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Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification April 2006 Order Number: D44279-001US The Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Specification Update.
Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification April 2006 Order Number: D44279-001US The Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Specification Update.
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... for future definition and shall have an ordering number and are available on the absence or characteristics of the Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. * Other names and brands may be published in...
... for future definition and shall have an ordering number and are available on the absence or characteristics of the Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. * Other names and brands may be published in...
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... data. WARNING Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal injury. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM. Not all specifications of information. Preface This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors, power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for general audiences...
... data. WARNING Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal injury. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM. Not all specifications of information. Preface This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors, power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for general audiences...
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iv Voltages are the relative coordinates of its location on the Desktop Board D945PLNM, and X is a connector, located at that general location. Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) Gigabytes per second Gigabits per second Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Kilobit (...576 bytes) Megabytes per second Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # (NxnX) GB GB/sec Gbits/sec KB Kbit kbits/sec MB MB/sec Mbit Mbit/sec xxh x.x V * Used after ...
iv Voltages are the relative coordinates of its location on the Desktop Board D945PLNM, and X is a connector, located at that general location. Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) Gigabytes per second Gigabits per second Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Kilobit (...576 bytes) Megabytes per second Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # (NxnX) GB GB/sec Gbits/sec KB Kbit kbits/sec MB MB/sec Mbit Mbit/sec xxh x.x V * Used after ...
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Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 2.7 Connectors...46 2.7.1 Back Panel Connectors 47 2.7.2 Component-side Connectors 48 2.8 Jumper Block ...56 2.9 Mechanical Considerations 57 2.9.1 Form Factor 57 2.9.2 I/O Shield...58 2.10 Electrical Considerations 59 2....
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 2.7 Connectors...46 2.7.1 Back Panel Connectors 47 2.7.2 Component-side Connectors 48 2.8 Jumper Block ...56 2.9 Mechanical Considerations 57 2.9.1 Form Factor 57 2.9.2 I/O Shield...58 2.10 Electrical Considerations 59 2....
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.... DC Loading Characteristics 59 29. Fan Connector Current Capability 60 30. Safety Regulations ...65 33. EMC Regulations ...70 35. Boot Device Menu Options 77 39. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 26. Environmental Specifications 64 32. Port 80h POST Codes 83 44.
.... DC Loading Characteristics 59 29. Fan Connector Current Capability 60 30. Safety Regulations ...65 33. EMC Regulations ...70 35. Boot Device Menu Options 77 39. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 26. Environmental Specifications 64 32. Port 80h POST Codes 83 44.
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...on back-panel USB connectors (requires the use of the board. Table 1. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Platform Administrator Technology software, available separately) Peripheral Interfaces LAN Support •... 400 MHz DIMMs • Support for up to 2 GB of system memory Intel® 945PL Chipset, consisting of: • Intel® 82945PL Memory Controller Hub (MCH) • Intel® 82801G I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) Audio 6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem with three...
...on back-panel USB connectors (requires the use of the board. Table 1. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Platform Administrator Technology software, available separately) Peripheral Interfaces LAN Support •... 400 MHz DIMMs • Support for up to 2 GB of system memory Intel® 945PL Chipset, consisting of: • Intel® 82945PL Memory Controller Hub (MCH) • Intel® 82801G I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) Audio 6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem with three...
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Product Description Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Instantly Available PC Technology Hardware Monitor Subsystem • Support for PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 • Support for PCI Express Revision 1.0a • Suspend to RAM support • Wake on PCI, RS-232, front panel, PS/2 devices, and USB ...
Product Description Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Instantly Available PC Technology Hardware Monitor Subsystem • Support for PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 • Support for PCI Express Revision 1.0a • Suspend to RAM support • Wake on PCI, RS-232, front panel, PS/2 devices, and USB ...
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Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components. Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. OM18285 12 A D B CE F G CC H BB I J AA Z K Y L X M W U SR Q V T P ON Figure 1.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components. Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. OM18285 12 A D B CE F G CC H BB I J AA Z K Y L X M W U SR Q V T P ON Figure 1.
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...Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.1.3 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas. PCI Express x1 Interface PCI Express x1 Slot USB Parallel ATA IDE Connector Parallel ATA IDE Interface LGA775 Processor Socket System Bus (800/533 MHz) PCI Express x16 Interface PCI Express x16 Connector Intel 945PL Chipset Intel... 82945PL Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Legacy I/O Controller LPC Bus Intel 82801G I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) Back Panel/Front Panel USB...
...Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.1.3 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas. PCI Express x1 Interface PCI Express x1 Slot USB Parallel ATA IDE Connector Parallel ATA IDE Interface LGA775 Processor Socket System Bus (800/533 MHz) PCI Express x16 Interface PCI Express x16 Connector Intel 945PL Chipset Intel... 82945PL Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Legacy I/O Controller LPC Bus Intel 82801G I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) Back Panel/Front Panel USB...
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... with the memory retention mechanism. • To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the determined frequency. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.4 System Memory The board has two DIMM sockets and support the following memory features: •...
... with the memory retention mechanism. • To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the determined frequency. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.4 System Memory The board has two DIMM sockets and support the following memory features: •...
