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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...14 Intel® X48 Express Chipset 15 Audio Subsystem 15 LAN Subsystem 16 USB 2.0 Support 17 Enhanced IDE Interface 17 Serial ATA...17 Legacy I/O...Capable 23 Onboard Power Button 24 Onboard VR and CPU LEDs 25 Speaker...25 Battery ...26 Real-Time Clock 26 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 27 Installation Precautions 28 Prevent Power Supply Overload 28 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 28 Installing the I/O Shield 29 ...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...14 Intel® X48 Express Chipset 15 Audio Subsystem 15 LAN Subsystem 16 USB 2.0 Support 17 Enhanced IDE Interface 17 Serial ATA...17 Legacy I/O...Capable 23 Onboard Power Button 24 Onboard VR and CPU LEDs 25 Speaker...25 Battery ...26 Real-Time Clock 26 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 27 Installation Precautions 28 Prevent Power Supply Overload 28 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 28 Installing the I/O Shield 29 ...
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Intel Desktop Board DX48BT2 Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 35 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35 Removing the Processor 36 Installing the ICH Heat Sink Decorative Cover (Optional 36 Installing an MCH Heat Sink Fan (Optional 37 Installing and Removing Memory...Image BIOS Update File 64 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 65 Recovering the BIOS 66 4 Configuring for RAID Configuring for RAID Using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology 67 Configuring the BIOS 67 Creating...
Intel Desktop Board DX48BT2 Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 35 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35 Removing the Processor 36 Installing the ICH Heat Sink Decorative Cover (Optional 36 Installing an MCH Heat Sink Fan (Optional 37 Installing and Removing Memory...Image BIOS Update File 64 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 65 Recovering the BIOS 66 4 Configuring for RAID Configuring for RAID Using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology 67 Configuring the BIOS 67 Creating...
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... Component Certifications 85 Figures 1. Installing the I/O Shield 29 7. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 39 20. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs 38 18. Use DDR3 DIMMs 40 21. Install the Processor 33 13. Close the Load Plate 34 14. Desktop Board DX48BT2 Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 8. Contents Configuring for External RAID...
... Component Certifications 85 Figures 1. Installing the I/O Shield 29 7. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 39 20. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs 38 18. Use DDR3 DIMMs 40 21. Install the Processor 33 13. Close the Load Plate 34 14. Desktop Board DX48BT2 Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 8. Contents Configuring for External RAID...
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... briefly describes the features of the Desktop Board. Table 1. Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board DX48BT2. 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...
... briefly describes the features of the Desktop Board. Table 1. Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board DX48BT2. 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...
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...integrated status LEDs BIOS • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 16 Mb symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power... values Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board DX48BT2, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The Desktop Board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft...
...integrated status LEDs BIOS • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 16 Mb symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power... values Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board DX48BT2, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The Desktop Board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft...
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...Intel Desktop Board DX48BT2 Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold-plated contacts. • 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz DDR3 SDRAM interface • Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-sided DIMMs • Non-ECC DDR3 memory • Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory... at power up. The Desktop Board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations defined below: • Four 240-pin Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) connectors with...
...Intel Desktop Board DX48BT2 Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold-plated contacts. • 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz DDR3 SDRAM interface • Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-sided DIMMs • Non-ECC DDR3 memory • Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory... at power up. The Desktop Board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations defined below: • Four 240-pin Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) connectors with...
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...Figure 28 on page 53 15 Desktop Board Features Intel® X48 Express Chipset The Intel X48 Express Chipset consists of the following devices: • Intel X48 Express Chipset Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect • Intel 82801IR I/O Controller Hub (ICH9R...8226; Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • The location of 95 dB • Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio (using the back panel audio connectors) and 2-channel audio (using the Intel High Definition Audio front panel header) ...
...Figure 28 on page 53 15 Desktop Board Features Intel® X48 Express Chipset The Intel X48 Express Chipset consists of the following devices: • Intel X48 Express Chipset Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect • Intel 82801IR I/O Controller Hub (ICH9R...8226; Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • The location of 95 dB • Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio (using the back panel audio connectors) and 2-channel audio (using the Intel High Definition Audio front panel header) ...
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... hardware monitoring and control device. • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that powers up the computer. While in memory. When signaled by the LED turning amber. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header, one 4-pin and two 3-pin chassis fan headers, and one 3-pin MCH fan header. Failure to...
... hardware monitoring and control device. • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that powers up the computer. While in memory. When signaled by the LED turning amber. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header, one 4-pin and two 3-pin chassis fan headers, and one 3-pin MCH fan header. Failure to...
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... Figure 3, is lit when there is still present at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors. Figure 3. Failure to the board. Location of the Standby Power Indicator 22 Intel Desktop Board DX48BT2 Product Guide The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. The Desktop Board's standby power indicator, shown in cards that support this LED...
... Figure 3, is lit when there is still present at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors. Figure 3. Failure to the board. Location of the Standby Power Indicator 22 Intel Desktop Board DX48BT2 Product Guide The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. The Desktop Board's standby power indicator, shown in cards that support this LED...
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... 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 cover • Install an MCH heat sink fan • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and...
... 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 cover • Install an MCH heat sink fan • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and...
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... must always be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Figure 17. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs If additional memory is a requirement of DIMMs equal in speed ... A and B. Two or Four DIMMs Install a matched pair of the ICH9R Manageability Engine feature. Intel Desktop Board DX48BT2 Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be populated. Desktop board DX48BT2 has four 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in DIMM 0 (...
... must always be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Figure 17. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs If additional memory is a requirement of DIMMs equal in speed ... A and B. Two or Four DIMMs Install a matched pair of the ICH9R Manageability Engine feature. Intel Desktop Board DX48BT2 Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be populated. Desktop board DX48BT2 has four 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in DIMM 0 (...
