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- Page 1 Intel® Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide Order Number: D55583-002...
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Page 2: Revision History
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
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. Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows:... -
Page 4: Box Contents
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of 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
1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems ................10 Desktop Board Components.................. 11 Processor ......................13 Main Memory ...................... 13 ® Intel 946GZ Express Chipset................14 Onboard Audio Subsystem ................... 14 Input/Output (I/O) Controller ................15 LAN Subsystem....................15 LAN Subsystem Software................15 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs ................ - Page 6 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable ..............43 Connecting to Internal Headers................44 ® Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel High Definition Audio ....45 Connecting to the USB 2.0 Headers ............... 46 Connecting to the Front Panel Header ............46 Connecting to the Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header.......
- Page 7 2. Desktop Board D946GZTS Components ............12 3. LAN Connector LED States ................16 4. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel High Definition Audio....45 5. AC ’97 Audio Header Signal Names ..............45 6. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names................. 46 7.
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Page 9: Desktop Board Features
1 Desktop Board Features ® This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the desktop board. Table 1. Feature Summary microBTX (264.16 millimeters [10.40 inches] x 266.70 millimeters Form Factor [10.50 inches]) -
Page 10: Supported Operating Systems
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) ® LAN Support 10/100 Mb/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel 82562G Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device ® BIOS • Intel BIOS (resident in the SPI Flash device) • Support for ACPI, Plug and Play, and SMBIOS Power •... -
Page 11: Desktop Board Components
Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D946GZTS. Figure 1. Desktop Board D946GZTS Components... -
Page 12: Desktop Board D946Gzts Components
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide Table 2. Desktop Board D946GZTS Components Label Description Front panel audio header HD Audio Link header Chassis intrusion header Back panel connectors Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) PCI Express x16 connector... -
Page 13: Processor
Desktop Board D946GZTS supports an Intel processor in the LGA775 package. Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. -
Page 14: Intel 946Gz Express Chipset
Express x16 add-in card can be used. When a PCI Express x16 add-in card is installed, the GMA 3000 graphics controller is disabled. NOTE A minimum of 512 MB of system memory is required in order for the Intel GMA 3000 integrated graphics controller to operate properly. Related Link: Go to the following link for more information about the Intel 946GZ Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm... -
Page 15: Input/Output (I/O) Controller
Intel 82562G Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device for 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet LAN connectivity • RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D946GZTS link on Intel’s World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop... -
Page 16: Rj-45 Lan Connector Leds
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 2). These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN. Figure 2. LAN Connector LEDs Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is operating. -
Page 17: Enhanced Ide Interface
Desktop Board Features Enhanced IDE Interface The desktop board’s IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. The interface supports: • Up to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) •... -
Page 18: Pci And Pci Express* Auto Configuration
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide 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. -
Page 19: Chassis Intrusion Detection
Desktop Board Features Chassis Intrusion Detection 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 27 on page 51 for the location of the chassis intrusion header. -
Page 20: Fan Headers
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are on when the computer is in the ACPI S0 state. • The fans are off when the computer is in the ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state. -
Page 21: +5 V Standby Power Indicator Led
Desktop Board Features The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Add-in cards that support this specification can participate in power management and can be used to wake the computer. +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off and the standby power indicator is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing or removing any devices connected to the board. -
Page 22: Wake From Usb
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide 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: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/... -
Page 23: Installing And Replacing Desktop Board Components
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 • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card •... -
Page 24: Installation Precautions
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS 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 25: Installing The I/O Shield
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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. -
Page 26: Installing And Removing The Desktop Board
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide 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. -
Page 27: Desktop Board D946Gzts Mounting Screw Hole Locations
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Figure 5 shows the location of the mounting screw holes for Desktop Board D946GZTS. Figure 5. Desktop Board D946GZTS Mounting Screw Hole Locations... -
Page 28: Installing And Removing A Processor
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on how to install the processor on 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;... -
Page 29: Lift The Load Plate
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 3. Lift the load plate (Figure 7, A). Do not touch the socket contacts (Figure 7, B). Figure 7. Lift the Load Plate 4. Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the load plate (see Figure 8). Do not discard the protective socket cover. -
Page 30: Remove The Processor From The Protective Processor Cover
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide 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 cover if the processor is removed from the socket. -
Page 31: Close The Load Plate
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 7. Pressing down on the load plate (Figure 11, A) close and engage the socket lever (Figure 11, B). Figure 11. Close the Load Plate... -
Page 32: Installing The Thermal Module
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide Installing the Thermal Module Desktop board D946GZTS has four mounting holes for a BTX Thermal Module. The board will accept either a Type I or Type II Thermal Module. Use the correct Thermal Module for your chassis. -
Page 33: Use Care Routing The Thermal Module Fan Cable
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 3. Make sure not to pinch the Thermal Module Fan cable between the Thermal Module and the desktop board or SRM (see Figure 13). Figure 13. Use Care Routing the Thermal Module Fan Cable 4. -
Page 34: Removing The Processor
775-Land Package (BTX) Removing the Processor For instructions on how to remove the Thermal Module and processor, refer to the processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: ® ® Integration Overview for Systems Based on the Boxed Intel... -
Page 35: Installing And Removing Memory
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing Memory NOTE 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/ddr/specs/dda18c32_64_128x72ag_a.pdf... -
Page 36: Use Ddr2 Dimms
