Page 2 - Revision History
Revision History Revision Revision History Date -001 Final release of the Intel ® Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide. March 2005 -002 Second release of the Intel ® Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide. May 2005 -003 Third release of the Intel ® Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide. April 2006 If an F...
Page 3 - Preface; Intended Audience; CAUTION; Notes call attention to important information.
iii Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel ® Desktop Board D945PVS. Intended Audience The Product Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel. It is not intended for general audiences. Use ...
Page 4 - Terminology; Box Contents
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide iv Terminology The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,...
Page 5 - Contents; Desktop Board Features; Intel; Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
v Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems ............................................................................................ 10 Desktop Board Components ............................................................................................... 11 Processor .........
Page 6 - Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel; BIOS; Updating the BIOS with the Intel; Configuring for RAID (Intel
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide vi Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ........................................................................ 27 Installing and Removing a Processor .................................................................................. 28 Installing a Pr...
Page 7 - Regulatory Compliance; Socket
Contents vii B Regulatory Compliance Safety Regulations .............................................................................................................. 63 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement ........................................................ 63 Product Ecology Sta...
Page 8 - Tables
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide viii Tables 1. Feature Summary ...........................................................................................................9 2. Desktop Board D945PVS Components ........................................................................ 12 3. Pow...
Page 9 - Desktop Board Features; This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel
9 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel ® Desktop Board D945PVS. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the desktop board. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factors ATX (12.00-inches by 9.60-inches) Processor Support for an Intel ® processor in the LGA775 p...
Page 10 - Supported Operating Systems; The desktop board supports the following operating systems:
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 10 Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel ® Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support for SMBIOS • Intel ® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel ® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support f...
Page 11 - Desktop Board Components
Desktop Board Features 11 Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop board D945PVS. E F G H R Intel 82945 (MCH) Intel 82801 (ICH7R) R Channel B DIMM 1 Channel A DIMM 0 Channel A DIMM 1 Channel B DIMM 0 A B C T D I J K L M N O P Q R S Optical L...
Page 12 - Go to the following links for more information about:
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 12 Table 2. Desktop Board D945PVS Components Label Description A Auxiliary rear chassis fan header 1 (4-pin, fan speed control) B PCI Express x1 connectors C Front panel audio header D PCI Express x16 connector E 12 V processor core voltage connector (2x2) F...
Page 13 - Processor; Go to the following links or pages for more information about:
Desktop Board Features 13 Processor CAUTION Failure to use the appropriate power supply (below) 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. Table 3. Power Supply Requirements Platform Compatibili...
Page 14 - Main Memory; To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel; NOTE
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 14 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 ...
Page 16 - LAN Subsystem; LAN Subsystem Software
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 16 Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following: • Low pin count (LPC) interface • One serial port • One parallel port with Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) support • Serial IRQ interface comp...
Page 17 - Enhanced IDE Interface; Up to two IDE devices (such as hard drives); Serial ATA
Desktop Board Features 17 Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector. Table 4 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN subsystem is operating. Table 4. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs LED LED Color LED State Indicates L...
Page 18 - Expandability; The desktop board supports the following:; Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 18 Expandability The desktop board supports the following: • One PCI Express x16 add-in card • Two PCI Express x1 add-in card • Four PCI add-in cards Related Links: For information about installing the PCI Express x16 card, see page 36 in Chapter 2. BIOS The...
Page 19 - Chassis Intrusion; ACPI
Desktop Board Features 19 Related Links: • For instructions on resetting the password, see Clearing Passwords on page 48. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis t...
Page 20 - Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology)
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 20 at full speed. The chassis fan speed control feature should be disabled if a self-controlled chassis fan is attached to any controlled chassis fan header. The overall system noise reduction will vary based on system configuration and environment. Suspend ...
Page 21 - Wake from USB; USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state.; Speaker
Desktop Board Features 21 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...
Page 23 - Before You Begin; CAUTIONS; Refer to Appendix B for regulatory requirements.
23 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 • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect internal hea...
Page 24 - Installation Precautions
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 24 Follow these guidelines before you begin: • Always follow the steps in each procedure in the correct order. • Set up a log to record information about your computer, such as model, serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information. • Electr...
Page 25 - Chassis and Component Certifications; In Europe; Prevent Power Supply Overload; For information about replacing the battery, go to page 49.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 25 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 Certification...
Page 26 - Use Only for Intended Applications; Installing the I/O Shield
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 26 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 o...
Page 27 - Installing and Removing the Desktop Board
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 27 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 yo...
Page 28 - Installing and Removing a Processor; Installing a Processor
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 28 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 po...
Page 31 - Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 31 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Desktop board D945PVS 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 t...
Page 32 - Installing and Removing Memory
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 32 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 Specificat...
Page 34 - Installing DIMMs; Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket.
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 34 Installing DIMMs NOTE Install memory in the DIMM sockets prior to installing a PCI Express video card to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism. 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. 2. Turn off all periphera...
Page 35 - Removing DIMMs; Remove the AC power cord from the computer.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 35 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. 3. Remove the AC power cord from the com...
Page 36 - Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card; it is fully seated in the; Installing a PCI Express x16 Card; Removing the PCI Express x16 Card; Pull the card straight up.
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 36 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 PC...
Page 37 - Connecting the IDE Cable; NOTES; For correct function of the cable:
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 37 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 18 shows the correct installation of the cable. NOTES ATA-66/100 compatible cables are backward compati...
