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Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel Desktop Board D845GVFN. ® Intended Audience The Product Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel. It is not intended for general audiences.
Intel Desktop Board D845GVFN Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) Gigahertz (one billion hertz) Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits)
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components ....................11 Processor..........................13 Main Memory ........................14 ® Intel 845GV Chipset ......................15 Audio Subsystem ........................15 LAN Subsystem ........................16 LAN Subsystem Software...................16 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs..................16 Enhanced IDE Interface ......................16 Expansion Slots ........................16 BIOS ...........................17 PCI Auto Configuration....................17...
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Intel Desktop Board D845GVFN Product Guide Locating the PCI Bus Add-in Card, Diskette Drive, and IDE Connectors......36 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block..............37 Clearing Passwords ......................38 Back Panel Connectors.......................39 Replacing the Battery......................40 3 BIOS Using the BIOS Setup Program ..................45 Updating the BIOS ......................45...
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Contents Tables 1. Feature Summary......................9 2. Desktop Board Components..................12 3. Processor Support ......................13 4. Memory Support ......................14 5. RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs ..................16 6. Front Panel Header ......................32 7. USB Header .........................32 8. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names ..............33 9.
® Celeron D processor in an mPGA-478 socket with a 533 MHz system • Intel Celeron processor in an mPGA-478 socket with a 400 MHz system bus • Two 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM sockets, 2.5 V Memory • Support for DDR333/266 MHz DIMMs •...
✏ NOTE For information about this Intel desktop board, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: •...
Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D845GVFN. Line OM17425 Figure 1. Desktop Board Components...
Auxiliary front panel power LED connector Front chassis fan header Chassis intrusion header BIOS configuration jumper block Front panel header Front panel USB header PCI connectors Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about Intel Desktop Board D845GVFN: • http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd • http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...
CAUTION Failure to use an ATX12V or SFX-12V power supply, or not connecting the additional power supply lead to Desktop Board D845GVFN may result in damage to the desktop board and/or power supply. Desktop Board D845GVFN supports a single Intel Pentium 4 processor or Intel Celeron processor.
Intel Desktop Board D845GVFN Product Guide Main Memory ✏ NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specification addendums, the ® desktop 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.
• Intel 82801DB I/O Controller Hub (ICH4) with AHA bus • Firmware Hub (FWH) Related Link: Go to the following link for more information about the Intel 845GV chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Audio Subsystem The audio subsystem features the following: • Intel 845GV chipset (AC ’97) •...
• Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D845GVFN link on Intel’s World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector. Table 5 describes the LED states when the desktop board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is operating.
Desktop Board Features BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI 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 in Chapter 3 on page 45. PCI Auto Configuration If you install a PCI add-in card in your computer, the PCI auto-configuration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for that...
Intel Desktop Board D845GVFN Product Guide Power Management Features • 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 —...
Related Links For more information on standby current requirements, navigate to the TPS by first selecting the desktop board name from the following link: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Wake from USB USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state.
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 • Install and remove memory • Connect the IDE cable •...
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: •...
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components • Mounting, grounding, and bonding requirements • Keying connectors when mating the wrong connectors could be hazardous If the power supply and other modules or peripherals, as applicable, are not Class B EMC compliant before integration, then EMC testing is required on a representative sample of the newly completed computer.
For information about replacing the battery, go to page 40 in Chapter 2. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers for installation in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations.
Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the desktop board. Figure 3 shows the location of the six mounting holes for Desktop Board D845GVFN. OM17424...
Installing the Processor Fan Heatsink The desktop board has an integrated processor fan heatsink retention mechanism (RM). For instructions on how to install the processor fan heatsink to the integrated processor fan heatsink RM, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/intnotes478.htm...
Connect the processor fan heatsink cable to the processor fan header (see Figure 5). OM17146 Figure 5. Connecting the Processor Fan Heatsink Cable to the Processor Fan Header Removing a Processor For instruction on how to remove the processor fan heatsink, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/intnotes478.htm...
Installing and Removing Memory CAUTION To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specification addendums, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. You can access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/...
7. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM sockets. 8. Replace the computer’s cover and reconnect the AC power cord. Connecting the IDE Cable The Intel boxed desktop board package includes an IDE cable. The cable connects two drives to ®...
