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... product for Intel® Desktop Board D945PSN. Preface This Product Guide gives information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations, product certification Conventions The following conventions are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. The suitability of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and...
... product for Intel® Desktop Board D945PSN. Preface This Product Guide gives information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations, product certification Conventions The following conventions are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. The suitability of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and...
Product Guide
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... PCI Express x16 Card 36 Connecting the IDE Cable 37 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 38 Connecting Internal Headers 39 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio 40 Connecting USB 2.0 Headers 41 Connecting IEEE 1394a Headers 41 Connecting the Front Panel Header 41 Setting Up the Flexible 6- Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking 42 Connecting Fan and Power Cables 43 Connecting Fan Cables 43 Connecting Power Supply Cables 44 Other Connectors...45 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 46 Clearing Passwords ...47 3 BIOS Updating the BIOS...
... PCI Express x16 Card 36 Connecting the IDE Cable 37 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 38 Connecting Internal Headers 39 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio 40 Connecting USB 2.0 Headers 41 Connecting IEEE 1394a Headers 41 Connecting the Front Panel Header 41 Setting Up the Flexible 6- Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking 42 Connecting Fan and Power Cables 43 Connecting Fan Cables 43 Connecting Power Supply Cables 44 Other Connectors...45 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 46 Clearing Passwords ...47 3 BIOS Updating the BIOS...
Product Guide
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... Load Plate and Don't Touch the Socket Contacts 28 8. Install Processor ...30 11. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector ........31 13. Dual Configuration Example 1 32 14. Inserting a PCI Express x16 Card 36 18. Connecting the IDE Cable 37 19. Internal Headers ...39 21. Connecting Power Supply Cables 44 24. Power Supply Requirements 13 4. Desktop Board D945PSN Memory Configurations 14 5. Beep Codes...57 13. Contents Figures 1. LAN Port LED Locations 16 3. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 38 20. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Intel...
... Load Plate and Don't Touch the Socket Contacts 28 8. Install Processor ...30 11. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector ........31 13. Dual Configuration Example 1 32 14. Inserting a PCI Express x16 Card 36 18. Connecting the IDE Cable 37 19. Internal Headers ...39 21. Connecting Power Supply Cables 44 24. Power Supply Requirements 13 4. Desktop Board D945PSN Memory Configurations 14 5. Beep Codes...57 13. Contents Figures 1. LAN Port LED Locations 16 3. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 38 20. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Intel...
Product Guide
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... major features of Intel® Desktop Board D945PSN. Feature Summary Form Factors Processor Main Memory Chipset Audio LAN Subsystem Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces ATX (12.00-inches by 9.60-inches) Support for an Intel® processor in card connectors (SMBus routed to PCI bus 2) • One PCI Express* x16 connector • Two PCI Express x1 connector • Up to eight Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports: ⎯ Four ports routed to the back panel ⎯ Four ports routed to two USB headers • Up...
... major features of Intel® Desktop Board D945PSN. Feature Summary Form Factors Processor Main Memory Chipset Audio LAN Subsystem Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces ATX (12.00-inches by 9.60-inches) Support for an Intel® processor in card connectors (SMBus routed to PCI bus 2) • One PCI Express* x16 connector • Two PCI Express x1 connector • Up to eight Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports: ⎯ Four ports routed to the back panel ⎯ Four ports routed to two USB headers • Up...
Product Guide
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... (LGA775) Processor fan header (4-pin, fan speed control) Main power connector (2x12) Diskette drive connector IDE connector Front chassis fan header (3-pin, fan speed control) BIOS configuration jumper block Chassis intrusion header Serial ATA connectors Front panel header Alternate power LED header Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers IEEE 1394a headers PCI bus add-in card connectors Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Desktop Board D945PSN • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com...
