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Intel D946GZAB - Desktop Board Motherboard Technical Product Specification (90 pages)
Product Specification
Brand:
Intel
| Category:
Motherboard
| Size: 1.85 MB
Table of Contents
Revision History
2
Intended Audience
3
What this Document Contains
3
Table of Contents
5
Tables
10
1 Product Description
10
Overview
10
Feature Summary
10
Product Description
11
Board Layout
12
Figures
12
Major Board Components
12
Board Components Shown in Figure 1
13
Block Diagram
14
Online Support
15
Processor
15
Supported Memory Configurations
16
System Memory
16
Memory Operating Frequencies
17
Memory Configurations
18
Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration
18
Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Two Dimms
19
Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with One DIMM
20
Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Two Dimms
20
Intel ® 946GZ Express Chipset
21
Intel 946GZ Graphics Subsystem
21
Usb
23
Configuration Modes
23
Serial ATA Interfaces
24
Parallel IDE Interface
25
Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery
25
Legacy I/O Controller
26
Serial Port
26
Parallel Port
26
Diskette Drive Controller
26
Keyboard and Mouse Interface
26
Audio Subsystem
27
Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem Block Diagram
27
Audio Subsystem Software
28
Audio Connectors and Headers
28
Front/Back Panel Audio Connector Options
28
LAN Connector LED Locations
29
LAN Subsystem
29
Intel ® 82562GX PLC Device
29
LAN Subsystem Software
29
RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated Leds
29
Hardware Management Subsystem
30
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control
30
Fan Monitoring
30
Chassis Intrusion and Detection
30
LAN Connector LED States
30
Thermal Monitoring
31
Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers
31
1.10 Power Management
32
Acpi
32
Effects of Pressing the Power Switch
32
Power States and Targeted System Power
33
Hardware Support
34
Wake-Up Devices and Events
34
Power Connector
35
Fan Headers
35
Lan Wake Capabilities
36
Instantly Available Pc Technology
36
Resume on Ring
36
Location of the Standby Power Indicator LED
37
What this Chapter Contains
39
What this Chapter Contains 2.1 Memory Map
39
Fixed I/O Map ................................................................................. 42 2.4 PCI Configuration Space Map
39
Detailed System Memory Address Map
40
DMA Channels
41
System Memory Map
41
Fixed I/O Map
42
I/O Map
42
PCI Configuration Space Map
43
Interrupts
44
PCI Interrupt Routing Map
45
Connectors and Headers
46
Back Panel Connectors
47
Component-Side Connectors and Headers
48
Component-Side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 14
49
Front Panel Audio Header
49
Front and Rear Chassis Fan Headers
49
Processor Fan Header
50
Chassis Intrusion Header
50
Serial ATA Connectors
50
High Definition Audio Link Header
50
Add-In Card Connectors
51
Processor Core Power Connector
52
Main Power Connector
52
Power Supply Connectors
52
Connection Diagram for Front Panel Header
53
Front Panel Header
53
States for a One-Color Power LED
54
States for a Two-Color Power LED
54
Connection Diagram for Front Panel USB Headers
55
Jumper Block
56
Location of the Jumper Block
56
BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings
56
Mechanical Considerations
57
Form Factor
57
Board Dimensions
57
I/O Shield
58
I/O Shield Dimensions
58
2.10 Electrical Considerations
59
DC Loading
59
Fan Header Current Capability
59
DC Loading Characteristics
59
Add-In Board Considerations
60
Power Supply Considerations
60
2.11 Thermal Considerations
61
Localized High Temperature Zones
62
2.12 Reliability
63
2.13 Environmental
63
Thermal Considerations for Components
63
Desktop Board D946GZAB Environmental Specifications
63
Introduction ................................................................................... 65 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization
65
Technical Reference
39
Memory Map
39
Addressable Memory
39
Overview of BIOS Features
65
Introduction
65
What this Chapter Contains 3.1 Introduction
65
BIOS Flash Memory Organization
66
Resource Configuration
66
PCI Autoconfiguration
66
BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar
66
BIOS Setup Program Function Keys
66
PCI IDE Support
67
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS)
67
Legacy USB Support
68
BIOS Updates
68
Language Support
69
Custom Splash Screen
69
BIOS Recovery
69
Acceptable Drives/Media Types for BIOS Recovery
69
Boot Options
70
CD-ROM Boot
70
Network Boot
70
Booting Without Attached Devices
70
Changing the Default Boot Device During POST
70
Boot Device Menu Options
70
Adjusting Boot Speed
71
Peripheral Selection and Configuration
71
BIOS Boot Optimizations
71
3.10 BIOS Security Features
72
Supervisor and User Password Functions
72
Error Messages and Beep Codes
73
Speaker
73
BIOS Beep Codes
73
BIOS Error Messages
73
Beep Codes
73
Port 80H POST Codes
74
Port 80H POST Code Ranges
74
Port 80H POST Codes
75
Typical Port 80H POST Sequence
78
Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information
79
Regulatory Compliance
