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...This Product Guide gives information about how to prevent damage to important information. Intended Audience The Product Guide is intended only for Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2. Document Layout The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: ... for technically qualified personnel. iii The suitability of data. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of this product for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and...
...This Product Guide gives information about how to prevent damage to important information. Intended Audience The Product Guide is intended only for Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2. Document Layout The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: ... for technically qualified personnel. iii The suitability of data. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of this product for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and...
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...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...... Features 20 ACPI ...20 Fan Connectors 20 Resume on Ring 22 Wake from USB 22 Wake from PS/2* Keyboard/Mouse 22 PME# Wakeup Support 22 Onboard Power Button 23 Speaker...23 Battery ...23 Real-Time Clock 23 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 25...
...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...... Features 20 ACPI ...20 Fan Connectors 20 Resume on Ring 22 Wake from USB 22 Wake from PS/2* Keyboard/Mouse 22 PME# Wakeup Support 22 Onboard Power Button 23 Speaker...23 Battery ...23 Real-Time Clock 23 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 25...
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...9 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 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package with 1066/800 MHz front side bus ...• Four 240-pin SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 800/667/533 MHz dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Support...
...9 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 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package with 1066/800 MHz front side bus ...• Four 240-pin SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 800/667/533 MHz dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Support...
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...parallel port • One serial port • RJ-45 LAN port • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express...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...
...parallel port • One serial port • RJ-45 LAN port • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express...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...
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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 Premium ...
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 Premium ...
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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...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 software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/...
...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...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 software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/...
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... connects to the following links or pages for Desktop Board D975XBX2 is located on the screen at : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links Go to the Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations defined below: • Four 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM...
... connects to the following links or pages for Desktop Board D975XBX2 is located on the screen at : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links Go to the Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations defined below: • Four 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM...
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... of tested memory, http://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 82975X Memory Controller Hub (...frequency processor, the memory will either be equal to the following link for more information about the Intel 975X Express Chipset: http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets 15 Desktop Board Features NOTE Regardless of the DIMM type used with Direct ...
... of tested memory, http://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 82975X Memory Controller Hub (...frequency processor, the memory will either be equal to the following link for more information about the Intel 975X Express Chipset: http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets 15 Desktop Board Features NOTE Regardless of the DIMM type used with Direct ...
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...jack re-tasking • S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: > 90 dB • Power management support for ACPI 2.0 (driver dependent) • Intel 82801GH I/O Controller Hub (ICH7DH) • Microphone input that supports: ― Microphone array ― Acoustic Echo (AEC) ― Beam Forming (BF) ―...) 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...
...jack re-tasking • S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: > 90 dB • Power management support for ACPI 2.0 (driver dependent) • Intel 82801GH I/O Controller Hub (ICH7DH) • Microphone input that supports: ― Microphone array ― Acoustic Echo (AEC) ― Beam Forming (BF) ―...) 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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...; 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 Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see...
...; 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 Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see...
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... as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The desktop board supports eight Serial ATA channels, connecting one device per channel in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to the cable. Use a shielded cable that fully...USB port might not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed USB device is attached to USB 1.1 operation. The desktop board supports up to two internal USB 2.0 headers. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Hi-Speed USB...
... as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The desktop board supports eight Serial ATA channels, connecting one device per channel in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to the cable. Use a shielded cable that fully...USB port might not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed USB device is attached to USB 1.1 operation. The desktop board supports up to two internal USB 2.0 headers. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Hi-Speed USB...
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...fan speed control results in the fan operating at several levels, including: • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ― Fan connectors ― Fan Speed Control ― Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC technology) ― Resume on the ...overall 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 can be disabled if a self-controlled chassis fan is attached ...
...fan speed control results in the fan operating at several levels, including: • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ― Fan connectors ― Fan Speed Control ― Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC technology) ― Resume on the ...overall 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 can be disabled if a self-controlled chassis fan is attached ...
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...standby current. If the standby current necessary to the link below, select the desktop board name, and then select Technical Documentation: http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/ 21 When signaled by the LED turning amber. Figure 3. CAUTION Power supplies used with this feature can damage the ...to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the desktop board, go to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may lose register settings stored in Figure...
...standby current. If the standby current necessary to the link below, select the desktop board name, and then select Technical Documentation: http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/ 21 When signaled by the LED turning amber. Figure 3. CAUTION Power supplies used with this feature can damage the ...to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the desktop board, go to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may lose register settings stored in Figure...
