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Use Only for Intended Applications 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.
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN 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)
Security Passwords ....................18 Chassis Intrusion.........................19 Power Management Features .....................19 ACPI...........................19 Power Connectors......................19 Fan Connectors......................19 ® Fan Speed Control (Intel Precision Cooling Technology)..........19 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) ..........20 Wake from USB......................21 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse................21 PME# Wakeup Support ....................21 Speaker..........................21 Battery..........................21...
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Connecting the IDE Cable ....................37 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable ................38 Connecting Internal Headers....................39 ® Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel High Definition Audio.......40 Connecting USB 2.0 Headers..................41 Connecting IEEE 1394a Headers ................41 Connecting the Front Panel Header ................41 Setting Up the Flexible 6- Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking..........42...
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4. Desktop Board D945PSN Memory Configurations............14 5. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs ..........17 ® 6. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel High Definition Audio .....40 7. AC ’97 Audio Header Signal Names ................40 8. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names..................41 9.
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/...
Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D945PSN. IEEE Line In 1394a Intel 82945P (MCH) Channel A DIMM 0 Intel 82801 (ICH7R) Channel A DIMM 1 Channel B DIMM 0...
04B or 04A ATX12V (version 2.0 or greater) compliant Power Supply Desktop Board D945PSN supports an Intel processor in the LGA775 package. Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. The processor connects to the desktop board through the LGA775 socket.
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide 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.
Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) • Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash or Firmware Hub (FWH) Related Link: Go to the following link for more information about the Intel 945P Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Graphics Subsystem Desktop Board D945PSN includes the following: •...
• Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D945PSN 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).
Desktop Board Features Table 5 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN subsystem is operating. Table 5. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs LED Color LED State Indicates Left Green LAN link is not established LAN link is established Blinking...
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Expandability The desktop board supports the following: • One PCI Express x16 add-in card • Two PCI Express x1 add-in card • Four PCI add-in cards Related Links: For information about installing the PCI Express x16 card, see page 36 in Chapter 2.
BIOS. Disabling the processor fan speed control will result in the fan operating at full speed if it is not a self controlled fan. It is recommended that processor fan speed control remain enabled (default BIOS setting) when using the processor fan heat-sink included with Intel ®...
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide at full speed. The chassis fan speed control feature should be disabled if a self-controlled chassis fan is attached to any controlled chassis fan header. The overall system noise reduction will vary based on system configuration and environment.
Desktop Board Features Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports wake from USB. USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. 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.
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 card •...
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: •...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components If the power supply and other modules or peripherals, as applicable, are not Class B EMC compliant before integration, then EMC testing may be required on a representative sample of the newly completed computer. Chassis and Component Certifications Ensure that the chassis and certain components;...
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN 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 (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.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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. Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the desktop board.
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN 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 the AC power has been removed by unplugging the power cord from the computer;...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 4. Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the load plate (see Figure 8, E). Do not discard the protective socket cover. Always replace the socket cover if the processor is removed from the socket. OM17228 Figure 8.
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN 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).
Desktop Board D945PSN 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: The Boxed Intel...
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide 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...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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).
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Installing DIMMs NOTE Install memory in the DIMM sockets prior to installing a PCI Express video card to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism. 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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. 3.
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide 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 connector, an electrical short may result across the PCI Express connector pins.
Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. • Attach the cable end with the single connector (blue) to the Intel desktop board (Figure 18, A). • Attach the cable end with the two closely spaced connectors (gray and black) to the drives (Figure 18, B).
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) 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 precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Internal Headers Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. Figure 20 shows the location of the internal headers. Port1L Presence# Port1R Sense1_Ret Port2R Key (no pin) Sense_Send Port2L...
Refer to Table 7 below to connect an AC ’97 front panel solution to the front panel audio header on the board. The front panel audio jacks will need to be manually configured for microphone or line out functionality in the Intel Audio Studio application.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting USB 2.0 Headers Before connecting the USB 2.0 headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. See Figure 20, D on page 39 for the location of the black USB 2.0 headers. Table 8 shows the pin assignments for the USB 2.0 headers.
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Setting Up the Flexible 6- Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking After installing the SigmaTel audio driver from the Intel Express Installer driver CD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. OM15694 Item Description Rear left/right out or Line In...
Connecting Fan Cables Figure 22 shows the location of the fan headers. 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. Intel 82801 (ICH7) OM17755...
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Connecting Power Supply Cables CAUTION Failure to use the appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2x2) power connector to the desktop board may result in damage to the board or the system may not function properly.
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block NOTE 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.
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 23. 2.
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN 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.
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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.
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Intel Desktop Board D945PSN 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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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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.
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide 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).
OM17050 Figure 27. F2 Key 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. ®...
Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Desktop Board D945PSN page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop ,” and select the Iflash BIOS Navigate to the D945PSN page, click “[...
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 46 for more information on Setup modes.
A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D945PSN 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.
Information Technology Equipment – Safety - Part 1: General Requirements (International) European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel Desktop Board ® D945PSN 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).
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Intel Desktop Board D945PSN 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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Intel Desktop Board D945PSN 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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Regulatory Compliance 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...
Intel Desktop Board D945PSN Product Guide Lead-Free Desktop Board This desktop board is lead free although certain discrete components used on the board contain a small amount of lead which is necessary for component performance and/or reliability. This desktop board is referred to as “Lead-free second level interconnect.” The board substrate and the solder connections from the board to the components (second-level connections) are all lead free.
Regulatory Compliance EMC Regulations Desktop Board D945PSN complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 16 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 16. EMC Regulations Regulation Title FCC Class B Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 2 and 15, Subpart B, Radio Frequency Devices.
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