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- Page 1 Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM ® Product Guide Order Number: D40046-001...
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Page 2: Revision History
Intel may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice. Desktop Board D945PLNM may contain design defects or errors known as errata which may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are available on request. -
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
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM 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
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.................... - Page 6 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 to the USB 2.0 Header................41 Connecting to the Front Panel Header................. 41 Connecting to the Flexible Audio System ................
- Page 7 4. Desktop Board D945PLNM Memory Configurations ............14 5. LAN Connector LEDs ..................... 16 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.
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Page 9: Desktop Board Features
1 Desktop Board Features ® This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the desktop board. Table 1. Feature Summary microATX (243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Form Factor ®... -
Page 10: Supported Operating Systems
Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board D945PLNM, 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: •... -
Page 11: Desktop Board Components
Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D945PLNM. Line In ® Intel 82945 (MCH) ® Intel 82801 Channel A, (ICH7) DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 0 OM19072 Figure 1. Desktop Board D945PLNM Components... -
Page 12: Desktop Board D945Plnm Components
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Product Guide Table 2. Desktop Board D945PLNM Components Label Description PCI Express x1 connector Front panel audio header PCI bus connector 2 PCI connector 1 PCI Express x16 connector Back panel connectors 12 V processor core voltage connector (2 x 2 pin ) -
Page 13: Processor
Desktop Board D945PLNM 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. The supported processors list for Desktop Board D945PLNM is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about: •... -
Page 14: Main Memory
The Intel 945PL Express Chipset consists of the following devices: • Intel 82945PL Memory Controller Hub (MCH) • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) • Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device Related Link: Go to the following link for more information about the Intel 945PL Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm... -
Page 15: Audio Subsystem
Desktop Board Features Audio Subsystem Desktop Board D945PLNM includes a flexible 6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem based on the Intel High Definition Audio interface: The audio subsystem features: • Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) • SigmaTel STAC9220 • Impedance sensing capability for jack retasking •... -
Page 16: Lan Subsystem
• Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D945PLNM 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 located on the back panel (see Figure 2). -
Page 17: Hi-Speed Usb 2.0 Support
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. -
Page 18: Serial Ata And Ide Auto Configuration
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Product Guide Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the auto- configuration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. -
Page 19: 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 20: Suspend To Ram (Instantly Available Pc Technology)
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM 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 21: 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 22 Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Product Guide...
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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 • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card •... -
Page 24: Installation Precautions
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM 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: Installing The I/O Shield
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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. Install the I/O shield before installing the desktop board in the chassis. -
Page 26: Installing And Removing The Desktop Board
Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the desktop board. Figure 5 shows the location of the eight mounting screw holes for Desktop Board D945PLNM. OM19076... -
Page 27: Installing And Removing A Processor
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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 28: Remove The Protective Socket Cover
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Product Guide 4. Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the load plate (Figure 8, E). Do not discard the protective socket cover. Always replace the socket cover if the processor is removed from the socket. -
Page 29: Install Processor
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 6. Hold the processor with your thumb and index fingers oriented as shown in Figure 10. Make sure fingers align to the socket cutouts (Figure 10, F). Align notches (Figure 10, G) with the socket (Figure 10, H). -
Page 30: Installing The Processor Fan Heat Sink
Desktop Board D945PLNM 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 31: Installing And Removing Memory
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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... -
Page 32: Use Ddr2 Dimms
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Product Guide To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration of the DDR2 DIMM in Figure 14. All the notches should match with the DDR2 DIMM. DDR2 mm 1 OM19085 Figure 14. Use DDR2 DIMMs... -
Page 33: Installing Dimms
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing DIMMs To install 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 and disconnect the AC power cord. -
Page 34: Removing Dimms
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Product Guide 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. -
Page 35: Installing And Removing A Pci Express X16 Card
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card CAUTION When installing a PCI Express x16 card on the desktop board, ensure that the card iss 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 36: Removing The Pci Express X16 Card
