Intel Musical Toy Instrument D945GNT D945GTP User Manual

Intel® Desktop Board  
D945GNT/D945GTP  
Product Guide  
Order Number: D10471-002  
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Preface  
This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update,  
and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP.  
Intended Audience  
The Product Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel. It is not intended for general  
audiences.  
Intended Uses  
All Intel desktop boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in  
personal computers (PC) for installation in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar  
locations. The suitability of this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other  
environments, such as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. may not be supported  
without further evaluation by Intel.  
Information Layout  
The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows:  
1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features  
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the desktop  
board and other hardware components  
3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS  
4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) Requires Microsoft Windows* XP  
or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s): information about configuring your system for RAID  
A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes  
B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations, product certification  
Conventions  
The following conventions are used in this manual:  
CAUTION  
Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of data.  
NOTE  
Notes call attention to important information.  
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Terminology  
The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide.  
Term  
GB  
Description  
Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes)  
Gigahertz (one billion hertz)  
Kilobyte (1024 bytes)  
GHz  
KB  
MB  
Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes)  
Megabit (1,048,576 bits)  
Megahertz (one million hertz)  
Mbit  
MHz  
Box Contents  
Intel Desktop Board  
I/O shield  
One ATA-66/100 cable  
Two locking Serial ATA cables  
One diskette drive cable  
One VGA port cover  
Quick Reference poster  
Configuration and battery caution statement label  
Intel® Express Installer driver CD-ROM  
Intel Express Installer software CD-ROM or DVD-ROM  
Trusted Platform Module Quick Reference (optional)  
Trusted Platform Warning Label (optional)  
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Contents  
1 Desktop Board Features.................................................................................9  
Manufacturing Options ........................................................................................................11  
Supported Operating Systems ............................................................................................11  
Desktop Board Components ...............................................................................................12  
Processor............................................................................................................................16  
Main Memory ......................................................................................................................17  
Intel® 945G Express Chipset...............................................................................................18  
Graphics Subsystem...........................................................................................................18  
Audio Subsystem ................................................................................................................18  
Input/Output (I/O) Controller................................................................................................19  
LAN Subsystem ..................................................................................................................19  
LAN Subsystem Software...........................................................................................19  
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs.......................................................................................20  
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support..................................................................................................21  
Enhanced IDE Interface ......................................................................................................21  
Serial ATA...........................................................................................................................21  
Expandability.......................................................................................................................21  
BIOS ...................................................................................................................................22  
Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration ......................................................................22  
PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration ...................................................................22  
Security Passwords....................................................................................................22  
Chassis Intrusion.................................................................................................................23  
Power Management Features .............................................................................................23  
ACPI...........................................................................................................................23  
Power Connectors......................................................................................................23  
Fan Connectors..........................................................................................................23  
Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology)..........................................23  
Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) ...............................................24  
Wake from USB..........................................................................................................24  
Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse..............................................................................25  
PME# Wakeup Support..............................................................................................25  
Speaker...............................................................................................................................25  
Battery.................................................................................................................................25  
Real-Time Clock..................................................................................................................25  
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components  
Before You Begin................................................................................................................27  
Installation Precautions .......................................................................................................28  
Installation Instructions........................................................................................................28  
Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance..........................................28  
Chassis and Component Certifications.......................................................................29  
Prevent Power Supply Overload.................................................................................29  
Place Battery Marking ................................................................................................29  
Installing the I/O Shield .......................................................................................................30  
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Installing and Removing the Desktop Board........................................................................31  
Installing and Removing a Processor ..................................................................................32  
Installing a Processor .................................................................................................32  
Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink.......................................................................35  
Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable.........................................................35  
Removing the Processor ............................................................................................35  
Installing and Removing Memory ........................................................................................36  
Installing DIMMs.........................................................................................................38  
Removing DIMMs.......................................................................................................39  
Installing and Removing a PCI Express* x16 Card..............................................................40  
Installing a PCI Express x16 Card ..............................................................................40  
Removing the PCI Express x16 Card .........................................................................40  
Connecting the IDE Cable...................................................................................................41  
Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable ...........................................................................42  
Connecting Internal Headers...............................................................................................43  
Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio.......................44  
Connecting Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Headers.....................................................................45  
Connecting IEEE 1394a Headers (Optional)...............................................................45  
Connecting the Front Panel Header ...........................................................................46  
Setting Up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking (Optional) ..........................47  
Connecting Fan and Power Cables.....................................................................................48  
Connecting Fan Cables..............................................................................................48  
Connecting Power Cables ..........................................................................................49  
Other Connectors................................................................................................................50  
Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper...............................................................................51  
Clearing Passwords ............................................................................................................52  
3 Updating the BIOS  
Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility...........................................59  
Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility....................................................60  
Obtaining the BIOS Update File..................................................................................60  
Updating the BIOS......................................................................................................60  
Recovering the BIOS..................................................................................................61  
4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) - Optional  
Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s)  
Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology..........................................63  
Creating Your RAID Set .............................................................................................63  
Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software ..................64  
Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System............................................................................64  
A Error Messages and Indicators  
BIOS Beep Codes...............................................................................................................65  
BIOS Error Messages .........................................................................................................65  
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B Regulatory Compliance  
Safety Regulations..............................................................................................................67  
European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement ........................................................67  
Product Ecology Statements ...............................................................................................69  
Lead-Free Desktop Board ..........................................................................................71  
EMC Regulations ................................................................................................................72  
Product Certification Markings (Board Level) ......................................................................74  
Figures  
1. Desktop Board D945GNT Components........................................................................12  
2. Intel Desktop Board D945GTP Components.................................................................14  
3. LAN Port LED Locations...............................................................................................20  
4. Location of Standby Power Indicator.............................................................................24  
5. Installing the I/O Shield.................................................................................................30  
6. Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Mounting Screw Hole Locations..........................31  
7. Lift Socket Lever...........................................................................................................32  
8. Lift the Load Plate and Don’t Touch the Socket Contacts .............................................32  
9. Remove the Protective Socket Cover ...........................................................................33  
10. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover/Do Not Touch.................33  
11. Install Processor...........................................................................................................34  
12. Close the Load Plate ....................................................................................................34  
13. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector ........35  
14. Dual Configuration Example 1 ......................................................................................36  
15. Dual Configuration Example 2 ......................................................................................36  
16. Dual Configuration Example 3 ......................................................................................37  
17. Installing a DIMM..........................................................................................................38  
18. Inserting a PCI Express x16 Card and Covering the Back Panel VGA Port ..................40  
19. Connecting the IDE Cable ............................................................................................41  
20. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable .................................................................................42  
21. Internal Headers...........................................................................................................43  
22. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Flexible 6-Channel Audio System ............................47  
23. Location of Fan Headers...............................................................................................48  
24. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables........................................................................49  
25. Location of Other Connectors on Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP ........................50  
26. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper..................................................................51  
27. Removing the Battery ...................................................................................................57  
28. F2 Key..........................................................................................................................59  
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Tables  
1. Feature Summary...........................................................................................................9  
2. Manufacturing Options..................................................................................................11  
3. Desktop Boards D945GNT Components ......................................................................13  
4. Desktop Boards D945GTP Components.......................................................................15  
5. Power Supply Requirements.........................................................................................16  
6. Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Memory Configurations.......................................17  
7. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs...............................................................20  
8. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs..........................................20  
9. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel High Definition Audio.......................44  
10. AC ’97 Audio Header Signal Names .............................................................................44  
11. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Header Signal Names.....................................................................45  
12. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names...............................................................................45  
13. Front Panel Header Signal Names................................................................................46  
14. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes...................................................51  
15. Beep Codes..................................................................................................................65  
16. BIOS Error Messages...................................................................................................65  
17. Safety Regulations........................................................................................................67  
18. Lead-Free Board Markings ...........................................................................................71  
19. EMC Regulations..........................................................................................................72  
20. Product Certification Markings ......................................................................................74  
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1 Desktop Board Features  
This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel® Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP.  
Table 1 summarizes the major features of the desktop board.  
Table 1.  
Feature Summary  
ATX (12.00” x 9.60”) desktop board D945GNT  
Form Factors  
MicroATX (9.60” x 9.60”) desktop board D945GTP  
Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package  
Four 240-pin, 1.8 V SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets  
667/533/400 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface  
Designed to support up to 4 GB of system memory  
NOTE: System resources (such as PCI and PCI Express*) require physical memory  
address locations that reduce available memory addresses above 3 GB. This may  
result in less than 4 GB of memory being available to the operating system and  
applications. For the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web  
Intel® 945G Express Chipset consisting of:  
Intel® 82945G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media  
Interface  
Intel® 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) or 82801GR I/O Controller Hub (ICH7R)  
supporting Intel® Matrix Storage Technology  
Firmware Hub (FWH)  
Intel 945G Express Chipset with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950  
Intel 945G Express Chipset  
Intel® High Definition Audio interface  
SigmaTel* codec  
Desktop board D945GNT:  
Four PCI bus add-in card connectors (SMBus routed to PCI bus 2)  
One PCI Express x16 connector  
Two PCI Express x1 connectors  
Desktop board D945GTP:  
Two PCI bus add-in card connectors (SMBus routed to PCI bus 2)  
One PCI Express x16 connector  
One PCI Express x1 connector  
continued  
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Table 1.  
