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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor...13 Main Memory ...14 Intel® 945P Express Chipset 15 Graphics Subsystem ...15 Audio Subsystem ...15 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 16 LAN Subsystem ...16 LAN Subsystem ...Configuration 18 Security Passwords ...18 Chassis Intrusion...19 Power Management Features 19 ACPI...19 Power Connectors...19 Fan Connectors...19 Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 19 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology 20 Wake from USB...21 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 21...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor...13 Main Memory ...14 Intel® 945P Express Chipset 15 Graphics Subsystem ...15 Audio Subsystem ...15 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 16 LAN Subsystem ...16 LAN Subsystem ...Configuration 18 Security Passwords ...18 Chassis Intrusion...19 Power Management Features 19 ACPI...19 Power Connectors...19 Fan Connectors...19 Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 19 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology 20 Wake from USB...21 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 21...
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Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 27 Installing and Removing a Processor 28 Installing a Processor 28 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 31 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 31 Removing the Processor 31 Installing and Removing Memory 32 Installing...the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 46 Clearing Passwords ...47 3 BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 53 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 54 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 54 Updating the BIOS...54 Recovering the BIOS...
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 27 Installing and Removing a Processor 28 Installing a Processor 28 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 31 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 31 Removing the Processor 31 Installing and Removing Memory 32 Installing...the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 46 Clearing Passwords ...47 3 BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 53 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 54 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 54 Updating the BIOS...54 Recovering the BIOS...
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...Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover/Do Not Touch 29 10. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 38 20. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Intel® High Definition Audio 40 7. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 41 9. Inserting a PCI Express x16 Card 36 18. Location of Standby Power ...Socket Cover 29 9. Dual Configuration Example 1 32 14. Connecting Power Supply Cables 44 24. Removing the Battery 52 27. Desktop Board D945PSN Memory Configurations 14 5. Installing the I/O Shield 26 5. Close the Load Plate ...30 12. Beep Codes...57 13. Desktop Board...
...Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover/Do Not Touch 29 10. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 38 20. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Intel® High Definition Audio 40 7. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 41 9. Inserting a PCI Express x16 Card 36 18. Location of Standby Power ...Socket Cover 29 9. Dual Configuration Example 1 32 14. Connecting Power Supply Cables 44 24. Removing the Battery 52 27. Desktop Board D945PSN Memory Configurations 14 5. Installing the I/O Shield 26 5. Close the Load Plate ...30 12. Beep Codes...57 13. Desktop Board...
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... • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports continued 9 Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board D945PSN. Table 1. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of the desktop board. Feature Summary Form Factors Processor Main Memory Chipset Audio LAN Subsystem Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces ATX (12.00-inches by...
... • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports continued 9 Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board D945PSN. Table 1. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of the desktop board. Feature Summary Form Factors Processor Main Memory Chipset Audio LAN Subsystem Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces ATX (12.00-inches by...
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...; 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 Interface (ACPI) ... out of range values Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board D945PSN, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the ...
...; 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 Interface (ACPI) ... out of range values Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board D945PSN, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the ...
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... not support SPD, you will attempt to configure the memory controller for more information about: • The latest list of memory being available to the operating system and applications. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold...
... not support SPD, you will attempt to configure the memory controller for more information about: • The latest list of memory being available to the operating system and applications. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold...
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...Intel 82945P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Digital Media Interface • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) • Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash or Firmware Hub (FWH) Related Link: Go to the following link for more information about the Intel 945P Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Graphics Subsystem Desktop Board D945PSN... includes the following: • Intel 945P Express Chipset • ...
...Intel 82945P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Digital Media Interface • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) • Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash or Firmware Hub (FWH) Related Link: Go to the following link for more information about the Intel 945P Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Graphics Subsystem Desktop Board D945PSN... includes the following: • Intel 945P Express Chipset • ...
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...system quickly returns to be off . If the standby current necessary to the system. The desktop board's standby power indicator, shown in memory. The overall system noise reduction will appear to its last known awake state. Failure to -RAM) sleep state. Location of delivering adequate... to support multiple wake events from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 20 Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide at full speed. Figure 3. This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to the following...
...system quickly returns to be off . If the standby current necessary to the system. The desktop board's standby power indicator, shown in memory. The overall system noise reduction will appear to its last known awake state. Failure to -RAM) sleep state. Location of delivering adequate... to support multiple wake events from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 20 Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide at full speed. Figure 3. This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to the following...
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... links, networks, or modems before you how 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...
... links, networks, or modems before you how 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...
