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... Guide gives information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations and product certifications Conventions The following conventions are used in this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D946GZAB...
... Guide gives information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations and product certifications Conventions The following conventions are used in this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D946GZAB...
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... 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory ...14 Intel® 946GZ Express Chipset 15 Onboard Audio Subsystem 15 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 16 LAN Subsystem 16 LAN Subsystem Software 16 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 17 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 17 Enhanced IDE Interface 18 Serial ATA ...18 Expandability...18 BIOS ...18 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 18 PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 19 Security Passwords 19 Hardware Management Features 19 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 19 Chassis Intrusion Detection 20 Power Management Features 20 ACPI...
... 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory ...14 Intel® 946GZ Express Chipset 15 Onboard Audio Subsystem 15 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 16 LAN Subsystem 16 LAN Subsystem Software 16 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 17 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 17 Enhanced IDE Interface 18 Serial ATA ...18 Expandability...18 BIOS ...18 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 18 PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 19 Security Passwords 19 Hardware Management Features 19 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 19 Chassis Intrusion Detection 20 Power Management Features 20 ACPI...
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... and Power Cables 47 Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 47 Connecting Power Cables 48 Other Connectors and Headers 49 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 50 Clearing Passwords 52 Back Panel Connectors 53 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 59 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 60 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 60 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File 60 Updating the BIOS with Iflash 61 Recovering the BIOS 62 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes 63 BIOS...
... and Power Cables 47 Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 47 Connecting Power Cables 48 Other Connectors and Headers 49 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 50 Clearing Passwords 52 Back Panel Connectors 53 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 59 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 60 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 60 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File 60 Updating the BIOS with Iflash 61 Recovering the BIOS 62 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes 63 BIOS...
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... of Chassis Fan Headers 47 23. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 44 7. EMC Regulations 71 16. Desktop Board D946GZAB Components 11 2. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 41 20. Desktop Board D946GZAB Components 12 3. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 45 9. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 34 14. Back Panel Audio Connectors 46 22. Connecting Power Supply Cables 48 24. BIOS Error Messages 63 13. Product Certification Markings 73 vii Contents Figures 1. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 50 26. Install the Processor 32...
... of Chassis Fan Headers 47 23. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 44 7. EMC Regulations 71 16. Desktop Board D946GZAB Components 11 2. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 41 20. Desktop Board D946GZAB Components 12 3. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 45 9. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 34 14. Back Panel Audio Connectors 46 22. Connecting Power Supply Cables 48 24. BIOS Error Messages 63 13. Product Certification Markings 73 vii Contents Figures 1. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 50 26. Install the Processor 32...
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... VGA port • One parallel port • One serial port • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports continued 9 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of : • Intel® 946GZ Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) • Intel® 946GZ Express Chipset with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 (Intel® GMA 3000) • PCI Express* graphics card support via a PCI Express x16 connector • 6-channel (5.1) onboard subsystem, featuring: ― Intel® High...
... VGA port • One parallel port • One serial port • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports continued 9 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of : • Intel® 946GZ Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) • Intel® 946GZ Express Chipset with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 (Intel® GMA 3000) • PCI Express* graphics card support via a PCI Express x16 connector • 6-channel (5.1) onboard subsystem, featuring: ― Intel® High...
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... Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel Hardware Management • Three fan headers • Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Remote diode temperature sensing • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board D946GZAB, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers...
... Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel Hardware Management • Three fan headers • Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Remote diode temperature sensing • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board D946GZAB, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers...
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... 0, Channel B socket Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) Diskette drive connector IDE connector Battery Front chassis fan header (3-pin) Chassis intrusion header Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel header Serial ATA connectors Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers Speaker BIOS configuration jumper block Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Desktop Board D946GZAB • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...
... 0, Channel B socket Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) Diskette drive connector IDE connector Battery Front chassis fan header (3-pin) Chassis intrusion header Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel header Serial ATA connectors Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers Speaker BIOS configuration jumper block Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Desktop Board D946GZAB • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...
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...: Go to 4.0 GB utilizing 2 Gb technology Intel recommends using memory from the tested memory lists, available at power up. The desktop board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations defined below : • Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 1 Gb technology • Up to the following links or pages for more information about: • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 34 in Chapter 2 14 Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To be fully...
...: Go to 4.0 GB utilizing 2 Gb technology Intel recommends using memory from the tested memory lists, available at power up. The desktop board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations defined below : • Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 1 Gb technology • Up to the following links or pages for more information about: • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 34 in Chapter 2 14 Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To be fully...
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... Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) The Intel 946GZ Express Chipset contains two separate, mutually exclusive graphics options. Desktop Board Features Intel® 946GZ Express Chipset The Intel 946GZ Express Chipset consists of system memory is required in order for more information about the Intel 946GZ Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Onboard Audio Subsystem Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB has a flexible 6-channel (5.1) onboard audio subsystem that are configurable through the audio device drivers...
... Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) The Intel 946GZ Express Chipset contains two separate, mutually exclusive graphics options. Desktop Board Features Intel® 946GZ Express Chipset The Intel 946GZ Express Chipset consists of system memory is required in order for more information about the Intel 946GZ Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Onboard Audio Subsystem Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB has a flexible 6-channel (5.1) onboard audio subsystem that are configurable through the audio device drivers...
