Intel® Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide Order Number: D32497-001
Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide. Date September 2005 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is present on the board, the following statement applies: FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D945PLRN. Intended Audience The Product Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel. It is not intended for general audiences. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide.
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems .............................................................................................. 10 Desktop Board Components ................................................................................................. 11 Processor .............................................................................................................................. 13 Main Memory ..........................................................................
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor.................................................................................... 28 Installing a Processor................................................................................................... 28 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink ........................................................................ 31 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable..........................................................
Contents Figures 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. Desktop Board D945PLRN Components ....................................................................... 11 LAN Port LED Locations................................................................................................. 16 Location of Standby Power Indicator.............................................................................. 20 Installing the I/O Shield............................
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1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel® Desktop Board D945PLRN. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the desktop board. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factors ATX (11.6-inches by 9.6-inches) Processor Support for an 800/533 MHz Intel® processor in the LGA775 package Main Memory • Two 240-pin, 1.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide Table 1.
Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D945PLRN. Line In A B C D E F G Intel R 82945PL (MCH) S H Channel A DIMM 0 R Intel 82801 (ICH7) R Channel B DIMM 0 Q P O M L K J I N OM18126 Figure 1.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide Table 2.
Desktop Board Features 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 3. Power Supply Requirements Platform Compatibility Guide Power Supply Requirements 05B 12V2 rating of 16 A continuous and 19 A peak current for 10mS 05A 12V2 rating of 13 A continuous and 16.5 A peak current for 10mS 04B or 04A ATX12V (version 2.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide 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.
Desktop Board Features Intel® 945PL Express Chipset The Intel 945PL Express Chipset consists of the following devices: • Intel 82945PL Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Digital Media Interface • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) • Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash or Firmware Hub (FWH) Related Link: Go to the following link for more information about the Intel 945PL Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.
Desktop Board Features Table 5 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100 Ethernet LAN subsystem is operating. Table 5. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs LED Color LED State Indicates Green Off LAN link is not established On LAN link is established Yellow Blinking LAN activity is occurring Off 10 Mbits/sec data rate is selected On (steady state) 100 Mbits/sec data rate is selected Hi-Speed USB 2.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide • • • One PCI Express x16 add-in card Two PCI Express x1 add-in card Four PCI add-in cards Related Links: For information about installing the PCI Express x16 card, see page 35 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 Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash or Firmware Hub.
Desktop Board Features 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 18 on page 38 for the location of the chassis intrusion header.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide 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 affect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality.
Desktop Board Features Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports wake from USB. 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.
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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 CAU
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide 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.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide 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 4. Press the shield into place so that it fits tightly and securely.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on how to install the processor to the desktop board are given below. Installing a Processor CAUTION Before installing or removing the 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 3 on page 20). Failure to do so could damage the processor and the board. To install a processor, follow these instructions: 1.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 4. Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the load plate (see Figure 8, E). Do not discard the protective socket cover. Always replace the socket cover if the processor is removed from the socket. 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).
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide 6. Hold the processor with your thumb and index fingers oriented as shown in Figure 10. Make sure fingers align to the 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. G G H F H F OM17214 Figure 10. Install Processor 7.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Desktop Board D945PLRN has an integrated processor fan heat sink retention mechanism (RM).
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory The desktop board has two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 (blue) 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. Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in DIMM 0 of both channels A and B (see Figure 13). Channel A 1 GB, 533 MHz DIMM 0 Channel B 1 GB, 533 MHz Figure 13.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing DIMMs NOTE Install memory in the DIMM sockets prior to installing a PCI Express video card to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism. 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. 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 14). OM18130 Figure 14. Installing a DIMM 4.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide Removing DIMMs To remove a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. 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.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide Connecting the IDE 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.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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. For correct cable function: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. 2. Attach the locking cable end to the connector on the board (Figure 17, A). 3. Attach the cable end without the lock to the drive (Figure 17, B). A B OM18132 Figure 17.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide Connecting Internal Headers Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. Figure 18 shows the location of the internal headers.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio Figure 18, E on page 38 shows the location of the yellow front panel audio header. Table 6 shows the pin assignments for the front panel audio header. Table 6.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide Connecting USB 2.0 Headers Before connecting the USB 2.0 headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. See Figure 18, D on page 38 for the location of the black USB 2.0 headers. Table 8 shows the pin assignments for the USB 2.0 headers. Table 8. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names USB Port A Pin 1 3 5 7 9 USB Port B Signal name Power DD+ Ground Key Pin 2 4 6 8 10 Signal name Power DD+ Ground No connect Note: USB ports may be assigned as needed.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting Up the Flexible 6- Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking 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 OM15694 Item Description A Rear left/right out or Line In B Front left/right out C Center/LFE (Subwoofer) or Mic In Figure 19.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide Connecting Fan and Power Cables Connecting Fan Cables Figure 20 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 4 3 2 A 1 4 3 2 B 1 3 2 1 A 3 2 1 B OM18134 Figure 20.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Power Supply 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 3 on page 13 for power supply requirements. Figure 21 shows the location of the power supply connectors. 1 2 OM18135 Figure 21. Connecting Power Supply Cables 1.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide Other Connectors Figure 22 shows the location of the PCI add-in card, PCI Express 1x, and diskette drive connectors. A B C D E F G OM18136 Item Description A PCI bus add-in card connector 4 B PCI bus add-in card connector 3 C PCI Express x1 connector 2 D PCI Express x1 connector 1 E PCI bus add-in card connector 2 (SMBus routed) F PCI bus add-in card connector 1 G Diskette drive connector Figure 22.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 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 23 shows the location of the desktop board’s BIOS configuration jumper. OM18137 3 2 1 Figure 23.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide 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 23. 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.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide 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.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide 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.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components To replace the battery, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" (see page 23). 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 24). 5. With a medium flat-bladed screwdriver, gently pry the battery free from its connector.
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3 BIOS 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 key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. F2 OM17050 Figure 25. 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.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide 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.
BIOS 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 45 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.
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A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D945PLRN 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 11 lists the BIOS codes. Table 11.
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B Regulatory Compliance This appendix contains the following regulatory compliance information for desktop board D945PLRN: • Safety regulations • European Union Declaration of Conformity statement • Product Ecology statements • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations • Product certification markings Safety Regulations Desktop Board D945PLRN complies with the safety regulations stated in Table 13 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 13.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide 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.
Regulatory Compliance 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. Please consult the http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology/Recycling_Program.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide 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. Visitez la page Web http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology/Recycling_Program.
Regulatory Compliance 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 http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology/Recycling_Program.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLRN Product Guide EMC Regulations Desktop Board D945PLRN complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 15 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 15. 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.
Regulatory Compliance Product Certification Markings (Board Level) Desktop Board D945PLRN has the product certification markings shown in Table 16: Table 16. 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 D945PLRN model designation. CE mark.
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