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...saving, or life sustaining applications. Desktop Board D946GZAB may contain design defects or errors known as the property of others. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN INTEL'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR SUCH PRODUCTS, INTEL ASSUMES NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER, AND INTEL DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ...of the FCC Rules. Revision History Revision 001 002 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Date July 2006 September 2006 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is ...
...saving, or life sustaining applications. Desktop Board D946GZAB may contain design defects or errors known as the property of others. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN INTEL'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR SUCH PRODUCTS, INTEL ASSUMES NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER, AND INTEL DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ...of the FCC Rules. Revision History Revision 001 002 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Date July 2006 September 2006 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is ...
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...damage to hardware or loss of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to important information. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about ...qualified personnel. NOTE Notes call attention to install the desktop board and other environments, such as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of data. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D946GZAB. Document Organization The chapters in homes, offices, schools...
...damage to hardware or loss of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to important information. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about ...qualified personnel. NOTE Notes call attention to install the desktop board and other environments, such as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of data. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D946GZAB. Document Organization The chapters in homes, offices, schools...
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Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of 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 D946GZAB • I/O shield • One diskette drive cable • One ATA-66/100 cable • Two locking Serial ATA cables •...
Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of 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 D946GZAB • I/O shield • One diskette drive cable • One ATA-66/100 cable • Two locking Serial ATA cables •...
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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 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 ...Signal Wake-up Support 23 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support 23 Speaker ...23 Battery ...23 Real-Time Clock 23 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 25 Installation Precautions 26 Prevent Power Supply Overload 26 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 26 Installing the I/O Shield 27 ...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 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 ...Signal Wake-up Support 23 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support 23 Speaker ...23 Battery ...23 Real-Time Clock 23 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 25 Installation Precautions 26 Prevent Power Supply Overload 26 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 26 Installing the I/O Shield 27 ...
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Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 33 Removing the Processor 34...40 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 41 Connecting to Internal Headers 42 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio 43 Connecting to the USB 2.0 Headers 44 Connecting to the Front Panel Header 44 Connecting ... 65 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 66 Product Ecology Statements 67 Lead-Free Desktop Board 70 EMC Regulations 71 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 72 Product Certifications 73...
Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 33 Removing the Processor 34...40 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 41 Connecting to Internal Headers 42 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio 43 Connecting to the USB 2.0 Headers 44 Connecting to the Front Panel Header 44 Connecting ... 65 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 66 Product Ecology Statements 67 Lead-Free Desktop Board 70 EMC Regulations 71 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 72 Product Certifications 73...
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... Link Header Signal Names 45 10. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 51 11. Desktop Board D946GZAB Components 12 3. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 44 7. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 43 5. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 31 9. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 34 14. Connecting the Serial...
... Link Header Signal Names 45 10. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 51 11. Desktop Board D946GZAB Components 12 3. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 44 7. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 43 5. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 31 9. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 34 14. Connecting the Serial...
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... devices) • One diskette drive interface • One 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® Desktop Board D946GZAB.
... devices) • One diskette drive interface • One 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® Desktop Board D946GZAB.
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... • 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, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* XP...
... • 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, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* XP...
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Figure 1. Desktop Board D946GZAB Components 11 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D946GZAB.
Figure 1. Desktop Board D946GZAB Components 11 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D946GZAB.
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Desktop Board D946GZAB Components Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Description HD Audio Link header PCI bus connector 2 Front panel audio header PCI bus connector 1 PCI ...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 http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 12 Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Table 2....
Desktop Board D946GZAB Components Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Description HD Audio Link header PCI bus connector 2 Front panel audio header PCI bus connector 1 PCI ...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 http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 12 Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Table 2....
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.../go/FindCPU Related Links: Go to the desktop board through the LGA775 socket. Desktop Board D946GZAB supports an Intel processor in damage to the board or the system may not function properly. Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. The supported processors list for Desktop Board D946GZAB is located on installing or upgrading the processor, page...
.../go/FindCPU Related Links: Go to the desktop board through the LGA775 socket. Desktop Board D946GZAB supports an Intel processor in damage to the board or the system may not function properly. Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. The supported processors list for Desktop Board D946GZAB is located on installing or upgrading the processor, page...
