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... for technically qualified personnel. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D946GZAB. Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as...
... for technically qualified personnel. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D946GZAB. Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as...
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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 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 17 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 17 Enhanced IDE Interface 18 Serial ATA ...18 Expandability...18 BIOS...
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 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 17 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 17 Enhanced IDE Interface 18 Serial ATA ...18 Expandability...18 BIOS...
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Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 33 Removing the Processor 34 Installing and Removing Memory 34 Installing DIMMs 35 Removing DIMMs 37 ... 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...
Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 33 Removing the Processor 34 Installing and Removing Memory 34 Installing DIMMs 35 Removing DIMMs 37 ... 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...
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...Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 43 5. Location of Chassis Fan Headers 47 23. Lift Socket Lever 30 7. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 41 20. LAN Connector LED States 17 4. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 51 11. Desktop Board D946GZAB Components ...65 14. LAN Connector LEDs 17 3. Install the Processor 32 11. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 38 17. Desktop Board D946GZAB Components 12 3. Lead-Free Board Markings 70 15. EMC Regulations 71 16. Use DDR2 DIMMs 35 15. Close the Load Plate 32 12. Back ...
...Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 43 5. Location of Chassis Fan Headers 47 23. Lift Socket Lever 30 7. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 41 20. LAN Connector LED States 17 4. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 51 11. Desktop Board D946GZAB Components ...65 14. LAN Connector LEDs 17 3. Install the Processor 32 11. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 38 17. Desktop Board D946GZAB Components 12 3. Lead-Free Board Markings 70 15. EMC Regulations 71 16. Use DDR2 DIMMs 35 15. Close the Load Plate 32 12. Back ...
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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 Media...
... • 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 Media...
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... 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 http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd...
... 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 http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd...
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...intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm?iid=HMPAGE+Header_2_Pro duct_MB Related Links: Go 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...DIMM) connectors with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for normal operation. The desktop board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations defined below : • Up to 2.0...
...intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm?iid=HMPAGE+Header_2_Pro duct_MB Related Links: Go 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...DIMM) connectors with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for normal operation. The desktop board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations defined below : • Up to 2.0...
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... BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to accommodate operating systems that have an unshielded cable attached to two internal USB 2.0 headers). This may be required to USB 1.1 operation. Table 3. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that meets the requirements for a fullspeed USB device. Desktop Board... to a USB port might not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed USB device is operating. The desktop board supports up and the LAN subsystem is attached to the cable. These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN. Figure 2. LAN Connector LED...
... BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to accommodate operating systems that have an unshielded cable attached to two internal USB 2.0 headers). This may be required to USB 1.1 operation. Table 3. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that meets the requirements for a fullspeed USB device. Desktop Board... to a USB port might not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed USB device is operating. The desktop board supports up and the LAN subsystem is attached to the cable. These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN. Figure 2. LAN Connector LED...
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...One PCI Express x1 connector • Two PCI bus connectors BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. The BIOS is stored in a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device....Configuration If you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. 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 ...
...One PCI Express x1 connector • Two PCI bus connectors BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. The BIOS is stored in a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device....Configuration If you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. 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 ...
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...the hardware monitoring and fan speed control include: • Monitoring of Desktop Board D946GZAB enable the board to detect levels above and below acceptable values • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology • Thermal sensors in card. Desktop Board Features PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you install a ... the supervisor password is booted. If both the supervisor and user passwords are set , you must enter either password to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in the processor, GMCH, and ICH7 plus an onboard remote sensor •...
...the hardware monitoring and fan speed control include: • Monitoring of Desktop Board D946GZAB enable the board to detect levels above and below acceptable values • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology • Thermal sensors in card. Desktop Board Features PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you install a ... the supervisor password is booted. If both the supervisor and user passwords are set , you must enter either password to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in the processor, GMCH, and ICH7 plus an onboard remote sensor •...
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...connectors ― Fan headers ― LAN wake capabilities ― Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. When resuming from an AC power failure, the computer returns to RAM) ― +5 V standby power indicator...power management and Plug and Play functions of ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Chassis Intrusion Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. See...
