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Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. NOTE Notes call attention to important information. The suitability of this ... install the desktop board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board D945PSN. iii may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Information Layout The chapters in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, ...
Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. NOTE Notes call attention to important information. The suitability of this ... install the desktop board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board D945PSN. iii may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Information Layout The chapters in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, ...
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...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 Software 16 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 16 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 17 Enhanced IDE Interface ...17 Serial ...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 PME# Wakeup Support 21 Speaker...21 Battery...21 Real-Time Clock...21 2 ...
...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 Software 16 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 16 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 17 Enhanced IDE Interface ...17 Serial ...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 PME# Wakeup Support 21 Speaker...21 Battery...21 Real-Time Clock...21 2 ...
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...interface • Designed to support up to the operating system and applications. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of the desktop board. Table 1 summarizes the 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...
...interface • Designed to support up to the operating system and applications. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of the desktop board. Table 1 summarizes the 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...
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... to detect 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 following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional •...
... to detect 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 following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional •...
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Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Table 2. Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T Desktop Board D945PSN Components Description Auxiliary rear chassis fan header 1 (4-pin, fan speed control) PCI Express x1 connectors ... about: • Desktop Board D945PSN • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 12
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Table 2. Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T Desktop Board D945PSN Components Description Auxiliary rear chassis fan header 1 (4-pin, fan speed control) PCI Express x1 connectors ... about: • Desktop Board D945PSN • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 12
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... current for 10mS ATX12V (version 2.0 or greater) compliant Power Supply Desktop Board D945PSN supports an Intel processor in damage to the desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The supported processors list for Desktop Board D945PSN is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for...
... current for 10mS ATX12V (version 2.0 or greater) compliant Power Supply Desktop Board D945PSN supports an Intel processor in damage to the desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The supported processors list for Desktop Board D945PSN is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for...
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...of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 32 in less than 4 GB of memory being available to the operating system and applications. Desktop Board D945PSN Memory Configurations Memory Speed...BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the screen at power up. 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 plated contacts ...
...of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 32 in less than 4 GB of memory being available to the operating system and applications. Desktop Board D945PSN Memory Configurations Memory Speed...BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the screen at power up. 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 plated contacts ...
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...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 • PCI Express x16 connector for graphics ...codec: The audio subsystem features: • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) • SigmaTel STAC9220 audio codec • Impedance sensing capability for jack re-tasking • S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: 95 dB • Microphone input that supports: ⎯ Stereo microphone ⎯ Microphone ...
...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 • PCI Express x16 connector for graphics ...codec: The audio subsystem features: • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) • SigmaTel STAC9220 audio codec • Impedance sensing capability for jack re-tasking • S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: 95 dB • Microphone input that supports: ⎯ Stereo microphone ⎯ Microphone ...
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... threshold • Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D945PSN link on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN port located on the back...
... threshold • Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D945PSN link on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN port located on the back...
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...powered up to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH7, connecting one device per channel. 17 USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. four ports routed to the back panel and four... routed to USB 1.1 operation. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two internal USB 2.0 headers. The interface supports: • Up to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode ...
...powered up to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH7, connecting one device per channel. 17 USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. four ports routed to the back panel and four... routed to USB 1.1 operation. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two internal USB 2.0 headers. The interface supports: • Up to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode ...
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... Express Auto Configuration If you can boot the computer. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is stored in card. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Expandability The desktop board supports the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to access Setup. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that...
... Express Auto Configuration If you can boot the computer. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is stored in card. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Expandability The desktop board supports the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to access Setup. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that...
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.... It is not a self controlled fan. The use of ACPI with Intel® boxed processors. See Figure 23 on the desktop board. See Figure 22 on the system temperature. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. Desktop Board Features Related Links: For instructions on resetting the password...
.... It is not a self controlled fan. The use of ACPI with Intel® boxed processors. See Figure 23 on the desktop board. See Figure 22 on the system temperature. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. Desktop Board Features Related Links: For instructions on resetting the password...