Intel Desktop Board D845GVFN Product Guide For correct function of the cable: 1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” on page 21. 2. Attach the cable end with the single blue connector to the desktop board (see Figure 7, A).
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Internal Headers Follow the instructions below to connect the USB, power LED, and front panel solutions. See Figure 8 for pin assignments. OM17426 Item Description Auxiliary line in ATAPI CD ROM Front panel Alternate power LED Chassis intrusion Front panel USB...
Intel Desktop Board D845GVFN Product Guide Connecting the Front Panel Header Before connecting the front panel header, observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” on page 21. Table 6 shows the pin assignments for the front panel header. Table 6.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Front Panel Audio Header Figure 8 shows the location of the front panel audio header. Table 8 shows the pin assignments for the front panel audio header. Table 8. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names Signal Name Signal Name Port1L...
Intel Desktop Board D845GVFN Product Guide Connecting Fans and Power Cables Figure 9 shows the location of fan headers and power connectors. OM17427 Item Description 12 V power connector Rear chassis fan header Processor fan header Main power connector Front chassis fan header...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Fans See Figure 9 for fan header locations. Connect the processor’s fan heatsink cable to the processor fan header on the board. Connect the chassis fan cable to the board fan header. Connecting Power Cables CAUTION Failure to use an ATX12V power supply, or not connecting the 12 V processor core voltage power supply connector to the desktop board may result in damage to the desktop board and/or power...
Intel Desktop Board D845GVFN Product Guide Locating the PCI Bus Add-in Card, Diskette Drive, and IDE Connectors Figure 10 shows the location of the PCI bus add-in card, diskette drive, and IDE connectors. OM17428 Item Description PCI bus connector 3...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block Figure 11 shows the location of the BIOS configuration jumper block. J9H2 OM16282 Figure 11. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to be done in BIOS Setup. Table 9 shows the jumper settings for the Setup program modes.
Intel Desktop Board D845GVFN 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 21.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Back Panel Connectors ✏ NOTE The line out connector, located on the back panel, is designed to power either headphones or amplified speakers only. Poor audio quality may occur if passive (non-amplified) speakers are connected to this output.
Intel Desktop Board D845GVFN Product Guide 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.
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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.
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Intel Desktop Board D845GVFN Product Guide 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...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components UYARI Yanlış türde pil takıldığında patlama riski vardır. Piller mümkün olduğunda geri dönüştürülmelidir. Kullanılmış piller, yerel çevre yasalarına uygun olarak atılmalıdır. OСТОРОГА Використовуйте батареї правильного типу, інакше існуватиме ризик вибуху. Якщо можливо, використані батареї слід утилізувати. Утилізація використаних батарей має...
Setup menu options, go to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Updating the BIOS The BIOS can be updated by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility. Updating the BIOS with the Intel ®...
Intel Desktop Board D845GVFN Product Guide You can obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or by navigating to the D845GVFN page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Navigate to the D845GVFN page, click “[ ”, and select the...
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BIOS 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 11). 3. Remove the jumper from all pins as shown below to set recovery mode for Setup. 4.
A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D845GVFN reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on the monitor BIOS Beep Codes The BIOS beep codes are listed in Table 13. 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.
Intel Desktop Board D845GVFN Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. Table 14. BIOS Error Messages Error Message Explanation GA20 Error An error occurred with Gate-A20 when switching to protected mode during the memory test.
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Error Messages and Indicators Table 14. BIOS Error Messages (continued) Error Message Explanation Memory Size Decreased Memory size has decreased since the last boot. If no memory was removed, then memory may be bad. Memory Size Increased Memory size has increased since the last boot. If no memory was added, there may be a problem with the system.
Recycling Considerations Intel encourages its customers to recycle its products and their components (e.g., batteries, circuit boards, plastic enclosures, etc.) whenever possible. In the U.S., a list of recyclers in your area can be found at: http://www.eiae.org...
Regulatory Compliance EMC Regulations Desktop Board D845GVFN complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 16 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 16. EMC Regulations Regulation Title FCC Class B Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 2 and 15, Subpart B, Radio Frequency Devices.
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