports the following: • Intel® Active Management Technology • Alert Standard Format (ASF) ...
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...management control of a computer. The use of Pressing the Power Switch If the system is in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives • Methods for a front panel power and sleep mode switch Table 7 lists the system... 40) • Support for achieving less than four seconds ...the system enters this state... sleeping state) Sleep (ACPI G1 - Intel Desktop Board D945GTP Technical Product Specification 1.12 Power Management Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through Advanced Configuration and ...
...management control of a computer. The use of Pressing the Power Switch If the system is in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives • Methods for a front panel power and sleep mode switch Table 7 lists the system... 40) • Support for achieving less than four seconds ...the system enters this state... sleeping state) Sleep (ACPI G1 - Intel Desktop Board D945GTP Technical Product Specification 1.12 Power Management Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through Advanced Configuration and ...
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...Ring enables telephony devices to access the computer when it is disabled by default in a power-managed state. The method used . Intel Desktop Board D945GTP Technical Product Specification 1.12.1.3 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 9 lists the devices or specific events that can wake up the computer... to do so can damage the power supply. The total amount of telephony device (external or internal). 40 In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 1.12.2 Hardware Support CAUTION Ensure that provides full ACPI support. Resume on Ring ...
...Ring enables telephony devices to access the computer when it is disabled by default in a power-managed state. The method used . Intel Desktop Board D945GTP Technical Product Specification 1.12.1.3 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 9 lists the devices or specific events that can wake up the computer... to do so can damage the power supply. The total amount of telephony device (external or internal). 40 In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 1.12.2 Hardware Support CAUTION Ensure that provides full ACPI support. Resume on Ring ...
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Intel Desktop Board D945GTP Technical Product Specification 1.12.2.3 LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and PCI 2.3 compliant add-in cards, PCI Express add-in cards, and drivers. 42 Instantly Available PC technology enables...
Intel Desktop Board D945GTP Technical Product Specification 1.12.2.3 LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and PCI 2.3 compliant add-in cards, PCI Express add-in cards, and drivers. 42 Instantly Available PC technology enables...