Feature Summary (continued)  
Up to eight USB 2.0 ports  
Four ports routed to the back panel  
Four ports routed to two USB headers  
Four Serial ATA (SATA) channels (3.0 Gb/s), via the ICH7 or ICH7R, one  
device per channel  
One IDE interface with ATA-66/100 support (two devices)  
One VGA connector  
One diskette drive interface  
One parallel port  
One serial port  
PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports  
Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface  
4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory  
Support for SMBIOS  
Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot  
Intel® Express BIOS Update  
Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)  
Suspend to RAM (STR)  
Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel  
Hardware monitor with:  
Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity  
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 desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP, including the Technical Product  
Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to:  
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Manufacturing Options  
Table 2 shows the manufacturing options for desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP.  
Table 2.  
Option  
Manufacturing Options  
Description  
Peripheral interface  
Up to three IEEE 1394a ports  
One port routed to the back panel  
Two ports routed to two IEEE 1394a headers  
Intel® 82562GZ 10/100 Mbit/sec Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device with  
RJ-45 connector  
Intel® 82573E or 82573V Gigabit Ethernet Controller with RJ-45 connector  
Hardware management  
Trusted Platform Module  
Intel® Active Management Technology  
Supported Operating Systems  
The desktop board supports the following operating systems:  
Microsoft Windows* 2000  
Microsoft Windows XP Professional  
Microsoft Windows XP Home  
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005  
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Desktop Board Components  
Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop board D945GNT.  
IEEE  
1394a  
(Optional)  
(Optional)  
Line In  
Optical Line Out  
(Toslink)  
(Optional)  
D
B
C
A
E
F
T
S
R
Intel  
82945G  
(GMCH)  
H
Intel R  
(ICH7)  
82801  
Channel A DIMM 0  
Channel A DIMM 1  
R
Channel B DIMM 0  
Channel B DIMM 1  
Q
P
L
M
J
I
K
O
N
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Figure 1. Desktop Board D945GNT Components  
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Table 3.  
Desktop Boards D945GNT Components  
Label  
A
Description  
Rear fan header (4-pin, fan speed control)  
PCI Express x1 connectors  
Front panel audio header  
B
C
D
E
PCI Express x16 connector  
12 V processor core voltage connector (2x2)  
Rear chassis fan header 1 (3-pin, fan speed control)  
Processor socket  
F
G
H
I
Processor fan header (4-pin, fan speed control)  
Main power connector (2x12)  
Diskette drive connector  
J
K
IDE connector  
L
Front chassis fan header (3-pin, fan speed control)  
BIOS configuration jumper  
M
N
O
P
Chassis intrusion header  
Serial ATA connectors  
Front panel header  
Q
R
S
Alternate power LED header  
Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers  
IEEE 1394a headers (optional)  
PCI bus add-in card connectors  
T
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Figure 2 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop board D945GTP.  
IEEE  
1394a  
(Optional)  
(Optional)  
Line In  
Optical Line Out  
(Toslink)  
(Optional)  
B
A
C
D
E
S
R
F
R
Intel  
82945G  
(GMCH)  
G
Intel R  
82801  
(ICH7)  
Channel A DIMM 0  
Channel A DIMM 1  
Q
Channel B DIMM 0  
Channel B DIMM 1  
P
O
J
I
K
L
H
N
M
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Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board D945GTP Components  
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Table 4.  
Desktop Boards D945GTP Components  
Label  
A
Description  
Front panel audio header  
B
PCI bus add-in card connectors  
PCI Express x16 connector  
12 V processor core voltage connector (2x2)  
Rear fan (3-pin, fan speed control)  
Processor socket  
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Processor fan header (4-pin, fan speed control)  
Main power connector (2x12)  
Diskette drive connector  
J
IDE connector  
K
Front chassis fan header (fan speed control)  
BIOS configuration jumper  
Chassis intrusion header  
L
M
N
O
P
Serial ATA connectors  
Front panel header  
Alternate power LED header  
Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers  
IEEE 1394 headers (optional)  
PCI Express x1 connector  
Q
R
S
Related Links:  
Go to the following links for more information about:  
Desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP  
Supported processors  
Audio software and utilities  
LAN software and drivers  
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Processor  
CAUTION  
Failure to use the appropriate power supply (below) and/or not connecting the 12 V (2x2) power  
connector to the desktop board may result in damage to the board, or the system may not function  
properly.  
Table 5.  
Power Supply Requirements  
Platform Compatibility Guide  
Power Supply Requirements  
05B  
12V2 rating of 16 A continuous and 19 A peak current for 10mS  
12V2 rating of 13 A continuous and 16.5 A peak current for 10mS  
ATX12V (version 2.0 or greater) compliant power supply  
05A  
04B or 04A  
Desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP supports an Intel processor in the LGA775 package.  
Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. The  
processor connects to the desktop board through the LGA775 socket.  
The supported processors list for desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP is located on the web at:  
Related Links:  
Go to the following links or pages for more information about:  
Instructions on installing or upgrading the processor, page 32 in Chapter 2  
The location of the two power connectors, page 48 in Chapter 2  
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Main Memory  
NOTE  
To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should  
be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. If your  
memory modules do not support SPD, you will see a notification to this effect on the screen at  
power up. The BIOS will attempt to configure the memory controller for normal operation.  
The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Table 6.  
Table 6.  
Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Memory Configurations  
Memory Speed  
FSB frequency (MHz)  
Memory Speed (MHz)  
DDR2-667  
1066  
800  
533  
1066  
800  
533  
800  
533  
667  
667  
533  
533  
533  
533  
400  
400  
DDR2-533  
DDR2-400  
Four 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMMs)  
connectors with gold-plated contacts  
Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-sided DIMMs  
Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only  
Non-ECC RAM  
1.8 V memory  
Memory configuration listed below:  
Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 256 Mb technology  
Up to 4.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 Gb technology  
NOTE  
System resources (such as PCI and PCI Express) require physical memory address locations that  
reduce available memory addresses above 3 GB. This may result in less than 4 GB of memory  
being available to the operating system and applications.  
Related Links:  
Go to the following links or pages for more information about:  
Installing memory, page 36 in Chapter 2  
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Intel® 945G Express Chipset  
The Intel 945G Express Chipset consists of the following devices:  
Intel 82945G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Digital Media Interface  
Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) or Intel 82801GR I/O Controller Hub (ICH7R)  
supporting Intel Matrix Storage Technology  
Firmware Hub (FWH)  
Related Link:  
Go to the following link for more information about the Intel 945G Express Chipset:  
Graphics Subsystem  
Desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP includes the following:  
Intel 945G Express Chipset  
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950  
PCI Express x16 connector for graphics expansion  
Audio Subsystem  
Desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP includes a flexible 6- or 8-channel audio subsystem based on  
an Intel High Definition Audio interface:  
The audio subsystem features:  
Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) or Intel® 82801GR I/O Controller Hub (ICH7R)  
SigmaTel STAC9220 or STAC9223 audio codec  
Impedance sensing capability for jack re-tasking  
S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: 95 dB  
Microphone input supporting:  
Stereo microphone  
Microphone boost  
The subsystem includes the following connectors:  
Front panel audio connector, including functionality for:  
Line out  
Microphone in  
Back panel audio connectors that are configurable through the drivers of the audio devices:  
Line in  
Line out  
Mic in  
Center/LFE out (optional)  
Rear left and right out (optional)  
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Related Links:  
Go to the following link or pages for more information about:  
Installing the front panel audio solution, page 44 in Chapter 2  
The location of audio connectors, Figure 22 on page 47  
Input/Output (I/O) Controller  
The super I/O controller features the following:  
One serial port  
One parallel port with Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced Parallel Port  
(EPP) support  
Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for PCI systems  
PS/2-style mouse and keyboard interfaces  
Interface for one 1.2 MB or 1.44 MB diskette drive  
Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface  
PCI power management support  
LAN Subsystem  
The LAN, with the Intel 82801GB (ICH7) or Intel 82801GR (ICH7R), provides the following  
functions:  
Basic 10/100 Ethernet LAN (Intel 82562GZ) or 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN  
(Intel® 82573E or Intel® 82573V)  
Support for RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs  
Programmable transit threshold  
Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address  
LAN Subsystem Software  
For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D945GNT/D945GTP link on Intel’s World Wide Web  
site at:  
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RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs  
Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN port located on the back panel (see Figure 3).  
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Figure 3. LAN Port LED Locations  
Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector. Table 7 describes the LED states when the  
board is powered up and the 10/100 Ethernet LAN subsystem is operating.  
Table 7.  
RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs  
LED Color  
LED State  
Indicates  
Green  
Off  
LAN link is not established  
LAN link is established  
On  
Blinking  
LAN activity is occurring  
10 Mbits/sec data rate is selected  
100 Mbits/sec data rate is selected  
Yellow  
Off  
On (steady state)  
Table 8 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100/1000 Gigabit  
Ethernet LAN subsystem is operating.  
