Product Guide
Page 5
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Power Requirements for Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition 13 Processor Type ...13 Main Memory ...14 Intel® 955X Express Chipset 14 Audio Subsystem ...15 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 16 LAN Subsystem ...16 LAN Subsystem Software 16 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 16 ...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Power Requirements for Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition 13 Processor Type ...13 Main Memory ...14 Intel® 955X Express Chipset 14 Audio Subsystem ...15 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 16 LAN Subsystem ...16 LAN Subsystem Software 16 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 16 ...
Product Guide
Page 6
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 27 Installing and Removing a Processor 28 Installing a Processor 28 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 31 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 31 Removing the Processor 31 Installing and Removing Memory 32 Installing DIMMs...34...54 3 BIOS Updating the BIOS ...59 Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 59 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 60 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and...
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 27 Installing and Removing a Processor 28 Installing a Processor 28 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 31 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 31 Removing the Processor 31 Installing and Removing Memory 32 Installing DIMMs...34...54 3 BIOS Updating the BIOS ...59 Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 59 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 60 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and...
Product Guide
Page 9
.../800 MHz front side bus Four 240-pin SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 667/533 MHz dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Designed to support up to 8 GB of system memory Intel® 955X Express Chipset consisting of the desktop board. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel® Desktop Board D955XCS. Table 1.
.../800 MHz front side bus Four 240-pin SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 667/533 MHz dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Designed to support up to 8 GB of system memory Intel® 955X Express Chipset consisting of the desktop board. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel® Desktop Board D955XCS. Table 1.
Product Guide
Page 14
... : • The latest list of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 32 in Chapter 2 Intel® 955X Express Chipset The Intel 955X Express Chipset consists of the following link for normal operation. The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations defined below: • Four...
... : • The latest list of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 32 in Chapter 2 Intel® 955X Express Chipset The Intel 955X Express Chipset consists of the following link for normal operation. The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations defined below: • Four...
Product Guide
Page 20
..., the sleep state is standby power to the system. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to-RAM) sleep state. While in memory. This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to be able to provide enough...known awake state. If the system has a dual-colored power LED on standby current requirements for the power supply must be off . Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the...
..., the sleep state is standby power to the system. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to-RAM) sleep state. While in memory. This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to be able to provide enough...known awake state. If the system has a dual-colored power LED on standby current requirements for the power supply must be off . Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the...
Product Guide
Page 23
... This chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor and memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 add-in card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect ... Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using and modifying electronic equipment. Some circuitry on the board can damage components. Perform the procedures described in this chapter. Follow these guidelines before you begin: • Always follow the steps...
... This chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor and memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 add-in card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect ... Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using and modifying electronic equipment. Some circuitry on the board can damage components. Perform the procedures described in this chapter. Follow these guidelines before you begin: • Always follow the steps...
Product Guide
Page 32
...Dual Configuration Example 2 32 You can access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ddr/specs/dda18c32_64_128x72ag_a.pdf Desktop Board D955XCS has four 240-pin DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in both Channel A ... DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Figure 13. Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel configuration. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory CAUTION To be used, install another matched pair of both channels A and...
...Dual Configuration Example 2 32 You can access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ddr/specs/dda18c32_64_128x72ag_a.pdf Desktop Board D955XCS has four 240-pin DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in both Channel A ... DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Figure 13. Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel configuration. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory CAUTION To be used, install another matched pair of both channels A and...
Product Guide
Page 33
Dual Configuration Example 3 NOTE All other memory configurations will result in single channel memory operation. 33 Install a DIMM equal in speed and total size of the DIMMs installed in channel A in either DIMM 0 or DIMM 1 of channel A. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Three DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) of channel B (see Figure 15). 256 MB, 533 MHz 256 MB, 533 MHz 512 MB, 533 MHz Channel A Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Figure 15.