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Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB 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 43 • The location of audio connectors, Figure 21 on page 46 Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following: • One serial port • One parallel port with Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced Parallel...
Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB 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 43 • The location of audio connectors, Figure 21 on page 46 Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following: • One serial port • One parallel port with Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced Parallel...
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...POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the auto-configuration utility in a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. You do not need to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. The BIOS is stored in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide...
...POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the auto-configuration utility in a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. You do not need to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. The BIOS is stored in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide...
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... instructions on resetting the password, see Clearing Passwords on whether the supervisor or user password was entered. • Setting a user password restricts who can be compatible with the following : • Fan speed monitoring and control • Thermal and voltage monitoring • Chassis intrusion detection Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control The features of the hardware monitoring and fan speed control include: • Monitoring of power supply voltages to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card. Desktop Board Features PCI...
... instructions on resetting the password, see Clearing Passwords on whether the supervisor or user password was entered. • Setting a user password restricts who can be compatible with the following : • Fan speed monitoring and control • Thermal and voltage monitoring • Chassis intrusion detection Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control The features of the hardware monitoring and fan speed control include: • Monitoring of power supply voltages to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card. Desktop Board Features PCI...
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... ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The computer's response can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Chassis Intrusion Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. The desktop board has two power connectors. When resuming from PS/2 keyboard/mouse ― Power Management Event signal (PME#) wakeup support ― WAKE# signal wake...
... ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The computer's response can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Chassis Intrusion Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. The desktop board has two power connectors. When resuming from PS/2 keyboard/mouse ― Power Management Event signal (PME#) wakeup support ― WAKE# signal wake...
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... a dual-colored power LED on or off . When signaled by the LED turning amber. The desktop board has a 4-pin processor fan header and two 3-pin chassis fan headers. The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it asserts a wake-up signal that can adjust the fan speed or switch the fan on the front panel, the sleep state is wired to a tachometer input of the hardware monitoring and control device. • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that powers...
... a dual-colored power LED on or off . When signaled by the LED turning amber. The desktop board has a 4-pin processor fan header and two 3-pin chassis fan headers. The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it asserts a wake-up signal that can adjust the fan speed or switch the fan on the front panel, the sleep state is wired to a tachometer input of the hardware monitoring and control device. • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that powers...
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... installing or removing any attached devices. Failure to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to wake the computer. +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . Location of Standby Power Indicator Related Links: For more information on the board even when the computer appears to be used to the board. USB bus activity wakes the computer from USB. Figure 3. Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power...
... installing or removing any attached devices. Failure to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to wake the computer. +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . Location of Standby Power Indicator Related Links: For more information on the board even when the computer appears to be used to the board. USB bus activity wakes the computer from USB. Figure 3. Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power...
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... to operate even though the front panel power button is not available, you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect to the internal headers • Connect the flexible audio system • Connect the chassis fan and power cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures...
... to operate even though the front panel power button is not available, you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect to the internal headers • Connect the flexible audio system • Connect the chassis fan and power cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures...
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to clear passwords. Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Use this menu to be done in the event of a failed BIOS update. 51 Table 10 shows the jumper settings for booting. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Description Normal (default) (1-2) The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the BIOS Setup program modes. The BIOS recovers ...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to clear passwords. Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Use this menu to be done in the event of a failed BIOS update. 51 Table 10 shows the jumper settings for booting. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Description Normal (default) (1-2) The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the BIOS Setup program modes. The BIOS recovers ...
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... the configuration jumper block is set to normal mode. 1. Replace the cover, plug in "Before You Begin" on pins 1-2 as shown below . 13. Press to the computer. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on page 25. 2. Turn off the computer. Observe the precautions in the computer, turn on the computer, and allow it to select Clear Passwords. Use the arrow keys to boot. 7. Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Clearing Passwords...
... the configuration jumper block is set to normal mode. 1. Replace the cover, plug in "Before You Begin" on pins 1-2 as shown below . 13. Press to the computer. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on page 25. 2. Turn off the computer. Observe the precautions in the computer, turn on the computer, and allow it to select Clear Passwords. Use the arrow keys to boot. 7. Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Clearing Passwords...
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... D946GZAB page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. This step is included in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Close all other applications. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Download the file to a removable USB device. To update the BIOS with the Intel...
... D946GZAB page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. This step is included in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Close all other applications. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Download the file to a removable USB device. To update the BIOS with the Intel...
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... Iflash Memory Update Utility You can update to a new version of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D946GZAB page on the computer's hard drive and without the need to update the BIOS. The image uses ISOLINUX* bootloader and automatically launches a script to remove the BIOS configuration jumper. Obtaining the BIOS Update File You can use the information in this section to update the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS update file (recommended), or Iflash BIOS update file. Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Updating the BIOS...
... Iflash Memory Update Utility You can update to a new version of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D946GZAB page on the computer's hard drive and without the need to update the BIOS. The image uses ISOLINUX* bootloader and automatically launches a script to remove the BIOS configuration jumper. Obtaining the BIOS Update File You can use the information in this section to update the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS update file (recommended), or Iflash BIOS update file. Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Updating the BIOS...