Table 8.  
RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs  
LED  
LED Color  
LED State  
Off  
Indicates  
Left  
Green  
LAN link is not established  
LAN link is established  
LAN activity is occurring  
10 Mb/s data rate  
On  
Blinking  
Off  
Right  
N/A  
Green  
Yellow  
On  
100 Mb/s data rate  
1000 Mb/s data rate  
On  
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Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support  
NOTE  
Computer systems that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port might not meet FCC  
Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed USB device is attached to the cable.  
Use a shielded cable that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device.  
The desktop board supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH7 or ICH7R; four ports routed to the  
back panel and four routed to two internal USB 2.0 headers. USB 2.0 ports are backward  
compatible with USB 1.1 devices. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds.  
USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that fully support USB 2.0 transfer  
rates. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to USB 1.1 operation. This  
may be required to accommodate operating systems that do not support USB 2.0.  
Enhanced IDE Interface  
The ICH7’s IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and  
peripheral devices like hard disks, CD-ROM drives, and Iomega Zip* drives inside the computer.  
The interface supports:  
Up to two IDE devices (such as hard drives)  
ATAPI-style devices (such as CD-ROM drives)  
Older PIO Mode devices  
Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols  
Laser Servo (LS-120) drives  
Serial ATA  
The desktop board supports four Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH7, connecting one device  
per channel. Desktop boards with ICH7R support Intel Matrix Storage Technology (NCQ, Hot  
Plug, RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, and Matrix RAID).  
Expandability  
The desktop boards support the following:  
Desktop board D945GNT:  
One PCI Express x16 add-in card  
Two PCI Express x1 add-in cards  
Four PCI add-in cards  
Desktop board D945GTP:  
One PCI Express x16 add-in card  
One PCI Express x1 add-in card  
Two PCI add-in cards  
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Related Links:  
For information about installing the PCI Express x16 card, see page 40 in Chapter 2.  
BIOS  
The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI  
Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. The BIOS is stored in the  
Firmware Hub.  
The BIOS can be updated by following the instructions on page 59 in Chapter 3.  
Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration  
If you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the auto-  
configuration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer.  
You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. You  
can override the auto-configuration options by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS Setup  
program.  
PCI and PCI Express 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 that add-in card. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after  
you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card.  
Security Passwords  
The BIOS includes security features that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be accessed  
and who can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can be set for the  
BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with the following restrictions:  
The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to view and change all Setup options. If  
only the supervisor password is set, pressing <Enter> at the password prompt of Setup gives the  
user restricted access to Setup.  
If both the supervisor and user passwords are set, you must enter either the supervisor password  
or the user password to access Setup. Setup options are then available for viewing and  
changing depending on whether the supervisor or user password was entered.  
Setting a user password restricts who can boot the computer. The password prompt is  
displayed before the computer is booted. If only the supervisor password is set, the computer  
boots without asking for a password. If both passwords are set, you can enter either password  
to boot the computer.  
Related Links:  
For instructions on resetting the password, see Clearing Passwords on page 52.  
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Chassis Intrusion  
The board supports a chassis security feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed.  
The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that can be connected to the chassis  
intrusion header on the desktop board. See Figure 21 on page 43 for the location of the chassis  
intrusion header.  
Power Management Features  
Power management is implemented at several levels, including:  
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)  
Hardware support:  
Power connectors  
Fan connectors  
Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC technology)  
Wake from USB  
Wake from PS/2 keyboard/mouse  
PME# wakeup support  
ACPI  
ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play  
functions of a computer. The use of ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system that  
provides full ACPI support.  
Power Connectors  
The desktop board has three power connectors. See Figure 24 on page 49 for the location of the  
power connectors.  
Fan Connectors  
The desktop board has a 4-pin processor fan header. Desktop board D945GNT has three chassis  
fan headers (one 4-pin and two 3-pin). Desktop board D945GTP has two chassis fan headers (two  
3-pin). See Figure 23 on page 48 for the location of the fan headers.  
Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology)  
Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on the  
processor thermal diode temperature and adjusts the chassis fan speeds depending on the system  
temperature. System fan noise may be reduced by operating controlled chassis and processor fans  
at the minimum necessary speeds.  
The processor and chassis fan speed control features can be disabled independently through the  
desktop board BIOS. Disabling the processor fan speed control will result in the fan operating at  
full speed if it is not a self controlled fan. It is recommended that processor fan speed control  
remain enabled (default BIOS setting) when using the processor fan heat sink included with  
Intel® boxed processors. Disabling the chassis fan speed control results in chassis fans always  
operating at full speed. The chassis fan speed control feature should be disabled if a self-controlled  
chassis fan is attached to any controlled chassis fan header.  
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The overall system noise reduction will vary based on system configuration and environment.  
Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology)  
CAUTIONS  
For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable  
of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to provide adequate standby current when  
using this feature can damage the power supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality.  
Power supplies used with this desktop board must be able to provide enough standby current to  
support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. If the standby  
current necessary 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.  
Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to-RAM) sleep  
state. While in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to be off. When signaled by a wake-up  
device or event, the system quickly returns to its last known awake state.  
The desktop board’s standby power indicator, shown in Figure 4, is lit when there is standby power  
to the system. This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the  
computer appears to be off.  
If the system has a dual-colored power LED on the front panel, the sleep state is indicated by the  
LED turning amber.  
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Figure 4. Location of Standby Power Indicator  
Related Links:  
For more information on standby current requirements for the desktop board, refer to the Technical  
Product Specification by going to the following link, finding the product, and selecting Product  
Documentation from the left-hand menu:  
Wake from USB  
NOTE  
Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports wake from USB.  
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USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state.  
Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse  
PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state.  
PME# Wakeup Support  
When the PME# signal on the PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, or  
S5 state.  
Speaker  
A speaker is mounted on the desktop board. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code)  
information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).  
Battery  
A battery on the desktop board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current when the  
computer is turned off. Go to page 53 for instructions on how to replace the battery.  
Real-Time Clock  
The desktop board has a time-of-day clock and 100-year calendar. The battery on the desktop  
board keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off.  
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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 and memory  
Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card  
Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables  
Connect internal headers  
Set up flexible 6-channel audio with jack re-tasking  
Connect fans and power cables  
Locate other connectors  
Set the BIOS configuration jumper  
Clear passwords  
Replace the battery  
Before You Begin  
CAUTIONS  
The procedures in this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with  
personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and  
modifying electronic equipment.  
Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any telecommunications links, networks,  
or modems before performing any of the procedures described in this chapter. Failure to  
disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the computer or  
perform any procedures can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Some circuitry on the  
board can continue to operate even though the front panel power button is off.  
NOTE  
Refer to Appendix B for regulatory requirements.  
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Follow these guidelines before you begin:  
Always follow the steps in each procedure in the correct order.  
Set up a log to record information about your computer, such as model, serial numbers,  
installed options, and configuration information.  
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. Perform the procedures described in  
this chapter only at an ESD workstation using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam  
pad. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an  
antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis.  
Installation Precautions  
When you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all warnings and cautions in the  
installation instructions.  
To avoid injury, be careful of:  
Sharp pins on connectors  
Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies  
Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis  
Hot components (like processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks)  
Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit  
Observe all warnings and cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing to qualified  
technical personnel.  
Installation Instructions  
NOTE  
Follow these guidelines to meet safety and regulatory requirements when installing this board.  
Read and adhere to all of these instructions and the instructions supplied with the chassis and  
associated modules. If the instructions for the chassis are inconsistent with these instructions or the  
instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier’s technical support to find out how you can  
ensure that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements. If you do not follow these  
instructions and the instructions provided by chassis and module suppliers, you increase safety risk  
and the possibility of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations.  
Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance  
Before computer integration, make sure that the power supply and other modules or peripherals, as  
applicable, have passed Class B EMC testing and are marked accordingly.  
Pay close attention to the following when reading the installation instructions for the host chassis,  
power supply, and other modules:  
Product certifications or lack of certifications  
External I/O cable shielding and filtering  
Mounting, grounding, and bonding requirements  
Keying connectors when mating the wrong connectors could be hazardous  
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If the power supply and other modules or peripherals, as applicable, are not Class B EMC  
compliant before integration, then EMC testing may be required on a representative sample of the  
newly completed computer.  
Chassis and Component Certifications  
Ensure that the chassis and certain components; such as the power supply, peripheral drives,  
wiring, and cables; are components certified for the country or market where used. Agency  
certification marks on the product are proof of certification. Typical product certifications include:  
In Europe  
The CE marking signifies compliance with all applicable European requirements. If the  
chassis and other components are not properly CE marked, a supplier’s Declaration of  
Conformity statement to the European EMC directive and Low Voltage directive (as  
applicable), should be obtained. Additionally, other directives, such as the Radio and  
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) directive may also apply depending on  
product features.  
