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- Page 1 Intel® Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Order Number: D10476-004...
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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
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 4: Box Contents
• Quick Reference poster • Configuration and battery caution statement label • Intel Express Installer driver CD-ROM ® • Intel Express Installer software CD-ROM or DVD-ROM • Trusted Platform Module Quick Reference manual (optional) • Trusted Platform Warning Label (optional) -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Security Passwords ....................20 Chassis Intrusion.........................20 Power Management Features .....................21 ACPI...........................21 Power Connectors......................21 Fan Connectors......................21 ® Fan Speed Control (Intel Precision Cooling Technology)..........21 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) ..........22 Wake from USB......................23 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse................23 PME# Wakeup Support ....................23 Speaker..........................23 Battery..........................23... - Page 6 Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s) Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology..........59 Creating Your RAID Set ......................59 Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software ......60 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System..................60 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes.......................61...
- Page 7 Contents Product Ecology Statements ....................65 Lead-Free Desktop Board ..................68 EMC Regulations ........................69 Product Certification Markings (Board Level) ..............70 Figures 1. Desktop Board D945GCZ Components ................12 2. LAN Port LED Locations ....................18 3. Location of Standby Power Indicator................22 4. Installing the I/O Shield ....................28 5.
- Page 8 6. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs ...............18 7. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs ..........18 8. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel High Definition Audio.......42 9. AC ’97 Audio Header Signal Names ................42 10. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names..................43 11.
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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: Manufacturing Options
Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) • Intel ® BIOS Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support for SMBIOS • Intel ® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel ®... -
Page 11: Supported Operating Systems
Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Vista* Home Premium • Microsoft Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition • Microsoft Vista Home Basic • Microsoft Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows* XP Media Center Edition 2005 •... -
Page 12: Desktop Board D945Gcz Components
Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop board D945GCZ. IEEE 1394a (Optional) (Optional) Line In Optical Line Out (Toslink) (Optional) Intel 82801 (ICH7) Intel 82945G (GMCH) OM17634 Figure 1. -
Page 13: Desktop Board D945Gcz Components
Rear chassis fan header 1 (3-pin, fan speed control) IDE connector Chassis intrusion header Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Desktop board D945GCZ http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Supported processors http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd... -
Page 14: Processor
04B or 04A ATX12V (version 2.0 or greater) compliant power supply Desktop board D945GCZ 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. -
Page 15: Main Memory
Desktop Board Features 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 16: Intel ® 945G Express Chipset
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 • PCI Express x16 connector for graphics expansion Audio Subsystem Desktop board D945GCZ includes a flexible 6- or 8-channel audio subsystem based on an Intel ® High Definition Audio interface: The audio subsystem features: •... -
Page 17: Input/Output (I/O) Controller
Support for RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs • Programmable transit threshold • Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D945GCZ link on Intel’s World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop... -
Page 18: Rj-45 Lan Connector Leds
Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN port located on the back panel (see Figure 2). OM17386 Figure 2. LAN Port LED Locations Table 6 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100 Ethernet LAN subsystem is operating. -
Page 19: Hi-Speed Usb 2.0 Support
Serial ATA The desktop board supports four Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH7 or ICH7R, connecting one device per channel. Desktop boards with ICH7R support Intel Matrix Storage Technology (NCQ, Hot Plug, RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, and Matrix RAID). -
Page 20: Bios
Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. The BIOS is stored in the Firmware Hub. The BIOS can be updated by following the instructions on page 55 in Chapter 3. -
Page 21: Power Management Features
® Precision Cooling Technology) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on the processor thermal diode temperature and adjusts the chassis fan speeds depending on the system temperature. System fan noise may be reduced by operating controlled chassis and processor fans at the minimum necessary speeds. -
Page 22: Suspend To Ram (Instantly Available Pc Technology)
Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) CAUTIONS 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. -
Page 23: Wake From Usb
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. - Page 24 Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide...
