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Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification October 2006 Order Number: D73645-001US The Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2 may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Specification Update.
Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification October 2006 Order Number: D73645-001US The Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2 may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Specification Update.
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..., copyrights, or other countries. * Other names and brands may not be obtained from: Intel Corporation P.O. The furnishing of the Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification Date October 2006 This product specification applies to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2 with BIOS identifier BX97520J.86A. Intel may cause the product to deviate from future changes to them. Box 5937...
..., copyrights, or other countries. * Other names and brands may not be obtained from: Intel Corporation P.O. The furnishing of the Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification Date October 2006 This product specification applies to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2 with BIOS identifier BX97520J.86A. Intel may cause the product to deviate from future changes to them. Box 5937...
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...specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE Notes call attention to important information. # INTEGRATOR'S NOTES Integrator's notes are included to system integrators. What This Document Contains Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 Description A description of the hardware used on the Desktop Board D975XBX2 A map of the resources of the Desktop Board... disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 and its components to provide detailed, technical information about the...
...specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE Notes call attention to important information. # INTEGRATOR'S NOTES Integrator's notes are included to system integrators. What This Document Contains Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 Description A description of the hardware used on the Desktop Board D975XBX2 A map of the resources of the Desktop Board... disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 and its components to provide detailed, technical information about the...
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Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # (NxnX) GB GB/sec Gbits/sec KB Kbit kbits/sec MB MB/sec Mbit Mbits/sec xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to ... bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. Voltages are the relative coordinates of its location on the Desktop Board D975XBX2, and X is used in the 5J area. This symbol is the instance of their respective owners. Volts. iv It is a connector, located at that general...
Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # (NxnX) GB GB/sec Gbits/sec KB Kbit kbits/sec MB MB/sec Mbit Mbits/sec xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to ... bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. Voltages are the relative coordinates of its location on the Desktop Board D975XBX2, and X is used in the 5J area. This symbol is the instance of their respective owners. Volts. iv It is a connector, located at that general...
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Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification 1.13 Power Management 39 1.13.1 ACPI 39 1.13.2 Hardware Support 42 1.14 Onboard Power Button 46 1.15 Onboard LEDs 47 1.16 Trusted Platform Module (Optional...and Headers 59 2.8 Jumper Block 70 2.9 Mechanical Considerations 71 2.9.1 Form Factor 71 2.9.2 I/O Shield 72 2.10 Electrical Considerations 74 2.10.1 DC Loading 74 2.10.2 Add-in Board Considerations 74 2.10.3 Fan Header Current Capability 75 2.10.4 Power Supply Considerations 75 2.11 Thermal Considerations 76 2.12 Reliability 78 2.13 Environmental 79 3 Overview of...
Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification 1.13 Power Management 39 1.13.1 ACPI 39 1.13.2 Hardware Support 42 1.14 Onboard Power Button 46 1.15 Onboard LEDs 47 1.16 Trusted Platform Module (Optional...and Headers 59 2.8 Jumper Block 70 2.9 Mechanical Considerations 71 2.9.1 Form Factor 71 2.9.2 I/O Shield 72 2.10 Electrical Considerations 74 2.10.1 DC Loading 74 2.10.2 Add-in Board Considerations 74 2.10.3 Fan Header Current Capability 75 2.10.4 Power Supply Considerations 75 2.11 Thermal Considerations 76 2.12 Reliability 78 2.13 Environmental 79 3 Overview of...
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...for a One-Color Power LED 67 31. DMA Channels 51 12. Processor Core Power Connector (2 x 4 Pin 64 26. States for Boards with the 6-Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem 73 28. Power States and Targeted System Power 41 9. Front Panel Header 66 30. BIOS Setup Configuration...64 25. Auxiliary Front Panel Power/Sleep LED Header 65 29. I /O Map 52 13. PCI Interrupt Routing Map 55 16. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification 21. Board Dimensions 71 26. Feature Summary 12 2. Processor Core Power Connector (2 x 2 Pin 64 27. LAN Connector LED States 34 7....
...for a One-Color Power LED 67 31. DMA Channels 51 12. Processor Core Power Connector (2 x 4 Pin 64 26. States for Boards with the 6-Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem 73 28. Power States and Targeted System Power 41 9. Front Panel Header 66 30. BIOS Setup Configuration...64 25. Auxiliary Front Panel Power/Sleep LED Header 65 29. I /O Map 52 13. PCI Interrupt Routing Map 55 16. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification 21. Board Dimensions 71 26. Feature Summary 12 2. Processor Core Power Connector (2 x 2 Pin 64 27. LAN Connector LED States 34 7....
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Boot Device Menu Options 86 40. Port 80h POST Code Ranges 90 44. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 94 46. Product Certification Markings 102 ix Contents 34. Thermal Considerations for Components 78 36. Environmental Specifications 79 37. Lead-Free Board Markings 100 48. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 82 38. Beep Codes 89 42. Safety Regulations 95 47. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 82 39. EMC Regulations 101 49. Port 80h POST Codes 91 45. Fan Header Current Capability 75 35. Supervisor and User Password Functions 87 41. BIOS Error Messages 89 43.
