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Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS updates, ® and regulatory requirements for Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC. Intended Audience The Product Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel. It is not intended for general audiences.
Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC 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)
Chassis Intrusion........................20 Power Management Features....................21 ACPI..........................21 Fan Connectors......................21 ® Fan Speed Control (Intel Precision Cooling Technology) .......... 21 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) ..........22 Resume on Ring ......................23 Wake from USB ......................23 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse................
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Connecting the Serial ATA Cable..................41 ® Configuring the System for Intel Matrix Storage Technology for Serial ATA ...... 42 Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology ......... 42 Creating Your RAID Set ..................... 42 ® Loading the Intel Application Accelerator Drivers .............
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Contents A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes......................... 67 BIOS Error Messages ......................67 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Regulations ........................ 69 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement ............69 Product Ecology Statements....................70 EMC Regulations ........................71 Product Certification Markings (Board Level)................ 72 Figures 1.
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/...
• Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links For more information about Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC, 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: •...
Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D925XCV. Line In IEEE 1394 RJ45 Optical Line Out (Toslink) Co-axial Line Out Intel 82925X (MCH) Channel A Intel DIMM 0 82801FR DIMM 1 (ICH6-R) Channel B...
Figure 2 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D925XBC. Line In IEEE 1394 RJ45 Optical Line Out (Toslink) Co-axial Line Out Intel 82925X (MCH) Channel A Intel DIMM 0 82801FR DIMM 1 (ICH6-R) Channel B...
Failure to use an ATX12V power supply or not connecting the 12 V (2x2) power connector to Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC may result in the computer not booting. Desktop Boards D925XCV and D925XBC support a single Intel Pentium 4 processor in the LGA775 package. Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately.
Main Memory NOTE ® To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the desktop 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 82925X Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface • Intel 82801FR I/O Controller Hub (ICH6-R) Related Link Go to the following link for more information about the Intel 925X Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Audio Subsystem Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC includes a flexible 7.1-channel audio subsystem based on an...
Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support LAN Subsystem The LAN, with the Intel 82801FR, provides a Fast PCI LAN subsystem. The LAN subsystem provides the following functions: • Marvell 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN •...
Desktop Board Features 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. Use a shielded cable that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device.
Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Related Links For information about installing the PCI Express x16 card, see page 38 in Chapter 2. BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS.
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.
Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC 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 effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality.
Desktop Board Features 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 •...
Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Configure your system for Intel Matrix Storage Technology for Serial ATA • Connect internal headers • Install the rear and front panel USB/IEEE/audio solutions •...
Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC 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 •...
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: •...
Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC 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.
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.
Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC 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;...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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.
Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC 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:...
Figure 12. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Header 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...
Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory CAUTION 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/pcsdram/spec/...
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 D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the PCI Express x16 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 showing the DDR2 DIMM.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components To install DIMMs, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3.
Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Removing DIMMs To remove a memory module, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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 25. 2. Remove the screw that secures the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel (Figure 18, A).
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2. Attach the cable end with the single connector to the Intel desktop board (Figure 19, A). 3. Attach the cable end with the two closely spaced connectors to the drives (Figure 19, B).
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.
4. Install the Intel Application Accelerator software via the Intel Express Installer CD included ® with your motherboard or after downloading it from the Internet. This will add the Intel Storage Utility which can be used to manage the RAID configuration.
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 25. Port1L Port1R Presence# Port2R Sense1_Ret Sense_Send Key (no pin) Port2L Sense2_Ret TPA1+ TPA1- Ground Ground TPA2+ TPA2-...
Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Front Panel Audio Header Figure 21, F on page 43 shows the location of the yellow front panel audio header. Table 6 shows the pin assignments for the front panel audio header. Table 6.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Front Panel Header Figure 21, C on page 43 shows the location of the multi-colored front panel header. Table 9 shows the pin assignments for the front panel header. Table 9. Front Panel Header Signal Names Pin Signal In/Out Description...
Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Installing the Rear Panel USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 Adapter Follow these instructions to install the rear panel USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 adapter (see Figure 22): 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing the Front Panel USB/IEEE 1394/Audio Solution To install the front panel USB/IEEE1394/audio solution cables to the headers, follow these steps (see Figure 23): 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2.
Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Connecting Fans Connecting Fans See Figure 24 for fan 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.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Auxiliary Power Output Connector (D925XCV only) Figure 25 shows the location of the auxiliary power output connector. OM17141 Figure 25. Auxiliary Power Output Connector The D925XCV board includes a male 1x4 power connector that can be used to provide power for internal chassis lighting or additional fans using less that 1.5A.
Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Connecting Power Cables NOTE Failure to use an ATX12V power supply, or not connecting the 12 V processor core voltage power supply connector (2x2) to the desktop board may result in the computer not booting.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables If you have a 2x12 power supply, follow the instruction below. Figure 26 shows the location of the power connectors for a 2x12 power supply. OM16950 Figure 27. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables 1.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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. The location of the desktop board’s BIOS configuration jumper is shown in Figure 29.
Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC 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 25.
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 30 shows the back panel connectors.
Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Setting Up Full 7.1-Channel Surround Sound (Optional) After installing the audio driver from the Intel Express Installer CD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Figure 31 shows the location of back panel audio connectors. OM16936...
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.
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Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC 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.
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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 niebezpieczeństwo wybuchu w przypadku zastosowania niewłaściwego typu baterii. Zużyte baterie należy w miarę...
Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide UYARI Yanlõş türde pil takõldõğõnda patlama riski vardõr. Piller mümkün olduğunda geri dönüştürülmelidir. Kullanõlmõş piller, yerel çevre yasalarõna uygun olarak atõlmalõdõr. OСТОРОГА Використовуйте батареї правильного типу, інакше існуватиме ризик вибуху. Якщо можливо, використані батареї слід утилізувати. Утилізація використаних батарей...
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...
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• Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop ,” and select the view Latest BIOS updates Navigate to the D925XCV/D925XBC page, click “[...
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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 53 for more information on Setup modes.
A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC 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 14. 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.
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Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC Product Guide Table 15. BIOS Error Messages (continued) Error Message Explanation CMOS Date/Time Not Set The time and/or date values stored in CMOS are invalid. Run Setup to set correct values. DMA Error Error during read/write test of DMA controller.
Requirements (International) European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement ® We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC 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).
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...
Regulatory Compliance EMC Regulations Desktop Board D925XCV/D925XBC complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 17 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 17. EMC Regulations Regulation Title FCC Class B Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 2 and 15, Subpart B, Radio Frequency Devices.
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).