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... following conventions are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board DX38BT. iii may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. Intended Audience The...
... following conventions are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board DX38BT. iii may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. Intended Audience The...
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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 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 ...Button 25 Onboard VR and CPU LEDs 26 Speaker...26 Battery ...27 Real-Time Clock 27 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 29 Installation Precautions 30 Prevent Power Supply Overload 30 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 30 Installing the...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 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 ...Button 25 Onboard VR and CPU LEDs 26 Speaker...26 Battery ...27 Real-Time Clock 27 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 29 Installation Precautions 30 Prevent Power Supply Overload 30 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 30 Installing the...
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Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 33 Installing a Processor 33 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 37 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 37 ... Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 56 Connecting Power Supply Cables 57 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 58 Clearing Passwords 59 Replacing the Battery 60 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 65 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 66 Obtaining the...
Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 33 Installing a Processor 33 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 37 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 37 ... Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 56 Connecting Power Supply Cables 57 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 58 Clearing Passwords 59 Replacing the Battery 60 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 65 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 66 Obtaining the...
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...Cover 38 16. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs 40 18. Contents A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes 71 BIOS Error Messages 71 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Standards 73 Place Battery Marking 73 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement...Back Panel Audio Connectors 55 vii Location of a Typical MCH Heat Sink Fan 39 17. Internal Headers 50 28. Desktop Board DX38BT Components 12 2. Desktop Board DX38BT Mounting Screw Hole Locations 32 8. Close the Load Plate 36 14. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 41...
...Cover 38 16. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs 40 18. Contents A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes 71 BIOS Error Messages 71 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Standards 73 Place Battery Marking 73 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement...Back Panel Audio Connectors 55 vii Location of a Typical MCH Heat Sink Fan 39 17. Internal Headers 50 28. Desktop Board DX38BT Components 12 2. Desktop Board DX38BT Mounting Screw Hole Locations 32 8. Close the Load Plate 36 14. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 41...
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...Header Signal Names 52 9. EMC Regulations 82 20. Product Certification Markings 84 viii Desktop Board DX38BT China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 81 Tables 1. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 51 5. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide 29. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names 51 6. USB 2.0 ...Header Signal Names 53 11. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 59 14. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect ...
...Header Signal Names 52 9. EMC Regulations 82 20. Product Certification Markings 84 viii Desktop Board DX38BT China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 81 Tables 1. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 51 5. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide 29. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names 51 6. USB 2.0 ...Header Signal Names 53 11. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 59 14. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect ...
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...: • 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
...: • 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
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Desktop Board DX38BT Components Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA BB CC DD EE FF Description Rear chassis fan header 2 (4-pin) PCI bus connector 2 PCI Express 1.1 x16 (x4 electrical) connector PCI... USB 2.0 headers Speaker IEEE 1394a header BIOS configuration jumper block Onboard power button Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel CIR receiver (input) header Back panel CIR transmitter (output) header Front panel header High Definition Audio Link header Auxiliary PCI Express graphics power connector (1 x 4 pin) 13 Desktop Board Features Table 2.
Desktop Board DX38BT Components Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA BB CC DD EE FF Description Rear chassis fan header 2 (4-pin) PCI bus connector 2 PCI Express 1.1 x16 (x4 electrical) connector PCI... USB 2.0 headers Speaker IEEE 1394a header BIOS configuration jumper block Onboard power button Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel CIR receiver (input) header Back panel CIR transmitter (output) header Front panel header High Definition Audio Link header Auxiliary PCI Express graphics power connector (1 x 4 pin) 13 Desktop Board Features Table 2.
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... links or pages for more information about the Intel X38 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/products/chipsets/index.htm 15 Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with DMI interconnect The MCH... modules do not support SPD, you will attempt to this effect on the screen at power up. The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for the board's I /O Controller Hub (ICH9R) with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure.
... links or pages for more information about the Intel X38 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/products/chipsets/index.htm 15 Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with DMI interconnect The MCH... modules do not support SPD, you will attempt to this effect on the screen at power up. The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for the board's I /O Controller Hub (ICH9R) with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure.
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... powered up and the LAN subsystem is occurring 10 Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up to 12 USB 2.0 ports (eight ports routed to back panel connectors and four ports routed to USB 1.1 operation. USB 1.1 devices will function normally ...at USB 1.1 speeds. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. 17 Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two onboard headers) via the ICH9R. Desktop Board Features Figure 2. Table 3.
... powered up and the LAN subsystem is occurring 10 Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up to 12 USB 2.0 ports (eight ports routed to back panel connectors and four ports routed to USB 1.1 operation. USB 1.1 devices will function normally ...at USB 1.1 speeds. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. 17 Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two onboard headers) via the ICH9R. Desktop Board Features Figure 2. Table 3.
