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Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Specification Update. Intel® Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification November 2005 Order Number: D36109-001US The Intel® Desktop Board D945PLRN 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 D945PLRN Specification Update. Intel® Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification November 2005 Order Number: D36109-001US The Intel® Desktop Board D945PLRN may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications.
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... IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. Contact your local Intel sales office or your product order. Intel may have no responsibility whatsoever for installation in the Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Specification Update before placing your distributor to only the standard Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN with BIOS identifier SN94510J.86A. Current characterized errata...
... IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. Contact your local Intel sales office or your product order. Intel may have no responsibility whatsoever for installation in the Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Specification Update before placing your distributor to only the standard Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN with BIOS identifier SN94510J.86A. Current characterized errata...
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...conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal injury. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board D945PLRN. It describes the standard product and available manufacturing options. Preface This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board ... for general audiences. What This Document Contains Chapter 1 2 3 4 Description A description of the hardware used on the Desktop Board D945PLRN A map of the resources of the Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of the BIOS error messages...
...conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal injury. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board D945PLRN. It describes the standard product and available manufacturing options. Preface This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board ... for general audiences. What This Document Contains Chapter 1 2 3 4 Description A description of the hardware used on the Desktop Board D945PLRN A map of the resources of the Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of the BIOS error messages...
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..., N indicates component type, xn are the relative coordinates of its location on the Desktop Board D945PLRN, and X is the instance of their respective owners. Voltages are the property of the particular part at 5J. Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # (NxnX) GB GB/sec Gbits/sec KB Kbit kbits...
..., N indicates component type, xn are the relative coordinates of its location on the Desktop Board D945PLRN, and X is the instance of their respective owners. Voltages are the property of the particular part at 5J. Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # (NxnX) GB GB/sec Gbits/sec KB Kbit kbits...
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Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN 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 ...57 2.9 Mechanical Considerations 58 2.9.1 Form Factor 58 2.9.2 I/O Shield...59 2.10 ...
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN 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 ...57 2.9 Mechanical Considerations 58 2.9.1 Form Factor 58 2.9.2 I/O Shield...59 2.10 ...
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... Capability 61 33. Supervisor and User Password Functions 81 43. BIOS Error Messages 83 45. Environmental Specifications 65 35. Product Certification Markings 73 39. Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification 26. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 76 41. Boot Device Menu Options 79 42. Port 80h POST Codes 85 47. Typical...
... Capability 61 33. Supervisor and User Password Functions 81 43. BIOS Error Messages 83 45. Environmental Specifications 65 35. Product Certification Markings 73 39. Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification 26. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 76 41. Boot Device Menu Options 79 42. Port 80h POST Codes 85 47. Typical...
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... to 2 GB of system memory Intel® 945PL Chipset, consisting of the board. Table 1. Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82945PL Memory Controller Hub (MCH) • Intel® 82801G I/O Controller Hub (...PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82562GX Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device BIOS Expansion Capabilities Instantly Available PC Technology • Intel® BIOS (resident in the SPI Flash device) • Support ...
... to 2 GB of system memory Intel® 945PL Chipset, consisting of the board. Table 1. Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82945PL Memory Controller Hub (MCH) • Intel® 82801G I/O Controller Hub (...PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82562GX Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device BIOS Expansion Capabilities Instantly Available PC Technology • Intel® BIOS (resident in the SPI Flash device) • Support ...
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Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification 1.1.3 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components. SR OM18226 12 B D G A C E FH I J K L FF M EE DD N CC O BB P AA Q Y WV U T Z X Figure 1. Board Components Table 3 lists the components identified in Figure 1.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification 1.1.3 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components. SR OM18226 12 B D G A C E FH I J K L FF M EE DD N CC O BB P AA Q Y WV U T Z X Figure 1. Board Components Table 3 lists the components identified in Figure 1.