In the United States  
A certification mark by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) such as UL,  
CSA, or ETL signifies compliance with safety requirements. Wiring and cables must also be  
UL listed or recognized and suitable for the intended use. The FCC Class B logo for home or  
office use signifies compliance with electromagnetic interference (EMI) requirements.  
In Canada  
A nationally recognized certification mark such as CSA or cUL signifies compliance with  
safety requirements. The Industry Canada statement at the front of this product guide  
demonstrates compliance with Canadian EMC regulations.  
Prevent Power Supply Overload  
Do not overload the power supply output. To avoid overloading the power supply, make sure that  
the calculated total current loads of all the modules within the computer is less than the output  
current rating of each of the power supplies output circuits.  
Place Battery Marking  
CAUTION  
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries should be recycled  
where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local environmental  
regulations.  
There is insufficient space on this desktop board to provide instructions for replacing and disposing  
of the Lithium ion coin cell battery. For system safety certification, the above statement or  
equivalent statement is required to be permanently and legibly marked on the chassis near the  
battery.  
Related Links:  
For information about replacing the battery, go to page 53.  
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Installing the I/O Shield  
The desktop board comes with an I/O shield. When installed in the chassis, the shield blocks radio  
frequency transmissions, protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and promotes  
correct airflow within the chassis.  
Install the I/O shield before installing the desktop board in the chassis. Place the shield inside the  
chassis as shown in Figure 5. Press the shield into place so that it fits tightly and securely. If the  
shield doesn’t fit, obtain a properly-sized shield from the chassis supplier.  
OR  
OR  
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Figure 5. Installing the I/O Shield  
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Installing and Removing the Desktop Board  
CAUTION  
Only qualified technical personnel should do this procedure. Disconnect the computer from its  
power source before performing the procedures described here. Failure to disconnect the power  
before you open the computer can result in personal injury or equipment damage.  
Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the desktop board.  
Figure 6 shows the location of the 11 mounting screw holes for desktop board D945GNT. Desktop  
board D945GTP has eight mounting holes.  
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Figure 6. Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Mounting Screw Hole Locations  
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Installing and Removing a Processor  
Instructions on how to install a processor to the desktop board are given below.  
Installing a Processor  
CAUTION  
Before installing or removing a processor, make sure the AC power has been removed by  
unplugging the power cord from the computer; the standby power LED should not be lit (see  
Figure 4 on page 24). Failure to do so could damage the processor and the board.  
To install a processor, follow these instructions:  
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27.  
2. Open the socket lever by pushing the lever down and away from the socket (see Figure 7,  
A and B).  
A
B
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Figure 7. Lift Socket Lever  
3. Lift the load plate. Do not touch the socket contacts (see Figure 8, C and D)  
C
D
D
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Figure 8. Lift the Load Plate and Don’t Touch the Socket Contacts  
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4. Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the load plate (see Figure 9, E). Do not  
discard the protective socket cover. Always replace the socket cover if the processor is  
removed from the socket.  
E
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Figure 9. Remove the Protective Socket Cover  
5. Remove the processor from the protective processor cover. Hold the processor only at the  
edges, being careful not to touch the bottom of the processor (see Figure 10). Do not discard  
the protective processor cover. Always replace the processor back to the package if the  
processor is removed from the socket.  
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Figure 10. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover/Do Not Touch  
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6. Hold the processor with your thumb and index fingers oriented as shown in Figure 11. Make  
sure fingers align to the socket cutouts (see Figure 11, F). Align notches (see Figure 11, G)  
with the socket see (Figure 11, H). Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding  
the processor in the socket.  
G
G
H
F
H
F
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Figure 11. Install Processor  
7. While pressing down on the load plate (Figure 12, I), close and engage the socket lever (Figure  
12, J).  
J
I
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Figure 12. Close the Load Plate  
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Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink  
Desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP has an integrated processor fan heat sink retention mechanism  
(RM). For instructions on how to attach the processor fan heat sink to the integrated processor fan  
heat sink RM, refer to the boxed processor manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at:  
The Boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the 775-Land Package  
Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable  
Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the 4-pin processor fan connector (see Figure 13).  
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Figure 13. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector  
Removing the Processor  
For instruction on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the processor  
installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at:  
The Boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the 775-Land Package  
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Installing and Removing Memory  
NOTE  
To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require  
DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. You can access the PC  
Serial Presence Detect Specification at:  
The desktop board has four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 (blue) and  
DIMM 1 (black) in both Channel A and Channel B.  
Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration  
Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel configuration.  
Two or Four DIMMs  
Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in DIMM 0 (blue) of both channels  
A and B (see Figure 14).  
Channel A  
1 GB, 533 MHz  
1 GB, 533 MHz  
DIMM 0  
DIMM 1  
Channel B  
DIMM 0  
DIMM 1  
Figure 14. Dual Configuration Example 1  
If additional memory is to be used, install another matched pair of DIMMs in DIMM 1 (black) in  
both channels A and B (see Figure 15).  
Channel A  
DIMM 0  
256 MB, 533 MHz  
512 MB, 533 MHz  
DIMM 1  
Channel B  
DIMM 0  
256 MB, 533 MHz  
512 MB, 533 MHz  
DIMM 1  
Figure 15. Dual Configuration Example 2  
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Three DIMMs  
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 the DIMMs installed in channel A in  
either DIMM 0 or DIMM 1 of channel B (see Figure 16).  
Channel A  
DIMM 0  
256 MB, 533 MHz  
256 MB, 533 MHz  
DIMM 1  
Channel B  
DIMM 0  
512 MB, 533 MHz  
DIMM 1  
Figure 16. Dual Configuration Example 3  
NOTE  
All other memory configurations will result in single channel memory operation.  
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Installing DIMMs  
NOTE  
Install memory in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the PCI Express video card to avoid  
interference with the memory retention mechanism.  
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27.  
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer and  
disconnect the AC power cord.  
3. Remove the computer’s cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see Figure 17).  
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Figure 17. Installing a DIMM  
4. Remove the PCI Express video card if it interferes with the DIMM retaining clips from being  
easily opened and closed.  
5. Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to the  
open position.  
6. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package.  
7. Position the DIMM above the socket. Align the small notch at the bottom edge of the DIMM  
with the keys in the socket (see inset in Figure 17).  
8. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket.  
9. When the DIMM is inserted, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the retaining clips  
snap into place. Make sure the clips are firmly in place.  
10. Reinstall the PCI Express card if it was removed prior to installing the DIMMs.  
11. Replace the computer’s cover and reconnect the AC power cord.  
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Removing DIMMs  
To remove a DIMM, follow these steps:  
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27.  
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer.  
3. Remove the AC power cord from the computer.  
4. Remove the computer’s cover.  
5. Remove the PCI Express card if it interferes with the DIMM clips from being easily opened  
and closed.  
6. Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the DIMM socket. The DIMM pops out of  
the socket.  
7. Hold the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an anti-static package.  
8. Reinstall the PCI Express card if you removed it before taking out the DIMM.  
9. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM sockets.  
10. Replace the computer’s cover and reconnect the AC power cord.  
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Installing and Removing a PCI Express* x16 Card  
CAUTION  
When installing any PCI Express x16 card on the desktop board, ensure that it is fully seated in the  
PCI Express x16 connector before you power on the system. If the card is not fully seated in the  
PCI Express connector, an electrical short may result across the PCI Express connector pins.  
Depending on the over-current protection of the power supply, certain board components and/or  
traces may be damaged.  
Installing a PCI Express x16 Card  
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27.  
2. Place the card in the PCI Express x16 connector and press down on the card until it is  
completely seated in the connector and the card retention notch snaps into place around the RM  
pin (Figure 18, A).  
3. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw (Figure 18, B).  
4. Place the VGA cover over the back panel VGA port (Figure 18, C).  
B
A
C
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Figure 18. Inserting a PCI Express x16 Card and Covering the Back Panel VGA Port  
Removing the PCI Express x16 Card  
Follow these instructions to remove the PCI Express x16 card from the RM:  
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27.  
2. Remove the screw that secures the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel.  
3. Push back on the RM lever until the retention pin completely clears the notch in the card.  
4. Pull the card straight up.  
5. Remove the VGA cover from the back panel VGA port.  
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Connecting the IDE Cable  
The IDE cable can connect two drives to the desktop board. The cable supports the ATA-66/100  
transfer protocol. Figure 19 shows the correct installation of the cable.  
NOTES  
ATA-66/100 compatible cables are backward compatible with drives using slower IDE transfer  
protocols. If an ATA-66/100 disk drive and a disk drive using any other IDE transfer protocol are  
attached to the same cable, the maximum transfer rate between the drives may be reduced to that of  
the slowest drive.  
Do not connect an ATA device as a slave on the same IDE cable as an ATAPI master device. For  
example, do not connect an ATA hard drive as a slave to an ATAPI CD-ROM drive.  
For correct function of the cable:  
Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27.  
Attach the cable end with the single connector (blue) to the Intel desktop board (Figure 19).  
Attach the cable end with the two closely spaced connectors (gray and black) to the drives.  
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Figure 19. Connecting the IDE Cable  
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Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable  
The SATA cable (4-conductor) supports the Serial ATA protocol and connects a single drive to the  
desktop board. Either end of the cable can be connected to the SATA drive or the connector on the  
board.  
For correct cable function:  
1. Observe the precaution in "Before You Begin" on page 27.  
2. Attach the locking cable end to the connector (Figure 20, A) on the board.  
3. Attach the cable end without a lock to the drive (Figure 20, B).  
A
B
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Figure 20. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable  
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Connecting Internal Headers  
Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on  
page 27. Figure 21 shows the location of the internal headers.  
1
3
2
4
6
GND  
Port1L  
Port1R  
Presence#  
Sense1_Ret  
F
5
7
9
Port2R  
Sense_Send  
Port2L  
Key (no pin)  
Sense2_Ret  
10  
1394a  
1
3
5
7
2
4
TPA1-  
TPA1+  
Ground  
TPA2+  
+12 V  
Ground  
TPA2-  
E
6
8
+12 V  
Key  
10  
Ground  
(no pin)  
USB A  
USB B  
Power (+5V)  
1
3
5
2
Power (+5V)  
D-  
4
6
D-  
D
D+  
D+  
Ground  
8
7
Ground  
10  
Key (no pin)  
A
N/C  
1 2  
9
No Connection  
Reset  
8
7
5
On/Off  
6
C
B
4
3
1
HD LED  
Power LED  
2
3
1
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Item  
A
Description  
Chassis intrusion  
Alternate power LED  
Front panel  
B
C
D
Hi-speed USB 2.0 (two)  
IEEE 1394a (two, optional)  
Front panel audio  
E
F
Figure 21. Internal Headers  
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Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio  
Figure 21, F on page 43 shows the location of the yellow front panel audio header. Table 9 shows  
the pin assignments for the front panel audio header.  
Table 9.  
Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel High Definition Audio  
Pin  
1
Signal Name  
PORT 1L  
Pin  
2
Signal Name  
GND  
3
PORT 1R  
4
PRESENCE#  
SENSE1_RETURN  
KEY (no pin)  
SENSE2_RETURN  
5
PORT 2R  
6
7
SENSE_SEND  
PORT 2L  
8
9
10  
To install the cable that connects the front panel audio solution to the front panel audio header,  
follow these steps:  
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27.  
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer and  
disconnect the AC power cord.  
3. Remove the cover.  
4. Install a correctly keyed and shielded front panel audio cable.  
NOTE: some chassis still use a front panel audio solution based on the AC ’97 audio  
specification. Refer to Table 10 below to connect an AC ’97 front panel solution to the front  
panel audio header on the board. The front panel audio jacks will need to be manually  
configured for microphone or line out functionality in the Intel Audio Studio application.  
Table 10. AC ’97 Audio Header Signal Names  
Pin  
1
Signal Name  
MIC  
Pin  
2
Signal Name  
AUD_GND  
AUD_GND  
FP_RETURN_R  
KEY  
3
MIC_BIAS  
FP_OUT_R  
AUD_5V  
4
5
6
7
8
9
FP_OUT_L  
10  
FP_RETURN_L  
5. Connect the audio cable to the front panel audio solution.  
6. Replace the cover.  
To restore back panel audio, follow these steps:  
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27.  
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer and  
disconnect the AC power cord.  
3. Remove the cover.  
4. Remove the front panel audio cable.  
5. Replace the cover.  
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Connecting Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Headers  
Before connecting the USB 2.0 headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on  
page 27. See Figure 21, D on page 43 for the location of the black USB 2.0 headers.  
Table 11 shows the pin assignments for the headers.  
Table 11. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Header Signal Names  
USB Port A  
Signal name  
USB Port B  
Signal name  
Pin  
1
Pin  
2
Power  
D-  
Power  
D-  
3
4
5
D+  
6
D+  
7
Ground  
Key  
8
Ground  
No connect  
9
10  
Note: USB ports may be assigned as needed.  
Connecting IEEE 1394a Headers (Optional)  
Before connecting the IEEE 1394a headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on  
page 27. See Figure 21, E on page 43 for the location of the blue IEEE 1394a headers. Table 12  
shows the pin assignments for the headers.  
Table 12. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names  
Pin  
1
Signal Name  
TPA1+  
Pin  
2
Signal Name  
TPA1-  
3
5
Ground  
TPA2+  
4
6
Ground  
TPA2-  
7
+12 V  
8
+12 V  
9
Key (no pin)  
10  
Ground  
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Connecting the Front Panel Header  
Before connecting the front panel header, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on  
page 27. See Figure 21, C on page 43 for the location of the multi-colored front panel header.  
Table 13 shows the pin assignments for the front panel header.  
Table 13. Front Panel Header Signal Names  
Pin Signal  
In/Out Description  
Pin Signal  
In/Out Description  
Power LED (Green)  
HDR_BLNK_GRN Out Front panel green  
Hard Drive Activity LED (Orange)  
1
3
HD_PWR  
Out  
Out  
Hard disk LED pull-  
up (330 Ω) to +5 V  
2
4
LED  
HDA#  
Hard disk active LED  
HDR_BLNK_YEL Out  
Front panel yellow  
LED  
Reset Switch (Purple)  
On/Off Switch (Red)  
5
7
Ground  
Ground  
6
8
SWITCH_ON#  
Ground  
In  
Power switch  
Ground  
FP_RESET# In  
N/C  
Reset switch  
9
Not connected  
10 No pin  
No pin  
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Setting Up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack  
Re-tasking (Optional)  
NOTE  
This section applies only to D945GNT/D945GTP desktop boards with the triple-stack audio  
connector.  
After installing the SigmaTel audio driver from the Intel Express Installer driver CD-ROM, the  
multi-channel audio feature can be enabled.  
A
B
C
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Item  
A
Description  
Rear left/right out or Line In  
Front left/right out  
B
C
Center/LFE (Subwoofer) or Mic In  
Figure 22. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Flexible 6-Channel Audio System  
Multi-Channel Analog Audio  
Connect two speakers to the front left/right out (B) and two speakers to the rear left/right out (A)  
for both 4- and 6-channel audio configurations. For 6-channel audio, connect two additional  
speakers to the center LFE out (C).  
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Connecting Fan and Power Cables  
Connecting Fan Cables  
Figure 23 shows the location of the fan headers. Connect the processor’s fan heat sink cable to the  
4-pin processor fan header on the board. Connect chassis fan cables to the 3-pin fan headers.  
OR  
3
1
2
3
1
2
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
A
B
A
B
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Connecting Power Cables  
CAUTION  
Failure to use the appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2x2) power connector  
to the desktop board may result in damage to the board or the system may not function properly.  
See Table 5 on page 16 for power supply requirements. Figure 24 shows the location of the power  
connectors.  
1
2
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Figure 24. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables  
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27.  
2. Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the 2x2 connector.  
3. Connect the main power supply cable to the 2x12 connector.  
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Other Connectors  
Figure 25 shows the location of the PCI add-in card, PCI Express 1x, and diskette drive connectors.  
A
B
E
F
C
D
G
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Item  
A
Description  
PCI bus add-in card connector 4 (D945GNT only)  
PCI bus add-in card connector 3 (D945GNT only)  
PCI Express x1 connector (D945GNT only)  
PCI Express x1 connector  
B
C
D
E
PCI bus add-in card connector 2 (SMBus routed)  
PCI bus add-in card connector 1  
F
G
Diskette drive connector  
Figure 25. Location of Other Connectors on Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP  
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Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper  
NOTE  
Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing the  
jumper. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation.  
Figure 26 shows the location of the desktop board’s BIOS configuration jumper.  
3
2
1
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Figure 26. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper  
The three-pin BIOS jumper enables all board configurations to be done in BIOS Setup. Table 14  
shows the jumper settings for the Setup program modes.  
Table 14. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes  
Jumper Setting  
Mode  
Description  
Normal (default) (1-2)  
The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for  
booting.  
3
1
Configure (2-3)  
After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS  
displays the Maintenance Menu. Use this menu to clear  
passwords.  
3
1
Recovery (None)  
The BIOS recovers data from a recovery diskette in the  
event of a failed BIOS update.  
3
1
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Clearing Passwords  
This procedure assumes that the board is installed in the computer and the configuration jumper  
block is set to normal mode.  
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27.  
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. Disconnect  
the computer’s power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter).  
3. Remove the computer cover.  
4. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 26).  
5. Place the jumper on pins 2-3 as shown below.  
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1
6. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, turn on the computer, and allow it to boot.  
7. The computer starts the Setup program. Setup displays the Maintenance menu.  
8. Use the arrow keys to select Clear Passwords. Press <Enter> and Setup displays a pop-up  
screen requesting that you confirm clearing the password. Select Yes and press <Enter>.  
Setup displays the maintenance menu again.  
9. Press <F10> to save the current values and exit Setup.  
10. Turn off the computer. Disconnect the computer’s power cord from the AC power source.  
11. Remove the computer cover.  
12. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below.  
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13. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, and turn on the computer.  
