Intel D945GRW - Desktop Board Motherboard, Product Manual

Page 1: ...Intel Desktop Board D945GRW Product Guide Order Number D32764 002 ...

Page 2: ...comply with FCC standards for home or office use Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le présent appareil numerique német pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites appli...

Page 3: ...ironments 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 Updatin...

Page 4: ... Gigahertz one billion hertz KB Kilobyte 1024 bytes MB Megabyte 1 048 576 bytes Mbit Megabit 1 048 576 bits MHz Megahertz one million hertz Box Contents Intel Desktop Board D945GRW I O shield One ATA 66 100 cable One locking Serial ATA cable Quick Reference poster Configuration and battery caution statement label Intel Express Installer driver CD ROM Intel Express Installer software CD ROM ...

Page 5: ...asswords 20 Chassis Intrusion 20 Power Management Features 21 ACPI 21 Power Connectors 21 Fan Connectors 21 Fan Speed Control Intel Precision Cooling Technology 21 Suspend to RAM Instantly Available PC Technology 22 Wake from USB 23 Wake from PS 2 Keyboard Mouse 23 PME Wakeup Support 23 Speaker 23 Battery 23 Real Time Clock 23 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 25...

Page 6: ...to the Flexible Audio System 45 Connecting Fan and Power Cables 46 Connecting Fan Cables 46 Connecting Power Cables 47 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 48 Clearing Passwords 49 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update Utility 55 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 56 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 56 Updating the BIOS 56 Recovering the BIOS ...

Page 7: ...Close the Load Plate 32 12 Position the Thermal Module Over the Mounting Holes 33 13 Use Care Routing the Thermal Module Fan Cable 34 14 Secure the Thermal Module 34 15 Connect the Thermal Module Fan Cable 35 16 Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 1 36 17 Dual Configuration Example 2 37 18 Dual Configuration Example 3 37 19 Installing a DIMM 38 20 Connecting the IDE Cable 40 21 Connecting th...

Page 8: ...hernet LAN Connector LEDs 18 6 Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel High Definition Audio 43 7 AC 97 Audio Header Signal Names 43 8 USB 2 0 Header Signal Names 44 9 Front Panel Header Signal Names 44 10 Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 48 11 Beep Codes 59 12 BIOS Error Messages 59 13 Safety Regulations 61 14 Lead Free Board Markings 66 15 EMC Regulations 67 16 Product Ce...

Page 9: ...ns For the latest list of tested memory refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at http support intel com support motherboards desktop Chipset 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 Serial Peripheral Interface SPI Flash or Firmware Hub FWH Graphics Intel 945G Express Chipset with...

Page 10: ...r Interface ACPI Suspend to RAM STR Wake on USB PCI Express PS 2 LAN and front panel Hardware Management 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 D945GRW including the Technical ...

Page 11: ...ng Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Microsoft Windows XP Home Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 ...

Page 12: ...d Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop board D945GRW OM18149 L P O N M Channel A DIMM 0 K I H F G D E J Line In A C B Channel A DIMM 1 Channel B DIMM 1 Channel B DIMM 0 Figure 1 Desktop Board D945GRW Components ...

Page 13: ...eader 4 pin fan speed control L 12 V processor core voltage connector 2x2 M Rear chassis fan header 1 3 pin fan speed control N Battery O IDE connector P Front panel audio header Related Links Go to the following links for more information about Desktop board D945GRW http www intel com design motherbd http support intel com support motherboards desktop Supported processors http support intel com s...

Page 14: ...TX12V version 2 0 or greater compliant power supply Desktop board D945GRW 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 D945GRW is located on the web at http support intel com support motherboar...

Page 15: ... 533 533 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 an...

Page 16: ...PCI Express x16 connector for graphics expansion via a PCI Express riser card Audio Subsystem Desktop board D945GRW includes a flexible 8 channel audio subsystem based on an Intel High Definition Audio interface The audio subsystem features Intel 82801GB I O Controller Hub ICH7 Realtek ALC880 audio codec Impedance sensing capability for jack re tasking S N signal to noise ratio 95 dB Microphone in...