79
Safety Regulations
79
European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement
79
Product Ecology Statements
82
Disposal Considerations
82
Recycling Considerations
82
Lead-Free Board Markings
84
EMC Regulations
85
Product Certification Markings (Board Level)
86
Product Certification Markings
86
Battery Disposal Information
87
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Intel D946GZAB - Desktop Board Motherboard Product Manual (74 pages)
Product Guide
Brand:
Intel
| Category:
Motherboard
| Size: 4.42 MB
Table of Contents
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
2
Fcc Declaration of Conformity
2
Revision History
2
Intended Audience
3
Use Only for Intended Applications
3
Box Contents
4
Terminology
4
Table of Contents
5
Desktop Board Features
9
Supported Operating Systems
10
Desktop Board Components
11
Desktop Board D946GZAB Components
11
Figures
11
Tables
12
Desktop Board D946GZAB Components
12
Processor
13
Main Memory
14
Intel 946GZ Express Chipset
15
Onboard Audio Subsystem
15
Input/Output (I/O) Controller
16
LAN Subsystem
16
LAN Subsystem Software
16
RJ-45 LAN Connector Leds
17
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support
17
LAN Connector LED States
17
Enhanced IDE Interface
18
Serial ATA
18
Expandability
18
Bios
18
Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration
18
PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration
19
Security Passwords
19
Hardware Management Features
19
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control
19
Chassis Intrusion Detection
20
Power Management Features
20
Acpi
20
Power Connectors
20
Fan Headers
21
LAN Wake Capabilities
21
Instantly Available PC Technology
21
+5 V Standby Power Indicator LED
22
Wake from USB
22
Location of Standby Power Indicator
22
Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
23
PME# Signal Wake-Up Support
23
WAKE# Signal Wake-Up Support
23
Speaker
23
Battery
23
Real-Time Clock
23
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
25
Before You Begin
25
Installation Precautions
26
Prevent Power Supply Overload
26
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements
26
Installing the I/O Shield
27
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board
28
Desktop Board D946GZAB Mounting Screw Hole Locations
29
Installing and Removing a Processor
30
Installing a Processor
30
Lift the Load Plate
30
Remove the Protective Socket Cover
31
Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover
31
Install the Processor
32
Close the Load Plate
32
Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink
33
Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable
33
Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Header
33
Removing the Processor
34
Installing and Removing Memory
34
Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example
34
Installing Dimms
35
Use DDR2 Dimms
35
Installing a DIMM
36
Removing Dimms
37
Installing and Removing a PCI Express X16 Card
38
Installing a PCI Express X16 Card
38
Removing the PCI Express X16 Card
39
Removing a PCI Express X16 Card
39
Connecting the IDE Cable
40
Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable
41
Connecting the Serial ATA Cable
41
Connecting to Internal Headers
42
Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel ® High Definition Audio
43
Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel High Definition Audio
43
AC '97 Audio Header Signal Names
43
Connecting to the USB 2.0 Headers
44
Connecting to the Front Panel Header
44
Front Panel Header
44
Connecting to the Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header
45
Connecting to the HD Audio Link Header
45
HD Audio Link Header Signal Names
45
Connecting to the Flexible Audio System
46
Back Panel Audio Connectors
46
Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Cables
47
Connecting Chassis Fan Cables
47
Location of Chassis Fan Headers
47
Connecting Power Cables
48
Connecting Power Supply Cables
48
Other Connectors and Headers
49
Location of Other Connectors and Headers
49
Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper
50
Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block
50
Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes
51
Clearing Passwords
52
Back Panel Connectors
53
Replacing the Battery
54
Updating the BIOS
59
Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update Utility
59
Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility
60
Obtaining the BIOS Update File
60
Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File
60
Updating the BIOS with Iflash
61
Recovering the BIOS
62
A Error Messages and Indicators
63
BIOS Beep Codes
63
BIOS Error Messages
63
Beep Codes
63
B Regulatory Compliance
65
Safety Regulations
65
Place Battery Marking
65
European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement
66
Product Ecology Statements
67
Lead-Free Desktop Board
70
EMC Regulations
71
Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance
72
Product Certifications
73
Board-Level Certification Markings
73
Product Certification Markings
73
Chassis and Component Certifications
74
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