...connectors ― Fan headers ― LAN wake capabilities ― Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. When resuming from an AC power failure, the computer returns to RAM) ― +5 V standby power indicator...power management and Plug and Play functions of ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Chassis Intrusion Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. See...
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...result in personal injury or equipment damage. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells 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...
...result in personal injury or equipment damage. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells 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...
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Figure 25. Location of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 25 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 50 Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation. Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper.
Figure 25. Location of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 25 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 50 Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation. Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper.
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.... 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. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to clear passwords. Table 10.
.... 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. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to clear passwords. Table 10.
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... BIOS Setup program settings stored in accordance with an equivalent one. Disposal of the battery. La mise au rebut des piles usagées doit respecter les réglementations locales en vigueur en matière de protection de l'environnement. Brukte batterier bør kastes i henhold til gjeldende miljølovgivning. Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product...
... BIOS Setup program settings stored in accordance with an equivalent one. Disposal of the battery. La mise au rebut des piles usagées doit respecter les réglementations locales en vigueur en matière de protection de l'environnement. Brukte batterier bør kastes i henhold til gjeldende miljølovgivning. Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product...
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...saved. Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Close all other applications. This runs the... environment. Your system will be used to the D946GZAB page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. The BIOS file is required. Navigate to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. This chapter tells...
...saved. Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Close all other applications. This runs the... environment. Your system will be used to the D946GZAB page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. The BIOS file is required. Navigate to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. This chapter tells...
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... you need to CD. Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File The ISO Image BIOS update allows for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release... regardless of uncompressing and writing the ISO image file to remove the BIOS configuration jumper. It requires a blank CD-R, a read/writeable CD drive, and software capable of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...
... you need to CD. Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File The ISO Image BIOS update allows for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release... regardless of uncompressing and writing the ISO image file to remove the BIOS configuration jumper. It requires a blank CD-R, a read/writeable CD drive, and software capable of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...
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... hard drive if no key is complete. Updating the BIOS Follow these instructions to confirm the BIOS upgrade operation. 6. Download the ISO Image BIOS file. 2. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to upgrade the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS file: 1. The update may take up to be extracted...
... hard drive if no key is complete. Updating the BIOS Follow these instructions to confirm the BIOS upgrade operation. 6. Download the ISO Image BIOS file. 2. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to upgrade the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS file: 1. The update may take up to be extracted...
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...to the USB device. 3. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. Manually run the IFLASH.EXE file from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. Configure the BIOS or use the F10 option during POST to boot to a bootable .... Due to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 62 For more information about recovering the BIOS for desktop board D946GZAB, go to BIOS size and recovery requirements, a CD-R with the .BIO file in the root directory will interrupt the BIOS update; Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt...
...to the USB device. 3. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. Manually run the IFLASH.EXE file from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. Configure the BIOS or use the F10 option during POST to boot to a bootable .... Due to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 62 For more information about recovering the BIOS for desktop board D946GZAB, go to BIOS size and recovery requirements, a CD-R with the .BIO file in the root directory will interrupt the BIOS update; Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt...
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A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D946GZAB reports POST errors in Channel B. Table 11 lists the BIOS codes. MULTI_BIT_ECC_ERROR The firmware has detected that the system memory has decreased. MEMORY_SIZE_DECREASE_ERROR The firmware has detected that ...MEM_OPTIMAL_ERROR The installed amount of memory in Channel A is not equal to the amount of memory installed in each channel. 63 BIOS Error Messages Error Message Explanation PROCESSOR_THERMAL_TRIP_ERROR Processor was opened. CMOS_CHECKSUM_ERROR The firmware has detected that the system date/time has not been...
A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D946GZAB reports POST errors in Channel B. Table 11 lists the BIOS codes. MULTI_BIT_ECC_ERROR The firmware has detected that the system memory has decreased. MEMORY_SIZE_DECREASE_ERROR The firmware has detected that ...MEM_OPTIMAL_ERROR The installed amount of memory in Channel A is not equal to the amount of memory installed in each channel. 63 BIOS Error Messages Error Message Explanation PROCESSOR_THERMAL_TRIP_ERROR Processor was opened. CMOS_CHECKSUM_ERROR The firmware has detected that the system date/time has not been...