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Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be used, install another matched pair of both Channel A and Channel B. You can access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ddr/specs/dda18c32_64_128x72ag_a....533 MHz 512 MB, 533 MHz Channel A Channel B Figure 14. Dual Configuration Example 1 If additional memory is to be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Dual Configuration Example...
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be used, install another matched pair of both Channel A and Channel B. You can access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ddr/specs/dda18c32_64_128x72ag_a....533 MHz 512 MB, 533 MHz Channel A Channel B Figure 14. Dual Configuration Example 1 If additional memory is to be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Dual Configuration Example...
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Dual Configuration Example 3 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 NOTE All other memory configurations will result in either DIMM 0 or DIMM 1 of channel A. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Three DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) of channel B (see Figure 15). 256 MB, 533 MHz 256 MB, 533 MHz 512 MB, 533 MHz Channel A Channel B Figure 15. Install a DIMM equal in speed and total size of the DIMMs installed in channel A in single channel memory operation. 33
Dual Configuration Example 3 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 NOTE All other memory configurations will result in either DIMM 0 or DIMM 1 of channel A. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Three DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) of channel B (see Figure 15). 256 MB, 533 MHz 256 MB, 533 MHz 512 MB, 533 MHz Channel A Channel B Figure 15. Install a DIMM equal in speed and total size of the DIMMs installed in channel A in single channel memory operation. 33
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...small notch at either end of the DIMM into place. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM socket(s) are firmly in Figure 16). 8. Intel R 82801 (ICH7) Figure 16. Replace the computer's cover and reconnect the AC power cord. 34 Turn off the computer and disconnect the ... 4. Observe the precautions in the DIMM sockets prior to installing a PCI Express video card to the open position. 6. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Installing DIMMs NOTE Install memory in "Before You Begin" on the top edge of the DIMM until the retaining clips snap into the socket. 9. Holding...
...small notch at either end of the DIMM into place. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM socket(s) are firmly in Figure 16). 8. Intel R 82801 (ICH7) Figure 16. Replace the computer's cover and reconnect the AC power cord. 34 Turn off the computer and disconnect the ... 4. Observe the precautions in the DIMM sockets prior to installing a PCI Express video card to the open position. 6. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Installing DIMMs NOTE Install memory in "Before You Begin" on the top edge of the DIMM until the retaining clips snap into the socket. 9. Holding...
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... an incorrect type. Paristot on kierrätettävä, jos se on väärä. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Bortskaffelse af brugte batterier bør foregå i overensstemmelse med gældende miljølovgivning. FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare...
... an incorrect type. Paristot on kierrätettävä, jos se on väärä. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Bortskaffelse af brugte batterier bør foregå i overensstemmelse med gældende miljølovgivning. FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare...
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...the BIOS if an update fails. This step is accessed by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Double-click the executable file from the location on... your hard drive. (You can also save this file to the D945PSN page, click "[view] Latest ...
...the BIOS if an update fails. This step is accessed by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Double-click the executable file from the location on... your hard drive. (You can also save this file to the D945PSN page, click "[view] Latest ...
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...computer with the BIOS update diskette in flash memory • Update the language section of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D945PSN page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the D945PSN page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates,"... you need to update the BIOS. The utility available from a floppy disk or other bootable media. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash BIOS update utility you can update the system BIOS from the Web provides ...
...computer with the BIOS update diskette in flash memory • Update the language section of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D945PSN page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the D945PSN page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates,"... you need to update the BIOS. The utility available from a floppy disk or other bootable media. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash BIOS update utility you can update the system BIOS from the Web provides ...
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... has detected that the system date/time has not been set. Table 12 lists the BIOS codes. Beep Codes Beep 3 Siren Description No memory CPU overheat (on the monitor BIOS Beep Codes The BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone followed by two short tones) during... each channel. 57 Properly programmed SPD device data is required for reliable operation. The firmware has detected that the system memory has decreased. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D945PSN reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on...
... has detected that the system date/time has not been set. Table 12 lists the BIOS codes. Beep Codes Beep 3 Siren Description No memory CPU overheat (on the monitor BIOS Beep Codes The BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone followed by two short tones) during... each channel. 57 Properly programmed SPD device data is required for reliable operation. The firmware has detected that the system memory has decreased. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D945PSN reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on...
