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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 ...Signal Wake-up Support 22 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support 22 Speaker ...22 Battery ...22 Real-Time Clock 22 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 23 Installation Precautions 24 Prevent Power Supply Overload 24 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 24 Installing the I/O Shield 25 ...
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 ...Signal Wake-up Support 22 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support 22 Speaker ...22 Battery ...22 Real-Time Clock 22 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 23 Installation Precautions 24 Prevent Power Supply Overload 24 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 24 Installing the I/O Shield 25 ...
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Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory 35 Installing DIMMs 37 Removing DIMMs 38 Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 39 Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 39 Removing the PCI Express ... Error Messages 65 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Regulations 67 Place Battery Marking 67 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 68 Product Ecology Statements 69 Lead-Free Desktop Board 72 EMC Regulations 73 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 74 Product Certifications 75...
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory 35 Installing DIMMs 37 Removing DIMMs 38 Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 39 Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 39 Removing the PCI Express ... Error Messages 65 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Regulations 67 Place Battery Marking 67 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 68 Product Ecology Statements 69 Lead-Free Desktop Board 72 EMC Regulations 73 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 74 Product Certifications 75...
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...LED Header 47 9. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 29 9. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 35 17. Front Panel Header 46 8. Product Certification Markings 75 vii Desktop Board D946GZTS Mounting Screw Hole Locations 27 6. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 43 23.... Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 30 10. Desktop Board D946GZTS Components 12 3. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 7. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names 47 10. Back Panel Connectors 54 30. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 45 5. Feature Summary 9 2....
...LED Header 47 9. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 29 9. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 35 17. Front Panel Header 46 8. Product Certification Markings 75 vii Desktop Board D946GZTS Mounting Screw Hole Locations 27 6. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 43 23.... Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 30 10. Desktop Board D946GZTS Components 12 3. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 7. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names 47 10. Back Panel Connectors 54 30. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 45 5. Feature Summary 9 2....
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... the major features of Intel® Desktop Board D946GZTS. Table 1. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of the desktop board. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces microBTX (264.16 millimeters [10.40 inches] x 266.70 millimeters [10.50 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775...
... the major features of Intel® Desktop Board D946GZTS. Table 1. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of the desktop board. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces microBTX (264.16 millimeters [10.40 inches] x 266.70 millimeters [10.50 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775...
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...the processor, page 28 in Chapter 2 Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be purchased separately. Desktop Board D946GZTS supports an Intel processor in damage to the board or the system may result in the LGA775... Instructions on the screen at : http://www.cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp or http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm?iid=HMPAGE+Header_2_Product_MB 13 The desktop board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations defined below : • Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb and 1 ...
...the processor, page 28 in Chapter 2 Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be purchased separately. Desktop Board D946GZTS supports an Intel processor in damage to the board or the system may result in the LGA775... Instructions on the screen at : http://www.cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp or http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm?iid=HMPAGE+Header_2_Product_MB 13 The desktop board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations defined below : • Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb and 1 ...
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... more information about : • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 35 in Chapter 2 Intel® 946GZ Express Chipset The Intel 946GZ Express Chipset consists of system memory is required in order for : ― Line out ―...an HD Audio Link header. Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about the Intel 946GZ Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Onboard Audio Subsystem Desktop Board D946GZTS has a flexible 6-channel (5.1)...
... more information about : • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 35 in Chapter 2 Intel® 946GZ Express Chipset The Intel 946GZ Express Chipset consists of system memory is required in order for : ― Line out ―...an HD Audio Link header. Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about the Intel 946GZ Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Onboard Audio Subsystem Desktop Board D946GZTS has a flexible 6-channel (5.1)...
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...will appear 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. Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as needed. • All fan headers have... a +12 V dc connection. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to provide adequate standby current when ...
...will appear 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. Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as needed. • All fan headers have... a +12 V dc connection. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to provide adequate standby current when ...
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...Figure 3. Failure to be used to wake the computer. +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . The desktop board's standby power indicator, shown in cards that support this LED is lit, standby power is standby power still present on the... board even when the computer appears to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to the board. Add-in Figure 3, is lit when there is still present at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors. Desktop Board Features The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power...
...Figure 3. Failure to be used to wake the computer. +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . The desktop board's standby power indicator, shown in cards that support this LED is lit, standby power is standby power still present on the... board even when the computer appears to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to the board. Add-in Figure 3, is lit when there is still present at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors. Desktop Board Features The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power...
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... disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems before 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... the procedures described in this chapter. Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any of the computer chassis. 23 Some circuitry on the board can damage components.
... disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems before 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... the procedures described in this chapter. Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any of the computer chassis. 23 Some circuitry on the board can damage components.
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... DIMMs equal in single channel memory operation. 35 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Figure 16. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example NOTE All other memory configurations will result in speed...
... DIMMs equal in single channel memory operation. 35 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Figure 16. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example NOTE All other memory configurations will result in speed...
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... possible. Bortskaffelse af brugte batterier bør foregå i overensstemmelse med gældende miljølovgivning. Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS...
... possible. Bortskaffelse af brugte batterier bør foregå i overensstemmelse med gældende miljølovgivning. Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS...
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... window. 5. This is useful if you how to update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive. (You can ... Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Your system will be used to complete the BIOS update. 61 This step is included in the dialog boxes to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. Go to the D946GZTS page, click "[view...
... window. 5. This is useful if you how to update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive. (You can ... Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Your system will be used to complete the BIOS update. 61 This step is included in the dialog boxes to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. Go to the D946GZTS page, click "[view...
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...intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to update the BIOS. Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility You can update to a new version of these files through your computer supplier or by using either of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D946GZTS... page on the computer's hard drive and without the need to the D946GZTS page, click...
...intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to update the BIOS. Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility You can update to a new version of these files through your computer supplier or by using either of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D946GZTS... page on the computer's hard drive and without the need to the D946GZTS page, click...
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... the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to CD will not work. CAUTION DO NOT POWER DOWN YOUR COMPUTER before attempting a BIOS update. 63 The update may take up to upgrade the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS file: 1. The Iflash Memory update utility allows you...
... the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to CD will not work. CAUTION DO NOT POWER DOWN YOUR COMPUTER before attempting a BIOS update. 63 The update may take up to upgrade the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS file: 1. The Iflash Memory update utility allows you...
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... timings. MEM_OPTIMAL_ERROR The installed amount of memory in Channel A is achieved with equal amounts of memory installed in each channel. 65 Maximum memory performance is not equal to the amount of the BIOS error messages. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D946GZTS reports POST errors in two ways: ...due to zero. CMOS_BATTERY_ERROR The firmware has detected that a Multi-Bit ECC Error occurred. 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...
... timings. MEM_OPTIMAL_ERROR The installed amount of memory in Channel A is achieved with equal amounts of memory installed in each channel. 65 Maximum memory performance is not equal to the amount of the BIOS error messages. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D946GZTS reports POST errors in two ways: ...due to zero. CMOS_BATTERY_ERROR The firmware has detected that a Multi-Bit ECC Error occurred. 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...