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration of the DDR2 DIMM in Figure 17. All the notches should match with the DDR2 DIMM. Figure 17. Use DDR2 DIMMs... -
Page 37: Installing Dimms
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing DIMMs To install 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 and disconnect the AC power cord. -
Page 38: Removing Dimms
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS 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. -
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 When installing a PCI Express x16 card on the desktop board, ensure that the card 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. -
Page 40: Removing The Pci Express X16 Card
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide Removing the PCI Express x16 Card Follow these instructions to remove the PCI Express x16 card from the connector: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. 2. Remove the screw (Figure 20, A) that secures the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel. -
Page 41: Connecting The Ide Cable
For correct function of the cable: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. 2. Attach the cable end with the single connector (blue) to the Intel desktop board (Figure 21, A). 3. Attach the cable end with the two closely spaced connectors (gray and black) to... -
Page 42: Connecting The Ide Cable
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide Figure 21. Connecting the IDE Cable... -
Page 43: Connecting The Serial Ata (Sata) Cable
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable The SATA cable supports the Serial 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 23. 2. -
Page 44: Connecting To Internal Headers
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide Connecting to Internal Headers Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. Figure 23 shows the location of the internal headers. Item Description Front panel audio USB 2.0... -
Page 45: Installing A Front Panel Audio Solution For Intel ® High Definition Audio
Figure 23, A on page 44 shows the location of the yellow front panel audio header. Table 4 shows the pin assignments for the front panel audio header. Table 4. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel High Definition Audio... -
Page 46: Connecting To The Usb 2.0 Headers
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide To restore back panel audio, 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 and disconnect the AC power cord. -
Page 47: Connecting To The Alternate Front Panel Power Led Header
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting to the Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Figure 23, C on page 44 shows the location of the alternate front panel power LED header. Pins 1 and 3 of this header duplicate the signals on pins 2 and 4 of the front panel header. -
Page 48: Connecting To The Flexible Audio System
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide Connecting to the Flexible Audio System After installing the SigmaTel audio driver, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Figure 24 shows the back panel audio connectors. The default connector assignments are shown in the table. The connectors are retaskable using the audio driver interface. -
Page 49: Connecting Chassis Fan And Power Cables
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Cables Connecting Chassis Fan Cables Connect the chassis fan cables to the two chassis fan headers on the desktop board. Figure 25 shows the location of the chassis fan headers. Figure 25. -
Page 50: Connecting Power Cables
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide Connecting Power Cables CAUTION Failure to use the appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the desktop board may result in damage to the board or the system may not function properly. -
Page 51: Other Connectors And Headers
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Other Connectors and Headers Figure 27 shows the location of the other connectors and headers on the desktop board. Item Description Chassis intrusion header PCI Express x1 connector PCI bus connector 1 PCI bus connector 2 Diskette drive connector Figure 27. -
Page 52: Setting The Bios Configuration Jumper
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation. -
Page 53: Clearing Passwords
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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... -
Page 54: Back Panel Connectors
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS 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 55: Replacing The Battery
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. - Page 56 Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide 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. AVVERTIMENTO Esiste il pericolo di un esplosione se la pila non viene sostituita in modo corretto.
- Page 57 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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. AWAS Risiko letupan wujud jika bateri digantikan dengan jenis yang tidak betul. Bateri sepatutnya dikitar semula jika boleh.
- Page 58 Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide 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...
- Page 59 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.
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Page 61: Updating The Bios
Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. 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. -
Page 62: Updating The Bios With The Iso Image Bios Update File Or The Iflash Memory Update Utility
Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can obtain either of these files through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Desktop Board D946GZTS page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the D946GZTS page, click “[view] Latest BIOS updates,” and select the ISO Image BIOS Update or Iflash BIOS Update utility file. -
Page 63: Updating The Bios With Iflash
CD-ROM, bootable USB flash drive, or other bootable USB media. The utility available on the Intel World Wide Web site provides a simple method for creating a bootable CD-ROM that will automatically update your BIOS. The Iflash BIOS update files can also be extracted locally to your hard drive and copied to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. -
Page 64: Recovering The Bios
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly. 1. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. -
Page 65: A Error Messages And Indicators
A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D946GZTS 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. - Page 66 Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide...
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Page 67: B Regulatory Compliance
B Regulatory Compliance This appendix contains the following regulatory compliance information for Desktop Board D946GZTS: • Safety regulations • European Union Declaration of Conformity statement • Product Ecology statements • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations • Product certifications Safety Regulations Desktop Board D946GZTS complies with the safety regulations stated in Table 13 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. -
Page 68: European Union Declaration Of Conformity Statement
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS 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). -
Page 69: 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. - Page 70 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...
- Page 71 & 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.
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Page 72: Lead-Free Desktop Board
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide 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... -
Page 73: Emc Regulations
Regulatory Compliance EMC Regulations Desktop Board D946GZTS 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. -
Page 74: Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc) Compliance
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide 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. Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance... -
Page 75: Product Certifications
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 D946GZTS model designation. CE mark. Declaring compliance to European Union (EU) EMC directive (89/336/EEC) and Low Voltage directive (73/23/EEC). -
Page 76: Chassis And Component Certifications
Intel Desktop Board D946GZTS Product Guide 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...