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Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces • One front panel audio header (yellow) • Up to eight USB 2.0 ports: ― Four ports ... • 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. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces • One front panel audio header (yellow) • Up to eight USB 2.0 ports: ― Four ports ... • 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
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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 processor connects to the Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The supported processors list for Desktop Board D975XBX2 is located on installing or upgrading the processor, page 30 in Chapter 2 • The location of the power ...motherboards/desktop/ Related Links Go to the following links or pages for more information about: • Instructions on the web at power up. The desktop board D975XBX2 supports an Intel® processor in Chapter 2 Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with gold-plated contacts. • Support for normal operation. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2...
The processor connects to the Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The supported processors list for Desktop Board D975XBX2 is located on installing or upgrading the processor, page 30 in Chapter 2 • The location of the power ...motherboards/desktop/ Related Links Go to the following links or pages for more information about: • Instructions on the web at power up. The desktop board D975XBX2 supports an Intel® processor in Chapter 2 Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with gold-plated contacts. • Support for normal operation. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2...
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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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... • 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... LAN link is established LAN activity is operating. Table 4. These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN. The LAN subsystem provides the following functions: • Intel 82573L Ethernet LAN supporting 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec • Support for RJ-45 connector with the...
... • 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... LAN link is established LAN activity is operating. Table 4. These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN. The LAN subsystem provides the following functions: • Intel 82573L Ethernet LAN supporting 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec • Support for RJ-45 connector with the...
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Secure the metal bracket at the end of the adapter to the chassis back panel with a screw. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Installing an External Serial ATA Adapter If you are installing an external Serial ATA (eSATA) adapter to the red SATA header on page 25. 2. Attach the connector at the other end of the adapter cable to the desktop motherboard, follow these instructions (see Figure 26): 1. Connecting an External Serial ATA Adapter 48 Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on the desktop board. 3. Figure 26.
Secure the metal bracket at the end of the adapter to the chassis back panel with a screw. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Installing an External Serial ATA Adapter If you are installing an external Serial ATA (eSATA) adapter to the red SATA header on page 25. 2. Attach the connector at the other end of the adapter cable to the desktop motherboard, follow these instructions (see Figure 26): 1. Connecting an External Serial ATA Adapter 48 Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on the desktop board. 3. Figure 26.
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...the BIOS Setup Program The BIOS Setup program is required. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Download the file to your hard drive. (You can also save this file to the D975XBX2 page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility...Setup Program For the latest BIOS Setup menu options, go to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Go to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Updating the BIOS The BIOS can update the system BIOS while ...
...the BIOS Setup Program The BIOS Setup program is required. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Download the file to your hard drive. (You can also save this file to the D975XBX2 page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility...Setup Program For the latest BIOS Setup menu options, go to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Go to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Updating the BIOS The BIOS can update the system BIOS while ...
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... update. The Iflash Memory Update utility allows 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 reboot the system. 60 Follow the instructions provided in flash memory • Update the ...language section of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D975XBX2 page on your hard drive where it was saved....
... update. The Iflash Memory Update utility allows 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 reboot the system. 60 Follow the instructions provided in flash memory • Update the ...language section of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D975XBX2 page on your hard drive where it was saved....
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Setting Up a "RAID Ready" System The Intel Matrix Storage Technology Console software offers ... Internet at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. When prompted, insert the diskette labeled Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Driver. Install the Intel Matrix Storage Console software via the Intel Express Installer CD included ... a RAID setup. The Intel Matrix Storage Console software can be used to the system. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software 1. Install the Intel® 82801GH SATA RAID...
Setting Up a "RAID Ready" System The Intel Matrix Storage Technology Console software offers ... Internet at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. When prompted, insert the diskette labeled Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Driver. Install the Intel Matrix Storage Console software via the Intel Express Installer CD included ... a RAID setup. The Intel Matrix Storage Console software can be used to the system. Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software 1. Install the Intel® 82801GH SATA RAID...
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...Product Certifications Board-Level Certification Markings Desktop Board D975XBX2 has the following product certification markings: Table 15. CE mark. Includes adjacent Intel company number, D33025. Includes Intel name and D975XBX2 model designation. For information about MIC certification, ... along with a flammability rating (solder side). 77 Declaring compliance to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Taiwan BSMI (Bureau of Conformity logo mark for Intel desktop boards: E210882. Product Certification Markings Description UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component ...
...Product Certifications Board-Level Certification Markings Desktop Board D975XBX2 has the following product certification markings: Table 15. CE mark. Includes adjacent Intel company number, D33025. Includes Intel name and D975XBX2 model designation. For information about MIC certification, ... along with a flammability rating (solder side). 77 Declaring compliance to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Taiwan BSMI (Bureau of Conformity logo mark for Intel desktop boards: E210882. Product Certification Markings Description UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component ...