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Product Guide 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 23. 2. Remove the screw (Figure 17, A) that secures the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel. -
Page 37: Connecting The Ide Cable
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). -
Page 38: Connecting The Serial Ata (Sata) Cable
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM 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 precaution in "Before You Begin" on page 23. -
Page 39: 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 23. Figure 20 shows the location of the internal headers. Port1L Port1R Presence# Port2R Sense1_Ret Sense_Send Key (no pin) Port2L... -
Page 40: Installing A Front Panel Audio Solution For Intel ® High Definition Audio
Figure 20, A on page 39 shows the location of the yellow front panel audio header. Table 6 shows the pin assignments for the front panel audio header. Table 6. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel High Definition Audio Signal Name Signal Name... -
Page 41: Connecting To The Usb 2.0 Header
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting to the USB 2.0 Header Before connecting to the USB 2.0 header, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. See Figure 20, B on page 39 for the location of the black USB 2.0 header. Table 8 shows the pin assignments for the USB 2.0 header. -
Page 42: Connecting To The Flexible Audio System
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Product Guide Connecting to the Flexible Audio System After installing the SigmaTel audio driver from the Intel Express Installer driver CD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Figure 21 shows the back panel audio connectors. The default connector assignments are shown in the table. -
Page 43: Connecting Chassis Fan And Power Cables
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Cables Connecting Chassis Fan Cables Connect the chassis fan cables to the 3-pin fan headers on the desktop board. Figure 22 shows the location of the fan headers. OM19091 Figure 22. -
Page 44: Connecting Power Cables
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Product Guide Connecting Power Cables CAUTION Failure to use the appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the desktop board may result in damage to the board or the system may not function properly. -
Page 45: Other Connectors
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Other Connectors Figure 24 shows the location of the other connectors on the desktop board. OM19093 Item Description PCI Express x1 connector PCI bus add-in card connector 2 PCI bus add-in card connector 1 Diskette drive connector Chassis intrusion connector Figure 24. -
Page 46: Setting The Bios Configuration Jumper
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation. -
Page 47: 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 23. 2. -
Page 48: Back Panel Connectors
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM 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 49: 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 50 Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Product Guide PRECAUCIÓN Existe peligro de explosión si la pila no se cambia de forma adecuada. Utilice solamente pilas iguales o del mismo tipo que las recomendadas por el fabricante del equipo. Para deshacerse de las pilas usadas, siga igualmente las instrucciones del fabricante.
- Page 51 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components OSTRZEŻENIE Istnieje niebezpieczeństwo wybuchu w przypadku zastosowania niewłaściwego typu baterii. Zużyte baterie należy w miarę możliwości utylizować zgodnie z odpowiednimi przepisami ochrony środowiska. PRECAUŢIE Risc de explozie, dacă bateria este înlocuită cu un tip de baterie necorespunzător. Bateriile trebuie reciclate, dacă...
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- Page 53 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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). 3.
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Page 55: Updating The Bios With The Iflash Memory Update Utility
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
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Product Guide You can obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Desktop Board D945PLNM page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop ,” and select the Iflash BIOS Navigate to the D945PLNM page, click “[... -
Page 57: A Error Messages And Indicators
A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D945PLNM 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 Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Product Guide...
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Page 59: B Regulatory Compliance
Product Ecology statements • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations • Product certifications Safety Regulations Desktop Board D945PLNM complies with the safety regulations stated in Table 13 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 13. Safety Regulations Regulation Title UL 60950-1:2003/ Information Technology Equipment –... -
Page 60: European Union Declaration Of Conformity Statement
We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel ® Desktop Board D945PLNM 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 61: 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 62 Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM 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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Page 63: 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 64: Emc Regulations
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Product Guide EMC Regulations Desktop Board D945PLNM complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 15 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 15. 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 65: Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc) Compliance
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. Product Certifications Board-Level Certification Markings Desktop Board D945PLNM has the following product certification markings: Table 16. Product Certification Markings Description Mark UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. -
Page 66: Chassis And Component Certifications
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Product Guide 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: In Europe The CE marking signifies compliance with all applicable European requirements.
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