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D955XBK Product Guide
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  • Page 1 Intel Desktop Board ® D955XBK Product Guide Channel A Channel A DIMM 0 Channel A DIMM 1 Channel B Channel B DIMM 0 Channel B DIMM 1 Order Number: C98666-002...

  • 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

    The Product Guide is intended only for technically qualified personnel. Intended Uses 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 D955XBK 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

    Security Passwords...................... 18 Chassis Intrusion........................18 Power Management Features....................18 ACPI..........................19 Fan Connectors......................19 Fan Speed Control (Intel ® Precision Cooling Technology) .......... 19 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) ..........19 Resume on Ring ......................20 Wake from USB ......................20 Wake from PS/2* Keyboard/Mouse ................
  • Page 6 Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology .......... 63 Creating Your RAID Set ....................63 Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software ....63 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System ................64 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes.........................
  • Page 7 Product Ecology Statements....................69 EMC Regulations ........................72 Product Certification Markings (Board Level)................ 73 Figures 1. Desktop Board D955XBK Components................11 2. LAN Port LED Locations....................16 3. Location of Standby Power Indicator................20 4. Installing the I/O Shield....................26 5.
  • Page 8 Intel Desktop Board D955XBK Product Guide Tables 1. Feature Summary......................9 2. Desktop Board D955XBK Components................12 3. Power Supply Requirements ..................13 4. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs........... 16 5. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names............... 42 6.

  • Page 9: Desktop Board Features

    1 Desktop Board Features ® This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel Desktop Board D955XBK. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the desktop board. Table 1. Feature Summary ATX (12.00” x 9.60”) Form Factor ® Support for an Intel...

  • 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 Intel Desktop Board D955XBK, 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: Channel A Dimm 1 Channel B Channel B Dimm

    Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board D955XBK. Line In IEEE 1394 RJ45 Coaxial Line Out Optical Line Out (Toslink) Intel 82955X (MCH) Channel A Intel 82801 Channel A DIMM 0...

  • Page 12: Desktop Board D955Xbk Components

    Intel Desktop Board D955XBK Product Guide Table 2. Desktop Board D955XBK Components Label Description Auxiliary rear chassis fan header (4-pin, fan speed control) PCI bus add-in card connectors (three) Front panel audio header (yellow) PCI Express x4 connector (routed to a physical x16 connector)

  • Page 13: Processor

    LGA775 package. Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. The processor connects to the Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The supported processors list for Desktop Board D955XBK is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/...

  • Page 14: Intel ® 955X Express Chipset

    Go to the following link for more information about the Intel 955X Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Audio Subsystem The desktop board D955XBK includes a flexible 8-channel audio subsystem based on an Intel High Definition Audio codec: The audio subsystem features: •...

  • Page 15: Input/Output (I/O) Controller

    Intel 82573V or 82573L Ethernet LAN supporting 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec • Support for RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs • Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D955XBK link on Intel’s World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...

  • Page 16: Rj-45 Lan Connector Leds

    Intel Desktop Board D955XBK 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 4 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN subsystem is operating.

  • Page 17: Enhanced Ide Interface

    Desktop Board Features Enhanced IDE Interface The ICH7R’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: • Up to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) •...

  • Page 18: Pci And Pci Express* Auto Configuration

    Intel Desktop Board D955XBK Product Guide PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your desktop board, the PCI/PCI Express auto- configuration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for that add-in card.

  • Page 19: Acpi

    The use of ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. Fan Connectors Desktop Board D955XBK has three chassis fan headers (two 3-pin and one 4-pin) and one processor fan header (4-pin). ®...

  • Page 20: Resume On Ring

    Intel Desktop Board D955XBK Product Guide If the system has a dual-colored power LED on the front panel, the sleep state is indicated by the LED turning amber. Channel A Channel B Channel B DIMM 1 OM17610 Figure 3. Location of Standby Power Indicator...

  • Page 21: Speaker

    Desktop Board Features Speaker A speaker is mounted on the desktop board. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Battery A battery on the desktop board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current when the computer is turned off.
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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 and memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 add-in card •...

  • Page 24: Installation Precautions

    Intel Desktop Board D955XBK 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: In Europe The CE marking signifies compliance with all applicable European requirements.

  • Page 26: Use Only For Intended Applications

    Intel Desktop Board D955XBK 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

    Refer to Appendix B for regulatory requirements. Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the desktop board. Figure 5 shows the location of the 10 mounting screw holes for Desktop Board D955XBK. OM17595 Figure 5. Location of Mounting Screw Holes...

  • Page 28: Installing And Removing A Processor

    Intel Desktop Board D955XBK 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;...

  • Page 29: Remove The Protective Socket Cover

    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). OM17228 Figure 8.

  • Page 30: Install The Processor

    Intel Desktop Board D955XBK 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 31: Installing The Processor Fan Heat Sink

    Desktop Board D955XBK 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: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/intnotes478.htm Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the 4-pin processor fan header (see Figure 12).

  • Page 32: Installing And Removing Memory

    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/ Desktop Board D955XBK has four 240-pin DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in both Channel A and Channel B, as shown in Figure 17. Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel configuration.

  • Page 33: 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 34: Installing Dimms

    Intel Desktop Board D955XBK 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.

  • Page 35: Installing A Dimm

    3. Remove the computer’s cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see Figure 17). 4. Remove the PCI Express card if it interferes with the DIMM retaining clips from being easily opened and closed. Intel 82801 (ICH7) OM17597 Figure 17. Installing a DIMM 5.

  • Page 36: Removing Dimms

    Intel Desktop Board D955XBK Product Guide Removing DIMMs To remove a memory module, 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 37: Installing A Pci Express X16 Card

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing a PCI Express x16 Card Use the PCI Express x16 slot indicated in Figure 18 if you are using only one video card. Follow these instructions to install a PCI Express x16 card: 1.

