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... Celeron are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. 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 present on the...
... Celeron are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. 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 present on the...
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...schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board D946GZAB. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of data. The suitability of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to update the BIOS A Error Messages ...: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to important information. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in this product for ...
...schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board D946GZAB. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of data. The suitability of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to update the BIOS A Error Messages ...: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to important information. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in this product for ...
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... (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® Express Installer CD-ROM • Intel® Platform Administration Technology CD-ROM • Quick Reference guide • Configuration and battery caution statement label iv Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of...
... (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® Express Installer CD-ROM • Intel® Platform Administration Technology CD-ROM • Quick Reference guide • Configuration and battery caution statement label iv Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of...
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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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...3. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 34 14. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 39 18. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 41 20. Desktop Board D946GZAB Components 12 3. AC '97 Audio Header Signal Names 43 6. Safety Regulations 65 14. Lift the Load Plate 30 8. Close the ...to the Processor Fan Header.......... 33 13. Installing the I/O Shield 27 5. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 43 5. Product Certification Markings 73 vii Lead-Free Board Markings 70 15. Lift Socket Lever 30 7. Location of Chassis Fan Headers 47 23. ...
...3. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 34 14. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 39 18. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 41 20. Desktop Board D946GZAB Components 12 3. AC '97 Audio Header Signal Names 43 6. Safety Regulations 65 14. Lift the Load Plate 30 8. Close the ...to the Processor Fan Header.......... 33 13. Installing the I/O Shield 27 5. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 43 5. Product Certification Markings 73 vii Lead-Free Board Markings 70 15. Lift Socket Lever 30 7. Location of Chassis Fan Headers 47 23. ...
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...of the desktop board. Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board D946GZAB. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces microATX (243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel® ... PCI Express* graphics card support via a PCI Express x16 connector • 6-channel (5.1) onboard subsystem, featuring: ― Intel® High Definition Audio interface ― SigmaTel* STAC9227 audio codec ― HD Audio Link header • One PCI Express...
...of the desktop board. Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board D946GZAB. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces microATX (243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel® ... PCI Express* graphics card support via a PCI Express x16 connector • 6-channel (5.1) onboard subsystem, featuring: ― Intel® High Definition Audio interface ― SigmaTel* STAC9227 audio codec ― HD Audio Link header • One PCI Express...
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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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Desktop Board D946GZAB Components 11 Figure 1. Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D946GZAB.
Desktop Board D946GZAB Components 11 Figure 1. Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D946GZAB.
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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 ...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 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 ...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 http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 12
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The supported processors list for Desktop Board D946GZAB is located on the web at: http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU Related Links: Go to the board or the system may result in damage to the following links or pages for more information about... desktop board and must be purchased separately. Desktop Board Features Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the desktop board may not function properly. The processor connects to the desktop board through the LGA775 socket. Desktop Board D946GZAB supports an Intel...
The supported processors list for Desktop Board D946GZAB is located on the web at: http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU Related Links: Go to the board or the system may result in damage to the following links or pages for more information about... desktop board and must be purchased separately. Desktop Board Features Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the desktop board may not function properly. The processor connects to the desktop board through the LGA775 socket. Desktop Board D946GZAB supports an Intel...
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...://www.cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp or http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm?iid=HMPAGE+Header_2_Pro duct_MB Related Links: Go to configure the memory controller for more information about: • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory,...you will attempt to 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. • Support for: ...
...://www.cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp or http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm?iid=HMPAGE+Header_2_Pro duct_MB Related Links: Go to configure the memory controller for more information about: • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory,...you will attempt to 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. • Support for: ...
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... via the audio driver. • S/N (signal-to operate properly. Desktop Board Features Intel® 946GZ Express Chipset The Intel 946GZ Express Chipset consists of system memory is required in order for the Intel GMA 3000 integrated graphics controller to -noise) ratio: 95 dB •... jack 15 Related Link: Go to 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 includes a SigmaTel STAC9227 audio ...
... via the audio driver. • S/N (signal-to operate properly. Desktop Board Features Intel® 946GZ Express Chipset The Intel 946GZ Express Chipset consists of system memory is required in order for the Intel GMA 3000 integrated graphics controller to -noise) ratio: 95 dB •... jack 15 Related Link: Go to 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 includes a SigmaTel STAC9227 audio ...
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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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Figure 2. The desktop board supports up and the LAN subsystem is attached to two internal USB 2.0 headers). USB 2.0 ports are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on ... meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed USB device is operating. 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 the cable. This may...
Figure 2. The desktop board supports up and the LAN subsystem is attached to two internal USB 2.0 headers). USB 2.0 ports are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on ... meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed USB device is operating. 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 the cable. This may...
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... BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. Expandability For system expansion, the desktop board provides the following the instructions on page 58 in the BIOS Setup program. 18 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...
... BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. Expandability For system expansion, the desktop board provides the following the instructions on page 58 in the BIOS Setup program. 18 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...
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... who can boot the computer. If only the supervisor password is booted. Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of Desktop Board D946GZAB enable the board to be compatible with the following : • Fan speed monitoring and control • Thermal and voltage monitoring •...password prompt of power supply voltages 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 can enter either the supervisor password ...
... who can boot the computer. If only the supervisor password is booted. Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of Desktop Board D946GZAB enable the board to be compatible with the following : • Fan speed monitoring and control • Thermal and voltage monitoring •...password prompt of power supply voltages 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 can enter either the supervisor password ...
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... Wake from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the chassis intrusion header on page 49 for the location of ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be connected to the ...power state it was interrupted (either on page 48 for the location of a computer. The use of the power connectors. 20 Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Chassis Intrusion Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support.
... Wake from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the chassis intrusion header on page 49 for the location of ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be connected to the ...power state it was interrupted (either on page 48 for the location of a computer. The use of the power connectors. 20 Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide Chassis Intrusion Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support.
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... supply must be capable of the computer through a network. Failure to provide adequate standby current when using this feature can damage the power supply. Desktop Board Features Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are on when the computer is in the ACPI S0... the fan speed or switch the fan on or off . Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may lose register settings stored in memory. While in the ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state...
... supply must be capable of the computer through a network. Failure to provide adequate standby current when using this feature can damage the power supply. Desktop Board Features Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are on when the computer is in the ACPI S0... the fan speed or switch the fan on or off . Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may lose register settings stored in memory. While in the ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state...
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... state. 22 Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Failure to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to the board. Location of Standby Power Indicator Related Links: For more information on the board even when the... computer appears to be used to the following link, finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Wake from USB NOTE Wake from ...
... state. 22 Intel Desktop Board D946GZAB Product Guide The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Failure to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to the board. Location of Standby Power Indicator Related Links: For more information on the board even when the... computer appears to be used to the following link, finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Wake from USB NOTE Wake from ...