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Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.4.1.1 Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration Figure 4 shows a dual channel configuration using two DIMMs. In this example, the DIMM sockets are populated with Two DIMMs 18 Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with identical DIMMs. 1 GB 1 GB Channel A, DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 0 OM17974 Figure 4.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.4.1.1 Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration Figure 4 shows a dual channel configuration using two DIMMs. In this example, the DIMM sockets are populated with Two DIMMs 18 Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with identical DIMMs. 1 GB 1 GB Channel A, DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 0 OM17974 Figure 4.
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...two separate front panel USB connectors. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.5 Intel® 945PL Chipset The Intel 945PL chipset consists of the following devices: • Intel 82945PL Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect • Intel 82801G I /O paths. These connectors...cable attached to the cable. For information about The location of the USB connectors on the back panel The location of Intel® Platform Administration Technology software. The ICH7 is attached to a USB port may not meet FCC Class B requirements...
...two separate front panel USB connectors. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.5 Intel® 945PL Chipset The Intel 945PL chipset consists of the following devices: • Intel 82945PL Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect • Intel 82801G I /O paths. These connectors...cable attached to the cable. For information about The location of the USB connectors on the back panel The location of Intel® Platform Administration Technology software. The ICH7 is attached to a USB port may not meet FCC Class B requirements...
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.... Batteries should be in accordance with an incorrect type. Bortskaffelse af brugte batterier bør foregå i overensstemmelse med gældende miljølovgivning. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification NOTE Many Serial ATA drives use new low-voltage power connectors and require adaptors or power supplies equipped with an equivalent one. When...
.... Batteries should be in accordance with an incorrect type. Bortskaffelse af brugte batterier bør foregå i overensstemmelse med gældende miljølovgivning. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification NOTE Many Serial ATA drives use new low-voltage power connectors and require adaptors or power supplies equipped with an equivalent one. When...
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... events from ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 • Software compatible with the PCI Power Management Event (PME) mechanism defined in the PCI Power Management Specification Rev. 1.1 1.7 Legacy I/O Controller The legacy I/O controller provides the following : • Support for the PCI Express enhanced configuration mechanism • Automatic discovery, link training, and initialization...
... events from ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 • Software compatible with the PCI Power Management Event (PME) mechanism defined in the PCI Power Management Specification Rev. 1.1 1.7 Legacy I/O Controller The legacy I/O controller provides the following : • Support for the PCI Express enhanced configuration mechanism • Automatic discovery, link training, and initialization...
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... information about The location of the diskette drive connector Refer to Figure 12, page 47 1.7.3 Diskette Drive Controller The legacy I/O controller supports one diskette drive. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.7.2 Parallel Port The 25-pin D-Sub parallel port connector is located on the back panel.
... information about The location of the diskette drive connector Refer to Figure 12, page 47 1.7.3 Diskette Drive Controller The legacy I/O controller supports one diskette drive. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.7.2 Parallel Port The 25-pin D-Sub parallel port connector is located on the back panel.
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... a single dynamic, condenser, or electret microphone The back panel audio connectors are shown in Figure 7. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.8.3 6-Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem The 6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem includes the following: • Intel 82801G I /O Controller Hub (ICH7) Intel High Definition Audio Link Sigmatel 9220 Audio Codec Line Out Mic In Line In/Retasking Jack...
... a single dynamic, condenser, or electret microphone The back panel audio connectors are shown in Figure 7. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.8.3 6-Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem The 6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem includes the following: • Intel 82801G I /O Controller Hub (ICH7) Intel High Definition Audio Link Sigmatel 9220 Audio Codec Line Out Mic In Line In/Retasking Jack...
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...; Reset, shutdown, power cycle, and power up and the 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem is operating. Table 4. LAN link is not established. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification Table 4 describes the LED states when the board is powered up options 1.9.3 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from different... failure ⎯ No boot media • Boot options to Obtaining LAN software and drivers Section 1.2, page 15 32 For information about Refer to boot from Intel's World Wide Web site.
...; Reset, shutdown, power cycle, and power up and the 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem is operating. Table 4. LAN link is not established. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification Table 4 describes the LED states when the board is powered up options 1.9.3 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from different... failure ⎯ No boot media • Boot options to Obtaining LAN software and drivers Section 1.2, page 15 32 For information about Refer to boot from Intel's World Wide Web site.
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... ASIC include: • Internal ambient temperature sensor • Two remote thermal diode sensors for Management (WfM) specification. Product Description 1.10 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to be implemented using Intel Desktop Utilities or third-party software. The board has several hardware management features, including the following: •...
... ASIC include: • Internal ambient temperature sensor • Two remote thermal diode sensors for Management (WfM) specification. Product Description 1.10 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to be implemented using Intel Desktop Utilities or third-party software. The board has several hardware management features, including the following: •...
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Thermal Sensors and Fan Connectors 34 Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.10.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 10 shows the location of the sensors and fan connectors. 1 A 3 B C 4 1 D 13 Item A B C D E F F E OM18287 Description Remote ambient temperature sensor Thermal diode, located on processor die Ambient temperature sensor, internal to hardware monitoring and fan control ASIC Processor fan Rear chassis fan Front chassis fan Figure 10.
Thermal Sensors and Fan Connectors 34 Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.10.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 10 shows the location of the sensors and fan connectors. 1 A 3 B C 4 1 D 13 Item A B C D E F F E OM18287 Description Remote ambient temperature sensor Thermal diode, located on processor die Ambient temperature sensor, internal to hardware monitoring and fan control ASIC Processor fan Rear chassis fan Front chassis fan Figure 10.