Intel D925XEBC2 Product Manual
Intel D925XEBC2 Product Manual

Intel D925XEBC2 Product Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide Channel A Channel B C84035-002 Order Number:...
  • Page 2: Revision History

    Intel products including liability or warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or infringement of any patent, copyright or other intellectual property right. Intel products are not intended for use in medical, life saving, or life sustaining applications. Intel may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice.
  • Page 3: Intended Audience

    Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS updates, ® and regulatory requirements for Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2. Intended Audience The Product Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel. It is not intended for general audiences.
  • Page 4: Box Contents

    Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 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)
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chassis Intrusion........................20 Power Management Features....................21 ACPI..........................21 Fan Connectors......................21 ® Fan Speed Control (Intel Precision Cooling Technology) .......... 21 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) ..........22 Resume on Ring ......................23 Wake from USB ......................23 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse................
  • Page 6 Connecting the Serial ATA Cable ..................42 ® Configuring the System for Intel Matrix Storage Technology for Serial ATA....... 43 Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology .......... 43 Creating Your RAID Set ....................43 ® Loading the Intel Application Accelerator Drivers............
  • Page 7 Product Certification Markings (Board Level)................ 73 Figures 1. Desktop Board D925XECV2 Components ..............11 2. Desktop Board D925XEBC2 Components ..............13 3. Location of Standby Power Indicator................22 4. Installing the I/O Shield....................28 5. Location of Desktop Board Mounting Holes ..............29 6.
  • Page 8 Tables 1. Feature Summary......................9 2. Desktop Board D925XECV2 Components ..............12 3. Desktop Board D925XEBC2 Components ..............14 4. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs........... 18 5. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names............... 45 6. IEEE 1394 Header Signal Names .................. 45 7.
  • Page 9: Desktop Board Features

    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 site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/...
  • Page 10: Supported Operating Systems

    Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel Hardware monitor with: Hardware Management • Four fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity (Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2) • Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity (Intel Desktop Board D925XEBC2) •...
  • Page 11: Desktop Board Components

    Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D925XECV2. Line In IEEE 1394 RJ45 Optical Line Out (Toslink) Co-axial Line Out Intel 82925XE (MCH) Channel A Intel DIMM 0 82801FR DIMM 1 (ICH6-R)
  • Page 12: Desktop Board D925Xecv2 Components

    Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide Table 2. Desktop Board D925XECV2 Components Label Description PCI Express x1 connectors Front panel audio header (yellow) PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header (fan speed control) Alternate power connector (1x4) 12 V power connector (2x2)
  • Page 13: Desktop Board D925Xebc2 Components

    Desktop Board Features Figure 2 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D925XEBC2. Line In IEEE 1394 RJ45 Optical Line Out (Toslink) Co-axial Line Out Intel 82925XE (MCH) Channel A Intel DIMM 0 82801FR DIMM 1...
  • Page 14: Desktop Board D925Xebc2 Components

    Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide Table 3. Desktop Board D925XEBC2 Components Label Description PCI Express x1 connector Front panel audio header (yellow) PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header (fan speed control) Alternate power connector (1x4) 12 V power connector (2x2)
  • Page 15: Processor

    Failure to use an ATX12V power supply or not connecting the 12 V (2x2) power connector to Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 may result in the computer not booting. Desktop Boards D925XECV2 and D925XEBC2 support a single Intel Pentium 4 processor in the LGA775 package. Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately.
  • Page 16: Main Memory

    Main Memory NOTE ® To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, 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.
  • Page 17: Intel ® 925Xe Express Chipset

    Intel 82925XE Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface • Intel 82801FR I/O Controller Hub (ICH6-R) Related Link Go to the following link for more information about the Intel 925XE Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Audio Subsystem Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 includes a flexible 7.1-channel audio subsystem based...
  • Page 18: Input/Output (I/O) Controller

    Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support LAN Subsystem The LAN, with the Intel 82801FR, provides a Fast PCI LAN subsystem. The LAN subsystem provides the following functions: • Marvell 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN •...
  • Page 19: Hi-Speed Usb 2.0 Support

    ⎯ One PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI Express x1 add-in cards ⎯ Four PCI bus add-in cards • Desktop board D925XEBC2: ⎯ One PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯ One PCI Express x1 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI bus add-in cards Related Links For information about installing the PCI Express x16 card, see page 39 in Chapter 2.
  • Page 20: Bios

    Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide 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. See Chapter 3 on page 63 for more information about the BIOS.
  • Page 21: Power Management Features

