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- Page 1 Intel Desktop Board ® D955XCS Product Guide Order Number: C98669-002...
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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
The Product Guide is intended only for technically qualified personnel. Intended Uses All Intel desktop boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. 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. -
Page 4: Box Contents
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS 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
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems ... 10 Desktop Board Components ... 11 Processor ... 13 Power Requirements for Intel Processor Type ... 13 Main Memory ... 14 Intel ® 955X Express Chipset... 14 Audio Subsystem ... 15 Input/Output (I/O) Controller... - Page 6 Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s) Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology ... 63 Creating Your RAID Set ... 63 Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software ... 63 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System ... 64 ®...
- Page 7 EMC Regulations ... 72 Product Certification Markings (Board Level)... 73 Figures 1. Desktop Board D955XCS Components ... 11 2. Back Panel LAN Port LED Locations ... 16 3. Location of the Standby Power Indicator... 20 4. Installing the I/O Shield... 26 5.
- Page 8 Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide Tables 1. Feature Summary... 9 2. Desktop Board D955XCS Components ... 12 3. Power Supply Requirements ... 13 4. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs... 17 5. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names... 42 6.
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Page 9: Desktop Board Features
1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel summarizes the major features of the desktop board. Table 1. Feature Summary BTX (12.875” x 10.50”) Form Factor Support for an Intel Processor Four 240-pin SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets Main Memory •... -
Page 10: Supported Operating Systems
• Remote diode temperature sensing • Intel • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links For more information about Intel Desktop Board D955XCS, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: •... -
Page 11: Desktop Board Components
Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D955XCS. Figure 1. Desktop Board D955XCS Components IEEE 1394a Optical Line Out Coaxial Line Out (Toslink) Intel 82801 (ICH7R) Intel 82955X (MCH) Desktop Board Features... -
Page 12: Desktop Board D955Xcs Components
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide Table 2. Desktop Board D955XCS Components Label Description Front panel audio header (yellow) Serial ATA connectors (four, black, ICH7R) USB 2.0 headers (two) Main power connector (2x12) PCI Express x1 connector PCI Express x16 connector... -
Page 13: Processor
The desktop board supports an Intel included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. The processor connects to the Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The supported processors list for Desktop Board D955XCS is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/... -
Page 14: Main Memory
Intel 82955X Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface • Intel 82801GR I/O Controller Hub (ICH7R) Related Link Go to the following link for more information about the Intel 955X Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm ® SDRAM memory specifications, the desktop board http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/... -
Page 15: Audio Subsystem
Audio Subsystem The desktop board includes a flexible 8-channel audio subsystem based on the Intel High Definition Audio codec: The audio subsystem features: • Impedance sensing capability for jack re-tasking • S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: > 90 dB • Power management support for ACPI 2.0 (driver dependent) •... -
Page 16: Input/Output (I/O) Controller
• Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D955XCS 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 port located on the back panel (see Figure 2). -
Page 17: Hi-Speed Usb 2.0 Support
Table 4 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN subsystem is operating. Table 4. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs LED Color Left Green Right Green Yellow Hi-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. -
Page 18: Expandability
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide Expandability The desktop board supports the following: • One PCI Express x16 add-in card • One PCI Express x4 add-in card (routed to the physical x16 connector) • One PCI Express x1 add-in card •... -
Page 19: Chassis Intrusion
The use of ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. Fan Connectors Desktop Board D955XCS has three chassis fan headers (two 3-pin and one 4-pin) and one processor fan header (4-pin). ®... -
Page 20: Suspend To Ram (Instantly Available Pc Technology)
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS 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 affect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. -
Page 21: Resume On Ring
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 22 Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide...
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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 and memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 add-in card •... -
Page 24: Installation Precautions
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS 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: Chassis And Component Certifications
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: In Europe The CE marking signifies compliance with all applicable European requirements. -
Page 26: Installing The I/O Shield
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS 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. -
Page 27: Installing And Removing The Desktop Board
Refer to Appendix B for regulatory requirements. Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the desktop board. Figure 5 shows the location of the 10 mounting screw holes for Desktop Board D955XCS. Figure 5. Location of Mounting Screw Holes... -
Page 28: Installing And Removing A Processor
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS 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 29: Remove The Protective Socket Cover
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. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 5. -
Page 30: Install The Processor
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS 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). -
Page 31: Installing The Processor Fan Heat Sink
Desktop Board D955XCS 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: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/intnotes478.htm Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the 4-pin processor fan header (see Figure 12). -
Page 32: Installing And Removing Memory
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 Desktop Board D955XCS has four 240-pin DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in both Channel A and Channel B, as shown in Figure 17. Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel configuration. -
Page 33: Dual Configuration Example 3
Three DIMMs Install a matched pair 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 15). -
Page 34: Installing Dimms
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide Installing DIMMs To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place the DIMM on the illustration in Figure 16 showing the DDR2 DIMM. All the notches should match with the DDR2 DIMM. DDR2 Figure 16. Use DDR2 DIMMs... -
Page 35: Installing A Dimm
To install DIMMs, 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. 3. Remove the computer’s cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see Figure 17). 4. -
Page 36: Removing Dimms
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide Removing DIMMs To remove a memory module, 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 37: Installing And Removing A Pci Express X16 Card
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 x16 connector, an electrical short may result across the PCI Express x16 connector pins. -
Page 38: Removing The Pci Express X16 Card
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide Removing the PCI Express x16 Card Follow these instructions to remove the PCI Express x16 card from the RM: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. 2. Remove the screw that secures the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel (Figure 19, A). -