... (LGA775) Processor fan header (4-pin, fan speed control) Main power connector (2x12) Diskette drive connector IDE connector Front chassis fan header (3-pin, fan speed control) BIOS configuration jumper block Chassis intrusion header Serial ATA connectors Front panel header Alternate power LED header Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers IEEE 1394a headers PCI bus add-in card connectors Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Desktop Board D945PSN • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com...
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Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Expandability The desktop board supports the following: • One PCI Express x16 add-in card • Two PCI Express x1 add-in card • Four PCI add-in cards Related Links: For information about installing the PCI Express x16 card, see page 36 in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash or Firmware Hub. The BIOS can boot the computer. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive) in your computer...
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Expandability The desktop board supports the following: • One PCI Express x16 add-in card • Two PCI Express x1 add-in card • Four PCI add-in cards Related Links: For information about installing the PCI Express x16 card, see page 36 in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash or Firmware Hub. The BIOS can boot the computer. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive) in your computer...
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... a self controlled fan. See Figure 22 on the desktop board. The processor and chassis fan speed control features can be connected to RAM (Instantly Available PC technology) ⎯ Wake from USB ⎯ Wake from PS/2 keyboard/mouse ⎯ PME# wakeup support ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of ACPI with Intel® boxed processors. Power Management Features Power management is recommended that processor fan speed control remain enabled (default BIOS setting) when using the processor fan heat...
... a self controlled fan. See Figure 22 on the desktop board. The processor and chassis fan speed control features can be connected to RAM (Instantly Available PC technology) ⎯ Wake from USB ⎯ Wake from PS/2 keyboard/mouse ⎯ PME# wakeup support ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of ACPI with Intel® boxed processors. Power Management Features Power management is recommended that processor fan speed control remain enabled (default BIOS setting) when using the processor fan heat...
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... configuration and environment. When signaled by the LED turning amber. This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to provide adequate standby current when using this desktop board must be off . Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to support multiple wake events from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 20 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology...
... configuration and environment. When signaled by the LED turning amber. This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to provide adequate standby current when using this desktop board must be off . Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to support multiple wake events from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 20 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology...
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... you how to operate even though the front panel power button is off. Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any procedures can continue to : • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor and memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect internal headers • Set up flexible 6-channel audio with the safety practices and regulatory compliance...
... you how to operate even though the front panel power button is off. Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any procedures can continue to : • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor and memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect internal headers • Set up flexible 6-channel audio with the safety practices and regulatory compliance...
Product Guide
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..., B) and two speakers to the center LFE out (see Figure 21, A) for both 4- and 6-channel audio configurations. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Setting Up the Flexible 6- A B C Item A B C OM15694 Description Rear left/right out or Line In Front left /right out (see Figure 21, C). 42 Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking After installing the SigmaTel audio driver from the Intel Express Installer driver CD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be...
..., B) and two speakers to the center LFE out (see Figure 21, A) for both 4- and 6-channel audio configurations. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Setting Up the Flexible 6- A B C Item A B C OM15694 Description Rear left/right out or Line In Front left /right out (see Figure 21, C). 42 Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking After installing the SigmaTel audio driver from the Intel Express Installer driver CD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be...
Product Guide
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... 25 shows the location of a failed BIOS update. 46 Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper OM17758 The three-pin BIOS jumper enables all board configurations to clear passwords. 31 Recovery (None) The BIOS recovers data from the computer before changing the jumper. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting 31 Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the Setup program modes. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug...
... 25 shows the location of a failed BIOS update. 46 Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper OM17758 The three-pin BIOS jumper enables all board configurations to clear passwords. 31 Recovery (None) The BIOS recovers data from the computer before changing the jumper. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting 31 Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the Setup program modes. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug...
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... menu again. 9. Replace the cover, plug in the computer and the configuration jumper block is set to normal mode. 1. Turn off the computer. Use the arrow keys to save the current values and exit Setup. 10. Remove the computer cover. 12. Replace the cover, plug in "Before You Begin" on the computer, and allow it to the computer. The computer starts the Setup program. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Clearing Passwords...