    Desktop Board D925XECV2 has three chassis fan headers (two 3-pin and one 4-pin) and one processor fan header (4-pin). Desktop Board D925XEBC2 has two chassis fan headers (3-pin) and one processor fan header (4-pin). See Figure 25 on page 49 for the location of the fan headers.
  • Page 22: Suspend To Ram (Instantly Available Pc Technology)

    Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) CAUTION 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.
  • Page 23: Resume On Ring

    Desktop Board Features Resume on Ring The operation of Resume on Ring can be summarized as follows: • Resumes operation from either ACPI S1 or ACPI S3 state • Requires only one call to access the computer • Detects incoming call similarly for external and internal modems •...
  • Page 24 Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide...
  • Page 25: Installing And Replacing Desktop Board Components

    Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Configure your system for Intel Matrix Storage Technology for Serial ATA • Connect internal headers • Install the rear and front panel USB/IEEE/audio solutions •...
  • Page 26: Installation Precautions

    Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide 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 •...
  • Page 27: Chassis And Component Certifications

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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: •...
  • Page 28: Use Only For Intended Applications

    Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide 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. The suitability of this product for other applications or environments, such as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc.
  • Page 29: Installing And Removing The Desktop Board

    Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the desktop board. Figure 5 shows the location of the 11 mounting holes for Desktop Board D925XECV2. Desktop Board D925XEBC2 has eight mounting holes. OM16807 Figure 5. Location of Desktop Board Mounting Holes...
  • Page 30: Installing And Removing A Processor

    Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 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 that AC power has been removed by unplugging the power cord from the computer;...
  • Page 31: Remove The Protective Socket Cover

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 4. Remove the protective socket cover from the load plate. Do not discard the protective socket cover. Always replace the socket cover if the processor is removed from the socket (see Figure 8, E). Figure 8.
  • Page 32: Installing The Processor Fan Heat Sink

    Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 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:...
  • Page 33: Connecting The Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the 4-pin processor fan header (see Figure 12). NOTE If a 3-pin fan is used in a 4-pin fan header, the fan will not be controlled and will run at full speed. OM17350 Figure 12.
  • Page 34: Removing The Processor

    Installing and Removing Memory CAUTION To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, 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/...
  • Page 35: Dual Configuration Example 2

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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 14). Channel A 256 MB, 400 MHz DIMM 0 DIMM 1 512 MB, 400 MHz Channel B...
  • Page 36: Installing Dimms

    Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the PCI Express x16 card to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism. To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place the DIMM on the illustration in Figure 16 showing the DDR2 DIMM.
  • Page 37: Installing A Dimm

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components To install DIMMs, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3.
  • Page 38: Removing Dimms

    Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide 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).
  • Page 39: Installing And Removing A Pci Express X16 Card

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card CAUTION The PCI Express x16 connector is designed to be used with PCI Express x16 add-in cards only. The edge connector on a PCI Express x16 card differs from the edge connector on an AGP card (shown in Figure 18).
  • Page 40: Installing A Pci Express X16 Card

    Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide Installing a PCI Express x16 Card Follow these instructions to install a PCI Express x16 card: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2. Place the card in the PCI Express x16 connector.
  • Page 41: Connecting The Ide Cable

    1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2. Attach the cable end with the single connector to the Intel desktop board (Figure 20, A). 3. Attach the cable end with the two closely spaced connectors to the drives (Figure 20, B).
  • Page 42: Connecting The Serial Ata Cable

    Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide Connecting the Serial ATA 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.
  • Page 43: Configuring The System For Intel Matrix Storage Technology For Serial Ata

    4. Install the Intel Application Accelerator software via the Intel Express Installer CD included ® with your motherboard or after downloading it from the Internet. This will add the Intel Storage Utility which can be used to manage the RAID configuration.
  • Page 44: Connecting Internal Headers

    Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide Connecting Internal Headers Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. Port1L Port1R Presence# Port2R Sense1_Ret Sense_Send Key (no pin) Port2L Sense2_Ret TPA1+ TPA1- Ground...
  • Page 45: Front Panel Audio Header

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Front Panel Audio Header Figure 22, F on page 44 shows the location of the yellow front panel audio header. Table 5 shows the pin assignments for the front panel audio header. Table 5. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names Signal Name Signal Name...
  • Page 46: Front Panel Header

    Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide Front Panel Header Figure 22, C on page 44 shows the location of the multi-colored front panel header. Table 8 shows the pin assignments for the front panel header. Table 8. Front Panel Header Signal Names...
  • Page 47: Installing The Rear Panel Usb 2.0 And Ieee 1394 Adapter