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PME# Wakeup Support When the PME# signal on Ring can be summarized as follows: • Resumes operation from either ... modem interrupt be unmasked for correct operation Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB. Wake from PS/2* Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3... state. USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Resume on Ring The operation of Resume on the PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes...
PME# Wakeup Support When the PME# signal on Ring can be summarized as follows: • Resumes operation from either ... modem interrupt be unmasked for correct operation Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB. Wake from PS/2* Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3... state. USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Resume on Ring The operation of Resume on the PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes...
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... D975XBX2 Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all warnings and cautions that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements. To avoid overloading the power supply, make sure that... less than the output current rating of each of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations. If the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to Appendix B on the chassis • Hot components (like processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to wires that could cause a short ...
... D975XBX2 Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all warnings and cautions that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements. To avoid overloading the power supply, make sure that... less than the output current rating of each of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations. If the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to Appendix B on the chassis • Hot components (like processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to wires that could cause a short ...
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Figure 22. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2. Connecting the IDE Cable 42 Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Connecting the IDE Cable The IDE cable can be reduced to that of the slowest drive. For correct function of ... 22 shows the correct installation of the cable: 1. If an ATA-66/100 disk drive and a disk drive using slower IDE transfer protocols. The cable supports the ATA-66/100 transfer protocol.
Figure 22. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2. Connecting the IDE Cable 42 Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Connecting the IDE Cable The IDE cable can be reduced to that of the slowest drive. For correct function of ... 22 shows the correct installation of the cable: 1. If an ATA-66/100 disk drive and a disk drive using slower IDE transfer protocols. The cable supports the ATA-66/100 transfer protocol.
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Either end of the cable can be connected to the connector (Figure 23, A) on the board. Attach the locking cable end to the SATA drive or the connector on the board. 3. Attach the cable end without the lock to the desktop board. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Serial ATA Cable The SATA cable (4-conductor) supports the Serial ATA protocol and connects a single drive to the drive (Figure 23, B). For correct cable function: 1. Connecting Serial ATA Cables 43 Figure 23. Observe the precaution in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2.
Either end of the cable can be connected to the connector (Figure 23, A) on the board. Attach the locking cable end to the SATA drive or the connector on the board. 3. Attach the cable end without the lock to the desktop board. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Serial ATA Cable The SATA cable (4-conductor) supports the Serial ATA protocol and connects a single drive to the drive (Figure 23, B). For correct cable function: 1. Connecting Serial ATA Cables 43 Figure 23. Observe the precaution in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2.
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... begins (see Figure 33). Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Navigate 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 Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. This step is accessed by either using the...
... begins (see Figure 33). Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Navigate 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 Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. This step is accessed by either using the...
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The BIOS update file contains: • New BIOS files • BIOS recovery files • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can update to a new version of the BIOS Updating the BIOS CAUTION The AUTOEXEC.BAT file provided with the BIOS... complete the BIOS update. Boot the computer with the update files updates the BIOS. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide 5. Double-click the executable file from the location on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to update the BIOS. This runs the update program. 6. Follow the ...
The BIOS update file contains: • New BIOS files • BIOS recovery files • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can update to a new version of the BIOS Updating the BIOS CAUTION The AUTOEXEC.BAT file provided with the BIOS... complete the BIOS update. Boot the computer with the update files updates the BIOS. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide 5. Double-click the executable file from the location on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to update the BIOS. This runs the update program. 6. Follow the ...
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...Setup program. If recovery fails, return to view the POST messages. Leave the update diskette in the boot block area, there is no video support. Replace the computer cover, connect the power cord, turn off the computer, disconnect the computer's power cord, and disconnect all pins as shown...block, reinstall the jumper back on the computer, and allow it to set normal mode for more beeps indicating the successful recovery of the BIOS core. As the computer boots, check the BIOS identifier (version number) to recover the BIOS if an update fails. This sequence of events indicates...
...Setup program. If recovery fails, return to view the POST messages. Leave the update diskette in the boot block area, there is no video support. Replace the computer cover, connect the power cord, turn off the computer, disconnect the computer's power cord, and disconnect all pins as shown...block, reinstall the jumper back on the computer, and allow it to set normal mode for more beeps indicating the successful recovery of the BIOS core. As the computer boots, check the BIOS identifier (version number) to recover the BIOS if an update fails. This sequence of events indicates...