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Replacing the Battery  
A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer  
is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of three years. When the  
computer is plugged in, the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery.  
The clock is accurate to ± 13 minutes/year at 25 ºC with 3.3 VSB applied.  
When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in CMOS  
RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be accurate. Replace the battery with an  
equivalent one. Figure 27 on page 57 shows the location of the battery.  
CAUTION  
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries should be recycled  
where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local environmental  
regulations.  
PRÉCAUTION  
Risque d'explosion si la pile usagée est remplacée par une pile de type incorrect. Les piles usagées  
doivent être recyclées dans la mesure du possible. La mise au rebut des piles usagées doit  
respecter les réglementations locales en vigueur en matière de protection de l'environnement.  
FORHOLDSREGEL  
Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. Batterier bør om muligt  
genbruges. Bortskaffelse af brugte batterier bør foregå i overensstemmelse med gældende  
miljølovgivning.  
OBS!  
Det kan oppstå eksplosjonsfare hvis batteriet skiftes ut med feil type. Brukte batterier bør kastes i  
henhold til gjeldende miljølovgivning.  
VIKTIGT!  
Risk för explosion om batteriet ersätts med felaktig batterityp. Batterier ska kasseras enligt de  
lokala miljövårdsbestämmelserna.  
VARO  
Räjähdysvaara, jos pariston tyyppi on väärä. Paristot on kierrätettävä, jos se on mahdollista.  
Käytetyt paristot on hävitettävä paikallisten ympäristömääräysten mukaisesti.  
VORSICHT  
Bei falschem Einsetzen einer neuen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Die Batterie darf nur durch  
denselben oder einen entsprechenden, vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp ersetzt werden.  
Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien den Anweisungen des Herstellers entsprechend.  
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AVVERTIMENTO  
Esiste il pericolo di un esplosione se la pila non viene sostituita in modo corretto. Utilizzare solo  
pile uguali o di tipo equivalente a quelle consigliate dal produttore. Per disfarsi delle pile usate,  
seguire le istruzioni del produttore.  
PRECAUCIÓN  
Existe peligro de explosión si la pila no se cambia de forma adecuada. Utilice solamente pilas  
iguales o del mismo tipo que las recomendadas por el fabricante del equipo. Para deshacerse de  
las pilas usadas, siga igualmente las instrucciones del fabricante.  
WAARSCHUWING  
Er bestaat ontploffingsgevaar als de batterij wordt vervangen door een onjuist type batterij.  
Batterijen moeten zoveel mogelijk worden gerecycled. Houd u bij het weggooien van gebruikte  
batterijen aan de plaatselijke milieuwetgeving.  
ATENÇÃO  
Haverá risco de explosão se a bateria for substituída por um tipo de bateria incorreto. As baterias  
devem ser recicladas nos locais apropriados. A eliminação de baterias usadas deve ser feita de  
acordo com as regulamentações ambientais da região.  
AŚCIAROŽZNAŚĆ  
Існуе рызыка выбуху, калі заменены акумулятар неправільнага тыпу. Акумулятары павінны,  
па магчымасці, перепрацоўвацца. Пазбаўляцца ад старых акумулятараў патрэбна згодна з  
мясцовым заканадаўствам па экалогіі.  
UPOZORNÌNÍ  
V případě výměny baterie za nesprávný druh může dojít k výbuchu. Je-li to možné, baterie by měly  
být recyklovány. Baterie je třeba zlikvidovat v souladu s místními předpisy o životním prostředí.  
Προσοχή  
Υπάρχει κίνδυνος για έκρηξη σε περίπτωση που η μπαταρία αντικατασταθεί από μία λανθασμένου  
τύπου. Οι μπαταρίες θα πρέπει να ανακυκλώνονται όταν κάτι τέτοιο είναι δυνατό. Η απόρριψη των  
χρησιμοποιημένων μπαταριών πρέπει να γίνεται σύμφωνα με τους κατά τόπο περιβαλλοντικούς  
κανονισμούς.  
VIGYAZAT  
Ha a telepet nem a megfelelő típusú telepre cseréli, az felrobbanhat. A telepeket lehetőség szerint  
újra kell hasznosítani. A használt telepeket a helyi környezetvédelmi előírásoknak megfelelően kell  
kiselejtezni.  
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AWAS  
Risiko letupan wujud jika bateri digantikan dengan jenis yang tidak betul. Bateri sepatutnya  
dikitar semula jika boleh. Pelupusan bateri terpakai mestilah mematuhi peraturan alam sekitar  
tempatan.  
OSTRZEŻENIE  
Istnieje niebezpieczeństwo wybuchu w przypadku zastosowania niewłaściwego typu baterii. Zużyte  
baterie należy w miarę możliwości utylizować zgodnie z odpowiednimi przepisami ochrony  
środowiska.  
PRECAUŢIE  
Risc de explozie, dacă bateria este înlocuită cu un tip de baterie necorespunzător. Bateriile trebuie  
reciclate, dacă este posibil. Depozitarea bateriilor uzate trebuie să respecte reglementările locale  
privind protecţia mediului.  
ВНИМАНИЕ  
При использовании батареи несоответствующего типа существует риск ее взрыва.  
Батареи должны быть утилизированы по возможности. Утилизация батарей должна  
проводится по правилам, соответствующим местным требованиям.  
UPOZORNENIE  
Ak batériu vymeníte za nesprávny typ, hrozí nebezpečenstvo jej výbuchu.  
Batérie by sa mali podľa možnosti vždy recyklovať. Likvidácia použitých batérií sa musí vykonávať  
v súlade s miestnymi predpismi na ochranu životného prostredia.  
POZOR  
Zamenjava baterije z baterijo drugačnega tipa lahko povzroči eksplozijo.  
Če je mogoče, baterije reciklirajte. Rabljene baterije zavrzite v skladu z lokalnimi  
okoljevarstvenimi predpisi.  
.
UYARI  
Yanlış türde pil takıldığında patlama riski vardır. Piller mümkün olduğunda geri  
dönüştürülmelidir. Kullanılmış piller, yerel çevre yasalarına uygun olarak atılmalıdır.  
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OСТОРОГА  
Використовуйте батареї правильного типу, інакше існуватиме ризик вибуху.  
Якщо можливо, використані батареї слід утилізувати. Утилізація використаних батарей  
має бути виконана згідно місцевих норм, що регулюють охорону довкілля.  
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To replace the battery, follow these steps:  
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" (see page 27).  
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Disconnect the computer’s power  
cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter).  
3. Remove the computer cover.  
4. Locate the battery on the board (see Figure 27).  
5. With a medium flat-bladed screwdriver, gently pry the battery free from its connector. Note the  
orientation of the “+” and “-” on the battery.  
6. Install the new battery in the connector, orienting the “+” and “-” correctly.  
7. Replace the computer cover.  
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Figure 27. Removing the Battery  
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The BIOS Setup program can be used to view and change the BIOS settings for the computer. The  
BIOS Setup program is accessed by pressing the <F2> key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST)  
memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins.  
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Figure 28. F2 Key  
This chapter tells you how to update the BIOS by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility  
or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to recover the BIOS if an update fails.  
Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS  
Update Utility  
With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you can update the system BIOS while in the Windows  
environment. The BIOS file is included in an automated update utility that combines the  
functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease-of use of Windows-based  
installation wizards.  
To update the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility:  
1. Go to the Intel World Wide Web site:  
2. Navigate to the D945GNT/D945GTP page, click “[view] Latest BIOS updates,” and select the  
Express BIOS Update utility file.  
3. Download the file to your hard drive. (You can also save this file to a diskette. This is useful if  
you are updating the BIOS for multiple identical systems.)  
4. Close all other applications. This step is required. Your system will be rebooted at the last  
Express BIOS Update window.  
5. Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive where it was saved. This  
runs the update program.  
6. Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to complete the BIOS update.  
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Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update  
Utility  
With the Iflash BIOS update utility you can update the system BIOS from a floppy disk or other  
bootable media. The utility available from the Web provides a simple method for creating a  
bootable flash memory update floppy that will automatically update your BIOS.  
Obtaining the BIOS Update File  
You can update to a new version of the BIOS by using the BIOS update file. The BIOS update file  
is a compressed self-extracting archive that contains all the files you need to update the BIOS. The  
BIOS update file contains:  
New BIOS files  
BIOS recovery files  
Intel Flash Memory Update Utility  
You can obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or by navigating to the  
Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP page on the Intel World Wide Web site at:  
Navigate to the D945GNT/D945GTP page, click “[view] Latest BIOS updates,” and select the  
Iflash BIOS Update utility file.  
NOTE  
Review the instructions distributed with the update utility before attempting a BIOS update.  
The Iflash Memory Update utility allows you to:  
Update the BIOS in flash memory  
Update the language section of the BIOS  
Updating the BIOS  
CAUTION  
The AUTOEXEC.BAT file provided with the update files updates the BIOS. Do not interrupt the  
process or the system may not function.  
1. Boot the computer with the BIOS update diskette in drive A. During system boot, the  
AUTOEXEC.BAT file provided with the update files will automatically run the BIOS update  
process.  
