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... History Revision Revision History Date -001 -002 -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 obtain the latest specifications and before placing your distributor...
... History Revision Revision History Date -001 -002 -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 obtain the latest specifications and before placing your distributor...
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Intended Audience The Product Guide is intended only for Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. iii Preface This Product Guide gives information about BIOS error messages and...rooms, and similar locations. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the desktop board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for...
Intended Audience The Product Guide is intended only for Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. iii Preface This Product Guide gives information about BIOS error messages and...rooms, and similar locations. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the desktop board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for...
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...,741,824 bytes) Gigahertz (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 • One back panel USB 2.0 adapter...
...,741,824 bytes) Gigahertz (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 • One back panel USB 2.0 adapter...
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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...25 Installation Precautions 26 Prevent Power Supply Overload 26 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 26 Installing the I/O Shield 27 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 28 Installing and Removing a Processor 30 Installing a Processor 30 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 33 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat ...
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...25 Installation Precautions 26 Prevent Power Supply Overload 26 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 26 Installing the I/O Shield 27 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 28 Installing and Removing a Processor 30 Installing a Processor 30 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 33 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat ...
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Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 38 Installing a ...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... 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 ...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... 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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...Connecting the Rear Panel USB 2.0 Adapter 47 26. Location of Fan Headers 49 28. Back Panel Connectors 54 32. Lift Socket Lever 30 8. Install the Processor 32 12. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 1 34 15. Removing the PCI Express x16 ...Declaration of Standby Power Indicator 21 4. Desktop Board D975XBX2 Components 12 2. Location of Conformity Statement 70 Product Ecology Statements 71 Lead-Free Desktop Board 74 EMC Regulations 75 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 76 Product Certifications 77 Board-Level Certification Markings 77 Chassis and ...
...Connecting the Rear Panel USB 2.0 Adapter 47 26. Location of Fan Headers 49 28. Back Panel Connectors 54 32. Lift Socket Lever 30 8. Install the Processor 32 12. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 1 34 15. Removing the PCI Express x16 ...Declaration of Standby Power Indicator 21 4. Desktop Board D975XBX2 Components 12 2. Location of Conformity Statement 70 Product Ecology Statements 71 Lead-Free Desktop Board 74 EMC Regulations 75 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 76 Product Certifications 77 Board-Level Certification Markings 77 Chassis and ...
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... 13. Product Certification Markings 77 viii Feature Summary 9 2. Front Panel Header Signal Names 45 6. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 17 5. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Tables 1. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 46 9. Beep Codes 67 11. BIOS Error Messages 67 12. Jumper Settings for the BIOS...
... 13. Product Certification Markings 77 viii Feature Summary 9 2. Front Panel Header Signal Names 45 6. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 17 5. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Tables 1. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 46 9. Beep Codes 67 11. BIOS Error Messages 67 12. Jumper Settings for the BIOS...
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...Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 800/667/533 MHz dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Support for ECC and non-ECC memory • Designed to support up to 8 GB of system memory Intel® 975X Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2. Table 1. Feature... Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities LAN Support BIOS RAID ATX (304.80 millimeters [12.00 inches] x 243.84 ...
...Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 800/667/533 MHz dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Support for ECC and non-ECC memory • Designed to support up to 8 GB of system memory Intel® 975X Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2. Table 1. Feature... Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities LAN Support BIOS RAID ATX (304.80 millimeters [12.00 inches] x 243.84 ...
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...; 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, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10 Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Table 1.
...; 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, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10 Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Table 1.
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Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows Vista* Ultimate • Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise • Microsoft Windows Vista Business • Microsoft Windows Vista Home ...
Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows Vista* Ultimate • Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise • Microsoft Windows Vista Business • Microsoft Windows Vista Home ...
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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 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.
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... 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 ...more information 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 • ...
... 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 ...more information 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 • ...
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... your memory modules do not support SPD, you will attempt to the Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The BIOS will see a notification to the following links or pages for Desktop Board D975XBX2 is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links Go to this effect on installing or upgrading the processor...
... your memory modules do not support SPD, you will attempt to the Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The BIOS will see a notification to the following links or pages for Desktop Board D975XBX2 is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links Go to this effect on installing or upgrading the processor...
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Desktop Board Features NOTE Regardless of DIMMs and processors. For example, if DDR2 667 memory is used , the memory frequency will operate at 533 MHz. Table 3. Table 3 lists the resulting operating memory frequencies based on the combination of the DIMM type used with Direct Media Interface • Intel...support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 34 in Chapter 2 Intel® 975X Express Chipset The Intel 975X Express Chipset consists of the following devices: • Intel ...
Desktop Board Features NOTE Regardless of DIMMs and processors. For example, if DDR2 667 memory is used , the memory frequency will operate at 533 MHz. Table 3. Table 3 lists the resulting operating memory frequencies based on the combination of the DIMM type used with Direct Media Interface • Intel...support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 34 in Chapter 2 Intel® 975X Express Chipset The Intel 975X Express Chipset consists of the following devices: • Intel ...
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Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product 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 (...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...
Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product 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 (...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...
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... established LAN activity is operating. Desktop Board Features LAN Subsystem The LAN, with status indicator LEDs • Configurable 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...
... established LAN activity is operating. Desktop Board Features LAN Subsystem The LAN, with status indicator LEDs • Configurable 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...
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...speed USB device is attached to the cable. The interface supports: • Up to USB 1.1 operation. The desktop board supports up to two internal USB 2.0 headers. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that do not support USB 2.0. Enhanced IDE Interface...compatible with USB 1.1 devices. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in either a RAID or a non-RAID configuration. Expandability For system expansion, the desktop board supports the following: • One PCI Express x16 card as an electrical x16 card or two PCI Express x16 cards as electrical x8...
...speed USB device is attached to the cable. The interface supports: • Up to USB 1.1 operation. The desktop board supports up to two internal USB 2.0 headers. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that do not support USB 2.0. Enhanced IDE Interface...compatible with USB 1.1 devices. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in either a RAID or a non-RAID configuration. Expandability For system expansion, the desktop board supports the following: • One PCI Express x16 card as an electrical x16 card or two PCI Express x16 cards as electrical x8...
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... can boot the computer. If both the supervisor and user passwords are set , you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your desktop board, the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for your... ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive) to Setup. • If both passwords are set , you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card. Desktop Board Features BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video...
... can boot the computer. If both the supervisor and user passwords are set , you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your desktop board, the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for your... ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive) to Setup. • If both passwords are set , you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card. Desktop Board Features BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video...
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... system noise reduction will result in chassis fans always operating at the minimum necessary speeds. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Chassis Intrusion The desktop board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. Power Management Features Power management is...a self-controlled fan. Fan Connectors Desktop Board D975XBX2 has four chassis fan connectors (three 3-pin and one 4-pin), and one processor fan connector (4-pin). Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor...
... system noise reduction will result in chassis fans always operating at the minimum necessary speeds. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Chassis Intrusion The desktop board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. Power Management Features Power management is...a self-controlled fan. Fan Connectors Desktop Board D975XBX2 has four chassis fan connectors (three 3-pin and one 4-pin), and one processor fan connector (4-pin). Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor...
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...) configuration. This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to the link below, select the desktop board name, and then select Technical Documentation: http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/ 21 If the standby current necessary to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology...
...) configuration. This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to the link below, select the desktop board name, and then select Technical Documentation: http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/ 21 If the standby current necessary to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology...