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- Page 1 ® Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/ D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide C64156-001 Order Number:...
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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
Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, ® and regulatory requirements for Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/ D915PCY/D915PCM. 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 D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM 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.........................22 Power Management Features .....................22 ACPI...........................22 Power Connectors ......................22 Fan Connectors......................23 ® Fan Speed Control (Intel Precision Cooling Technology)..........23 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) ..........23 Resume on Ring......................24 Wake from USB......................24 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse................25 PME# Wakeup Support ....................25 Speaker..........................25... - Page 6 Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide Installing the I/O Shield .......................30 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board................31 Installing and Removing a Processor ..................32 Installing a Processor ....................32 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink ...............34 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable............35 Removing the Processor ....................35...
- Page 7 Product Certification Markings (Board Level) ..............72 Figures 1. Desktop Boards D915PGN and D915PCY Components..........12 2. Intel Desktop Boards D915PSY and D915PCM Components ........14 3. Location of Standby Power Indicator................24 4. Installing the I/O Shield ....................30 5. Desktop Board D915PGN and D915PCY Mounting Screw Hole Locations....31 6.
- Page 8 Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide 9. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names..................46 10. Front Panel Header Signal Names................46 11. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes ...........52 12. System Memory Map....................63 13. DMA Channels......................63 14. Interrupts ........................64 15. Beep Codes........................65 16.
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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 • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links For more information about Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/...
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Page 11: Manufacturing Options
Table 2 shows the manufacturing option for Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/ D915PCY/D915PCM. Table 2. Manufacturing Option Option Description ® Intel 82562EZ 10/100 Mbit/sec Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device with RJ-45 connector Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 2000 •... -
Page 12: Desktop Board Components
Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D915PGN and D915PCY. Line In RJ45 Channel A DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 OM16846 Figure 1. -
Page 13: Desktop Boards D915Pgn And D915Pcy Components
Desktop Board Features Table 3. Desktop Boards D915PGN and D915PCY Components Label Description PCI Express x1 connectors Front panel audio header PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header 1 (fan speed control) Alternate power connector (1x4) 12 V processor core voltage connector (2x2) Processor socket Processor fan header (4-pin, controlled) Main power connector (2x12) -
Page 14: Intel Desktop Boards D915Psy And D915Pcm Components
Figure 2 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Boards D915PSY and D915PCM. Line In RJ45 Channel A DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 OM16848 Figure 2. Intel Desktop Boards D915PSY and D915PCM Components... -
Page 15: Desktop Boards D915Psy And D915Pcm Components
USB 2.0 headers PCI bus add-in card connectors Speaker PCI Express x1 connector Related Links Go to the following links for more information about: • http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd Intel Desktop Board http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop D915PGN/D915PSY/ D915PCY/D915PCM • Supported processors http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd... -
Page 16: Processor
Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM may result in damage to the desktop board and/or power supply. Desktop Boards D915PGN, D915PSY, D915PCY, and D915PCM 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 17: Main Memory
Main Memory NOTE ® To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the 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 18: Intel ® 915P Express Chipset
Intel 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) with Direct Media Interface • Firmware Hub (FWH) Related Link Go to the following link for more information about the Intel 915P chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Audio Subsystem Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM includes a flexible 6-channel audio... -
Page 19: Input/Output (I/O) Controller
Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support LAN Subsystem (Optional) The optional LAN, with the Intel 82801FB (ICH6), provides the following functions: • Basic 10/100 Ethernet LAN (Intel 82562EZ) • Support for RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs •... -
Page 20: Lan Subsystem Software
Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM 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 7 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100 Ethernet LAN subsystem is operating. -
Page 21: Serial Ata
Desktop Board Features Serial ATA The desktop board supports four Serial ATA channels via the ICH6, connecting one device per channel. Expandability The desktop boards support the following: • Desktop boards D915PGN and D915PCY: One PCI Express x16 add-in card Two PCI Express x1 add-in cards Four PCI add-in cards •... -
Page 22: Security Passwords
Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be accessed and who can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can be set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with the following restrictions: •... -
Page 23: Fan Connectors
It is recommended that processor fan speed control remain enabled (default BIOS setting) when using the processor fan heat-sink included with Intel boxed processors. Disabling the chassis fan speed control results in chassis fans always operating at full speed. -
Page 24: Resume On Ring
Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide OM16879 Figure 3. Location of Standby Power Indicator CAUTION Power supplies used with this desktop board must be able to provide enough standby current to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. If the standby current necessary to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may lose register settings stored in memory. -
Page 25: Wake From Ps/2 Keyboard/Mouse
Desktop Board Features Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. PME# Wakeup Support When the PME# signal on the PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, or S5 state. - Page 26 Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide...
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Page 27: 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 x16 PCI Express card •... -
Page 28: Installation Precautions
Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM 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 29: 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 30: Use Only For Intended Applications
Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM 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 31: Installing And Removing The Desktop Board
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing the Desktop Board WARNING 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. NOTE Refer to Appendix B for regulatory requirements. -
Page 32: Installing And Removing A Processor
Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM 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 33: Remove The Protective Cover
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 4. Remove the protective cover from the load plate. Do not discard the protective cover. Always replace the socket cover if the processor is removed from the socket (see Figure 8, E). Figure 8. Remove the Protective Cover 5. -
Page 34: Installing The Processor Fan Heat Sink
Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM 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 35: Connecting The Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable
Figure 12. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector Removing the Processor For instruction on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/intnotes478.htm... -
Page 36: Installing And Removing Memory
Installing and Removing Memory NOTE ® To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require 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 37: 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 38: Installing Dimms
Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in the DIMM sockets prior to installing a PCI Express video 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 to match the correct DIMM. -
Page 39: Installing A Dimm
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 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 40: Removing Dimms
Installing a PCI Express Card 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Place the card in the PCI Express connector (Refer to the Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Quick Reference). 3. Press down on the card until it is completely seated in the PCI Express x16 connector and the card retention notch snaps into place around the retention mechanism (RM) pin. -
Page 41: Removing The Pci Express Card
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Removing the PCI Express Card Follow these instructions to remove the PCI Express x16 card from the RM: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Remove the screw (see Figure 18, A) that secures the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel. -
Page 42: Connecting The Ide Cable
Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. • Attach the cable end with the single connector to the Intel desktop board (Figure 19, A). • Attach the cable end with the two closely spaced connectors to the drives (Figure 19, B). -
Page 43: Connecting The Serial Ata Cable
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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 44: Connecting Internal Headers
Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide Connecting Internal Headers Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. Port1L Port1R Presence# Port2R Sense1_Ret Sense_Send Key (no pin) Port2L Sense2_Ret USB A USB B... -
Page 45: Installing A Front Panel Audio Solution
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution Figure 21, E on page 44 shows the location of the yellow front panel audio header. Table 8 shows the pin assignments for the front panel audio header. Table 8. -
Page 46: Connecting Usb 2.0 Headers
Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide Connecting USB 2.0 Headers Before connecting the USB 2.0 headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. See Figure 21, D for the location of the black USB 2.0 headers. Table 9 shows the pin assignments for the USB 2.0 headers. -
Page 47: Setting Up The Flexible 6-Channel Audio With Jack Re-Tasking
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting Up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking ® After installing the Realtek audio driver from the Intel Express Installer CD-ROM, the multi- channel audio feature can be enabled. OM15694 Item Description Rear left/right out or Line In... -
Page 48: Connecting Fan And Power Cables
Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide Connecting Fan and Power Cables Connecting Fan Cables See Figure 23 for fan 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 3-pin fan headers. -
Page 49: Connecting Power Cables
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Power Cables CAUTION Failure to use an ATX12V power supply, or not connecting the 12 V (2x2) processor core voltage power supply connector to the desktop board may result in damage to the desktop board and/or power supply. -
Page 50: Connecting 2X12 Power Supply Cables
Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables If you have a 2x12 power supply, follow the instruction below. Figure 25 shows the location of the power connectors for a 2x12 power supply. 2X12 OM16851 Figure 25. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables 1. -
Page 51: Add-In Card And Peripheral Interface Connectors
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Add-In Card and Peripheral Interface Connectors Figure 26 shows the location of the PCI bus add-in card connectors, PCI Express x16 and x1 add-in card connectors, and peripheral interface connectors for desktop boards D915PGN and D915PCY. Desktop boards D915PSY and D915PCM have two PCI bus add-in card connectors, one PCI Express x16 and one PCI Express x1add-in card connector, and peripheral interface connectors. -
Page 52: Setting The Bios Configuration Jumper Block
Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM 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 53: 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 27. 2. -
Page 54: Back Panel Connectors
Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM 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 D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide 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 57 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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 niebezpieczekstwo wybuchu w przypadku zastosowania niewmanciwego typu baterii. Zupyte baterie nalepy w miarq mopliwonci utylizowar zgodnie z odpowiednimi przepisami ochrony nrodowiska.
- Page 58 Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide UYARI Yanl†‡ türde pil tak†ld†‰†nda patlama riski vard†r. Piller mümkün oldu‰unda geri dönü‡türülmelidir. Kullan†lm†‡ piller, yerel çevre yasalar†na uygun olarak at†lmal†d†r. OСТОРОГА •y • Ž • • { } y , y Ž y. ~ y •...
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Page 59: Bios
® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you can update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. The BIOS file is included in an automated update utility that combines the ® functionality of the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease-of use of Windows-based installation wizards. -
Page 60: Updating The Bios
Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide You can obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM page on the Intel World Wide Web site http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop view Latest BIOS Navigate to the D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM page, click “[ ,”... - Page 61 BIOS 3. Remove the jumper from all pins as shown below to set recovery mode for Setup. 4. Insert the bootable BIOS update diskette into diskette drive A. 5. Replace the computer cover, connect the power cord, turn on the computer, and allow it to boot.
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Page 63: Desktop Board Resources
4 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map Table 12. System Memory Map Address Range (decimal) Address Range (hex) Size Description 1024 K - 4194304 K 100000 - FFFFFFFF 4095 MB Extended Memory 960 K - 1024 K F0000 - FFFFF 64 KB Runtime BIOS 896 K - 960 K E0000 - EFFFF... -
Page 64: Interrupts
Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide Interrupts Table 14. Interrupts System Resource I/O channel check Reserved, interval timer Reserved, keyboard buffer full Reserved, cascade interrupt from slave PIC COM2* COM1* LPT2 (Plug and Play option) / ** Floppy drive controller... -
Page 65: A Error Messages And Indicators
A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM 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 15. 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: Bios Error Messages
Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. Table 16. BIOS Error Messages Error Message Explanation GA20 Error An error occurred with Gate-A20 when switching to protected mode during the memory test. - Page 67 Error Messages and Indicators Table 16. 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.
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Page 69: B Regulatory Compliance
Requirements (International) European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement ® We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM 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 70: 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 71: Emc Regulations
Regulatory Compliance EMC Regulations Desktop Board D915PGN/D915PSY/D915PCY/D915PCM complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 18 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 18. 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 72: 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. Printed wiring board manufacturer’s recognition mark: consists of a unique UL V-0 or 94V-0 recognized manufacturer’s logo, along with a flammability rating (solder side).
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