Boot Device Menu Options 86 40. Port 80h POST Code Ranges 90 44. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 94 46. Product Certification Markings 102 ix Contents 34. Thermal Considerations for Components 78 36. Environmental Specifications 79 37. Lead-Free Board Markings 100 48. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 82 38. Beep Codes 89 42. Safety Regulations 95 47. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 82 39. EMC Regulations 101 49. Port 80h POST Codes 91 45. Fan Header Current Capability 75 35. Supervisor and User Password Functions 87 41. BIOS Error Messages 89 43.
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...Intel® 82573E/82573L Gigabit Ethernet Controller continued 12 Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82975X Memory Controller Hub (MCH) • Intel® 82801GR I/O Controller Hub (ICH7-R) or Intel® 82801GH I/O Controller Hub (ICH7-DH) Intel...for up to RAM support • Wake on self-tests (POSTs) • Support for PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2 • Support for PCI Express* Revision 1.0a • Suspend to 8 GB of system memory • ...
...Intel® 82573E/82573L Gigabit Ethernet Controller continued 12 Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82975X Memory Controller Hub (MCH) • Intel® 82801GR I/O Controller Hub (ICH7-R) or Intel® 82801GH I/O Controller Hub (ICH7-DH) Intel...for up to RAM support • Wake on self-tests (POSTs) • Support for PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2 • Support for PCI Express* Revision 1.0a • Suspend to 8 GB of system memory • ...
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Desktop Board Components Table 3 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 14 Refer to Section 1.2, page 17 Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification For information about Available configurations for the board 1.1.3 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components.
Desktop Board Components Table 3 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 14 Refer to Section 1.2, page 17 Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification For information about Available configurations for the board 1.1.3 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components.
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... Ports LGA775 Processor Socket System Bus (1066/800 MHz) Primary PCI Express x16 Connector SMBus Secondary PCI Express x16 Connector Intel 975X Chipset PCI Express X16 Interface Intel 82975X Memory Controller Hub (MCH) LPC Bus I/O Controller Serial Port Parallel Port PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard Diskette Drive ... Jack CD-ROM (Optional) S/PDIF Center and LFE/Retasking Jack Surround Left-Right/Retasking Jack Figure 2. Block Diagram OM18546 16 Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification 1.1.4 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas of the...
... Ports LGA775 Processor Socket System Bus (1066/800 MHz) Primary PCI Express x16 Connector SMBus Secondary PCI Express x16 Connector Intel 975X Chipset PCI Express X16 Interface Intel 82975X Memory Controller Hub (MCH) LPC Bus I/O Controller Serial Port Parallel Port PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard Diskette Drive ... Jack CD-ROM (Optional) S/PDIF Center and LFE/Retasking Jack Surround Left-Right/Retasking Jack Figure 2. Block Diagram OM18546 16 Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification 1.1.4 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas of the...
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...board has specific requirements for this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/bx2/bx2_available.htm http://www.intel.com/design/litcentr http://developer.intel.com/design/chipsets/datashts http://intel...Support To find information about ... For information about ... Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 under "Desktop Board Products" or "Desktop Board Support" Available configurations for the Desktop Board D975XBX2 Processor data sheets ICH7-R/ICH7-DH addressing Custom splash screens...
...board has specific requirements for this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/bx2/bx2_available.htm http://www.intel.com/design/litcentr http://developer.intel.com/design/chipsets/datashts http://intel...Support To find information about ... For information about ... Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 under "Desktop Board Products" or "Desktop Board Support" Available configurations for the Desktop Board D975XBX2 Processor data sheets ICH7-R/ICH7-DH addressing Custom splash screens...
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... be impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with x16 organization are not supported. • 8 GB maximum total system memory. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification 1.4 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.8 V and 1.9 V DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs • Unbuffered, single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with the...
... be impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with x16 organization are not supported. • 8 GB maximum total system memory. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification 1.4 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.8 V and 1.9 V DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs • Unbuffered, single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with the...
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... is installed or the memory capacities are equal. This mode is equivalent to the other but the installed memory capacity for real world applications. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification 1.4.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82975X MCH supports two types of both DIMM channels are unequal. This mode offers the highest throughput for real world applications.
... is installed or the memory capacities are equal. This mode is equivalent to the other but the installed memory capacity for real world applications. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification 1.4.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82975X MCH supports two types of both DIMM channels are unequal. This mode offers the highest throughput for real world applications.
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Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification Figure 6 shows a dual channel configuration using four DIMMs. In this example, the combined capacity of the two DIMMs in Channel A equal the combined capacity of both channels. Also, the DIMMs are matched between DIMM0 and DIMM1 of the two DIMMs in Channel B. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Four DIMMs 22 Figure 6.
Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification Figure 6 shows a dual channel configuration using four DIMMs. In this example, the combined capacity of the two DIMMs in Channel A equal the combined capacity of both channels. Also, the DIMMs are matched between DIMM0 and DIMM1 of the two DIMMs in Channel B. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Four DIMMs 22 Figure 6.