2. When the update process is complete, the monitor will display a message telling you to remove  
the diskette and to reboot the system.  
3. As the computer boots, check the BIOS identifier (version number) to make sure the update  
was successful. If a logo appears, press <Esc> to view the POST messages.  
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Recovering the BIOS  
It is unlikely that anything will interrupt the BIOS update; however, if an interruption occurs, the  
BIOS could be damaged. The following steps explain how to recover the BIOS if an update fails.  
The following procedure uses recovery mode for the Setup program. See page 51 for more  
information on Setup modes.  
NOTE  
Because of the small amount of code available in the boot block area, there is no video support.  
You will not see anything on the screen during this procedure. Monitor the procedure by listening  
to the speaker and looking at the diskette drive LED.  
1. Turn off the computer, disconnect the computer’s power cord, and disconnect all external  
peripherals.  
2. Remove the computer cover and locate the configuration jumper block (see Figure 26).  
3. Remove the jumper from all pins as shown below to set recovery mode for Setup.  
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1
4. Insert the bootable BIOS update diskette into diskette drive A.  
5. Replace the computer cover, connect the power cord, turn on the computer, and allow it to  
boot. The recovery process will take a few minutes.  
6. Listen to the speaker:  
Upon applying power, drive A will begin to show activity. In about a minute, two beeps  
are heard and drive A activity ceases (temporarily) indicating the successful recovery of the  
BIOS core. Drive A activity will begin again followed by two more beeps indicating the  
successful recovery of the boot block. This sequence of events indicates a successful BIOS  
recovery.  
A series of continuous beeps indicates a failed BIOS recovery.  
7. If recovery fails, return to step 1 and repeat the recovery process.  
8. If recovery is successful, turn off the computer, and disconnect its power cord.  
9. Remove the computer cover and continue with the following steps.  
10. On the jumper block, reinstall the jumper back on pins 1-2 as shown below to set normal mode  
for Setup.  
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11. Leave the update diskette in drive A, replace the computer cover, and connect the computer’s  
power cord.  
12. Turn on the computer and continue with the BIOS update.  
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4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix  
Storage Technology) - Optional  
Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s)  
Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology  
1. Assemble your system and attach two or more SATA hard drives.  
2. Enter system BIOS Setup by pressing the <F2> key after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST)  
memory tests begin.  
3. Go to Advanced Drive Configuration Configure SATA as; ensure RAID is selected.  
4. Then save your settings by pressing <F10>.  
Creating Your RAID Set  
1. Upon re-boot, you will see the following Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM status  
message on the screen: Press <Ctrl-I> to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Press  
<Ctrl-I>and enter the RAID Configuration Utility.  
2. In the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Main Menu, select option #1: Create  
RAID Volume. Enter a volume name and press <Enter>.  
NOTE: The RAID Volume name must be in English alphanumeric ASCII characters.  
3. Use the arrow keys to select RAID 0 or RAID 1 (if only two SATA drives are available),  
RAID 5 and RAID 10 (these options will only appear if three or four SATA drives are installed  
respectively). Press <Enter> once you have selected the RAID LEVEL.  
4. Select the drives to be used in the RAID array (only if there are more than two drives available)  
and press <Enter>.  
5. Select the strip size, if necessary, and press <Enter>.  
6. Enter the size of the volume (if you enter less than the maximum volume size, you can then  
create a second RAID array on the remaining portion of your volume) and press <Enter>.  
7. Finally, press <Enter> to Create Volume.  
8. Exit the Option ROM user interface by pressing <Esc> or going to the EXIT option in the  
MAIN MENU.  
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Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers  
and Software  
1. Begin Windows Setup by booting from the Windows installation CD.  
2. At the beginning of Windows Setup, press <F6> to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver.  
When prompted, insert the floppy disk labeled RAID Driver. Install the Intel 82801GR  
SATA RAID Controller driver.  
3. Finish the Windows installation and install all necessary drivers.  
4. Install the Intel Matrix Storage Console software via the Intel Express Installer CD included  
with your desktop board or after downloading it from the Internet at  
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. The Intel Matrix Storage Console  
software can be used to manage the RAID configuration.  
Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System  
The Intel Matrix Storage Technology Console software offers the flexibility to upgrade from a  
single Serial ATA drive to RAID without reinstalling the operating system, when a second SATA  
hard drive is added to the system.  
Follow the steps described in the headings from this section: "Configuring the BIOS for Intel  
Matrix Storage Technology" and "Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID  
Drivers and Software".  
Once you have added the additional SATA drives, open the Intel Matrix Storage Technology  
Console Software and follow the directions to update to a RAID setup.  
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A Error Messages and Indicators  
Desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP reports POST errors in two ways:  
By sounding a beep code  
By displaying an error message on the monitor  
BIOS Beep Codes  
The BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone followed by two short tones) during POST if the  
video configuration fails (a faulty video card or no card installed) or if an external ROM module  
does not properly checksum to zero. Table 15 lists the BIOS codes.  
Table 15. Beep Codes  
Beep  
3
Description  
No memory  
Siren  
CPU overheat (on reboot)  
BIOS Error Messages  
When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing  
the problem. Table 16 gives an explanation of the BIOS error messages.  
Table 16. BIOS Error Messages  
Error Message  
Explanation  
PROCESSOR_THERMAL_TRIP_ERROR CPU was previously shutdown due to a thermal event  
(overheating).  
MULTI_BIT_ECC_ERROR  
SINGLE_BIT_ECC_ERROR  
CMOS_BATTERY_ERROR  
CMOS_CHECKSUM_ERROR  
The firmware has detected that a Multi-Bit ECC Error occurred.  
The firmware has detected that a Single-Bit ECC Error occurred.  
The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery failure occurred.  
The firmware has detected that a CMOS Checksum Error  
occurred.  
CMOS_TIMER_ERROR  
The firmware has detected that the system date/time has not  
been set.  
MEMORY_SIZE_DECREASE_ERROR  
The firmware has detected that the system memory has  
decreased.  
INTRUDER_DETECTION_ERROR  
SPD_TOLER_ERROR  
The system chassis was opened.  
SERIAL PRESENCE DETECT (SPD) device data missing or  
inconclusive. Properly programmed SPD device data is required  
for reliable operation. DDR2 533 MHz memory assumed at  
slowest timings.  
MEM_OPTIMAL_ERROR  
The installed amount of memory in Channel A is not equal to the  
amount of memory in Channel B. Maximum memory  
performance is achieved with equal amounts of memory installed  
in each channel.  
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B Regulatory Compliance  
This appendix contains the following regulatory compliance information for desktop board  
D945GNT/D945GTP:  
Safety regulations  
European Union Declaration of Conformity statement  
Product Ecology statements  
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations  
Product certification markings  
Safety Regulations  
Desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP complies with the safety regulations stated in Table 17 when  
correctly installed in a compatible host system.  
Table 17. Safety Regulations  
Regulation  
Title  
UL 60950-1:2003/  
CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03  
EN 60950-1:2002  
Information Technology Equipment – Safety - Part 1: General  
Requirements (USA and Canada)  
Information Technology Equipment – Safety - Part 1: General  
Requirements (European Union)  
IEC 60950-1:2001, First Edition  
Information Technology Equipment – Safety - Part 1: General  
Requirements (International)  
European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement  
We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel® Desktop Board  
D945GNT/D945GTP is in conformity with all applicable essential requirements necessary for CE  
marking, following the provisions of the European Council Directive 89/336/EEC (EMC Directive)  
and Council Directive 73/23/EEC (Safety/Low Voltage Directive).  
The product is properly CE marked demonstrating this conformity and is for distribution within all  
member states of the EU with no restrictions.  
This product follows the provisions of the European Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC.  
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Čeština Tento výrobek odpovídá požadavkům evropských směrnic 89/336/EEC a 73/23/EEC.  
Dansk Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europæiske direktiv 89/336/EEC &  
73/23/EEC.  
Dutch Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief 89/336/EEC &  
73/23/EEC.  
Eesti Antud toode vastab Euroopa direktiivides 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC kehtestatud nõuetele.  
Suomi Tämä tuote noudattaa EU-direktiivin 89/336/EEC & 73/23/EEC määräyksiä.  
Français Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la Directive Européenne 89/336/EEC &  
73/23/EEC.  
Deutsch Dieses Produkt entspricht den Bestimmungen der Europäischen Richtlinie 89/336/EEC &  
73/23/EEC.  
Ελληνικά Το παρόν προϊόν ακολουθεί τις διατάξεις των Ευρωπαϊκών Οδηγιών 89/336/ΕΟΚ και  
73/23/ΕΟΚ.  
Magyar E termék megfelel a 89/336/EEC és 73/23/EEC Európai Irányelv előírásainak.  
Icelandic Þessi vara stenst reglugerð Evrópska Efnahags Bandalagsins númer 89/336/ EEC &  
73/23/EEC.  
Italiano Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva Europea 89/336/EEC & 73/23/EEC.  
