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... office or your product order. All rights reserved. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Date September 2007 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is no guarantee that may contain design defects or errors known as the ...
... office or your product order. All rights reserved. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Date September 2007 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is no guarantee that may contain design defects or errors known as the ...
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... Indicators: information about how to prevent damage to important information. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. iii Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DX38BT. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for technically qualified personnel. It is intended for general...
... Indicators: information about how to prevent damage to important information. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. iii Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DX38BT. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for technically qualified personnel. It is intended for general...
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Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mb Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) iv Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide.
Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mb Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) iv Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide.
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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...Capable 24 Onboard Power 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 I/O Shield 31 ...
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...Capable 24 Onboard Power 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 I/O Shield 31 ...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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Installing the I/O Shield 31 7. Desktop Board DX38BT Mounting Screw Hole Locations 32 8. Lift ... 79 China RoHS 80 EMC Regulations 82 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 83 Product Certifications 84 Board-Level Certification Markings 84 Chassis and Component Certifications 85 Figures 1. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two... of the VR and CPU LEDs 26 6. Location of a Typical MCH Heat Sink Fan 39 17. Desktop Board DX38BT Components 12 2. Install the Processor 35 13. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs 41 19. Installing...
Installing the I/O Shield 31 7. Desktop Board DX38BT Mounting Screw Hole Locations 32 8. Lift ... 79 China RoHS 80 EMC Regulations 82 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 83 Product Certifications 84 Board-Level Certification Markings 84 Chassis and Component Certifications 85 Figures 1. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two... of the VR and CPU LEDs 26 6. Location of a Typical MCH Heat Sink Fan 39 17. Desktop Board DX38BT Components 12 2. Install the Processor 35 13. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs 41 19. Installing...
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Connecting Power Supply Cables 57 31. Desktop Board DX38BT China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 81 Tables 1. Desktop Board DX38BT Components 13 3. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names 51 6. Back Panel CIR Header Emitter (Output) Header Signal Names 52 8. Jumper ...of the Chassis Fan Headers 56 30. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 54 13. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 53 10. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide 29. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 58 32. LAN Connector LEDs 17 4. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 52 9....
Connecting Power Supply Cables 57 31. Desktop Board DX38BT China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 81 Tables 1. Desktop Board DX38BT Components 13 3. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names 51 6. Back Panel CIR Header Emitter (Output) Header Signal Names 52 8. Jumper ...of the Chassis Fan Headers 56 30. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 54 13. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 53 10. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide 29. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 58 32. LAN Connector LEDs 17 4. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 52 9....
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...Intel® Desktop Board DX38BT. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of the Desktop Board. 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...graphics cards • Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio and 2-channel audio subsystem, featuring: ― Intel® High Definition Audio interface ― IDT* STAC9274D audio codec • HD Audio Link header ...
...Intel® Desktop Board DX38BT. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of the Desktop Board. 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...graphics cards • Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio and 2-channel audio subsystem, featuring: ― Intel® High Definition Audio interface ― IDT* STAC9274D audio codec • HD Audio Link header ...
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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 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 DX38BT Components 12 Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board DX38BT. Figure 1.
Desktop Board DX38BT Components 12 Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board DX38BT. Figure 1.
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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 bus ...
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 bus ...
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... links for more information about: • Instructions on installing or upgrading the processor, page 33 in Chapter 2 • Supported processors for more information about: • Desktop Board DX38BT http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/ desktop • Supported processors http://www.intel.com/go /findCPU 14 Processors are not included with the...
... links for more information about: • Instructions on installing or upgrading the processor, page 33 in Chapter 2 • Supported processors for more information about: • Desktop Board DX38BT http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/ desktop • Supported processors http://www.intel.com/go /findCPU 14 Processors are not included with the...
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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 provides interfaces to the processor, memory, PCI Express bus, and the DMI... memory, http://www.cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp Intel® X38 Express Chipset The Intel X38 Express Chipset consists of the following link for more information about the Intel X38 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/products/chipsets/index.htm 15 The Desktop Board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations...
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 provides interfaces to the processor, memory, PCI Express bus, and the DMI... memory, http://www.cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp Intel® X38 Express Chipset The Intel X38 Express Chipset consists of the following link for more information about the Intel X38 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/products/chipsets/index.htm 15 The Desktop Board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations...
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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 front panel header • HD Audio Link... S/PDIF optical port Related Links: Go to the following link for information about LAN software and drivers: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 2). These LEDs...
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 front panel header • HD Audio Link... S/PDIF optical port Related Links: Go to the following link for information about LAN software and drivers: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 2). These LEDs...
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...is established LAN activity is operating. 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. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. 17 USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible ...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. Table 3. USB...
...is established LAN activity is operating. 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. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. 17 USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible ...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. Table 3. USB...
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...a x16 connector) • Two PCI bus connectors 18 distributed parity For information on configuring your system for RAID using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology see Chapter 4. Legacy I/O Desktop Board DX38BT includes an I/O controller that provides the following legacy I/O features: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) support • Low...as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The board's IDE interface handles the exchange of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 -
...a x16 connector) • Two PCI bus connectors 18 distributed parity For information on configuring your system for RAID using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology see Chapter 4. Legacy I/O Desktop Board DX38BT includes an I/O controller that provides the following legacy I/O features: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) support • Low...as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The board's IDE interface handles the exchange of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 -
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... Setup. If only the supervisor password is set , you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for a password. 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...
... Setup. If only the supervisor password is set , you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for a password. 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...
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... processor fan speed based on the processor temperature and adjusts chassis fan speeds based on the Desktop Board. See Figure 27 for Management (WfM) specification. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Hardware Management The hardware management features of Desktop Board DX38BT enable the board to be connected to detect levels above this point. • Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control...
... processor fan speed based on the processor temperature and adjusts chassis fan speeds based on the Desktop Board. See Figure 27 for Management (WfM) specification. Intel Desktop Board DX38BT Product Guide Hardware Management The hardware management features of Desktop Board DX38BT enable the board to be connected to detect levels above this point. • Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control...
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...-compliant power supplies can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The Desktop Board has three power connectors. When resuming from USB • Power Management Event signal (PME#) wakeup support • WAKE# signal wake-up support ... 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. When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all...
...-compliant power supplies can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The Desktop Board has three power connectors. When resuming from USB • Power Management Event signal (PME#) wakeup support • WAKE# signal wake-up support ... 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. When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all...