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Page 25: 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 26: Installation Precautions
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: •... -
Page 27: Chassis And Component Certifications
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;... -
Page 28: Installing The I/O Shield
Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Installing the I/O Shield The desktop board comes with an I/O shield. When installed in the chassis, the shield blocks radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis. -
Page 29: Installing And Removing The Desktop Board
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. -
Page 30: Installing And Removing A Processor
Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ 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;... -
Page 31: Remove The Protective Socket Cover
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. -
Page 32: Install Processor
Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ 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). -
Page 33: Installing The Processor Fan Heat Sink
Desktop board D945GCZ 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... -
Page 34: Installing And Removing Memory
Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide 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/ddr/specs/dda18c32_64_128x72ag_a.pdf... -
Page 35: Dual Configuration Example 3
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). -
Page 36: Installing Dimms
Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Installing DIMMs To install a DIMM, 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. -
Page 37: Removing Dimms
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 25. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. 3. -
Page 38: Installing And Removing A Pci Express* X16 Card
Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ 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. -
Page 39: Connecting The Ide Cable
Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. • 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). -
Page 40: Connecting A Serial Ata (Sata) Cable
Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Connecting a 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 precaution in "Before You Begin" on page 25. -
Page 41: Connecting Internal Headers
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. Figure 20 shows the location of the internal headers. USB A USB B Power (+5V) Power (+5V) Ground Ground... -
Page 42: Installing A Front Panel Audio Solution For Intel
Figure 20, A on page 41 shows the location of the yellow front panel audio header. Table 8 shows the pin assignments for the front panel audio header. Table 8. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel High Definition Audio Signal Name Signal Name... -
Page 43: Connecting Usb 2.0 Headers
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 25. See Figure 20, C on page 41 for the location of the black USB 2.0 headers. Table 10 shows the pin assignments for the USB 2.0 headers. -
Page 44: Setting Up The Flexible 6-Channel Audio With Jack Re-Tasking (Optional)
Setting Up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking (Optional) NOTE This section applies only to D945GCZ desktop boards with the triple-stack audio connector. After installing the SigmaTel audio driver from the Intel Express Installer driver CD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. OM15694 Item... -
Page 45: Connecting Fan And Power Cables
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Fan and Power Cables 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. OM17642 Figure 22. -
Page 46: Connecting Power Cables
Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Connecting Power 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. -
Page 47: Other Connectors
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Other Connectors Figure 24 shows the location of the PCI add-in card, PCI Express 1x, and diskette drive connectors. OM17644 Item Description PCI bus add-in card connector 1 PCI bus add-in card connector 2 (SMBus routed) PCI Express x1 connector Diskette drive connector Figure 24. -
Page 48: Setting The Bios Configuration Jumper Block
Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ 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. -
Page 49: 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 25. 2. -
Page 50: Replacing The Battery
Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ 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 51 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 52 Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ 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 53 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.
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Page 54: Removing The Battery
Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide To replace the battery, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" (see page 25). 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 55: Updating The Bios
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. ®... -
Page 56: 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 D945GCZ page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop ,” and select the Iflash BIOS Navigate to the D945GCZ page, click “[... -
Page 57: Recovering The Bios
Updating the 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 48 for more information on Setup modes. - Page 58 Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide...
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Page 59: Configuring For Raid (Intel Matrix Storage Technology) - Optional
Press <Ctrl-I> to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Press <Ctrl-I> and enter the RAID Configuration Utility. 2. In the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Main Menu, select option #1: Create RAID Volume. Enter a volume name and press <Enter>. -
Page 60: Loading The Intel Matrix Storage Technology Raid Drivers And Software
SATA RAID Controller driver. 3. Finish the Windows installation and install all necessary drivers. 4. Install the Intel Matrix Storage Console software via the Intel Express Installer CD included with your desktop board or after downloading it from the Internet at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. -
Page 61: A Error Messages And Indicators
A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop board D945GCZ 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 62 Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide...
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Page 63: B Regulatory Compliance
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 ® D945GCZ 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 64 Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ 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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Page 65: 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 66 Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ 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 67 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...
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Page 68: Lead-Free Desktop Board
Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ 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. -
Page 69: Emc Regulations
Regulatory Compliance EMC Regulations Desktop board D945GCZ 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 70: Product Certification Markings (Board Level)
Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide Product Certification Markings (Board Level) Desktop board D945GCZ has the product certification markings shown in Table 19: Table 19. Product Certification Markings Description Mark UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file number for Intel desktop boards: E210882.