Page 17: ...t 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 subsystem with Intel 82801GB ICH7 provides the following functions 10 100 1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN I...

Page 18: ... 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 six ports routed to the back panel and two routed to o...

Page 19: ... 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 Serial ATA The desktop board supports two Serial ATA channels 3 0 Gb s via ICH7 connecting one device per channel Expandability For system expansion the desktop board provides the following One PCI Express x16 c...

Page 20: ...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 giv...

Page 21: ...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 disab...

Page 22: ... 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 3 is lit when there is standby power to the system This includes the memory ...

Page 23: ...serted 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 50 for instructions on how to replace the battery Real Time Clo...

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Page 25: ...me 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 telecommunicat...

Page 26: ...uter 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 ...

Page 27: ...ance 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 t...

Page 28: ... 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 4 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 OM18152 Figure 4 Installing the...

Page 29: ...ce 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 5 shows the location of the four mounting screw holes for desktop board D945GRW OM18153 Figure 5 Desktop Board D945GRW Mounting Screw Hole L...

Page 30: ...uter the standby power LED should not be lit see Figure 3 on page 22 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 25 2 Open the socket lever by pushing the lever down and away from the socket see Figure 6 A and B OM17210 A B Figure 6 Lift Socket Lever 3 Lift the load plate Do not tou...

Page 31: ...ocket OM17228 Figure 8 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 9 Do not discard the protective processor cover Always replace the processor back to the package if the processor is removed from the socket OM17213 Figure 9 Remove the Processor f...

Page 32: ...socket cutouts see Figure 10 F Align notches see Figure 10 G with the socket see Figure 10 H Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding the processor in the socket OM17214 G G F H F H Figure 10 Install Processor 7 Pressing down on the load plate Figure 11 I close and engage the socket lever Figure 11 J OM17215 I J Figure 11 Close the Load Plate ...

Page 33: ...re 1 With the BTX Support and Retention Module SRM installed in the chassis position the Thermal Module on the desktop board with the fan end extending past the edge of the desktop board and over the exposed end of the SRM 2 Align the four screw holes in the Thermal Module with the mounting holes in the desktop board and SRM as shown in Figure 12 OM18171 Figure 12 Position the Thermal Module Over ...

Page 34: ...Module and the desktop board or SRM see Figure 13 OM18172 Figure 13 Use Care Routing the Thermal Module Fan Cable 4 Insert the four supplied screws into the holes at each corner of the Thermal Module and tighten the screws see Figure 14 The screws may be tightened in any order OM18173 Figure 14 Secure the Thermal Module ...

Page 35: ...SRM refer to the chassis manual the boxed processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at Integration Overview for Systems Based on the Boxed Intel Pentium 4 Processor in the 775 Land Package BTX Removing the Processor For instructions on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor refer to the boxed processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at In...

Page 36: ...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 16 OM18155 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Channel A Cha...

Page 37: ...air 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 18 OM18157 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Channel A Channel B 512 MB 533 MHz 256 MB 533 MHz 256 MB 533 MHz Figure 18 Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 3 NOTE All other memory config...

Page 38: ...0 OM18158 Figure 19 Installing a DIMM 4 Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket s are pushed outward to the open position 5 Holding the DIMM by the edges remove it from its anti static package 6 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 19 7 Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket ...

Page 39: ...e computer 3 Remove the AC power cord from the computer 4 Remove the computer s cover 5 Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the DIMM socket The DIMM pops out of the socket 6 Hold the DIMM by the edges lift it away from the socket and store it in an anti static package 7 Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM sockets 8 Replace the computer s cov...

Page 40: ...ocol 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 25 Attach the cable ...

Page 41: ... ATA protocol and connects a single drive to the desktop board For correct cable function 1 Observe the precaution in Before You Begin on page 25 2 Attach the locking cable end to the connector on the board Figure 21 A 3 Attach the cable end without the lock to the drive Figure 21 B OM18161 A B Figure 21 Connecting the Serial ATA Cable ...

