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...-421-777, Germany 44-0-1793-421-333, other intellectual property rights that relate to only the standard Intel Desktop Board D945PVS with BIOS identifier SN94510J.86A. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are referenced in the Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Specification Update before placing your distributor to any features or instructions marked "reserved" or "undefined." INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT...
...-421-777, Germany 44-0-1793-421-333, other intellectual property rights that relate to only the standard Intel Desktop Board D945PVS with BIOS identifier SN94510J.86A. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are referenced in the Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Specification Update before placing your distributor to any features or instructions marked "reserved" or "undefined." INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT...
Product Specification
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Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Technical Product Specification 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Introduction ...37 2.2 Memory Resources ...37 2.2.1 Addressable Memory 37 2.2.2 Memory Map 39 2.3 DMA Channels ...39 ...66 2.15.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 67 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction ...69 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 70 3.3 Resource Configuration 70 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 70 3.3.2 PCI IDE Support 70 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 71 3.5 Legacy USB Support...71 3.6 BIOS Updates ...72 3.6.1 Language Support 72 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 72 3.7 Boot ...
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Technical Product Specification 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Introduction ...37 2.2 Memory Resources ...37 2.2.1 Addressable Memory 37 2.2.2 Memory Map 39 2.3 DMA Channels ...39 ...66 2.15.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 67 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction ...69 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 70 3.3 Resource Configuration 70 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 70 3.3.2 PCI IDE Support 70 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 71 3.5 Legacy USB Support...71 3.6 BIOS Updates ...72 3.6.1 Language Support 72 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 72 3.7 Boot ...
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... Organization 70 3.3 Resource Configuration 70 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 71 3.5 Legacy USB Support...71 3.6 BIOS Updates ...72 3.7 Boot Options ...73 3.8 Adjusting Boot Speed 74 3.9 BIOS Security Features 75 3.1 Introduction The boards use an Intel BIOS that is stored in the BIOS and reports if the two match. When the BIOS Setup configuration jumper is set to configure mode...
... Organization 70 3.3 Resource Configuration 70 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 71 3.5 Legacy USB Support...71 3.6 BIOS Updates ...72 3.7 Boot Options ...73 3.8 Adjusting Boot Speed 74 3.9 BIOS Security Features 75 3.1 Introduction The boards use an Intel BIOS that is stored in the BIOS and reports if the two match. When the BIOS Setup configuration jumper is set to configure mode...
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... and non-legacy USB devices are available in US English. Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Technical Product Specification 4. POST completes. 5. Using this utility, the BIOS can be augmented with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS update. Check the Intel website for details. 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen During POST, an Intel® splash screen is no longer used to configure...
... and non-legacy USB devices are available in US English. Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Technical Product Specification 4. POST completes. 5. Using this utility, the BIOS can be augmented with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS update. Check the Intel website for details. 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen During POST, an Intel® splash screen is no longer used to configure...
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... POST Codes (continued) POST Code E7 E8 E9 EA EB EE EF Description of POST Operation DXE Drivers Waiting for user input Checking password Entering BIOS setup TBD - Flash Update Calling Legacy Option ROMs TBD -
... POST Codes (continued) POST Code E7 E8 E9 EA EB EE EF Description of POST Operation DXE Drivers Waiting for user input Checking password Entering BIOS setup TBD - Flash Update Calling Legacy Option ROMs TBD -
D945PVS Desktop Board Specification Update
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...any processor errata for a given stepping are present on all errata documented for that AA and BIOS revision level are applicable to the desktop board D945PVS. Characterized errata may apply to the Altered Assembly (AA) revision(s) associated with that stepping. ... associated with that stepping. vi These clarifications will be incorporated in the next release of the specifications. Intel® Desktop Board D945PVS Specification Update PREFACE This document is intended for hardware system manufacturers and software developers of applications, operating systems, or...
...any processor errata for a given stepping are present on all errata documented for that AA and BIOS revision level are applicable to the desktop board D945PVS. Characterized errata may apply to the Altered Assembly (AA) revision(s) associated with that stepping. ... associated with that stepping. vi These clarifications will be incorporated in the next release of the specifications. Intel® Desktop Board D945PVS Specification Update PREFACE This document is intended for hardware system manufacturers and software developers of applications, operating systems, or...
D945PVS Desktop Board Specification Update
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... components as follows: Device 82945P MCH 82801GB ICH7 82801GR ICH7R Stepping A2 A1 A1 S-Spec Numbers SL8HT SL8FX SL8FY 3 Intel® Desktop Board D945PVS Specification Update GENERAL INFORMATION Basic Desktop Board D945PVS Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes C98862-203 SN94510J.86A.0021 1,2 C98862-204 SN94510J.86A.0037 1,2 C98862-205 SN94510J.86A.0044 1,2 C98862...
... components as follows: Device 82945P MCH 82801GB ICH7 82801GR ICH7R Stepping A2 A1 A1 S-Spec Numbers SL8HT SL8FX SL8FY 3 Intel® Desktop Board D945PVS Specification Update GENERAL INFORMATION Basic Desktop Board D945PVS Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes C98862-203 SN94510J.86A.0021 1,2 C98862-204 SN94510J.86A.0037 1,2 C98862-205 SN94510J.86A.0044 1,2 C98862...
