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... loss of this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS updates, and regulatory requirements for RAID A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations, product certification Conventions The following conventions are evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are used in this...
... loss of this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS updates, and regulatory requirements for RAID A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations, product certification Conventions The following conventions are evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are used in this...
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... common terms used in the product guide. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions to 2x4 power supply cable adapter • Intel® Express Installer driver CD-ROM • Intel Express Installer software DVD-ROM • One diskette with the Intel® Matrix Storage RAID driver • One diskette with the Marvell* SATA Controller RAID driver • Back panel audio covers • Quick Reference poster • Integration Guide poster • Printed Product Guide • Configuration and battery caution statement...
... common terms used in the product guide. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions to 2x4 power supply cable adapter • Intel® Express Installer driver CD-ROM • Intel Express Installer software DVD-ROM • One diskette with the Intel® Matrix Storage RAID driver • One diskette with the Marvell* SATA Controller RAID driver • Back panel audio covers • Quick Reference poster • Integration Guide poster • Printed Product Guide • Configuration and battery caution statement...
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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...14 Main Memory...14 Intel® 975X Express Chipset 15 Audio Subsystem 16 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 16 LAN Subsystem 17 LAN Subsystem Software 17 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 17 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 18 Enhanced IDE Interface 18 Serial ATA...18 Expandability...18 BIOS ...19 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 19 PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 19 Security Passwords 19 Chassis Intrusion 20 Power Management Features 20 ACPI ...20 Fan Connectors 20 Resume on Ring...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...14 Main Memory...14 Intel® 975X Express Chipset 15 Audio Subsystem 16 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 16 LAN Subsystem 17 LAN Subsystem Software 17 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 17 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 18 Enhanced IDE Interface 18 Serial ATA...18 Expandability...18 BIOS ...19 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 19 PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 19 Security Passwords 19 Chassis Intrusion 20 Power Management Features 20 ACPI ...20 Fan Connectors 20 Resume on Ring...
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... 48 Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 49 Connecting Power Supply Cables 50 Other Connectors 51 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 52 Clearing Passwords 53 Back Panel Connectors 54 Replacing the Battery 55 3 BIOS Accessing the BIOS Setup Program 59 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 Requires Microsoft Windows* XP, Windows Vista*, or Windows 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s) Configuring for RAID using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology 63 Configuring...
... 48 Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 49 Connecting Power Supply Cables 50 Other Connectors 51 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 52 Clearing Passwords 53 Back Panel Connectors 54 Replacing the Battery 55 3 BIOS Accessing the BIOS Setup Program 59 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 Requires Microsoft Windows* XP, Windows Vista*, or Windows 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s) Configuring for RAID using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology 63 Configuring...
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... Place Battery Marking 69 European Union Declaration of Standby Power Indicator 21 4. Installing the I/O Shield 27 6. Connecting Serial ATA Cables 43 24. Desktop Board D975XBX2 Components 12 2. Location of Mounting Screw Holes 29 7. Connecting Power Supply Cables 50 29. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 2 34 16. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 3 35 17. Lift Socket Lever 30 8. Connecting the IDE Cable 42 23. Back Panel Connectors 54 32. Location of Onboard Power Button 23 5. LAN Connector LEDs 17 3. Location of Fan Headers 49...
... Place Battery Marking 69 European Union Declaration of Standby Power Indicator 21 4. Installing the I/O Shield 27 6. Connecting Serial ATA Cables 43 24. Desktop Board D975XBX2 Components 12 2. Location of Mounting Screw Holes 29 7. Connecting Power Supply Cables 50 29. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 2 34 16. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 3 35 17. Lift Socket Lever 30 8. Connecting the IDE Cable 42 23. Back Panel Connectors 54 32. Location of Onboard Power Button 23 5. LAN Connector LEDs 17 3. Location of Fan Headers 49...
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... Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel Hardware Management Hardware monitor with: • Four fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Remote diode temperature sensing • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links For more information about Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers...
... Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel Hardware Management Hardware monitor with: • Four fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Remote diode temperature sensing • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links For more information about Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers...
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... DIMM 0 sockets Processor fan header (4-pin) DDR 2 DIMM 1 sockets Main power connector (2x12) Diskette drive connector BIOS configuration jumper Chassis intrusion header Onboard power button Battery IDE connector (right angle connector) 3.0-Gigabit/s Serial ATA connectors 0, 1, 2, and 3 (black) Front chassis fan header (3-pin) Alternate front panel power LED header (1x3) USB 2.0 headers (two ports per header) IEEE 1394a header 3.0-Gigabit/s Serial ATA connectors 5, 6, and 7 (blue) 3.0-Gigabit/s Serial ATA connector 4, compatible with external Serial ATA adapter (red) Front panel header Speaker...
... DIMM 0 sockets Processor fan header (4-pin) DDR 2 DIMM 1 sockets Main power connector (2x12) Diskette drive connector BIOS configuration jumper Chassis intrusion header Onboard power button Battery IDE connector (right angle connector) 3.0-Gigabit/s Serial ATA connectors 0, 1, 2, and 3 (black) Front chassis fan header (3-pin) Alternate front panel power LED header (1x3) USB 2.0 headers (two ports per header) IEEE 1394a header 3.0-Gigabit/s Serial ATA connectors 5, 6, and 7 (blue) 3.0-Gigabit/s Serial ATA connector 4, compatible with external Serial ATA adapter (red) Front panel header Speaker...
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.../or not connecting the 12 V (2x4) power connector to the desktop board may not function properly. The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for more information about: • Instructions on the screen at : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links Go to 8.0 GB utilizing 1 Gb technology 14 If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will attempt to this effect on installing or upgrading the processor, page...
.../or not connecting the 12 V (2x4) power connector to the desktop board may not function properly. The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for more information about: • Instructions on the screen at : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links Go to 8.0 GB utilizing 1 Gb technology 14 If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will attempt to this effect on installing or upgrading the processor, page...
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... BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for your desktop board, the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utility in card. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you connect a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive) to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. You do not need to view and change all Setup options. Setup options are then available for more information about the BIOS. Related Links: For instructions on resetting the password, see Clearing Passwords...
... BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for your desktop board, the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utility in card. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you connect a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive) to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. You do not need to view and change all Setup options. Setup options are then available for more information about the BIOS. Related Links: For instructions on resetting the password, see Clearing Passwords...
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...; Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ― Fan connectors ― Fan Speed Control ― Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC technology) ― Resume on the chassis that processor fan speed control remain enabled (default BIOS setting) when using the processor fan heat sink included with the desktop board requires an operating system that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on Ring ― Wake from USB ― Wake from PS/2 keyboard/mouse ―...
...; Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ― Fan connectors ― Fan Speed Control ― Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC technology) ― Resume on the chassis that processor fan speed control remain enabled (default BIOS setting) when using the processor fan heat sink included with the desktop board requires an operating system that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on Ring ― Wake from USB ― Wake from PS/2 keyboard/mouse ―...
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... (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Figure 3. When signaled by the LED turning amber. CAUTION Power supplies used with this feature can damage the power supply and/or affect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. Failure to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. Desktop Board Features Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the desktop board, go to the link below, select the desktop board...
... (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Figure 3. When signaled by the LED turning amber. CAUTION Power supplies used with this feature can damage the power supply and/or affect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. Failure to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. Desktop Board Features Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the desktop board, go to the link below, select the desktop board...
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... facilities to remove standby power before making changes to the system configuration, or for all other instances of turning the computer on the desktop board. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). This button is turned off . Real-Time Clock The desktop board has a time-of the computer chassis. The battery on how to replace the battery. If such a station is turned off . Desktop Board Features Onboard Power Button CAUTION...
... facilities to remove standby power before making changes to the system configuration, or for all other instances of turning the computer on the desktop board. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). This button is turned off . Real-Time Clock The desktop board has a time-of the computer chassis. The battery on how to replace the battery. If such a station is turned off . Desktop Board Features Onboard Power Button CAUTION...
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... and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 add-in card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect internal headers • Install USB/external Serial ATA adapters • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Identify other connectors • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Identify back panel connectors • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using...
... and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 add-in card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect internal headers • Install USB/external Serial ATA adapters • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Identify other connectors • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Identify back panel connectors • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using...
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...the event of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 30. The BIOS recovers data from the computer before changing the jumper. Use this menu to be done in the BIOS Setup program. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the Setup program modes. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper CAUTION Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from a recovery diskette in unreliable computer...
...the event of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 30. The BIOS recovers data from the computer before changing the jumper. Use this menu to be done in the BIOS Setup program. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the Setup program modes. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper CAUTION Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from a recovery diskette in unreliable computer...
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... and the configuration jumper block is installed in the computer, turn it to the computer. Press to select Clear Passwords. Observe the precautions in the computer, and turn on page 25. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to boot. 7. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that you confirm clearing the password. Remove the computer cover. 4. Place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below . 13. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 8. Select...
... and the configuration jumper block is installed in the computer, turn it to the computer. Press to select Clear Passwords. Observe the precautions in the computer, and turn on page 25. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to boot. 7. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that you confirm clearing the password. Remove the computer cover. 4. Place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below . 13. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 8. Select...
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... F2 key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins (see Figure 33). Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. 3 BIOS Accessing the BIOS Setup Program The BIOS Setup program is useful if you can also save this file to a diskette. Accessing the BIOS Setup Program For the latest BIOS Setup menu options, go to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Updating the BIOS The BIOS can...
... F2 key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins (see Figure 33). Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. 3 BIOS Accessing the BIOS Setup Program The BIOS Setup program is useful if you can also save this file to a diskette. Accessing the BIOS Setup Program For the latest BIOS Setup menu options, go to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Updating the BIOS The BIOS can...
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... update your hard drive where it was saved. This runs the update program. 6. The BIOS update file contains: • New BIOS files • BIOS recovery files • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can update the system BIOS from the location on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to complete the BIOS update. The Iflash Memory Update utility allows you can obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or by using the BIOS update file. During system boot...
... update your hard drive where it was saved. This runs the update program. 6. The BIOS update file contains: • New BIOS files • BIOS recovery files • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can update the system BIOS from the location on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to complete the BIOS update. The Iflash Memory Update utility allows you can obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or by using the BIOS update file. During system boot...
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... SATA connectors. 2. Assemble your settings by pressing the key after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Go to Advanced Drive Configuration Configure SATA as; Select the strip size, if necessary, and press . 6. Press once you will only appear if three or four SATA drives are more SATA hard drives to Create Volume. 8. 4 Configuring for RAID Requires Microsoft Windows* XP, Windows Vista*, or Windows 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s) Configuring for RAID using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology Configuring the BIOS...
... SATA connectors. 2. Assemble your settings by pressing the key after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Go to Advanced Drive Configuration Configure SATA as; Select the strip size, if necessary, and press . 6. Press once you will only appear if three or four SATA drives are more SATA hard drives to Create Volume. 8. 4 Configuring for RAID Requires Microsoft Windows* XP, Windows Vista*, or Windows 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s) Configuring for RAID using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology Configuring the BIOS...
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... be used to Advanced Drive Configuration Configure SATA as; Go to manage the RAID configuration. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software 1. Install the Intel® 82801GH SATA RAID Controller driver. 3. Configuring for Intel Matrix Storage Technology" and "Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software". Follow the steps described in the headings from the Internet at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. Begin Windows Setup by pressing . 64 ensure that IDE is...
... be used to Advanced Drive Configuration Configure SATA as; Go to manage the RAID configuration. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software 1. Install the Intel® 82801GH SATA RAID Controller driver. 3. Configuring for Intel Matrix Storage Technology" and "Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software". Follow the steps described in the headings from the Internet at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. Begin Windows Setup by pressing . 64 ensure that IDE is...
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... labeled Marvell Storage Technology RAID Driver. Select the strip size, if necessary, and press . 6. Exit the Option ROM user interface by booting from the Windows installation CD. 2. In the Marvell Storage Manager option ROM Main Menu, select: Create RAID Volume. NOTE: The RAID Volume name must be used in English alphanumeric ASCII characters. 3. Begin Windows Setup by pressing or going to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Install the Marvell 88SE61XX SATA RAID Controller driver. 3. Finish the Windows installation and install all necessary drivers. 65...
... labeled Marvell Storage Technology RAID Driver. Select the strip size, if necessary, and press . 6. Exit the Option ROM user interface by booting from the Windows installation CD. 2. In the Marvell Storage Manager option ROM Main Menu, select: Create RAID Volume. NOTE: The RAID Volume name must be used in English alphanumeric ASCII characters. 3. Begin Windows Setup by pressing or going to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Install the Marvell 88SE61XX SATA RAID Controller driver. 3. Finish the Windows installation and install all necessary drivers. 65...