... menu again. 9. Replace the cover, plug in the computer and the configuration jumper block is set to normal mode. 1. Turn off the computer. Use the arrow keys to save the current values and exit Setup. 10. Remove the computer cover. 12. Replace the cover, plug in "Before You Begin" on the computer, and allow it to the computer. The computer starts the Setup program. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Clearing Passwords...
Product Specification
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... Processor Heatsink for Front Panel Connector 54 19. Board Components Shown in Figure 1 13 4. LAN Connector LED States 29 6. Connection Diagram for Omni-directional Airflow 62 25. LAN Connector LED States 30 7. I /O Shield Dimensions 59 24. PCI Configuration Space Map 43 vii Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Four DIMMs 19 7. Thermal Sensors and Fan Connectors 32 14. Localized High Temperature Zones 63 Tables 1. Supported Memory Configurations 16 5. Contents 4 Error Messages and Beep Codes 4.1 Speaker ...79 4.2 BIOS Beep Codes...79...
... Processor Heatsink for Front Panel Connector 54 19. Board Components Shown in Figure 1 13 4. LAN Connector LED States 29 6. Connection Diagram for Omni-directional Airflow 62 25. LAN Connector LED States 30 7. I /O Shield Dimensions 59 24. PCI Configuration Space Map 43 vii Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Four DIMMs 19 7. Thermal Sensors and Fan Connectors 32 14. Localized High Temperature Zones 63 Tables 1. Supported Memory Configurations 16 5. Contents 4 Error Messages and Beep Codes 4.1 Speaker ...79 4.2 BIOS Beep Codes...79...
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... Ethernet Controller (Optional) LAN Connector USB Back Panel/Front Panel USB Ports Legacy I/O Controller LPC Bus Serial Port Parallel Port PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard Diskette Drive Connector Intel 82801G I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash Device DMI Interconnect High Definition Audio Link LAN Connect Interface Channel A DIMMs (2) Dual-Channel Memory Bus SMBus Channel B DIMMs (2) IEEE-1394a Connectors (optional) IEEE-1394a Controller (optional) PCI Bus PCI Bus PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 SMBus Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control ASIC...
... Ethernet Controller (Optional) LAN Connector USB Back Panel/Front Panel USB Ports Legacy I/O Controller LPC Bus Serial Port Parallel Port PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard Diskette Drive Connector Intel 82801G I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash Device DMI Interconnect High Definition Audio Link LAN Connect Interface Channel A DIMMs (2) Dual-Channel Memory Bus SMBus Channel B DIMMs (2) IEEE-1394a Connectors (optional) IEEE-1394a Controller (optional) PCI Bus PCI Bus PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 SMBus Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control ASIC...
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Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Technical Product Specification • MCH base address registers, internal graphics ranges, PCI Express ports (up to 512 MB) • Memory-mapped I/O that can be used when there is no overlap of system addresses. 4 GB Top of System Address Space FLASH APIC Reserved ~20 MB PCI Memory Range contains PCI, chipsets, Direct Media Interface (DMI), and ICH ranges (approximately 750 MB) DRAM Range DOS Compatibility Memory Top of...
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Technical Product Specification • MCH base address registers, internal graphics ranges, PCI Express ports (up to 512 MB) • Memory-mapped I/O that can be used when there is no overlap of system addresses. 4 GB Top of System Address Space FLASH APIC Reserved ~20 MB PCI Memory Range contains PCI, chipsets, Direct Media Interface (DMI), and ICH ranges (approximately 750 MB) DRAM Range DOS Compatibility Memory Top of...
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... also supports second-generation SATA drives. The BIOS determines the capabilities of the high capacities typically available today, hard drives are considered to ATA-66/100 and recognizes any ATAPI compliant devices, including CD-ROM drives, tape drives, and Ultra DMA drives. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar Maintenance Main Advanced Security Clears passwords and displays processor information Displays processor and memory configuration Configures advanced features available through the chipset Sets passwords and security features Power Boot Configures power management...