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...desktop board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations defined below : • Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 1 Gb technology • Up to 4.0 GB utilizing 2 Gb technology Intel recommends using memory from the tested memory lists, available at: http://www.cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp or http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard...the following links or pages for normal operation. Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB 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. •...
...desktop board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations defined below : • Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 1 Gb technology • Up to 4.0 GB utilizing 2 Gb technology Intel recommends using memory from the tested memory lists, available at: http://www.cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp or http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard...the following links or pages for normal operation. Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB 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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... input supporting: ― Stereo microphone ― Microphone boost The subsystem includes the following link 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: ― Line in/retasking...
... input supporting: ― Stereo microphone ― Microphone boost The subsystem includes the following link 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: ― Line in/retasking...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... operating systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. Figure 2. Table 3. LAN Connector LEDs Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is powered up to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH7 (four ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to a USB ...device. Use a shielded cable that have an unshielded cable attached to two internal USB 2.0 headers). The desktop board supports up and the LAN subsystem is attached to USB 1.1 operation. Desktop Board Features RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. These LEDs indicate ...
... operating systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. Figure 2. Table 3. LAN Connector LEDs Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is powered up to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH7 (four ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to a USB ...device. Use a shielded cable that have an unshielded cable attached to two internal USB 2.0 headers). The desktop board supports up and the LAN subsystem is attached to USB 1.1 operation. Desktop Board Features RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. These LEDs indicate ...
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Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The desktop board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such as a hard drive) in your computer, the auto-configuration ... Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The desktop board supports four Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH7, connecting one device per channel. Expandability For system expansion, the desktop board provides the following the instructions on page 58 in a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device...
Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The desktop board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such as a hard drive) in your computer, the auto-configuration ... Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The desktop board supports four Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH7, connecting one device per channel. Expandability For system expansion, the desktop board provides the following the instructions on page 58 in a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device...
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...) specification. Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of power supply voltages to detect levels above and below acceptable values • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology • Thermal sensors in card. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is set , you install... Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control The features of the hardware monitoring and fan speed control include: • Monitoring of Desktop Board D946GZAB enable the board to be set , you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI/PCI Express auto-...
...) specification. Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of power supply voltages to detect levels above and below acceptable values • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology • Thermal sensors in card. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is set , you install... Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control The features of the hardware monitoring and fan speed control include: • Monitoring of Desktop Board D946GZAB enable the board to be set , you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI/PCI Express auto-...
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Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Chassis Intrusion Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. The computer's response can be connected to the power state it was interrupted (either on page ...; +5 V standby power indicator LED ― Wake from USB ― Wake from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the chassis intrusion header on the desktop board. When resuming from PS/2 keyboard/mouse ― Power Management Event signal (PME#) wakeup support ― WAKE# signal wake-up support ACPI ACPI gives the operating...
Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Chassis Intrusion Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. The computer's response can be connected to the power state it was interrupted (either on page ...; +5 V standby power indicator LED ― Wake from USB ― Wake from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the chassis intrusion header on the desktop board. When resuming from PS/2 keyboard/mouse ― Power Management Event signal (PME#) wakeup support ― WAKE# signal wake-up support ACPI ACPI gives the operating...
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...sleep state, the computer will appear to be able to provide enough standby current to provide adequate standby current when using this desktop board must be off when the computer is in memory. Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTIONS For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V... standby line for the power supply must be capable of the computer through a network. Desktop Board Features Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as needed. • All fan headers have a +12 V dc connection. While...
...sleep state, the computer will appear to be able to provide enough standby current to provide adequate standby current when using this desktop board must be off when the computer is in memory. Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTIONS For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V... standby line for the power supply must be capable of the computer through a network. Desktop Board Features Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as needed. • All fan headers have a +12 V dc connection. While...
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... http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Wake from USB NOTE Wake from an ACPI S3 state. 22 Location of a USB peripheral that support this LED is lit, standby power is standby power still present on standby current requirements for the desktop board, refer to... LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . Figure 3. Add-in cards that supports Wake from USB. Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. For example, when this specification can participate in Figure 3, is lit when...
... http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Wake from USB NOTE Wake from an ACPI S3 state. 22 Location of a USB peripheral that support this LED is lit, standby power is standby power still present on standby current requirements for the desktop board, refer to... LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . Figure 3. Add-in cards that supports Wake from USB. Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. For example, when this specification can participate in Figure 3, is lit when...