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Intel® Desktop Board D915PDT
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Order Number: D23918-003

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  • Page 1 Intel® Desktop Board D915PDT Product Guide Order Number: D23918-003...

  • 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 D915PDT. ® Intended Audience The Product Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel. Information Layout The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows:...

  • Page 4: Terminology

    Intel Desktop Board D915PDT 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

    6 5 H Power Connectors...................... 6 6 H Fan Connectors......................6 7 H ® Fan Speed Control (Intel Precision Cooling Technology).......... 6 8 H Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) ..........6 9 H Resume on Ring......................7 0 H Wake from USB......................
  • Page 6 Intel Desktop Board D915PDT Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor .................. 8 7 H Installing a Processor ....................8 8 H Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink ............... 8 9 H Removing the Processor .................... 9 0 H Installing and Removing Memory ..................
  • Page 7 1 4 3 H 21. Connecting Power Supply Cables................. 1 4 4 H 22. Location of the Other Connectors on Desktop Board D915PDT........1 4 5 H 23. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block ............1 4 6 H 24.
  • Page 8 Intel Desktop Board D915PDT Product Guide viii...

  • Page 9: Desktop Board Features

    1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel Desktop Board D915PDT. T able 1 ® 1 6 4 H summarizes the major features of the desktop board. Table 1. Feature Summary microATX (9.60” x 9.60”)

  • Page 10: Supported Operating Systems

    • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links: For more information about Intel Desktop Board D915PDT, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: h ttp://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 1 5 H...

  • Page 11: Desktop Board Components

    Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components F igure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop board D915PDT. 1 6 5 H Line In RJ45 A B C ® Intel 82915P (MCH) Channel A ® Intel DIMM 0...

  • Page 12: Desktop Board D915Pdt Components

    Intel Desktop Board D915PDT Product Guide Table 2. Desktop Board D915PDT Components Label Description Speaker PCI Express x1 connector Front panel audio header PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header (fan speed control) Back panel I/O connectors 12 V processor core voltage connector (2x2)

  • Page 13: Processor

    CAUTION Failure to use an ATX12V power supply, or not connecting the 12 V (2x2) processor core voltage power supply connector to Desktop Board D915PDT may result in damage to the desktop board and/or power supply. Desktop Board D915PDT supports a single Intel Pentium 4 processor or Intel Celeron D processor in the LGA775 package.

  • Page 14: Main Memory

    The BIOS will attempt to configure the memory controller for normal operation. The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations. Desktop Board D915PDT supports dual or single channel memory configurations defined in T able 3. 1 6 8 H Table 3.

  • Page 15: Intel ® 915P Express Chipset

    Intel 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) • Firmware Hub (FWH) Related Link: Go to the following link for more information about the Intel 915P Express Chipset: h ttp://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 2 5 H Audio Subsystem Desktop Board D915PDT includes a flexible 6-channel audio subsystem based on a Realtek...

  • Page 16: Input/Output (I/O) Controller

    Programmable transit threshold • Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D915PDT link on Intel’s World Wide Web site at: h ttp://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop 2 7 H RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (see F igure 2).

  • Page 17: Hi-Speed Usb 2.0 Support

    Desktop Board Features T able 4 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100 Ethernet LAN 1 7 4 H subsystem is operating. Table 4. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs LED Color LED State Indicates Green LAN link is not established.

  • Page 18: Enhanced Ide Interface

    Intel Desktop Board D915PDT Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The ICH6’s IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices like hard disks, CD-ROM drives, and Iomega Zip* drives inside the computer. The interface supports: •...

  • Page 19: Security Passwords

    Desktop Board Features 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 20: Fan Connectors

    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 ®...

  • Page 21: Resume On Ring

    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: h ttp://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2 8 H Resume on Ring The operation of Resume on Ring can be summarized as follows: •...

  • Page 22: Battery

    Intel Desktop Board D915PDT Product Guide Battery A battery on the desktop board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current when the computer is turned off. Go to page 4 8 for instructions on how to replace the battery.

  • 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 card •...

  • Page 24: Installation Precautions

    Intel Desktop Board D915PDT 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

    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 26: Use Only For Intended Applications

    Intel Desktop Board D915PDT 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.

  • Page 27: Installing And Removing The Desktop Board

    Installing and Removing the Desktop Board Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the desktop board. F igure 5 shows the location of the 8 mounting screw holes for desktop board D915PDT. 1 8 6 H OM18053 Figure 5.

  • Page 28: Installing And Removing A Processor

    Intel Desktop Board D915PDT 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 AC power has been removed by unplugging the power cord from the computer;...

  • Page 29: Remove The Processor From The Protective Processor Cover/Do Not Touch

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 4. Remove the plastic 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 F igure 8, E). 1 9 3 H OM17228 Figure 8.
  • Page 30 Intel Desktop Board D915PDT Product Guide 6. Hold the processor with your thumb and index fingers oriented as shown in F igure 10. Make 1 9 5 H sure fingers align to the socket cutouts (see F igure 10, F). Align notches (see...

