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... components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology): information about configuring your system for Intel® Desktop Board DX38BT. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for technically qualified personnel. Document Organization The chapters in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to important information. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are...
... components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology): information about configuring your system for Intel® Desktop Board DX38BT. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for technically qualified personnel. Document Organization The chapters in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to important information. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are...
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...11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...14 Main Memory...15 Intel® X38 Express Chipset 15 Audio Subsystem 16 LAN Subsystem 16 USB 2.0 Support 17 Enhanced IDE Interface 18 Serial ATA...18 Legacy I/O ...18 Expandability...18 BIOS ...19 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 19 PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 19 Security Passwords 19 Hardware Management 20 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 20 Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 20 Chassis Intrusion 20 Power Management 21 Software Support 21 ACPI 21 Hardware Support 21 Power Connectors 21 Fan Headers...
...11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...14 Main Memory...15 Intel® X38 Express Chipset 15 Audio Subsystem 16 LAN Subsystem 16 USB 2.0 Support 17 Enhanced IDE Interface 18 Serial ATA...18 Legacy I/O ...18 Expandability...18 BIOS ...19 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 19 PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 19 Security Passwords 19 Hardware Management 20 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 20 Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 20 Chassis Intrusion 20 Power Management 21 Software Support 21 ACPI 21 Hardware Support 21 Power Connectors 21 Fan Headers...
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...46 Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 47 Connecting the IDE Cable 48 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 49 Connecting to the Internal Headers 50 Front Panel Audio Header 51 HD Audio Link Header 51 Consumer IR (CIR) Headers 51 Chassis Intrusion Header 52 IEEE 1394a Header 53 USB 2.0 Headers 53 Front Panel Header 54 Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 54 Connecting to the Flexible Audio System 55 Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables 56 Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 56 Connecting Power Supply Cables 57 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 58 Clearing Passwords 59...
...46 Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 47 Connecting the IDE Cable 48 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 49 Connecting to the Internal Headers 50 Front Panel Audio Header 51 HD Audio Link Header 51 Consumer IR (CIR) Headers 51 Chassis Intrusion Header 52 IEEE 1394a Header 53 USB 2.0 Headers 53 Front Panel Header 54 Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 54 Connecting to the Flexible Audio System 55 Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables 56 Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 56 Connecting Power Supply Cables 57 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 58 Clearing Passwords 59...
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LAN Connector LEDs 17 3. Installing the I/O Shield 31 7. Close the Load Plate 36 14. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 47 25. Desktop Board DX38BT Mounting Screw Hole Locations 32 8. Onboard Power Button 25 5. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs 40 18. Connecting the IDE Cable 48 26. Internal Headers 50 28. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 34 11. Installing the ICH Heat Sink Decorative Cover 38 16. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs 41 19. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Header ...
LAN Connector LEDs 17 3. Installing the I/O Shield 31 7. Close the Load Plate 36 14. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 47 25. Desktop Board DX38BT Mounting Screw Hole Locations 32 8. Onboard Power Button 25 5. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs 40 18. Connecting the IDE Cable 48 26. Internal Headers 50 28. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 34 11. Installing the ICH Heat Sink Decorative Cover 38 16. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs 41 19. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Header ...
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.... Connecting Power Supply Cables 57 31. Desktop Board DX38BT Components 13 3. Back Panel CIR Header Emitter (Output) Header Signal Names 52 8. EMC Regulations 82 20. Removing the Battery 64 33. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 51 5. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 59 14. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 52 9. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 53 10. Front Panel Header Signal Names 54 12. LAN Connector LEDs 17 4. Safety Standards 73 17. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide 29. Location of...
.... Connecting Power Supply Cables 57 31. Desktop Board DX38BT Components 13 3. Back Panel CIR Header Emitter (Output) Header Signal Names 52 8. EMC Regulations 82 20. Removing the Battery 64 33. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 51 5. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 59 14. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 52 9. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 53 10. Front Panel Header Signal Names 54 12. LAN Connector LEDs 17 4. Safety Standards 73 17. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide 29. Location of...
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... the back panel ― One port routed to 8 GB of system memory Intel® X38 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DX38BT. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Legacy I/O Support Peripheral Interfaces RAID ATX (304.80 millimeters [12.00 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package • Four 240-pin, DDR3 1.5 V SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets •...
... the back panel ― One port routed to 8 GB of system memory Intel® X38 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DX38BT. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Legacy I/O Support Peripheral Interfaces RAID ATX (304.80 millimeters [12.00 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package • Four 240-pin, DDR3 1.5 V SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets •...
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... RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, LAN, CIR, and front panel • ENERGY STAR* capable Hardware Management Hardware monitor with: • Four fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board DX38BT, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10 Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide...
... RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, LAN, CIR, and front panel • ENERGY STAR* capable Hardware Management Hardware monitor with: • Four fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board DX38BT, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10 Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide...
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... links for Desktop Board DX38BT, http://www.intel.com/go /findCPU • Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the Desktop Board may result in the LGA775 package. The processor connects to the Desktop Board through the LGA775 socket. Desktop Board DX38BT supports an Intel processor in damage to the board, or...
... links for Desktop Board DX38BT, http://www.intel.com/go /findCPU • Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the Desktop Board may result in the LGA775 package. The processor connects to the Desktop Board through the LGA775 socket. Desktop Board DX38BT supports an Intel processor in damage to the board, or...
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...; LAN connect interface between ICH9R and the LAN controller • PCI bus power management Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • The location of the LAN. 16 Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following: • Intel® ICH9R I/O controller hub • IDT STAC9274D audio codec • Back panel audio connectors • Onboard audio headers: • Intel High Definition audio...