Page 39 - Connecting Internal Headers
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 39 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. OM17676 USB A USB B Power (+5V) Power (+5V) D- D+...
Page 40 - Connect the audio cable to the front panel audio solution.
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 40 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel ® High Definition Audio Figure 20, F on page 39 shows the location of the yellow front panel audio header. Table 5 shows the pin assignments for the front panel audio header. Table 5. Front Panel Audio Hea...
Page 41 - Connecting USB 2.0 Headers; Connecting IEEE 1394a Headers; Connecting the Front Panel Header
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 41 Connecting USB 2.0 Headers Before connecting the USB 2.0 headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. See Figure 20, D on page 39 for the location of the black USB 2.0 headers. Table 7 shows the pin assignments for th...
Page 42 - Installing the Rear Panel USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394a Adapters
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 42 Installing the Rear Panel USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394a Adapters Follow these instructions to install the rear panel USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394a adapter (see Figure 21): 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. 2. Attach the cable end with...
Page 43 - Installing the Front Panel USB/IEEE 1394a/Audio Solution; Install a correctly keyed and shielded cable.; Remove the front panel USB/IEEE 1394a/audio solution cables.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 43 Installing the Front Panel USB/IEEE 1394a/Audio Solution To install the front panel USB/IEEE 1394a/audio solution cables to the headers, follow these steps (see Figure 22): 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. 2. Tu...
Page 44 - Connecting Fan and Power Cables; Connecting Fan Cables
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 44 Connecting Fan and Power Cables Connecting Fan Cables Figure 23 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. OM17677...
Page 45 - Connecting Power Supply Cables; Connect the main power supply cable to the 2x12 connector.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 45 Connecting Power Supply 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. See Table 3 on ...
Page 46 - Other Connectors
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 46 Other Connectors Figure 25 shows the location of the PCI add-in card, PCI Express 1x, and diskette drive connectors. OM17679 A B C D E F G Item Description A PCI bus add-in card connector 4 B PCI bus add-in card connector 3 C PCI Express x1 connector 2 D ...
Page 47 - Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 47 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 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. Figure 26 shows the locat...
Page 48 - Clearing Passwords; Remove the computer cover.
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 48 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. Turn off all peripheral devices connect...
Page 49 - Replacing the Battery
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 49 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 curr...
Page 52 - OСТОРОГА
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 52 OСТОРОГА Використовуйте батареї правильного типу , інакше існуватиме ризик вибуху . Якщо можливо , використані батареї слід утилізувати . Утилізація використаних батарей має бути виконана згідно місцевих норм , що регулюють охорону довкілля .
Page 55 - BIOS
55 3 BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be used to view and change the BIOS settings for the computer. The BIOS Setup program is accessed by pressing the <F2> key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. OM17050 F2 Figure 28. F2 Key This ...
Page 56 - Obtaining the BIOS Update File; The
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 56 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash BIOS update utility you can update the system BIOS from a floppy disk or other bootable media. The utility available from the Web provides a simple method for creating a bootable flas...
Page 57 - Recovering the BIOS
BIOS 57 Recovering the BIOS It is unlikely that anything will interrupt the BIOS update; however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be damaged. The following steps explain how to recover the BIOS if an update fails. The following procedure uses recovery mode for the Setup program. See page 4...
Page 59 - Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s); Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology; Assemble your system and attach two or more SATA hard drives.; Creating Your RAID Set; Begin Windows Setup by booting from the Windows installation CD.
59 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel ® Matrix Storage Technology) Requires Microsoft Windows* XP or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s) Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology 1. Assemble your system and attach two or more SATA hard drives. 2. Enter system BIOS Setup by pressing the <F2> ...
Page 60 - Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System; Configuring the BIOS for Intel
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 60 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System The Intel Matrix Storage Technology Console software offers the flexibility to upgrade from a single Serial ATA drive to RAID without reinstalling the operating system, when a second SATA hard drive is added to the system....
Page 61 - A Error Messages and Indicators; Desktop board D945PVS reports POST errors in two ways:; BIOS Beep Codes; BIOS Error Messages
61 A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop board D945PVS 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 fail...
Page 63 - B Regulatory Compliance; Safety Regulations; European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement
63 B Regulatory Compliance This appendix contains the following regulatory compliance information for desktop board D945PVS: • Safety regulations • European Union Declaration of Conformity statement • Product Ecology statements • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations • Product certificatio...
Page 64 - Ελληνικά
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 64 Č eština Tento výrobek odpovídá požadavk ů m evropských sm ě rnic 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 Di...
Page 65 - Product Ecology Statements; Recycling Considerations; Deutsch
Regulatory Compliance 65 Product Ecology Statements The following information is provided to address worldwide product ecology concerns and regulations. Recycling Considerations As part of its commitment to environmental responsibility, Intel has implemented the Intel Product Recycling Program to al...
Page 66 - Français; untuk
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 66 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 le...
Page 67 - Russian
Regulatory Compliance 67 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 ...
Page 68 - Lead-Free Desktop Board; Level Interconnect” mark as it appears on
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 68 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 ...
Page 69 - EMC Regulations
Regulatory Compliance 69 EMC Regulations Desktop board D945PVS 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, Rad...
Page 70 - Product Certification Markings (Board Level)
Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide 70 Product Certification Markings (Board Level) Desktop board D945PVS has the product certification markings shown in Table 16: Table 16. Product Certification Markings Description Mark UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file ...