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...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 ... Out Mic In Line In/Retasking Jack Line Out/Retasking Jack Mic In/Retasking Jack = connector or socket Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification 1.1.4 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas. Block Diagram OM18227 14
...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 ... Out Mic In Line In/Retasking Jack Line Out/Retasking Jack Mic In/Retasking Jack = connector or socket Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification 1.1.4 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas. Block Diagram OM18227 14
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...52 15 For information about Power supply connectors Refer to : http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/rn/rn_proc.htm CAUTION Use only the processors listed on web site above. Intel® Desktop Board D945PLRN under "Desktop Board Products" or "Desktop Board Support" Available configurations ...for the Desktop Board D945PLRN Processor data sheets ICH7 addressing Custom splash screens Audio software and utilities...
...52 15 For information about Power supply connectors Refer to : http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/rn/rn_proc.htm CAUTION Use only the processors listed on web site above. Intel® Desktop Board D945PLRN under "Desktop Board Products" or "Desktop Board Support" Available configurations ...for the Desktop Board D945PLRN Processor data sheets ICH7 addressing Custom splash screens Audio software and utilities...
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.... This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to single-sided memory modules (containing one row of SDRAM). 16 Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN 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...
.... This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to single-sided memory modules (containing one row of SDRAM). 16 Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN 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...
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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 D945PLRN 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 D945PLRN 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
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...location of the USB connectors on the back panel The location of the following devices: • Intel 82945PL Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect • Intel 82801G I /O paths. and EHCI-compatible drivers. The ICH7 provides the USB controller for full... USB The board supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports, supports UHCI and EHCI, and uses UHCI- Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification 1.5 Intel® 945PL Chipset The Intel 945PL chipset consists of the front panel USB connectors Refer to Figure 12, page 47 Figure 13, page...
...location of the USB connectors on the back panel The location of the following devices: • Intel 82945PL Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect • Intel 82801G I /O paths. and EHCI-compatible drivers. The ICH7 provides the USB controller for full... USB The board supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports, supports UHCI and EHCI, and uses UHCI- Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification 1.5 Intel® 945PL Chipset The Intel 945PL chipset consists of the front panel USB connectors Refer to Figure 12, page 47 Figure 13, page...
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... Serial ATA). The ICH7-R allows for two or four drives to be teamed together to be lower than two drives to be wired to parity. Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification NOTE Many Serial ATA drives use of all information are maintained.
... Serial ATA). The ICH7-R allows for two or four drives to be teamed together to be lower than two drives to be wired to parity. Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification NOTE Many Serial ATA drives use of all information are maintained.
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... the BIOS Setup program to Figure 13, page 48 1.7.4 Keyboard and Mouse Interface PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors are located on the back panel. Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification 1.7.2 Parallel Port The 25-pin D-Sub parallel port connector is supported in the bottom PS/2 connector and the mouse is located...
... the BIOS Setup program to Figure 13, page 48 1.7.4 Keyboard and Mouse Interface PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors are located on the back panel. Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification 1.7.2 Parallel Port The 25-pin D-Sub parallel port connector is supported in the bottom PS/2 connector and the mouse is located...
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Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN 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 In/Retasking Jack Front ...
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN 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 In/Retasking Jack Front ...
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... LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem is established. Table 5. Green LED Yellow LED OM15076 Figure 9. Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification 1.9.2.1 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 9).
... LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem is established. Table 5. Green LED Yellow LED OM15076 Figure 9. Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification 1.9.2.1 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 9).
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Thermal Sensors and Fan Connectors 34 Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification 1.10.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 10 shows the location of the sensors and fan connectors. 4 1 1 3 A B C 4 1 D 13 Item A B C D E F G G F E OM18228 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 Auxiliary fan (optional) Figure 10.
Thermal Sensors and Fan Connectors 34 Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification 1.10.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 10 shows the location of the sensors and fan connectors. 4 1 1 3 A B C 4 1 D 13 Item A B C D E F G G F E OM18228 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 Auxiliary fan (optional) Figure 10.
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Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN 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 ...
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN 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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... input of the hardware monitoring and fan control ASIC. • All fan connectors support closed-loop fan control that can damage the power supply. Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification NOTE The use of Resume on Ring and Wake from USB technologies from an AC power failure, the computer returns to...
... input of the hardware monitoring and fan control ASIC. • All fan connectors support closed-loop fan control that can damage the power supply. Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Technical Product Specification NOTE The use of Resume on Ring and Wake from USB technologies from an AC power failure, the computer returns to...