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...* Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for a password. A supervisor password and a user password can...specifying manual configuration in card. You can be set for the BIOS Setup and for your computer, the auto-configuration utility in card. 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 ...
...* Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for a password. A supervisor password and a user password can...specifying manual configuration in card. You can be set for the BIOS Setup and for your computer, the auto-configuration utility in card. 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 ...
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... Power connectors • Fan headers • LAN wake capabilities • Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. When resuming from an AC power failure, the computer returns to RAM) • +5 V standby power indicator LED ...operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. The Desktop Board has three power connectors. When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power ...
... Power connectors • Fan headers • LAN wake capabilities • Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. When resuming from an AC power failure, the computer returns to RAM) • +5 V standby power indicator LED ...operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. The Desktop Board has three power connectors. When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power ...
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... only at an ESD workstation using and modifying electronic equipment. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells 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... 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 The procedures in this chapter assume familiarity with...
... only at an ESD workstation using and modifying electronic equipment. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells 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... 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 The procedures in this chapter assume familiarity with...
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... 2 4 Key (no pin) Pin Signal Name 2 LED 4 Learn-In 6 Vcc 8 CIR Input Table 7. Press at boot to enter the system BIOS, and go to Advanced > Peripheral Configuration > Enhanced Consumer IR, and set this option to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal...CIR receiver (input) header and Table 7 shows the pin assignments and signal names for the chassis intrusion header. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide NOTE The Consumer IR option must be enabled in the system BIOS before it can be connected to a mechanical switch on the chassis to Enabled.
... 2 4 Key (no pin) Pin Signal Name 2 LED 4 Learn-In 6 Vcc 8 CIR Input Table 7. Press at boot to enter the system BIOS, and go to Advanced > Peripheral Configuration > Enhanced Consumer IR, and set this option to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal...CIR receiver (input) header and Table 7 shows the pin assignments and signal names for the chassis intrusion header. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide NOTE The Consumer IR option must be enabled in the system BIOS before it can be connected to a mechanical switch on the chassis to Enabled.
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... unreliable computer operation. Figure 31. Use the 2 x 2 to the 2 x 12 pin connector. Location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Doing so may result in damage to the 2 x 4 pin connector. Moving the jumper with the power on page 29. 2. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide 1. Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the...
... unreliable computer operation. Figure 31. Use the 2 x 2 to the 2 x 12 pin connector. Location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Doing so may result in damage to the 2 x 4 pin connector. Moving the jumper with the power on page 29. 2. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide 1. Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the...
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... arrow keys to normal mode. 1. Press and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that the board is set to select Clear Passwords. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 31). 5. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Table 13. The BIOS recovers data in the computer, turn on page 29. 2. Disconnect the computer's power cord...
... arrow keys to normal mode. 1. Press and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that the board is set to select Clear Passwords. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 31). 5. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Table 13. The BIOS recovers data in the computer, turn on page 29. 2. Disconnect the computer's power cord...
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... doit respecter les réglementations locales en vigueur en matière de protection de l'environnement. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide 12. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of...
... doit respecter les réglementations locales en vigueur en matière de protection de l'environnement. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide 12. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of...
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...provided in the dialog boxes to the DX38BT page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Go to recover the BIOS if an update fails. This step... tells you can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. You can update the system BIOS while in an automated update ...
...provided in the dialog boxes to the DX38BT page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Go to recover the BIOS if an update fails. This step... tells you can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. You can update the system BIOS while in an automated update ...
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...Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of these files through your computer supplier or by using either of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to update the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS...the Iflash Memory Update Utility You can update to a new version of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board DX38BT page on the computer's hard drive and without the need to update the BIOS. It requires a blank CD-R, a read/writeable CD drive, and software capable...
...Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of these files through your computer supplier or by using either of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to update the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS...the Iflash Memory Update Utility You can update to a new version of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board DX38BT page on the computer's hard drive and without the need to update the BIOS. It requires a blank CD-R, a read/writeable CD drive, and software capable...
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... before attempting a BIOS update. 67 Wait for creating a bootable CD-ROM that was created in flash memory • Update the language section of uncompressing and writing an ISO image file to CD, burn the data to a blank CD. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM"... page, press any key to upgrade the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS file: 1. Using software capable of the BIOS NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash...
... before attempting a BIOS update. 67 Wait for creating a bootable CD-ROM that was created in flash memory • Update the language section of uncompressing and writing an ISO image file to CD, burn the data to a blank CD. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM"... page, press any key to upgrade the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS file: 1. Using software capable of the BIOS NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash...
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... be damaged. Due to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm 68 Related Links: For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. Configure the BIOS or use the F10 option during POST to... or other bootable USB media. 2. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to the USB device. 3. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or...
... be damaged. Due to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm 68 Related Links: For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. Configure the BIOS or use the F10 option during POST to... or other bootable USB media. 2. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to the USB device. 3. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or...