... also supports second-generation SATA drives. The BIOS determines the capabilities of the high capacities typically available today, hard drives are considered to ATA-66/100 and recognizes any ATAPI compliant devices, including CD-ROM drives, tape drives, and Ultra DMA drives. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar Maintenance Main Advanced Security Clears passwords and displays processor information Displays processor and memory configuration Configures advanced features available through the chipset Sets passwords and security features Power Boot Configures power management...
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... CD-ROM drive. 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) SMBIOS is a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant method for accessing this information. Legacy USB support operates as a slave on a non-Plug and Play operating system can override the auto-configuration options by the BIOS allowing you apply power to install an operating system that supports USB. Legacy USB support is used even when the operating system's USB drivers are required: • An ATA-66/100 peripheral device...
... CD-ROM drive. 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) SMBIOS is a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant method for accessing this information. Legacy USB support operates as a slave on a non-Plug and Play operating system can override the auto-configuration options by the BIOS allowing you apply power to install an operating system that supports USB. Legacy USB support is used even when the operating system's USB drivers are required: • An ATA-66/100 peripheral device...
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... from three to four seconds of the BIOS Setup program). 76 Monitors and hard disk drives with a fast initialization rate. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Technical Product Specification 3.8 Adjusting Boot Speed These factors affect system boot speed: • Selecting and configuring peripherals properly • Optimized BIOS boot parameters 3.8.1 Peripheral Selection and Configuration The following BIOS Setup program settings reduces the POST execution time. In the Peripheral Configuration submenu, disable the LAN device if it is possible to optimize...
... from three to four seconds of the BIOS Setup program). 76 Monitors and hard disk drives with a fast initialization rate. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Technical Product Specification 3.8 Adjusting Boot Speed These factors affect system boot speed: • Selecting and configuring peripherals properly • Optimized BIOS boot parameters 3.8.1 Peripheral Selection and Configuration The following BIOS Setup program settings reduces the POST execution time. In the Peripheral Configuration submenu, disable the LAN device if it is possible to optimize...
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... the memory controller and the DIMMs Configuring memory Optimizing memory settings Initializing memory, such as ECC init Testing memory PCI Bus Enumerating PCI busses Allocating resources to PCI bus Hot Plug PCI controller initialization Reserved for PCI Bus USB Resetting USB bus Reserved for USB ATA/ATAPI/SATA Resetting PATA/SATA bus and all devices Reserved for ATA SMBus Resetting SMBUS Reserved for SMBUS Local Console Resetting the VGA controller Disabling the VGA controller Enabling the VGA controller Remote Console Resetting the console controller Disabling the console controller Enabling...
... the memory controller and the DIMMs Configuring memory Optimizing memory settings Initializing memory, such as ECC init Testing memory PCI Bus Enumerating PCI busses Allocating resources to PCI bus Hot Plug PCI controller initialization Reserved for PCI Bus USB Resetting USB bus Reserved for USB ATA/ATAPI/SATA Resetting PATA/SATA bus and all devices Reserved for ATA SMBus Resetting SMBUS Reserved for SMBUS Local Console Resetting the VGA controller Disabling the VGA controller Enabling the VGA controller Remote Console Resetting the console controller Disabling the console controller Enabling...
Simplified Chinese Product Guide
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...• 4 Mbit SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot BIOS 启动） • Intel® Express BIOS Update BIOS 更新） 电源管理 ACPI RAM (STR) • USB、PCI、PCI Express、PS/2、LAN 硬件管理 • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology D945PSN TPS)、BIOS http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Microsoft Windows* 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition •...
...• 4 Mbit SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot BIOS 启动） • Intel® Express BIOS Update BIOS 更新） 电源管理 ACPI RAM (STR) • USB、PCI、PCI Express、PS/2、LAN 硬件管理 • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology D945PSN TPS)、BIOS http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Microsoft Windows* 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition •...