  • Page 38: Removing The Pci Express X16 Card

    Intel Desktop Board D955XBK 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 that secures the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel (Figure 19, A).

  • Page 39: Connecting The Ide Cable

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the IDE Cable The IDE cable can connect two drives to the desktop board. The cable supports the ATA-66/100 transfer protocol. Figure 20 shows the correct installation of the cable. NOTE ATA-66/100 compatible cables are backward compatible with drives using slower IDE transfer protocols.

  • Page 40: Connecting The Serial Ata Cable

    Intel Desktop Board D955XBK Product Guide 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.

  • 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 23. Port1L Port1R Presence# Port2R Sense1_Ret Sense_Send Key (no pin) Port2L Sense2_Ret IEEE 1394a TPA1- TPA1+ Ground Ground...

  • Page 42: Front Panel Audio Header

    Intel Desktop Board D955XBK Product Guide Front Panel Audio Header Figure 22, F on page 41 shows the location of the yellow front panel audio header. Table 5 shows the pin assignments for the front panel audio header. Table 5.

  • Page 43: Usb 2.0 Headers

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components USB 2.0 Headers See Figure 22, A for the location of the black USB 2.0 headers. Table 8 shows the pin assignments for the headers. Table 8. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names USB Port A USB Port B Signal Name Signal Name...

  • Page 44: Installing The Rear Panel Usb 2.0 Adapter

    Intel Desktop Board D955XBK Product Guide Installing the Rear Panel USB 2.0 Adapter Follow these instructions to install the rear panel USB 2.0 adapter (see Figure 23): 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. 2. Attach the cable end with the connector to the USB 2.0 header on the desktop board.

  • Page 45: Installing The Front Panel Usb/Ieee 1394/Audio Solution

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing the Front Panel USB/IEEE 1394/Audio Solution To install the front panel USB/IEEE 1394/audio solution cables to the headers, follow these steps (see Figure 24): 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. 2.

  • Page 46: Connecting Fans

    Intel Desktop Board D955XBK Product Guide Connecting Fans Connecting Fans and Chassis Intrusion See Figure 25 for fan and chassis intrusion 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 and the chassis fan cable to its respective header.

  • Page 47: Connecting The Auxiliary Power Output Connector

    Figure 26. Auxiliary Power Output Connector The D955XBK board includes a male 1x4 power connector that can be used to provide power for internal chassis lighting or additional fans using less that 1.5 A. The 1x4 connector is off by default.

  • Page 48: Connecting Power Cables

    Intel Desktop Board D955XBK Product Guide Connecting Power Cables NOTE Failure to use the appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2x4) power connector to the desktop board may result in damage to the board or the system may not function properly.

  • Page 49: Connecting 2X12 Power Supply Cables

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables If you have a 2x12 power supply, follow the instructions below. Figure 27 shows the location of the power connectors for a 2x12 power supply. Intel 955X (MCH) Channel A Intel 82801...

  • Page 50: Other Connectors

    Intel Desktop Board D955XBK Product Guide Other Connectors Figure 29 shows the location of the other connectors. OM17605 Item Description PCI Express x1 connector PCI bus add-in card connector 3 PCI bus add-in card connector 2 (SMBus routed) PCI bus add-in card connector 1...

  • Page 51: 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. The location of the desktop board’s BIOS configuration jumper is shown in Figure 30.

  • Page 52: Clearing Passwords

    Intel Desktop Board D955XBK 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 23.

  • Page 53: 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. Figure 31 shows the back panel connectors.

  • Page 54: Replacing The Battery

    Intel Desktop Board D955XBK 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 55 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 56 Intel Desktop Board D955XBK 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 57: Removing The Battery

    5. With a medium flat-bladed screwdriver, gently pry the battery free from its connector. Note the orientation of the “+” and “-” on the battery. 6. Install the new battery in the connector, orienting the “+” and “-” correctly. 7. Replace the computer cover. Intel 82801 (ICH7) OM17607 Figure 32. Removing the Battery...
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  • Page 59: Bios

    For the latest BIOS Setup menu options, go to the 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. ®...

  • Page 60: Updating The Bios With The Iflash Memory Update Utility

    You can obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Desktop Board D955XBK page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the D955XBK page, click “[view] Latest BIOS updates,” and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the update utility before attempting a BIOS update.
  • Page 61 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 51 for more information on Setup modes.
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  • Page 63: Configuring The Bios For Intel Matrix Storage Technology

    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 64: Setting Up A "Raid Ready" System

    Serial ATA drive to RAID without reinstalling the operating system, when a second SATA hard drive is added to the system. Follow the steps described in the headings from this section: "Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology" and "Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software".

  • Page 65: A Error Messages And Indicators

    A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D955XBK 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 11. 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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  • Page 67: B Regulatory Compliance

    Product Ecology statements • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations • Product certification markings Safety Regulations Desktop Board D955XBK 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 68 Intel Desktop Board D955XBK 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 69: 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 70 Intel Desktop Board D955XBK 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 71: Lead Free Desktop Board

    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...

  • Page 72: Emc Regulations

    Intel Desktop Board D955XBK Product Guide EMC Regulations Desktop Board D955XBK 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 73: Product Certification Markings (Board Level)

    Regulatory Compliance Product Certification Markings (Board Level) Desktop Board D955XBK has the following product certification markings: Table 16. Product Certification Markings Description Mark UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file number for Intel desktop boards: E210882. FCC Declaration of Conformity logo mark for Class B equipment. Includes Intel name and D955XBK model designation.
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