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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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...an ordering number and are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in the Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Specification Update before placing your distributor to deviate from : Intel Corporation P.O. Copies of documents which may be published in personal computers (PC) for...materials and information does not provide any license, express or implied, by Intel. Changes to only the standard Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM with BIOS identifier NM94510J.86A. The furnishing of the Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification. Copyright © 2006...
...an ordering number and are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in the Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Specification Update before placing your distributor to deviate from : Intel Corporation P.O. Copies of documents which may be published in personal computers (PC) for...materials and information does not provide any license, express or implied, by Intel. Changes to only the standard Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM with BIOS identifier NM94510J.86A. The furnishing of the Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification. Copyright © 2006...
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.... It describes the standard product and available manufacturing options. iii CAUTION Cautions are used on the Desktop Board D945PLNM A map of the resources of the Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of the BIOS error messages, beep codes...Not all of information. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM. Preface This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors, power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for general audiences.
.... It describes the standard product and available manufacturing options. iii CAUTION Cautions are used on the Desktop Board D945PLNM A map of the resources of the Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of the BIOS error messages, beep codes...Not all of information. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM. 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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... data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. For example, J5J1 is the instance of its location on the Desktop Board D945PLNM, and X is a connector, located at that are DC unless otherwise specified. iv Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # (NxnX) GB GB/sec Gbits/sec KB Kbit kbits/sec MB MB/sec...
... data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. For example, J5J1 is the instance of its location on the Desktop Board D945PLNM, and X is a connector, located at that are DC unless otherwise specified. iv Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # (NxnX) GB GB/sec Gbits/sec KB Kbit kbits/sec MB MB/sec...
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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 2.10.1 DC Loading...59 2.10.2 Add-in Board... of Conformity Statement 65 2.14.3 Product Ecology Statements 67 2.14.4 EMC Regulations 70 2.14.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 72 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction ...73 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 74 3.3 Resource Configuration 74 ...
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 2.10.1 DC Loading...59 2.10.2 Add-in Board... of Conformity Statement 65 2.14.3 Product Ecology Statements 67 2.14.4 EMC Regulations 70 2.14.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 72 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction ...73 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 74 3.3 Resource Configuration 74 ...
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... Codes ...81 41. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 86 viii Fan Connector Current Capability 60 30. EMC Regulations ...70 35. BIOS Error Messages 81 42. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 26. States for Components 63 31. DC Loading Characteristics 59 29. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 74 37.
... Codes ...81 41. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 86 viii Fan Connector Current Capability 60 30. EMC Regulations ...70 35. BIOS Error Messages 81 42. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 26. States for Components 63 31. DC Loading Characteristics 59 29. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 74 37.
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... 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 ...-theft circuitry 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 ...
... 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 ...-theft circuitry 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 ...
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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. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components.
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...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 Ports Serial Port Parallel Port PS/2 Mouse PS... Line In/Retasking Jack Line Out/Retasking Jack Mic In/Retasking Jack = connector or socket Figure 2. Block Diagram OM18286 14 Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.1.3 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas.
...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 Ports Serial Port Parallel Port PS/2 Mouse PS... Line In/Retasking Jack Line Out/Retasking Jack Mic In/Retasking Jack = connector or socket Figure 2. Block Diagram OM18286 14 Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.1.3 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas.
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Use of supported processors. Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM under "Desktop Board Products" or "Desktop Board Support" Available configurations for the Desktop Board D945PLNM Processor data sheets ICH7 addressing Custom splash screens Audio software and utilities LAN software and drivers Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/nm...
Use of supported processors. Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM under "Desktop Board Products" or "Desktop Board Support" Available configurations for the Desktop Board D945PLNM Processor data sheets ICH7 addressing Custom splash screens Audio software and utilities LAN software and drivers Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/nm...
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...the BIOS will attempt to correctly configure the memory settings, but performance and reliability 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: • 1.8 V (only) DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with gold... memory retention mechanism. • To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure.
...the BIOS will attempt to correctly configure the memory settings, but performance and reliability 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: • 1.8 V (only) DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with gold... memory retention mechanism. • To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure.
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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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...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. The ICH7 is a centralized controller for full-speed devices. Contact your Intel... routed to the audio connectors. For information about The Intel 945PL chipset Resources used by the chipset Refer to http://developer.intel.com/ Chapter 2 1.5.1 USB The board supports up to the cable. The port arrangement is ...
...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. The ICH7 is a centralized controller for full-speed devices. Contact your Intel... routed to the audio connectors. For information about The Intel 945PL chipset Resources used by the chipset Refer to http://developer.intel.com/ Chapter 2 1.5.1 USB The board supports up to the cable. The port arrangement is ...
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FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. 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. ...
FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. 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. ...
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... mouse connectors are located on the back panel. For information about The location of the parallel port connector Refer to set the parallel port mode. 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.
... mouse connectors are located on the back panel. For information about The location of the parallel port connector Refer to set the parallel port mode. 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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The available configurable audio ports are configurable through the audio device drivers. 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 Line Out/Retasking Jack Mic...
The available configurable audio ports are configurable through the audio device drivers. 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 Line Out/Retasking Jack Mic...
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Table 4. LAN link is operating. 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 types of system firmware error events, including: ⎯ ...States LED Color Green Yellow LED State Off On Blinking Off On Condition LAN link is selected. 1.9.2 Alert Standard Format (ASF) Support The board provides the following ASF support for PCI Express x1 bus add-in LAN cards and PCI Conventional bus add-in LAN cards installed in PCI...
Table 4. LAN link is operating. 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 types of system firmware error events, including: ⎯ ...States LED Color Green Yellow LED State Off On Blinking Off On Condition LAN link is selected. 1.9.2 Alert Standard Format (ASF) Support The board provides the following ASF support for PCI Express x1 bus add-in LAN cards and PCI Conventional bus add-in LAN cards installed in PCI...
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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.
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...power supply. 2. sleeping state G2/S5 S3 - no power for wake-up logic, except when provided by the board along with the associated system power targets. mechanical off AC power is disconnected from applications and user settings to put the... sleeping state G1 - No power D3 - Full power > 30 W G1 - device specification specific. 5 W < power < 52.5 W G1 - Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.11.1.1 System States and Power States Under ACPI, the operating system directs all system and device power state transitions. The operating system...
...power supply. 2. sleeping state G2/S5 S3 - no power for wake-up logic, except when provided by the board along with the associated system power targets. mechanical off AC power is disconnected from applications and user settings to put the... sleeping state G1 - No power D3 - Full power > 30 W G1 - device specification specific. 5 W < power < 52.5 W G1 - Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.11.1.1 System States and Power States Under ACPI, the operating system directs all system and device power state transitions. The operating system...
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... speed or switch the fan on or off as follows: • The fans are on when the board is in the S0 or S1 state. • The fans are off when the board is off or in a power-managed state. For information about The location of the main power connector... device (external or internal). Failure to provide adequate standby current when implementing LAN wake capabilities can turn off the system power through a network. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification Resume on Ring enables telephony devices to access the computer when it was interrupted (on or off).
... speed or switch the fan on or off as follows: • The fans are on when the board is in the S0 or S1 state. • The fans are off when the board is off or in a power-managed state. For information about The location of the main power connector... device (external or internal). Failure to provide adequate standby current when implementing LAN wake capabilities can turn off the system power through a network. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification Resume on Ring enables telephony devices to access the computer when it was interrupted (on or off).