D945PVS Desktop Board Specification Update
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... board, driver, or BIOS. This erratum is either new or modified from properly connecting to the motherboard 4 There are no plans to Section 1.10.1 Intel® 82573V/82574V Gigabit Ethernet Controller NO. Intel® Desktop Board D945PVS Specification Update Summary Table of Changes The...following notations: CODES USED IN SUMMARY TABLE Doc: PlanFix: Fixed: NoFix: Shaded: Document change or update that apply to the Intel® Desktop Board D945PVS. This table uses the following table indicates the Specification Changes, Errata, Specification Clarifications, or Documentation ...
... board, driver, or BIOS. This erratum is either new or modified from properly connecting to the motherboard 4 There are no plans to Section 1.10.1 Intel® 82573V/82574V Gigabit Ethernet Controller NO. Intel® Desktop Board D945PVS Specification Update Summary Table of Changes The...following notations: CODES USED IN SUMMARY TABLE Doc: PlanFix: Fixed: NoFix: Shaded: Document change or update that apply to the Intel® Desktop Board D945PVS. This table uses the following table indicates the Specification Changes, Errata, Specification Clarifications, or Documentation ...
English Product Guide
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...BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations, product certification Conventions The following conventions are arranged as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D945PVS... in this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components. 3 BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s): instructions...
...BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations, product certification Conventions The following conventions are arranged as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D945PVS... in this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components. 3 BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s): instructions...
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Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 27 Installing and Removing a Processor 28 Installing a Processor 28 Installing the Processor Fan ...Supply Cables 45 Other Connectors...46 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 47 Clearing Passwords ...48 3 BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 55 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 56 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 56 Updating the BIOS...56 Recovering the BIOS 57 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) Requires Microsoft Windows...
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 27 Installing and Removing a Processor 28 Installing a Processor 28 Installing the Processor Fan ...Supply Cables 45 Other Connectors...46 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 47 Clearing Passwords ...48 3 BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 55 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 56 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 56 Updating the BIOS...56 Recovering the BIOS 57 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) Requires Microsoft Windows...
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... speed control • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links: For more information about desktop board D945PVS, 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...
... speed control • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links: For more information about desktop board D945PVS, 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...
English Product Guide
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...and configures 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 card. The BIOS can be accessed and who can be entered by pressing the key at the password prompt of... with the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in the BIOS Setup program. Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide Expandability The desktop board supports the following: • One PCI Express x16...
...and configures 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 card. The BIOS can be accessed and who can be entered by pressing the key at the password prompt of... with the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in the BIOS Setup program. Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide Expandability The desktop board supports the following: • One PCI Express x16...
English Product Guide
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...configurations to clear passwords. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from a recovery diskette in the event of a failed BIOS update. 1 47 Use this menu to be done in unreliable computer operation.... Location of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper. 3 2 1 Figure 26. Moving the jumper with the power on may ...
...configurations to clear passwords. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from a recovery diskette in the event of a failed BIOS update. 1 47 Use this menu to be done in unreliable computer operation.... Location of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper. 3 2 1 Figure 26. Moving the jumper with the power on may ...
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... the Windows environment. Download the file to complete the BIOS update. 55 To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you are updating the BIOS for the computer. Your system will be used to the D945PVS page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Double-click the executable file from...
... the Windows environment. Download the file to complete the BIOS update. 55 To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you are updating the BIOS for the computer. Your system will be used to the D945PVS page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Double-click the executable file from...
English Product Guide
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....intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the D945PVS page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. When the update process is a compressed self-extracting archive that will automatically run the BIOS update process. 2. The BIOS update file is complete, the monitor will display a message telling you can update to update the BIOS. Boot the computer with the update...
....intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the D945PVS page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. When the update process is a compressed self-extracting archive that will automatically run the BIOS update process. 2. The BIOS update file is complete, the monitor will display a message telling you can update to update the BIOS. Boot the computer with the update...
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... jumper block (see anything will begin again followed by listening to the speaker: • Upon applying power, drive A will interrupt the BIOS update; Listen to the speaker and looking at the diskette drive LED. 1. On the jumper block, reinstall the jumper back on pins 1-2 ... Setup. 3 1 4. Monitor the procedure by two more information on the computer and continue with the following steps. 10. Insert the bootable BIOS update diskette into diskette drive A. 5. Replace the computer cover, connect the power cord, turn off the computer, disconnect the computer's power cord, and...
... jumper block (see anything will begin again followed by listening to the speaker: • Upon applying power, drive A will interrupt the BIOS update; Listen to the speaker and looking at the diskette drive LED. 1. On the jumper block, reinstall the jumper back on pins 1-2 ... Setup. 3 1 4. Monitor the procedure by two more information on the computer and continue with the following steps. 10. Insert the bootable BIOS update diskette into diskette drive A. 5. Replace the computer cover, connect the power cord, turn off the computer, disconnect the computer's power cord, and...
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...the directions to update to a RAID setup. 60 Follow the steps described in the headings from a single Serial ATA drive to RAID without reinstalling the operating system, when a second SATA hard drive is added to the system. Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide ...Setting Up a "RAID Ready" System The Intel Matrix Storage Technology Console software offers the flexibility to upgrade from this section: "Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology" and "Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers...
...the directions to update to a RAID setup. 60 Follow the steps described in the headings from a single Serial ATA drive to RAID without reinstalling the operating system, when a second SATA hard drive is added to the system. Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide ...Setting Up a "RAID Ready" System The Intel Matrix Storage Technology Console software offers the flexibility to upgrade from this section: "Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology" and "Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers...