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... -003 -004 -005 First version of the Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Update to the Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Update to the Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Update to the Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Update to the Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide September 2006 October 2006 November 2006...
... -003 -004 -005 First version of the Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Update to the Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Update to the Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Update to the Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Update to the Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide September 2006 October 2006 November 2006...
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... and EMC regulations, product certification Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about configuring your system for Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of data. Document Layout The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as medical, industrial...
... and EMC regulations, product certification Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about configuring your system for Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of data. Document Layout The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as medical, industrial...
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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 ...one billion hertz) Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel® Desktop Board • I/O shield • One ATA-66/100 cable • One diskette drive cable • Four Serial ATA cables...
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 ...one billion hertz) Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel® Desktop Board • I/O shield • One ATA-66/100 cable • One diskette drive cable • Four Serial ATA cables...
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Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 38 Installing a PCI...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 ... Technology 63 Configuring the BIOS 63 Creating Your RAID Set 63 Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software 64 Setting Up a "RAID Ready" System 64 Configuring for RAID using Marvell Storage Technology 64 Configuring the BIOS...
Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 38 Installing a PCI...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 ... Technology 63 Configuring the BIOS 63 Creating Your RAID Set 63 Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software 64 Setting Up a "RAID Ready" System 64 Configuring for RAID using Marvell Storage Technology 64 Configuring the BIOS...
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... Battery Marking 69 European Union Declaration of Onboard Power Button 23 5. Desktop Board D975XBX2 Components 12 2. Installing the I/O Shield 27 6. Location of Fan Headers 49 28. Lift Socket Lever 30 8. Lift the Load Plate 30 9. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 31 10. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 31 11. Install...
... Battery Marking 69 European Union Declaration of Onboard Power Button 23 5. Desktop Board D975XBX2 Components 12 2. Installing the I/O Shield 27 6. Location of Fan Headers 49 28. Lift Socket Lever 30 8. Lift the Load Plate 30 9. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 31 10. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 31 11. Install...
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Front Panel Header Signal Names 45 6. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 46 9. Beep Codes 67 11. BIOS Error Messages 67 12. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Tables 1. Memory Operating Frequencies 15 4. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 8. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 10. EMC Regulations 75 ... 5. Safety Regulations 69 13. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 45 7. Feature Summary 9 2. Lead-Free Board Markings 74 14. Product Certification Markings 77 viii Desktop Board D975XBX2 Components 13 3.
Front Panel Header Signal Names 45 6. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 46 9. Beep Codes 67 11. BIOS Error Messages 67 12. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Tables 1. Memory Operating Frequencies 15 4. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 8. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 10. EMC Regulations 75 ... 5. Safety Regulations 69 13. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 45 7. Feature Summary 9 2. Lead-Free Board Markings 74 14. Product Certification Markings 77 viii Desktop Board D975XBX2 Components 13 3.
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...ATX (304.80 millimeters [12.00 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel...x16 connector (electrical x4) Intel® 82573L Gigabit Ethernet LAN controller with ... Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 800/667/533 MHz...channel onboard subsystem, featuring: • Intel® High Definition Audio interface •...SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update • Intel® Matrix Storage...Intel® 82975X Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface • Intel® 82801GH I/O Controller Hub (ICH7DH) supporting Intel...
...ATX (304.80 millimeters [12.00 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel...x16 connector (electrical x4) Intel® 82573L Gigabit Ethernet LAN controller with ... Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 800/667/533 MHz...channel onboard subsystem, featuring: • Intel® High Definition Audio interface •...SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update • Intel® Matrix Storage...Intel® 82975X Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface • Intel® 82801GH I/O Controller Hub (ICH7DH) supporting Intel...
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... 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, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10 Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Table...
... 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, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10 Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Table...
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Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D975XBX2. Figure 1. Desktop Board D975XBX2 Components 12
Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D975XBX2. Figure 1. Desktop Board D975XBX2 Components 12
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... panel connectors 12 V power connector (2x4) Secondary chassis fan header (3-pin) Processor socket (LGA775) DDR 2 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... about: • Desktop Board D975XBX2 http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Supported processors http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd • LAN...
... panel connectors 12 V power connector (2x4) Secondary chassis fan header (3-pin) Processor socket (LGA775) DDR 2 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... about: • Desktop Board D975XBX2 http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Supported processors http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd • LAN...
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...The BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the screen at : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links Go to the following links or pages for more information about: ... • The location of the power connectors, page 50 in the LGA775 package. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to use the appropriate power supply (below : •... to the board or the system may result in damage to the Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations defined below...
...The BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the screen at : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links Go to the following links or pages for more information about: ... • The location of the power connectors, page 50 in the LGA775 package. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to use the appropriate power supply (below : •... to the board or the system may result in damage to the Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations defined below...
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... Guide Audio Subsystem The desktop board D975XBX2 includes a flexible 8-channel audio subsystem based on a SigmaTel STAC9247D audio codec: The audio subsystem features: • Intel High Definition Audio interface • Impedance sensing capability for jack re-tasking • S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio...) Line out Related Links Go to the following link or pages for more information about audio drivers and utilities: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following: • One serial port • One parallel...
... Guide Audio Subsystem The desktop board D975XBX2 includes a flexible 8-channel audio subsystem based on a SigmaTel STAC9247D audio codec: The audio subsystem features: • Intel High Definition Audio interface • Impedance sensing capability for jack re-tasking • S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio...) Line out Related Links Go to the following link or pages for more information about audio drivers and utilities: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following: • One serial port • One parallel...
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... EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D975XBX2 link on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on... data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate 17 The LAN subsystem provides the following functions: • Intel 82573L Ethernet LAN supporting 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec • Support for RJ-45 connector with the Intel 82801GH I/O Controller Hub, provides a Fast PCI LAN subsystem. These LEDs indicate the status of ...
... EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D975XBX2 link on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on... data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate 17 The LAN subsystem provides the following functions: • Intel 82573L Ethernet LAN supporting 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec • Support for RJ-45 connector with the Intel 82801GH I/O Controller Hub, provides a Fast PCI LAN subsystem. These LEDs indicate the status of ...
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... bus add-in cards Related Links For information about installing a PCI Express x16 card, see page 38 in either a RAID or a non-RAID configuration. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that do not support USB 2.0. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. The interface...
... bus add-in cards Related Links For information about installing a PCI Express x16 card, see page 38 in either a RAID or a non-RAID configuration. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that do not support USB 2.0. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. The interface...
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...of the chassis intrusion header. Disabling the processor fan speed control will vary based on the system temperature. Fan Connectors Desktop Board D975XBX2 has four chassis fan connectors (three 3-pin and one 4-pin), and one processor fan connector (4-pin). Disabling the chassis ... fan speed based on the processor temperature and adjusts the chassis fan speeds depending on system configuration and environment. 20 Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Chassis Intrusion The desktop board supports a chassis security feature that processor fan speed control remain enabled (default ...
...of the chassis intrusion header. Disabling the processor fan speed control will vary based on the system temperature. Fan Connectors Desktop Board D975XBX2 has four chassis fan connectors (three 3-pin and one 4-pin), and one processor fan connector (4-pin). Disabling the chassis ... fan speed based on the processor temperature and adjusts the chassis fan speeds depending on system configuration and environment. 20 Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Chassis Intrusion The desktop board supports a chassis security feature that processor fan speed control remain enabled (default ...
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... or S3 state. Wake from PS/2* Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1, S3, or S5 state. 22 Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Resume on Ring The operation of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. USB bus activity wakes...
... or S3 state. Wake from PS/2* Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1, S3, or S5 state. 22 Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Resume on Ring The operation of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. USB bus activity wakes...
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Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all warnings and cautions in this section and the instructions supplied with the chassis and associated modules. If you do not follow ...
Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all warnings and cautions in this section and the instructions supplied with the chassis and associated modules. If you do not follow ...
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... desktop board by the chipset heat sink. Handling may damage the thermal interface material that resides between the heat sink and the chipset silicon. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should do this procedure. Disconnect the computer from its power source...
... desktop board by the chipset heat sink. Handling may damage the thermal interface material that resides between the heat sink and the chipset silicon. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should do this procedure. Disconnect the computer from its power source...
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Location of the 10 mounting screw holes for Desktop Board D975XBX2. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Figure 6 shows the location of Mounting Screw Holes 29 Figure 6.
Location of the 10 mounting screw holes for Desktop Board D975XBX2. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Figure 6 shows the location of Mounting Screw Holes 29 Figure 6.
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... standby power LED should not be lit (see Figure 7, A and B). Open the socket lever by unplugging the power cord from the socket (see Figure 3 on page 25. 2. Do not touch the socket contacts (Figure 8, B). Figure 8. Lift Socket Lever 3. To install a processor, follow these instructions: 1. Lift the load plate (...on the desktop board are given below. Figure 7. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 21). Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on how to do so could damage the processor and the board.
... standby power LED should not be lit (see Figure 7, A and B). Open the socket lever by unplugging the power cord from the socket (see Figure 3 on page 25. 2. Do not touch the socket contacts (Figure 8, B). Figure 8. Lift Socket Lever 3. To install a processor, follow these instructions: 1. Lift the load plate (...on the desktop board are given below. Figure 7. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 21). Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on how to do so could damage the processor and the board.