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... systems, test equipment, etc. The suitability of data. iii Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D946GZIS. NOTE Notes call attention to important information. It is intended for technically qualified personnel. Intended...
... systems, test equipment, etc. The suitability of data. iii Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D946GZIS. NOTE Notes call attention to important information. It is intended for technically qualified personnel. Intended...
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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory ...13 Intel® 946GZ Express Chipset 14 Onboard Audio Subsystem 14 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 15 LAN Subsystem 15 LAN Subsystem ...Software 15 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 16 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 16 Enhanced IDE Interface 17 Serial ATA ...17 Expandability...17 BIOS...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory ...13 Intel® 946GZ Express Chipset 14 Onboard Audio Subsystem 14 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 15 LAN Subsystem 15 LAN Subsystem ...Software 15 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 16 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 16 Enhanced IDE Interface 17 Serial ATA ...17 Expandability...17 BIOS...
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Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 27 Installing a Processor 27 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 30 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 31 ... 45 Connecting Power Cables 46 Other Connectors and Headers 47 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 48 Clearing Passwords 50 Back Panel Connectors 51 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 57 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 58 Obtaining the...
Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 27 Installing a Processor 27 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 30 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 31 ... 45 Connecting Power Cables 46 Other Connectors and Headers 47 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 48 Clearing Passwords 50 Back Panel Connectors 51 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 57 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 58 Obtaining the...
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...28 9. Location of Standby Power Indicator 21 4. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 41 5. Lead-Free Board Markings 68 15. Product Certification Markings 71 vii Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 48 26. Remove the Processor from the Protective ... Audio Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 49 11. Lift the Load Plate 28 8. AC '97 Audio Header Signal Names 41 6. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 43 9. Desktop Board D946GZIS Components 11 2. Desktop Board D946GZIS Mounting Screw Hole Locations 26 6. ...
...28 9. Location of Standby Power Indicator 21 4. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 41 5. Lead-Free Board Markings 68 15. Product Certification Markings 71 vii Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 48 26. Remove the Processor from the Protective ... Audio Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 49 11. Lift the Load Plate 28 8. AC '97 Audio Header Signal Names 41 6. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 43 9. Desktop Board D946GZIS Components 11 2. Desktop Board D946GZIS Mounting Screw Hole Locations 26 6. ...
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... • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board D946GZIS, 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 D946GZIS, 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 D946GZIS • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http...
... USB 2.0 headers Speaker BIOS configuration jumper block Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Desktop Board D946GZIS • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http...
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... modules do not support SPD, you will attempt to the board or the system may not function properly. The supported processors list for Desktop Board D946GZIS is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to this effect on installing or upgrading... Mb and 1 Gb technology • Up to the desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The processor connects to 4.0 GB utilizing 1 Gb technology Intel recommends using memory from the tested memory lists, available at power up. The BIOS will see a notification to the following links or pages...
... modules do not support SPD, you will attempt to the board or the system may not function properly. The supported processors list for Desktop Board D946GZIS is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to this effect on installing or upgrading... Mb and 1 Gb technology • Up to the desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The processor connects to 4.0 GB utilizing 1 Gb technology Intel recommends using memory from the tested memory lists, available at power up. The BIOS will see a notification to the following links or pages...
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... (four ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to USB 1.1 operation. The desktop board supports up and the LAN subsystem is established. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two internal USB 2.0 headers). LAN link is operating. Use...be required to the cable. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. 16 Table 3. Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. LAN Connector LED States LED LED Color LED...
... (four ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to USB 1.1 operation. The desktop board supports up and the LAN subsystem is established. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two internal USB 2.0 headers). LAN link is operating. Use...be required to the cable. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. 16 Table 3. Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. LAN Connector LED States LED LED Color LED...
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... program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. The interface supports: • Up to run the 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 56 in a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device...
... program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. The interface supports: • Up to run the 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 56 in a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device...
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... Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can enter either the supervisor password or the user password to access Setup. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is set , you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card. Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS Product Guide ...PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you must enter either password to detect levels above and below acceptable values • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology • Thermal sensors in the...
... Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can enter either the supervisor password or the user password to access Setup. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is set , you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card. Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS Product Guide ...PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you must enter either password to detect levels above and below acceptable values • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology • Thermal sensors in the...
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When resuming from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The computer's response can be connected to RAM) ― +5 V standby power indicator LED ― Wake from USB ― Wake from... gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of the power connectors. 19 See Figure 24 on the desktop board. Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through system control. The use of the chassis intrusion ...
When resuming from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The computer's response can be connected to RAM) ― +5 V standby power indicator LED ― Wake from USB ― Wake from... gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of the power connectors. 19 See Figure 24 on the desktop board. Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through system control. The use of the chassis intrusion ...
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... chapter. Perform the procedures described in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using and modifying electronic equipment. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you open the computer or perform any of the computer chassis. 23 Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links,... • 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 in personal injury or equipment damage.
... chapter. Perform the procedures described in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using and modifying electronic equipment. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you open the computer or perform any of the computer chassis. 23 Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links,... • 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 in personal injury or equipment damage.
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Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS 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 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 48 Figure 25. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation. Location of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper block.
Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS 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 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 48 Figure 25. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation. Location of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper block.
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... program. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to clear passwords. 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. Use...
... program. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to clear passwords. 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. Use...
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When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be recycled where possible. Batterier bør om muligt genbruges. VARO R... batterier bør kastes i henhold til gjeldende miljølovgivning. Les piles usagées doivent être recyclées dans la mesure du possible. Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS Product Guide Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is replaced with local environmental...
When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be recycled where possible. Batterier bør om muligt genbruges. VARO R... batterier bør kastes i henhold til gjeldende miljølovgivning. Les piles usagées doivent être recyclées dans la mesure du possible. Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS Product Guide Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is replaced with local environmental...
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... boxes to the D946GZIS page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Go to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. This runs the update program. 6. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1.... BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you are updating the BIOS for the computer. Navigate to complete the BIOS update. 57 Your system will be used to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/...
... boxes to the D946GZIS page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Go to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. This runs the update program. 6. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1.... BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you are updating the BIOS for the computer. Navigate to complete the BIOS update. 57 Your system will be used to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/...
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... to remove the BIOS configuration jumper. Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS 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 the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to...
... to remove the BIOS configuration jumper. Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS 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 the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to...
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... and boot the system. 4. The update may take up to confirm the BIOS upgrade operation. 6. Insert the CD that will not work. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to 5 minutes. Updating the BIOS Follow these instructions to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media...
... and boot the system. 4. The update may take up to confirm the BIOS upgrade operation. 6. Insert the CD that will not work. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to 5 minutes. Updating the BIOS Follow these instructions to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media...
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... to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 60 Due to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. 2. Manually run the IFLASH.EXE file from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. For more information about recovering the BIOS for desktop board D946GZIS, go to the...
... to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 60 Due to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. 2. Manually run the IFLASH.EXE file from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. For more information about recovering the BIOS for desktop board D946GZIS, go to the...
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... amount of memory installed in each channel. 61 A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D946GZIS reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on reboot) BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during POST if the video configuration fails... if an external ROM module does not properly checksum to the amount of the BIOS error messages. Beep Codes Beep 3 Siren Description No memory Processor overheat (on the monitor BIOS Beep Codes The BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone followed by two short tones) ...
... amount of memory installed in each channel. 61 A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D946GZIS reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on reboot) BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during POST if the video configuration fails... if an external ROM module does not properly checksum to the amount of the BIOS error messages. Beep Codes Beep 3 Siren Description No memory Processor overheat (on the monitor BIOS Beep Codes The BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone followed by two short tones) ...