...; LAN connect interface between ICH9R and the LAN controller • PCI bus power management Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • The location of the LAN. 16 Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following: • Intel® ICH9R I/O controller hub • IDT STAC9274D audio codec • Back panel audio connectors • Onboard audio headers: • Intel High Definition audio...
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...; Two PCI Express 2.0 x16 ports • One PCI Express 1.1 x4 port (routed to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. distributed parity For information on configuring your system for RAID using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology see Chapter 4. data striping • RAID 1 - data striping and data mirroring • RAID 5 - The interface supports: • Up to a x16 connector) • Two PCI bus connectors 18 Legacy I/O Desktop Board DX38BT includes an I/O controller that...
...; Two PCI Express 2.0 x16 ports • One PCI Express 1.1 x4 port (routed to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. distributed parity For information on configuring your system for RAID using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology see Chapter 4. data striping • RAID 1 - data striping and data mirroring • RAID 5 - The interface supports: • Up to a x16 connector) • Two PCI bus connectors 18 Legacy I/O Desktop Board DX38BT includes an I/O controller that...
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... password to view and change all Setup options. If both the supervisor and user passwords are set , the computer boots without asking for your computer, the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utility in card. You do not need to access Setup. Desktop Board Features BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, and the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities. The BIOS can enter either the supervisor password or the user password to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device...
... password to view and change all Setup options. If both the supervisor and user passwords are set , the computer boots without asking for your computer, the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utility in card. You do not need to access Setup. Desktop Board Features BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, and the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities. The BIOS can enter either the supervisor password or the user password to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device...
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... hardware support: • Power connectors • Fan headers • LAN wake capabilities • Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to RAM) • +5 V standby power indicator LED • Wake from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it was interrupted (either on page 57 for the location of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. The computer's response can turn off ). When an ACPI-enabled...
... hardware support: • Power connectors • Fan headers • LAN wake capabilities • Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to RAM) • +5 V standby power indicator LED • Wake from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it was interrupted (either on page 57 for the location of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. The computer's response can turn off ). When an ACPI-enabled...
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Failure 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 memory. The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it asserts a wake-up signal that can adjust the fan speed or switch the fan on or off as follows: • The fans are on when the computer is in the ACPI S0...
Failure 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 memory. The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it asserts a wake-up signal that can adjust the fan speed or switch the fan on or off as follows: • The fans are on when the computer is in the ACPI S0...
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... you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install the ICH heat sink decorative cover • Install an MCH heat sink fan • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect to the internal headers • Connect to the audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS...
... you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install the ICH heat sink decorative cover • Install an MCH heat sink fan • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect to the internal headers • Connect to the audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS...
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Location of the chassis fan headers. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables Connecting Chassis Fan Cables Connect chassis fan cables to the 3-pin and 4-pin chassis fan headers on the Desktop Board. Figure 29 shows the location of the Chassis Fan Headers 56 Figure 29.
Location of the chassis fan headers. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables Connecting Chassis Fan Cables Connect chassis fan cables to the 3-pin and 4-pin chassis fan headers on the Desktop Board. Figure 29 shows the location of the Chassis Fan Headers 56 Figure 29.
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... exit Setup. 10. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to select Clear Passwords. The computer starts the Setup program. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Table 13. Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source. 11. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 8. Use the arrow keys to the computer. Press and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that the board is set to boot...
... exit Setup. 10. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to select Clear Passwords. The computer starts the Setup program. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Table 13. Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source. 11. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 8. Use the arrow keys to the computer. Press and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that the board is set to boot...
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Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. The BIOS file is required. This is useful if you how to update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. You can update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Close all other applications. Your...
Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. The BIOS file is required. This is useful if you how to update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. You can update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Close all other applications. Your...
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... Firmware Image) • Intel® Integrator Toolkit Configuration File (optional) • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can update to a new version of uncompressing and writing the ISO image file to CD. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File The ISO Image BIOS update allows for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to update the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS update file (recommended), or Iflash BIOS update file. Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility...
... Firmware Image) • Intel® Integrator Toolkit Configuration File (optional) • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can update to a new version of uncompressing and writing the ISO image file to CD. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File The ISO Image BIOS update allows for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to update the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS update file (recommended), or Iflash BIOS update file. Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility...
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.... Due to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm 68 Configure the BIOS or use the F10 option during POST to boot to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. 2. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly. 1. Manually run the IFLASH.EXE file from a BIOS update failure, go to BIOS size and recovery requirements, a CD-R with the .BIO file in the root...
.... Due to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm 68 Configure the BIOS or use the F10 option during POST to boot to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. 2. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly. 1. Manually run the IFLASH.EXE file from a BIOS update failure, go to BIOS size and recovery requirements, a CD-R with the .BIO file in the root...
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... SATA RAID Controller driver. 3. Begin Windows Setup by booting from the Internet at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. Once additional SATA drives have been added to the system, open the Intel Matrix Storage Technology Console Software and follow the directions to update to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver. At the beginning of Windows Setup, press to a RAID setup. 70 The Intel Matrix Storage Console software can be used to the system. Setting Up a "RAID Ready" System The Intel Matrix Storage Technology...
... SATA RAID Controller driver. 3. Begin Windows Setup by booting from the Internet at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. Once additional SATA drives have been added to the system, open the Intel Matrix Storage Technology Console Software and follow the directions to update to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver. At the beginning of Windows Setup, press to a RAID setup. 70 The Intel Matrix Storage Console software can be used to the system. Setting Up a "RAID Ready" System The Intel Matrix Storage Technology...