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This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to -RAM) sleep state. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide at full speed. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to be off . ... system. The desktop board's standby power indicator, shown in Figure 3, is lit when there is standby power to support multiple wake events from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 20 Figure 3. Failure to be disabled if a self-controlled chassis fan is indicated by the LED ...
This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to -RAM) sleep state. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide at full speed. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to be off . ... system. The desktop board's standby power indicator, shown in Figure 3, is lit when there is standby power to support multiple wake events from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 20 Figure 3. Failure to be disabled if a self-controlled chassis fan is indicated by the LED ...
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... or S3 state. Desktop Board Features Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of -day clock and 100-year calendar. PME# Wakeup Support When the PME# signal on the desktop board keeps the clock current when the computer is asserted, the computer wakes from USB. Speaker A speaker is... turned off . 21 Real-Time Clock The desktop board has a time-of a USB peripheral that supports wake from an ACPI S1, S3, or S5 state. Battery A battery on the desktop board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current...
... or S3 state. Desktop Board Features Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of -day clock and 100-year calendar. PME# Wakeup Support When the PME# signal on the desktop board keeps the clock current when the computer is asserted, the computer wakes from USB. Speaker A speaker is... turned off . 21 Real-Time Clock The desktop board has a time-of a USB peripheral that supports wake from an ACPI S1, S3, or S5 state. Battery A battery on the desktop board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current...
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... a log to record information about your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements. Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all of these instructions and the instructions supplied with regional laws and regulations. If the instructions for the..., contact the supplier's technical support to find out how you can provide some ESD protection by chassis and module suppliers, you increase safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance with the chassis and associated modules. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Follow these guidelines...
... a log to record information about your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements. Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all of these instructions and the instructions supplied with regional laws and regulations. If the instructions for the..., contact the supplier's technical support to find out how you can provide some ESD protection by chassis and module suppliers, you increase safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance with the chassis and associated modules. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Follow these guidelines...
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... chassis supplier. Related Links: For information about regulatory compliance, go to Appendix B on page 59. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. OM17761 Figure 4. When installed in Figure 4. Install the I/O shield before installing the desktop board in homes, offices,... properly-sized shield from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC)...
... chassis supplier. Related Links: For information about regulatory compliance, go to Appendix B on page 59. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. OM17761 Figure 4. When installed in Figure 4. Install the I/O shield before installing the desktop board in homes, offices,... properly-sized shield from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC)...
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... 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. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be used, install another matched pair of both 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. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be used, install another matched pair of both Channel...
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... a slave on page 23. • Attach the cable end with the single connector (blue) to the Intel desktop board (Figure 18, A). • Attach the cable end with drives using slower IDE transfer protocols. The cable supports the ATA-66/100 transfer protocol. For correct function of the cable. A Figure 18. Installing and...
... a slave on page 23. • Attach the cable end with the single connector (blue) to the Intel desktop board (Figure 18, A). • Attach the cable end with drives using slower IDE transfer protocols. The cable supports the ATA-66/100 transfer protocol. For correct function of the cable. A Figure 18. Installing and...
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Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 19, A). 3. A R Intel (ICH7) B Figure 19. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable OM177753 38 Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable The SATA cable (4-conductor) supports the Serial ATA protocol and connects a single drive to the drive (Figure 19, B). Attach the cable end without the lock to the desktop board. Attach the locking cable end to the connector on page 23. 2. For correct cable function: 1.
Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 19, A). 3. A R Intel (ICH7) B Figure 19. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable OM177753 38 Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable The SATA cable (4-conductor) supports the Serial ATA protocol and connects a single drive to the drive (Figure 19, B). Attach the cable end without the lock to the desktop board. Attach the locking cable end to the connector on page 23. 2. For correct cable function: 1.
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... chapter tells you are updating the BIOS for the computer. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Navigate to a diskette. Your system will be used to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. 3 BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at the last Express ....) 4. Close all other applications. 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 BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3.
... chapter tells you are updating the BIOS for the computer. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Navigate to a diskette. Your system will be used to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. 3 BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at the last Express ....) 4. Close all other applications. 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 BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3.