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...Part 15 of Communications. No license, express or implied, by Intel Corporation could void the user's authority to deviate from digital apparatus set out in accordance with Intel® products. Desktop Board D945PSN may contain design defects or errors known as the property of...names and brands may cause the product to operate the equipment. Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide. All rights reserved. Third release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide. Revision History Revision -001 -002 -003 Revision History First release of...
...Part 15 of Communications. No license, express or implied, by Intel Corporation could void the user's authority to deviate from digital apparatus set out in accordance with Intel® products. Desktop Board D945PSN may contain design defects or errors known as the property of...names and brands may cause the product to operate the equipment. Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide. All rights reserved. Third release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide. Revision History Revision -001 -002 -003 Revision History First release of...
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... Indicators: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Information Layout The chapters in this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 BIOS: instructions on how to install...: safety and EMC regulations, product certification Conventions The following conventions are evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board D945PSN.
... Indicators: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Information Layout The chapters in this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 BIOS: instructions on how to install...: safety and EMC regulations, product certification Conventions The following conventions are evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board D945PSN.
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Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) ... (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel® Desktop Board D945PSN • I/O shield • One ATA-66/100 cable • Two locking Serial ATA cables • One diskette drive cable •...
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) ... (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel® Desktop Board D945PSN • I/O shield • One ATA-66/100 cable • Two locking Serial ATA cables • One diskette drive cable •...
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Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 27 Installing and Removing a...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 ......45 Setting 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...
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 27 Installing and Removing a...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 ......45 Setting 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...
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...Express x16 Card 36 18. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Intel® High Definition Audio 40 7. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper 46 26. Removing the Battery 52 27. Power Supply Requirements 13 4. Desktop Board D945PSN Memory Configurations 14 5. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit ...38 20. Internal Headers ...39 21. Location of Standby Power Indicator 20 4. F2 Key ...53 Tables 1. Feature Summary ...9 2. Desktop Board D945PSN Components 12 3. AC '97 Audio Header Signal Names 40 8. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 46 12. Beep Codes...57 13...
...Express x16 Card 36 18. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Intel® High Definition Audio 40 7. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper 46 26. Removing the Battery 52 27. Power Supply Requirements 13 4. Desktop Board D945PSN Memory Configurations 14 5. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit ...38 20. Internal Headers ...39 21. Location of Standby Power Indicator 20 4. F2 Key ...53 Tables 1. Feature Summary ...9 2. Desktop Board D945PSN Components 12 3. AC '97 Audio Header Signal Names 40 8. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 46 12. Beep Codes...57 13...
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... continued 9 For the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 945P Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board D945PSN. Table 1 summarizes the major features of system memory NOTE: System resources... 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 less than 4 GB of memory being available to 4 GB of the desktop board. Table 1. This may result...
... continued 9 For the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 945P Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board D945PSN. Table 1 summarizes the major features of system memory NOTE: System resources... 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 less than 4 GB of memory being available to 4 GB of the desktop board. Table 1. This may result...
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... control • Voltage sensing 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...
... control • Voltage sensing 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...
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Desktop Board D945PSN Components 11 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D945PSN. IEEE 1394a Line In A BC D E F T G Intel R 82945P S (MCH) H R Intel 82801 Channel A DIMM 0 (ICH7R) R Channel A DIMM 1 Channel B DIMM 0 Q Channel B DIMM 1 P OML K N J I OM17747 Figure 1.
Desktop Board D945PSN Components 11 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D945PSN. IEEE 1394a Line In A BC D E F T G Intel R 82945P S (MCH) H R Intel 82801 Channel A DIMM 0 (ICH7R) R Channel A DIMM 1 Channel B DIMM 0 Q Channel B DIMM 1 P OML K N J I OM17747 Figure 1.
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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 Front panel audio...8226; 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 ...
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 Front panel audio...8226; 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 ...
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.../support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for 10mS ATX12V (version 2.0 or greater) compliant Power Supply Desktop Board D945PSN supports an Intel processor in the LGA775 package. Desktop Board Features Processor CAUTION Failure to use the appropriate power supply (below) and/or not connecting the 12 V (2x2...
.../support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for 10mS ATX12V (version 2.0 or greater) compliant Power Supply Desktop Board D945PSN supports an Intel processor in the LGA775 package. Desktop Board Features Processor CAUTION Failure to use the appropriate power supply (below) and/or not connecting the 12 V (2x2...