Latviešu Šis produkts atbilst Eiropas Direktīvu 89/336/EEC un 73/23/EEC noteikumiem.  
Lietuvių Šis produktas atitinka Europos direktyvų 89/336/EEC ir 73/23/EEC nuostatas.  
Malti Dan il-prodott hu konformi mal-provvedimenti tad-Direttivi Ewropej 89/336/EEC u  
73/23/EEC.  
Norsk Dette produktet er i henhold til bestemmelsene i det europeiske direktivet 89/336/ EEC &  
73/23/EEC.  
Polski Niniejszy produkt jest zgodny z postanowieniami Dyrektyw Unii Europejskiej 89/336/EWG  
i 73/23/EWG.  
Portuguese Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Européia 89/336/EEC &  
73/23/EEC.  
Español Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo 89/336/EEC & 73/23/EEC.  
Slovensky Tento produkt je v súlade s ustanoveniami európskych direktív 89/336/EEC a  
73/23/EEC.  
Slovenščina Izdelek je skladen z določbami evropskih direktiv 89/336/EGS in 73/23/EGS.  
Svenska Denna produkt har tillverkats i enlighet med EG-direktiv 89/336/EEC & 73/23/EEC.  
Türkçe Bu ürün, Avrupa Birliği’nin 89/336/EEC ve 73/23/EEC yönergelerine uyar.  
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Product Ecology Statements  
The following information is provided to address worldwide product ecology concerns and  
regulations.  
Recycling Considerations  
As part of its commitment to environmental responsibility, Intel has implemented the Intel Product  
Recycling Program to allow retail consumers of Intel’s branded products to return used products to  
select locations for proper recycling.  
for the details of this program, including the scope of covered products, available locations,  
shipping instructions, terms and conditions, etc.  
中文  
作为其对环境责任之承诺的部分,英特尔已实施 Intel Product Recycling Program  
(英特尔产品回收计划),以允许英特尔品牌产品的零售消费者将使用过的产品退还至指定地点作恰  
当的重复使用处理。  
了解此计划的详情,包括涉及产品之范围、回收地点、运送指导、条款和条件等。  
Deutsch  
Als Teil von Intels Engagement für den Umweltschutz hat das Unternehmen das Intel Produkt-  
Recyclingprogramm implementiert, das Einzelhandelskunden von Intel Markenprodukten  
ermöglicht, gebrauchte Produkte an ausgewählte Standorte für ordnungsgemäßes Recycling  
zurückzugeben.  
Details zu diesem Programm, einschließlich der darin eingeschlossenen Produkte, verfügbaren  
Standorte, Versandanweisungen, Bedingungen usw., finden Sie auf der  
Español  
Como parte de su compromiso de responsabilidad medioambiental, Intel ha implantado el programa  
de reciclaje de productos Intel, que permite que los consumidores al detalle de los productos Intel  
devuelvan los productos usados en los lugares seleccionados para su correspondiente reciclado.  
los detalles del programa, que incluye los productos que abarca, los lugares disponibles,  
instrucciones de envío, términos y condiciones, etc.  
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Français  
Dans le cadre de son engagement pour la protection de l'environnement, Intel a mis en œuvre le  
programme Intel Product Recycling Program (Programme de recyclage des produits Intel) pour  
permettre aux consommateurs de produits Intel de recycler les produits usés en les retournant à des  
adresses spécifiées.  
pour en savoir plus sur ce programme, à savoir les produits concernés, les adresses disponibles, les  
instructions d'expédition, les conditions générales, etc.  
日本語  
インテルでは、環境保護活動の一環として、使い終えたインテル  
ブランド製品を指定の場所へ返送していただき、リサイクルを適切に行えるよう、インテル製品リサイクル  
プログラムを発足させました。  
対象製品、返送先、返送方法、ご利用規約など、このプログラムの詳細情報は、http://www.intel.com/intel/  
other/ehs/product_ecology/Recycling_Program.htm (英語)をご覧ください。  
Malay  
Sebagai sebahagian daripada komitmennya terhadap tanggungjawab persekitaran, Intel telah  
melaksanakan Program Kitar Semula Produk untuk membenarkan pengguna-pengguna runcit  
produk jenama Intel memulangkan produk terguna ke lokasi-lokasi terpilih untuk dikitarkan semula  
dengan betul.  
mendapatkan butir-butir program ini, termasuklah skop produk yang dirangkumi, lokasi-lokasi  
tersedia, arahan penghantaran, terma & syarat, dsb.  
Portuguese  
Como parte deste compromisso com o respeito ao ambiente, a Intel implementou o Programa de  
Reciclagem de Produtos para que os consumidores finais possam enviar produtos Intel usados para  
locais selecionados, onde esses produtos são reciclados de maneira adequada.  
Inglês) para obter os detalhes sobre este programa, inclusive o escopo dos produtos cobertos, os  
locais disponíveis, as instruções de envio, os termos e condições, etc.  
Russian  
В качестве части своих обязательств к окружающей среде, в Intel создана программа  
утилизации продукции Intel (Product Recycling Program) для предоставления конечным  
пользователям марок продукции Intel возможности возврата используемой продукции в  
специализированные пункты для должной утилизации.  
Пожалуйста, обратитесь на веб-сайт  
об этой программе, принимаемых продуктах, местах приема, инструкциях об отправке,  
положениях и условиях и т.д.  
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Türkçe  
Intel, çevre sorumluluğuna bağımlılığının bir parçası olarak, perakende tüketicilerin Intel markalı  
kullanılmış ürünlerini belirlenmiş merkezlere iade edip uygun şekilde geri dönüştürmesini  
amaçlayan Intel Ürünleri Geri Dönüşüm Programı’nı uygulamaya koymuştur.  
Bu programın ürün kapsamı, ürün iade merkezleri, nakliye talimatları, kayıtlar ve şartlar v.s dahil  
bütün ayrıntılarını ögrenmek için lütfen  
web sayfasına gidin.  
Lead-Free Desktop Board  
This desktop board is lead free although certain discrete components used on the board contain a  
small amount of lead which is necessary for component performance and/or reliability. This  
desktop board is referred to as “Lead-free second level interconnect.” The board substrate and the  
solder connections from the board to the components (second-level connections) are all lead free.  
Table 18 shows the various forms of the “Lead-Free 2nd Level Interconnect” mark as it appears on  
the board and accompanying collateral.  
Table 18. Lead-Free Board Markings  
Description  
Lead-Free 2nd Level  
Mark  
Interconnect: This symbol is  
used to identify electrical and  
electronic assemblies and  
components in which the lead (Pb)  
concentration level in the desktop  
board substrate and the solder  
connections from the board to the  
components (second-level  
or  
interconnect) is not greater than  
0.1% by weight (1000 ppm).  
or  
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EMC Regulations  
Desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 19 when  
correctly installed in a compatible host system.  
Table 19. EMC Regulations  
Regulation  
Title  
FCC Class B  
Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 2 and 15, Subpart B,  
Radio Frequency Devices. (USA)  
ICES-003 (Class B)  
Interference-Causing Equipment Standard, Digital Apparatus. (Canada)  
EN55022: 1998 (Class B)  
Limits and methods of measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of  
Information Technology Equipment. (European Union)  
EN55024: 1998  
Information Technology Equipment – Immunity Characteristics Limits and  
methods of measurement. (European Union)  
AS/NZS CISPR 22  
(Class B)  
Australian Communications Authority, Standard for Electromagnetic  
Compatibility. (Australia and New Zealand)  
CISPR 22, 3rd Edition,  
(Class B)  
Limits and methods of measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics of  
Information Technology Equipment. (International)  
CISPR 24: 1997  
Information Technology Equipment – Immunity Characteristics – Limits and  
Methods of Measurement. (International)  
VCCI (Class B)  
Voluntary Control for Interference by Information Technology Equipment  
(Japan)  
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Japanese Kanji statement translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard of the  
Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If  
this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio  
interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.  
Korean Class B statement translation: This is household equipment that is certified to comply with  
EMC requirements. You may use this equipment in residential environments and other non-  
residential environments.  
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Product Certification Markings (Board Level)  
Desktop board D945GNT/D945GTP has the product certification markings shown in Table 20:  
Table 20. Product Certification Markings  
Description  
Mark  
UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file  
number for Intel desktop boards: E210882.  
FCC Declaration of Conformity logo mark for Class B equipment. Includes  
Intel name and D945GNT or D945GTP model designation.  
CE mark. Declaring compliance to European Union (EU) EMC directive  
(89/336/EEC) and Low Voltage directive (73/23/EEC).  
Australian Communications Authority (ACA) C-tick mark. Includes adjacent  
Intel supplier code number, N-232.  
Japan VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Interference) mark.  
S. Korea MIC (Ministry of Information and Communication) mark.  
For information about MIC certification, go to  
Taiwan BSMI (Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspections) mark.  
Includes adjacent Intel company number, D33025.  
Printed wiring board manufacturer’s recognition mark. Consists of a unique UL V-0  
recognized manufacturer’s logo, along with a flammability rating (solder side).  
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