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... meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification 1.5 Intel® 975X Chipset The Intel 975X chipset consists of the following devices: • Intel 82975X Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect • One of the front panel USB...
... meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification 1.5 Intel® 975X Chipset The Intel 975X chipset consists of the following devices: • Intel 82975X Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect • One of the front panel USB...
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data striping and mirroring • RAID 5 - For information about The location of the Serial ATA IDE connectors on the D975XBX2 board Refer to Figure 20, page 59 1.5.2.3 Serial ATA RAID The ICH7-R/ICH7-DH supports the following RAID (Redundant Array of the battery.... The clock is accurate to use new low-voltage power connectors and require adaptors or power supplies equipped with low-voltage power connectors. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification Native mode is the preferred mode for example, the date and time) might not be wired to Figure 20, page 59 Table 22...
data striping and mirroring • RAID 5 - For information about The location of the Serial ATA IDE connectors on the D975XBX2 board Refer to Figure 20, page 59 1.5.2.3 Serial ATA RAID The ICH7-R/ICH7-DH supports the following RAID (Redundant Array of the battery.... The clock is accurate to use new low-voltage power connectors and require adaptors or power supplies equipped with low-voltage power connectors. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification Native mode is the preferred mode for example, the date and time) might not be wired to Figure 20, page 59 Table 22...
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...One PCI Express x16 (electrical x4) bus add-in card connector: The board provides a PCI Express add-in card connector in the form of a physical x16 connector with electrical routing of the specific PCI Express x16 add-in card connectors Refer to Figure 1, page 14 #... PCI Express x16 connectors provide higher performance than the PCI Express x16 (electrical x4) bus add-in cards. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification 1.7 PCI Express Connectors The board provides the following PCI Express connectors: • One Primary PCI Express x16 (electrical x16 or x8) bus ...
...One PCI Express x16 (electrical x4) bus add-in card connector: The board provides a PCI Express add-in card connector in the form of a physical x16 connector with electrical routing of the specific PCI Express x16 add-in card connectors Refer to Figure 1, page 14 #... PCI Express x16 connectors provide higher performance than the PCI Express x16 (electrical x4) bus add-in cards. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification 1.7 PCI Express Connectors The board provides the following PCI Express connectors: • One Primary PCI Express x16 (electrical x16 or x8) bus ...
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... S3, S4, or S5 • Software compatible with the PCI Power Management Event (PME) mechanism defined in the PCI Power Management Interface Specification, Rev. 1.1 1.8 IEEE-1394a Connectors (Optional) The optional IEEE-1394 interface addresses interconnection of up to 115.2 kbits/sec with BIOS support...18, page 57 Figure 20, page 59 Section 2.7.2.6, page 69 1.9 Legacy I/O Controller The legacy I /O controller. 1.9.1 Serial Port The board has one serial port connector located on the component side. For information about The location of the front panel IEEE-1394a header Refer to Figure...
... S3, S4, or S5 • Software compatible with the PCI Power Management Event (PME) mechanism defined in the PCI Power Management Interface Specification, Rev. 1.1 1.8 IEEE-1394a Connectors (Optional) The optional IEEE-1394 interface addresses interconnection of up to 115.2 kbits/sec with BIOS support...18, page 57 Figure 20, page 59 Section 2.7.2.6, page 69 1.9 Legacy I/O Controller The legacy I /O controller. 1.9.1 Serial Port The board has one serial port connector located on the component side. For information about The location of the front panel IEEE-1394a header Refer to Figure...
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... in the top PS/2 connector. For information about The location of the diskette drive connector on the D975XBX2 board Refer to Figure 19, page 58 1.9.3 Diskette Drive Controller The legacy I/O controller supports one diskette drive. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification 1.9.2 Parallel Port The 25-pin D-Sub parallel port connector is located on the back panel.
... in the top PS/2 connector. For information about The location of the diskette drive connector on the D975XBX2 board Refer to Figure 19, page 58 1.9.3 Diskette Drive Controller The legacy I/O controller supports one diskette drive. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification 1.9.2 Parallel Port The 25-pin D-Sub parallel port connector is located on the back panel.
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... for 8-Channel (7.1) Audio Subsystem For information about The back panel audio connectors Refer to Section 2.7.1, page 56 32 Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification 1.10.3 8-Channel (7.1) Audio Subsystem The 8-channel (7.1) audio subsystem includes the following: • Intel 82801G I/O Controller Hub (ICH7-R/ICH7-DH) • SigmaTel 9274D audio codec • Microphone input that supports a single dynamic...
... for 8-Channel (7.1) Audio Subsystem For information about The back panel audio connectors Refer to Section 2.7.1, page 56 32 Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Technical Product Specification 1.10.3 8-Channel (7.1) Audio Subsystem The 8-channel (7.1) audio subsystem includes the following: • Intel 82801G I/O Controller Hub (ICH7-R/ICH7-DH) • SigmaTel 9274D audio codec • Microphone input that supports a single dynamic...