Page 42: ...eaders OM18162 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 Port1L Port1R Port2R Sense_Send Port2L GND Presence Sense1_Ret Key no pin Sense2_Ret 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 8 Power 5 V D D Ground Key no pin Power 5 V D D No Connection Ground 3 1 5 V Reset HD LED On Off Power LED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 1 2 D E A C B Alternate Power LED Item Description A USB 2 0 B Chassis intrusion C Alternate power LED D Front panel E Front panel audio Fi...

Page 43: ...ord 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 7 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...

Page 44: ...der Before connecting the front panel header observe the precautions in Before You Begin on page 25 See Figure 22 D on page 42 for the location of the multi colored front panel header Table 9 shows the pin assignments for the front panel header Table 9 Front Panel Header Signal Names Pin Signal In Out Description Pin Signal In Out Description Hard Drive Activity LED Orange Power LED Green 1 HD_PWR...

Page 45: ...re 23 shows the back panel audio connectors The default connector assignments are shown in the table If using two speakers connect them to B The connectors are retaskable using the audio driver interface Item Description A Line in retaskable as output B Front left right out C Mic in retaskable as output D Side surround left right out E Rear left right out F Center Low Frequency Effects LFE out Fig...

Page 46: ...onnecting Fan Cables Figure 24 shows the location of the fan headers Connect the Thermal Module fan cable to the 4 pin processor fan header on the board Connect the chassis fan cable to the 3 pin fan header OM18164 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 3 1 4 2 Figure 24 Location of Fan Headers ...

Page 47: ...e to the board or the system may not function properly See Table 3 on page 14 for power supply requirements Figure 25 shows the location of the power connectors OM18165 2 X 12 2 X 2 Figure 25 Connecting Power Supply Cables 1 Observe the precautions in Before You Begin on page 25 2 Connect the main power supply cable to the 2x12 connector 3 Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable...

Page 48: ...he BIOS Configuration Jumper Block The three pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to be done in the BIOS Setup program Table 10 shows the jumper settings for the BIOS Setup program modes Table 10 Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Description 3 1 Normal default 1 2 The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for booting 3 1 Configure 2 ...

Page 49: ...per on pins 2 3 as shown below 3 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...

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Page 53: ...mponents 53 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 ...

Page 54: ...omputer 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 OM18167 Figure ...

Page 55: ...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 http support intel com support motherboards desktop 2 Navigate to the D945GRW page click view Latest BIOS updates and select the Express BIOS Update utili...

Page 56: ...W page on the Intel World Wide Web site at http support intel com support motherboards desktop Navigate to the D945GRW 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 se...

Page 57: ...BIOS It is unlikely that anything will interrupt the BIOS update however if an interruption occurs the BIOS could be damaged For information about recovering the BIOS for desktop board D945GRW go to http support intel com support motherboards desktop ...

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Page 59: ...wn due to a thermal event overheating MULTI_BIT_ECC_ERROR The firmware has detected that a Multi Bit ECC Error occurred SINGLE_BIT_ECC_ERROR The firmware has detected that a Single Bit ECC Error occurred CMOS_BATTERY_ERROR The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery failure occurred CMOS_CHECKSUM_ERROR The firmware has detected that a CMOS Checksum Error occurred CMOS_TIMER_ERROR The firmware ha...

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Page 61: ...950 1 2002 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 D945GRW is in conformity with all applicable e...

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Page 66: ...he board to the components second level connections are all lead free Table 14 shows the various forms of the Lead Free 2nd Level Interconnect mark as it appears on the board and accompanying collateral Table 14 Lead Free Board Markings Description Mark Lead Free 2 nd Level Interconnect This symbol is used to identify electrical and electronic assemblies and components in which the lead Pb concent...

Page 67: ...patibility 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 Jap...

Page 68: ...iance 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 http support intel com support motherboards d...