Page 39: Connecting The Ide Cable
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the IDE Cable The IDE cable can connect two drives to the desktop board. The cable supports the ATA-66/100 transfer protocol. Figure 20 shows the correct installation of the cable. NOTE ATA-66/100 compatible cables are backward compatible with drives using slower IDE transfer protocols. -
Page 40: Connecting The Serial Ata Cable
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS 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. For correct cable function: 1. Observe the precaution in "Before You Begin" on page 23. -
Page 41: Connecting Internal Headers
Connecting Internal Headers Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. FP Audio Port1L Port1R Port2R Sense_Send Port2L USB A Power (+5V) Power (+5V) Ground Ground Key (no pin) Item Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Presence# Sense1_Ret Key (no pin) -
Page 42: Front Panel Audio Header
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide Front Panel Audio Header Figure 22, A on page 41 shows the location of the yellow front panel audio header. Table 5 shows the pin assignments for the front panel audio header. Table 5. -
Page 43: Usb 2.0 Headers
USB 2.0 Headers See Figure 22, F for the location of the black USB 2.0 headers. Table 8 shows the pin assignments for the headers. Table 8. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names USB Port A Signal Name Power Ground Note: USB ports may be assigned as needed. Front Panel Header Figure 22, E on page 41 shows the location of the multi-colored front panel header. -
Page 44: Installing The Rear Panel Hi-Speed Usb 2.0 Adapter
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide Installing the Rear Panel Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Adapter Follow these instructions to install the rear panel USB 2.0 adapter (see Figure 23): 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. 2. Attach the cable end with the connector to the USB 2.0 header on the desktop board (see Figure 23, 1). -
Page 45: Installing The Front Panel Usb/Ieee 1394/Audio Solution
Installing the Front Panel USB/IEEE 1394/Audio Solution To install the front panel USB/IEEE 1394/audio solution cables to the headers, follow these steps (see Figure 24): 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 46: Connecting Fans
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide Connecting Fans Connecting Fans and Chassis Intrusion See Figure 25 for fan and chassis intrusion 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 and the chassis intrusion cable to its respective header. -
Page 47: Connecting The Auxiliary Power Output Connector
Figure 26. Auxiliary Power Output Connector The D955XCS board includes a male 1x4 power connector that can be used to provide power for internal chassis lighting or additional fans using less that 1.5 A. The 1x4 connector is off by default. -
Page 48: Connecting Power Cables
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide Connecting Power Cables NOTE Failure to use the appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2x4) power connector to the desktop board may result in damage to the board or the system may not function properly. -
Page 49: Connecting 2X12 Power Supply Cables
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables If you have a 2x12 power supply, follow the instructions below. Figure 28 shows the location of the power connectors for a 2x12 power supply. OM17792 Figure 28. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables 1. -
Page 50: Other Connectors
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide Other Connectors Figure 29 shows the location of the other connectors. Item Description PCI Express x1 connector PCI bus add-in card connector 1 PCI Express x4 connector (routed to a physical x16 connector) PCI bus add-in card connector 2 (SMBus routed) -
Page 51: Setting The Bios Configuration Jumper
Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 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. The location of the desktop board’s BIOS configuration jumper is shown in Figure 30. Figure 30. -
Page 52: Clearing Passwords
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS 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. -
Page 53: Back Panel Connectors
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. Figure 31 shows the back panel connectors. -
Page 54: Replacing The Battery
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS 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 55 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 56 Intel Desktop Board D955XCS 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...
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Page 57: Removing The Battery
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 бути виконана згідно місцевих норм, що регулюють охорону довкілля. To replace the battery, follow these steps: 1. - Page 58 Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide...
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Page 59: Bios
For the latest BIOS 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 With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you can update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. -
Page 60: Updating The Bios With The Iflash Memory Update Utility
You can obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Desktop Board D955XCS page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the D955XCS 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. - Page 61 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 51 for more information on Setup modes.
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Page 63: Configuring For Raid
Press <Ctrl-I> to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Press <Ctrl-I> and enter the RAID Configuration Utility. 2. In the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Main Menu, select option #1: Create RAID Volume. Enter a volume name and press <Enter>. -
Page 64: Setting Up A "Raid Ready" System
Serial ATA drive to RAID without reinstalling the operating system, when a second SATA hard drive is added to the system. Follow the steps described in the headings from this section: "Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology" and "Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software". -
Page 65: A Error Messages And Indicators
A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D955XCS 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 11. 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 D955XCS Product Guide...
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Page 67: B Regulatory Compliance
Product Ecology statements • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations • Product certification markings Safety Regulations Desktop Board D955XCS complies with the safety regulations stated in Table 13 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 13. Safety Regulations Regulation UL 60950-1:2003/ CSA C22.2 No. - Page 68 Intel Desktop Board D955XCS 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 &...
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Page 69: Product Ecology Statements
Como parte de su compromiso de responsabilidad medioambiental, Intel ha implantado el programa de reciclaje de productos Intel, que permite que los consumidores al detalle de los productos Intel devuelvan los productos usados en los lugares seleccionados para su correspondiente reciclado. - Page 70 Intel Desktop Board D955XCS 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.
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Page 71: Lead Free Desktop Board
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... -
Page 72: Emc Regulations
Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide EMC Regulations Desktop Board D955XCS complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 15 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 15. EMC Regulations Regulation FCC Class B ICES-003 (Class B) EN55022: 1998... -
Page 73: Product Certification Markings (Board Level)
Product Certification Markings (Board Level) Desktop Board D955XCS has the following product certification markings: Table 16. Product Certification Markings Description 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 D955XCS model designation. - Page 74 Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Product Guide...