  • Page 31: Installing The Processor Fan Heat Sink

    Desktop Board D915PDT 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: Integration of the Boxed Intel...

  • Page 32: Removing The Processor

    D DR SDRAM DIMM MODULE 3 1 H Desktop Board D915PDT has two 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B. For dual-channel performance, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size (see F igure 13).

  • Page 33: Installing Dimms

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the PCI Express video card to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism. 1. Observe the precautions in " B efore You Begin" on page 2 3.

  • Page 34: Removing Dimms

    2 0 9 H 2 1 0 H 2. Place the card in the PCI Express connector (Refer to the Intel Desktop Board D915PDT 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 35: 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 " B efore You Begin" on page 2 3. 2 1 1 H 2 1 2 H 2.

  • Page 36: Connecting The Ide Cable

    2 3. 2 1 7 H 2 1 8 H • Attach the cable end with the single connector to the Intel desktop board ( F igure 16, A). 2 1 9 H • Attach the cable end with the two closely spaced connectors to the drives ( F igure 16, B).

  • Page 37: Connecting The Serial Ata (Sata) Cable

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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. Either end of the cable can be connected to the SATA drive or the connector on the board.

  • Page 38: Connecting Internal Headers

    Intel Desktop Board D915PDT Product Guide Connecting Internal Headers Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in " B efore You Begin" on 2 2 5 H page 2 3. F igure 18 shows the location of the internal headers.

  • Page 39: Installing A Front Panel Audio Solution

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution F igure 18, E on page 3 8 shows the location of the yellow front panel audio header. T able 5 shows 2 2 8 H 2 2 9 H 2 3 0 H the pin assignments for the front panel audio header.

  • Page 40: Connecting Usb 2.0 Headers

    Intel Desktop Board D915PDT Product Guide Connecting USB 2.0 Headers Before connecting the USB 2.0 headers, observe the precautions in " B efore You Begin" on 2 3 5 H page 2 3. See F igure 18, D on page 3 8 for the location of the black USB 2.0 headers.

  • Page 41: 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 42: Connecting Fan And Power Cables

    Intel Desktop Board D915PDT Product Guide Connecting Fan and Power Cables Connecting Fan Cables F igure 20 shows the location of the fan headers. Connect the processor’s fan heat sink cable to the 2 4 5 H 4-pin processor fan header on the board. Connect chassis fan cables to the 3-pin fan headers.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Other Connectors

    PCI Express x1 connector PCI bus add-in card connector 2 PCI bus add-in card connector 1 PCI Express x16 connector Diskette drive connector IDE connector Serial ATA connectors (four) Figure 22. Location of the Other Connectors on Desktop Board D915PDT...

  • Page 45: Setting The Bios Configuration Jumper

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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. F igure 23 shows the location of the desktop board’s BIOS configuration jumper block.

  • Page 46: Clearing Passwords

    Intel Desktop Board D915PDT 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 " B efore You Begin" on page 2 3.

  • Page 47: 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. F igure 24 shows the location of the back panel connectors.

  • Page 48: Replacing The Battery

    Intel Desktop Board D915PDT 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 49 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 50 Intel Desktop Board D915PDT 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...
  • Page 51 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.
  • Page 52 Intel Desktop Board D915PDT Product Guide To replace the battery, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in " B efore You Begin" (see page 2 3). 2 5 8 H 2 5 9 H 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).

  • Page 53: Bios

    OM17050 Figure 26. 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. ®...

  • Page 54: Updating The Bios With The Iflash Memory Update Utility

    • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Desktop Board D915PDT page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: h ttp://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop 3 3 H Navigate to the D915PDT page, click “[ ,”...

  • Page 55: Recovering The Bios

    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 4 5 for more 2 6 2 H information on Setup modes.
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  • Page 57: A Error Messages And Indicators

    A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D915PDT 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 58: Bios Error Messages

    Intel Desktop Board D915PDT Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. T able 10 gives an explanation of the BIOS error messages. 2 6 5 H Table 10.
  • Page 59 Error Messages and Indicators Table 10. 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 61: B Regulatory Compliance

    We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel Desktop Board ® D915PDT 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 62 Intel Desktop Board D915PDT 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 &...

  • Page 63: 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 64 Intel Desktop Board D915PDT 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.

  • Page 65: Lead-Free Desktop Board

    Regulatory Compliance 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 66: Emc Regulations

    Intel Desktop Board D915PDT Product Guide EMC Regulations Desktop Board D915PDT complies with the EMC regulations stated in T able 13 when correctly 2 6 8 H installed in a compatible host system. Table 13. 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 67: Product Certification Markings (Board Level)

    Regulatory Compliance Product Certification Markings (Board Level) Desktop Board D915PDT has the product certification markings shown in T able 14: 2 6 9 H Table 14. Product Certification Markings Description Mark UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file number for Intel desktop boards: E210882.
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