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing the Rear Panel USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 Adapter Follow these instructions to install the rear panel USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 adapter (see Figure 23): 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2.
  • Page 48: Installing The Front Panel Usb/Ieee 1394/Audio Solution

    Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide Installing the Front Panel USB/IEEE 1394/Audio Solution To install the front panel USB/IEEE1394/audio solution cables to the headers, follow these steps (see Figure 24): 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25.
  • Page 49: Connecting Fans

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Fans Connecting Fans See Figure 25 for fan header locations. Connect the processor’s fan heat sink cable to the 4-pin processor fan header on the board. Connect chassis fan cables to the board fan headers. NOTE If a 3-pin fan is used in a 4-pin fan header, the fan will not be controlled and will run at full speed.
  • Page 50: Connecting The Auxiliary Power Output Connector (D925Xecv2 Only)

    Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide Connecting the Auxiliary Power Output Connector (D925XECV2 only) Figure 26 shows the location of the auxiliary power output connector. OM17141 Figure 26. Auxiliary Power Output Connector The D925XECV2 board includes a male 1x4 power connector that can be used to provide power for internal chassis lighting or additional fans using less that 1.5A.
  • Page 51: Connecting Power Cables

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Power Cables NOTE Failure to use an ATX12V power supply, or not connecting the 12 V processor core voltage power supply connector (2x2) to the desktop board may result in the computer not booting. Connecting 2x10 Power Supply Cables The 2x12 main power connector on the desktop board is backwards compatible with ATX12V power supplies with 2x10 power connections.
  • Page 52: Connecting 2X12 Power Supply Cables

    Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables If you have a 2x12 power supply, follow the instruction below. Figure 27 shows the location of the power connectors for a 2x12 power supply. OM16950 Figure 28. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables 1.
  • Page 53: Installing Other Connectors

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing Other Connectors Figure 29 shows the location of the: • PCI bus add-in card connectors (two on Desktop Board D925XEBC2) • PCI Express x1 connectors (one on Desktop Board D925XEBC2) • PCI Express x16 connector •...
  • Page 54: Setting The Bios Configuration Jumper Block

    Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block CAUTION 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.
  • Page 55: Clearing Passwords

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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 25. 2.
  • Page 56: Back Panel Connectors

    Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide 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.
  • Page 57: Setting Up Full 7.1-Channel Surround Sound (Optional)

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting Up Full 7.1-Channel Surround Sound (Optional) After installing the audio driver from the Intel Express Installer CD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Figure 32 shows the location of back panel audio connectors. OM16936...
  • Page 58: Replacing The Battery

    Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 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.
  • Page 59 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.
  • Page 60 Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 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...
  • Page 61 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...
  • Page 62: Removing The Battery

    Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide To replace the battery, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 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).
  • Page 63: Bios

    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. Updating the BIOS The BIOS can be updated by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility. ®...
  • Page 64 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 D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop ,” and select view Latest BIOS updates Navigate to the D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 page, click “[...
  • Page 65 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 54 for more information on Setup modes.
  • Page 66 Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide...
  • Page 67: A Error Messages And Indicators

    A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 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 10. 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.
  • Page 68 Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide Table 11. BIOS Error Messages (continued) Error Message Explanation CMOS Date/Time Not Set The time and/or date values stored in CMOS are invalid. Run Setup to set correct values. DMA Error Error during read/write test of DMA controller.
  • Page 69: B Regulatory Compliance

    Product Ecology statements • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations • Product certification markings Safety Regulations Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 complies with the safety regulations stated in Table 12 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 12. Safety Regulations Regulation Title UL 60950-1:2003/ Information Technology Equipment –...
  • Page 70 Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 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. Eesti Antud toode vastab Euroopa direktiivides 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC kehtestatud nõuetele.
  • Page 71: Product Ecology Statements

    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...
  • Page 72: Emc Regulations

    Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide EMC Regulations Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 13 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 13. EMC Regulations Regulation Title FCC Class B Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 2 and 15, Subpart B, Radio Frequency Devices.
  • Page 73: Product Certification Markings (Board Level)

    CE mark should also be on the shipping container. Australian Communications Authority (ACA) C-tick mark. Includes adjacent Intel supplier code number, N-232. The C-tick mark should also be on the shipping container. Japan VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Interference) mark S.
  • Page 74 Intel Desktop Board D925XECV2/D925XEBC2 Product Guide...

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