Dual Configuration Example 3 NOTE All other memory configurations will result in single channel memory operation. 33 Install a DIMM equal in speed and total size of the DIMMs installed in channel A in either DIMM 0 or DIMM 1 of channel A. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Three DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) of channel B (see Figure 15). 256 MB, 533 MHz 256 MB, 533 MHz 512 MB, 533 MHz Channel A Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Figure 15.
Product Guide
Page 36
...-static package. 7. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to the computer. Replace the computer's cover and reconnect the AC power cord. 36 Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide Removing DIMMs To remove a memory module, follow these steps: 1.
...-static package. 7. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to the computer. Replace the computer's cover and reconnect the AC power cord. 36 Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide Removing DIMMs To remove a memory module, follow these steps: 1.
Product Guide
Page 54
... de protection de l'environnement. Paristot on kierrätettävä, jos se on väärä. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. Les piles usagées doivent être recyclé...
... de protection de l'environnement. Paristot on kierrätettävä, jos se on väärä. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. Les piles usagées doivent être recyclé...
Product Guide
Page 59
...last Express BIOS Update window. 59 Your system will be updated by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Navigate to a diskette. Close all other applications. This step is required. ...to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Go to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Updating the BIOS The BIOS can also save this file to the D955XCS page,...
...last Express BIOS Update window. 59 Your system will be updated by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Navigate to a diskette. Close all other applications. This step is required. ...to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Go to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Updating the BIOS The BIOS can also save this file to the D955XCS page,...
Product Guide
Page 60
...simple method for creating a bootable flash memory update floppy that contains all the files you need to the Desktop Board D955XCS page on your BIOS. The Iflash Memory Update utility allows you to remove the diskette and to the D955XCS page, click "[view] Latest BIOS ...intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to reboot the system. 3. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide 5. During system boot, the AUTOEXEC.BAT file provided with the update files updates the BIOS. The BIOS update file contains: • New BIOS files • BIOS recovery files • Intel Flash Memory...
...simple method for creating a bootable flash memory update floppy that contains all the files you need to the Desktop Board D955XCS page on your BIOS. The Iflash Memory Update utility allows you to remove the diskette and to the D955XCS page, click "[view] Latest BIOS ...intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to reboot the system. 3. Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide 5. During system boot, the AUTOEXEC.BAT file provided with the update files updates the BIOS. The BIOS update file contains: • New BIOS files • BIOS recovery files • Intel Flash Memory...
Product Guide
Page 63
... RAID array on the screen: Press to manage the RAID configuration. 63 Assemble your settings by booting from the Internet at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. ensure RAID is selected. 4. Upon re-boot, you can be used in the MAIN MENU. NOTE: The RAID Volume name must... are available), RAID 5 and RAID 10 (these options will see the following Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM status message on the remaining portion of your desktop board or after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Enter a volume name and press . Use the arrow keys...
... RAID array on the screen: Press to manage the RAID configuration. 63 Assemble your settings by booting from the Internet at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. ensure RAID is selected. 4. Upon re-boot, you can be used in the MAIN MENU. NOTE: The RAID Volume name must... are available), RAID 5 and RAID 10 (these options will see the following Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM status message on the remaining portion of your desktop board or after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Enter a volume name and press . Use the arrow keys...
Product Guide
Page 65
...memory installed in each channel. 65 The BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone followed by two short tones) during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. The firmware has detected that the system date/time has not been set. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D955XCS...installed) or if an external ROM module does not properly checksum to zero. The firmware has detected that the system memory has decreased. DDR2 533 MHz memory assumed at slowest timings. The firmware has detected that a Multi-Bit ECC Error occurred. Table 11. The firmware ...
...memory installed in each channel. 65 The BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone followed by two short tones) during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. The firmware has detected that the system date/time has not been set. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D955XCS...installed) or if an external ROM module does not properly checksum to zero. The firmware has detected that the system memory has decreased. DDR2 533 MHz memory assumed at slowest timings. The firmware has detected that a Multi-Bit ECC Error occurred. Table 11. The firmware ...