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... than 4 GB of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 32 in Chapter 2 14 Table 4. Desktop Board D945PSN Memory Configurations Memory Speed DDR2-667 DDR2-533 DDR2...8226; 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 plated contacts ...
... than 4 GB of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 32 in Chapter 2 14 Table 4. Desktop Board D945PSN Memory Configurations Memory Speed DDR2-667 DDR2-533 DDR2...8226; 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 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 ...expansion Audio Subsystem Desktop Board D945PSN includes a flexible 6-channel audio subsystem based on an Intel® High Definition Audio codec: The audio subsystem features: • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) • SigmaTel STAC9220 audio codec ...
...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 ...expansion Audio Subsystem Desktop Board D945PSN includes a flexible 6-channel audio subsystem based on an Intel® High Definition Audio codec: The audio subsystem features: • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) • SigmaTel STAC9220 audio codec ...
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LAN Port LED Locations 16 OM17386 Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing the front panel audio solution, page 40 in Chapter... 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...
LAN Port LED Locations 16 OM17386 Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing the front panel audio solution, page 40 in Chapter... 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...
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... the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be updated by specifying manual configuration in Chapter 3. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Expandability The desktop board supports the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to view and change all Setup options...
... the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be updated by specifying manual configuration in Chapter 3. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Expandability The desktop board supports the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to view and change all Setup options...
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...supply must be able to provide enough standby current to provide adequate standby current when using this desktop board must be off . Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide at full speed. The overall system noise reduction will appear to be disabled if a self-controlled chassis fan is... standby power to support multiple wake events from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 20 If the standby current...
...supply must be able to provide enough standby current to provide adequate standby current when using this desktop board must be off . Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide at full speed. The overall system noise reduction will appear to be disabled if a self-controlled chassis fan is... standby power to support multiple wake events from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 20 If the standby current...
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Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all warnings and cautions in this board. If the instructions for the chassis are inconsistent with these instructions or the instructions for ... and adhere to all warnings and cautions that instruct you increase safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance with the chassis and associated modules. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Follow these guidelines before you begin: • Always follow these instructions and the instructions provided by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and...
Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all warnings and cautions in this board. If the instructions for the chassis are inconsistent with these instructions or the instructions for ... and adhere to all warnings and cautions that instruct you increase safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance with the chassis and associated modules. Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Follow these guidelines before you begin: • Always follow these instructions and the instructions provided by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and...
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... into place so that it fits tightly and securely. Installing the I/O Shield The desktop board comes with an I /O Shield 26 Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I /O shield before installing the desktop board in the chassis. may not be...
... into place so that it fits tightly and securely. Installing the I/O Shield The desktop board comes with an I /O Shield 26 Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I /O shield before installing the desktop board in the chassis. may not be...
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... Socket Lever 3. Lift the Load Plate and Don't Touch the Socket Contacts 28 A B OM17210 Figure 6. Do not touch the socket contacts (see Figure 6, A and B). Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on how to install the processor to do so could damage the processor and the board. Lift...
... Socket Lever 3. Lift the Load Plate and Don't Touch the Socket Contacts 28 A B OM17210 Figure 6. Do not touch the socket contacts (see Figure 6, A and B). Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on how to install the processor to do so could damage the processor and the board. Lift...
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Install Processor OM17214 7. J I ), close and engage the socket lever (Figure 11, J). Lower the processor straight down on the load plate (Figure 11, I OM17215 Figure 11. Close the Load Plate 30 Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide 6. Align notches (see Figure 10, G) with your thumb and index fingers oriented as shown in the socket. Hold the processor with the socket see Figure 10, F). Make sure fingers align to the socket cutouts (see (Figure 10, H). While pressing down without tilting or sliding the processor in Figure 10. G G H F H F Figure 10.
Install Processor OM17214 7. J I ), close and engage the socket lever (Figure 11, J). Lower the processor straight down on the load plate (Figure 11, I OM17215 Figure 11. Close the Load Plate 30 Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide 6. Align notches (see Figure 10, G) with your thumb and index fingers oriented as shown in the socket. Hold the processor with the socket see Figure 10, F). Make sure fingers align to the socket cutouts (see (Figure 10, H). While pressing down without tilting or sliding the processor in Figure 10. G G H F H F Figure 10.
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...For instructions on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at : The Boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the 775-Land Package Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor... fan heat sink cable to the boxed processor manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at : The Boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the 775-Land Package 31 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing the ...
...For instructions on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at : The Boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the 775-Land Package Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor... fan heat sink cable to the boxed processor manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at : The Boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the 775-Land Package 31 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing the ...