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......10 1.1.1 Feature Summary 10 1.1.2 Manufacturing Options 11 1.1.3 Board Layout 12 1.1.4 Block Diagram 14 1.2 Online Support ...15 1.3 Processor ...15 1.4 System Memory ...16 1.4.1 Memory Configurations 17 1.5 Intel® 945P Chipset...21 1.5.1 USB ...21 1.5.2 IDE Support 22 1.5.3 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery 24 1.6 PCI Express Connectors 24 ...12.1 ACPI ...33 1.12.2 Hardware Support 35 1.13 Trusted Platform Module (Optional 38 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Introduction ...39 2.2 Memory Resources ...39 2.2.1 Addressable Memory 39 2.2.2 Memory Map 41 2.3 DMA Channels ...41 v
......10 1.1.1 Feature Summary 10 1.1.2 Manufacturing Options 11 1.1.3 Board Layout 12 1.1.4 Block Diagram 14 1.2 Online Support ...15 1.3 Processor ...15 1.4 System Memory ...16 1.4.1 Memory Configurations 17 1.5 Intel® 945P Chipset...21 1.5.1 USB ...21 1.5.2 IDE Support 22 1.5.3 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery 24 1.6 PCI Express Connectors 24 ...12.1 ACPI ...33 1.12.2 Hardware Support 35 1.13 Trusted Platform Module (Optional 38 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Introduction ...39 2.2 Memory Resources ...39 2.2.1 Addressable Memory 39 2.2.2 Memory Map 41 2.3 DMA Channels ...41 v
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Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Technical Product Specification 2.4 Fixed I/O Map...42 2.5 PCI Configuration Space Map 43 2.6 Interrupts ...44 2.7 PCI Conventional Interrupt Routing Map 45 2.8 Connectors...46 2.8.1 ... of Conformity Statement 67 2.15.4 Recycling Considerations 68 2.15.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 69 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction ...71 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 72 3.3 Resource Configuration 72 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 72 3.3.2 PCI IDE Support 72 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 73 3.5 Legacy USB Support...73 3.6 BIOS Updates...
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Technical Product Specification 2.4 Fixed I/O Map...42 2.5 PCI Configuration Space Map 43 2.6 Interrupts ...44 2.7 PCI Conventional Interrupt Routing Map 45 2.8 Connectors...46 2.8.1 ... of Conformity Statement 67 2.15.4 Recycling Considerations 68 2.15.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 69 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction ...71 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 72 3.3 Resource Configuration 72 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 72 3.3.2 PCI IDE Support 72 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 73 3.5 Legacy USB Support...73 3.6 BIOS Updates...
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... the Power Switch 33 8. Board Dimensions...58 23. LAN Connector LED States 29 6. Power States and Targeted System Power 34 9. System Memory Map 41 11. I /O Shield Dimensions 59 24. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs 18 5. I /O Map ...42...Channels ...41 12. LAN Connector LED Locations 29 12. Detailed System Memory Address Map 40 16. Board Components ...12 2. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Four DIMMs 19 7. Supported Memory Configurations 16 5. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Three DIMMs 18...
... the Power Switch 33 8. Board Dimensions...58 23. LAN Connector LED States 29 6. Power States and Targeted System Power 34 9. System Memory Map 41 11. I /O Shield Dimensions 59 24. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs 18 5. I /O Map ...42...Channels ...41 12. LAN Connector LED Locations 29 12. Detailed System Memory Address Map 40 16. Board Components ...12 2. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Four DIMMs 19 7. Supported Memory Configurations 16 5. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Three DIMMs 18...
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1 Product Description What This Chapter Contains 1.1 Overview ...10 1.2 Online Support ...15 1.3 Processor ...15 1.4 System Memory ...16 1.5 Intel® 945P Chipset...21 1.6 PCI Express Connectors 24 1.7 IEEE-1394a Connectors (Optional 24 1.8 Legacy I/O Controller 25 1.9 Audio Subsystem ...26 1.10 LAN Subsystem ...28 1.11 Hardware Management Subsystem 31 1.12 Power Management ...33 1.13 Trusted Platform Module (Optional 38 9
1 Product Description What This Chapter Contains 1.1 Overview ...10 1.2 Online Support ...15 1.3 Processor ...15 1.4 System Memory ...16 1.5 Intel® 945P Chipset...21 1.6 PCI Express Connectors 24 1.7 IEEE-1394a Connectors (Optional 24 1.8 Legacy I/O Controller 25 1.9 Audio Subsystem ...26 1.10 LAN Subsystem ...28 1.11 Hardware Management Subsystem 31 1.12 Power Management ...33 1.13 Trusted Platform Module (Optional 38 9