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Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs Three DIMMs If you want to use three DIMMs in a dual-channel configuration, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) of channel A. Install a DIMM equal in speed and total size of channel B (see Figure 19). Figure 19. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Figure 18. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs NOTE All other memory configurations will result in either DIMM 0 or DIMM 1 of the DIMMs installed in channel A in single channel memory operation. 39
Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs Three DIMMs If you want to use three DIMMs in a dual-channel configuration, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) of channel A. Install a DIMM equal in speed and total size of channel B (see Figure 19). Figure 19. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Figure 18. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs NOTE All other memory configurations will result in either DIMM 0 or DIMM 1 of the DIMMs installed in channel A in single channel memory operation. 39
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... batterier bør foregå i overensstemmelse med gældende miljølovgivning. Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Les piles usagées doivent être recyclées dans la mesure du possible. FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af..., place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in accordance with 3.3 VSB applied. Disposal of three years. Intel Desktop Board DX48BT2 Product Guide 12. VIKTIGT!
... batterier bør foregå i overensstemmelse med gældende miljølovgivning. Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Les piles usagées doivent être recyclées dans la mesure du possible. FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af..., place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in accordance with 3.3 VSB applied. Disposal of three years. Intel Desktop Board DX48BT2 Product Guide 12. VIKTIGT!
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...memory...of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility...Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. 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 view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. Go to complete the BIOS update. 63 Close all other applications. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. To update the BIOS with the Intel...Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...
...memory...of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility...Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. 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 view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. Go to complete the BIOS update. 63 Close all other applications. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. To update the BIOS with the Intel...Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...
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... BIOS file (including the Intel® Management Engine Firmware Image) • Intel® Integrator Toolkit Configuration File (optional) • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can use the information in this section to update the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS update file (recommended), or Iflash BIOS update file. Intel Desktop Board DX48BT2 Product Guide Updating the BIOS...
... BIOS file (including the Intel® Management Engine Firmware Image) • Intel® Integrator Toolkit Configuration File (optional) • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can use the information in this section to update the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS update file (recommended), or Iflash BIOS update file. Intel Desktop Board DX48BT2 Product Guide Updating the BIOS...
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...these instructions to confirm the BIOS upgrade operation. 6. 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. The Iflash Memory update utility allows you can also be upgraded and boot the system. 4. The ... your hard drive and copied to : • Update the BIOS and Intel Management Engine in the CD-ROM drive of the BIOS NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash Memory update utility you to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB ...
...these instructions to confirm the BIOS upgrade operation. 6. 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. The Iflash Memory update utility allows you can also be upgraded and boot the system. 4. The ... your hard drive and copied to : • Update the BIOS and Intel Management Engine in the CD-ROM drive of the BIOS NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash Memory update utility you to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB ...
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...two SATA drives are available), RAID 5 and RAID 10 (these options will see the following Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM status message on the remaining portion of the volume (if you ...less than two drives available) and press . 5. Go to Create Volume. 8. In the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Main Menu, select option #1: Create RAID Volume. Enter the ... and press . 6. 4 Configuring for RAID Configuring for RAID Using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology NOTE Intel Matrix Storage Technology requires Microsoft Windows Vista or Microsoft Windows XP operating ...
...two SATA drives are available), RAID 5 and RAID 10 (these options will see the following Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM status message on the remaining portion of the volume (if you ...less than two drives available) and press . 5. Go to Create Volume. 8. In the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Main Menu, select option #1: Create RAID Volume. Enter the ... and press . 6. 4 Configuring for RAID Configuring for RAID Using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology NOTE Intel Matrix Storage Technology requires Microsoft Windows Vista or Microsoft Windows XP operating ...
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... and press . 5. Exit the Option ROM user interface by pressing . Begin Windows Setup by pressing the key after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Go to Create Volume. 7. Finally, press to Advanced Peripheral Configuration Secondary SATA Controller; Configuring for RAID Configuring for information on supported USB ... press . 6. Install the Marvell 88SE61XX SATA RAID Controller driver. 3. Assemble your settings by pressing or going to select RAID 0 or RAID 1. Refer to the Desktop Board's two back panel eSATA connectors. 2. Creating Your RAID Set 1.
... and press . 5. Exit the Option ROM user interface by pressing . Begin Windows Setup by pressing the key after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Go to Create Volume. 7. Finally, press to Advanced Peripheral Configuration Secondary SATA Controller; Configuring for RAID Configuring for information on supported USB ... press . 6. Install the Marvell 88SE61XX SATA RAID Controller driver. 3. Assemble your settings by pressing or going to select RAID 0 or RAID 1. Refer to the Desktop Board's two back panel eSATA connectors. 2. Creating Your RAID Set 1.
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... displays an error message describing the problem. The firmware has detected that the system date/time has not been set. Maximum memory performance is achieved with equal amounts of the BIOS error messages. The firmware has detected that a Single-Bit ECC Error occurred...chassis was previously shutdown due to zero. The installed amount of memory in Channel A is required for reliable operation. The firmware has detected that a Multi-Bit ECC Error occurred. Table 16. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board DX48BT2 reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a ...
... displays an error message describing the problem. The firmware has detected that the system date/time has not been set. Maximum memory performance is achieved with equal amounts of the BIOS error messages. The firmware has detected that a Single-Bit ECC Error occurred...chassis was previously shutdown due to zero. The installed amount of memory in Channel A is required for reliable operation. The firmware has detected that a Multi-Bit ECC Error occurred. Table 16. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board DX48BT2 reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a ...