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Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Specification Update. Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification April 2006 Order Number: D44279-001US The Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications.
Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Specification Update. Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification April 2006 Order Number: D44279-001US The Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications.
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... ARE NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN MEDICAL, LIFE SAVING, OR LIFE SUSTAINING APPLICATIONS. Intel may not be published in the Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Specification Update before placing your distributor to only the standard Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM with BIOS identifier NM94510J.86A. Current characterized errata are referenced in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and...
... ARE NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN MEDICAL, LIFE SAVING, OR LIFE SUSTAINING APPLICATIONS. Intel may not be published in the Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Specification Update before placing your distributor to only the standard Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM with BIOS identifier NM94510J.86A. Current characterized errata are referenced in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and...
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...of the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Desktop Board D945PLNM and its components to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data. iii Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE Notes call...injury. It describes the standard product and available manufacturing options. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM. It is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used to call attention to important information. # ...
...of the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Desktop Board D945PLNM and its components to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data. iii Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE Notes call...injury. It describes the standard product and available manufacturing options. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM. It is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used to call attention to important information. # ...
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iv For example, J5J1 is a connector, located at that are DC unless otherwise specified. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # (NxnX) GB GB/sec Gbits/sec KB Kbit kbits/sec MB MB/sec Mbit Mbit/sec xxh x.x V * Used after a .... It is the first connector in the description of a component, N indicates component type, xn are the relative coordinates of its location on the Desktop Board D945PLNM, and X is used in the 5J area. Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) Gigabytes per second Gigabits per second Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Kilobit (1024 bits) ...
iv For example, J5J1 is a connector, located at that are DC unless otherwise specified. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # (NxnX) GB GB/sec Gbits/sec KB Kbit kbits/sec MB MB/sec Mbit Mbit/sec xxh x.x V * Used after a .... It is the first connector in the description of a component, N indicates component type, xn are the relative coordinates of its location on the Desktop Board D945PLNM, and X is used in the 5J area. Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) Gigabytes per second Gigabits per second Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Kilobit (1024 bits) ...
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Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 2.7 Connectors...46 2.7.1 Back Panel Connectors 47 2.7.2 Component-side Connectors 48 2.8 Jumper Block ...56 2.9 Mechanical Considerations 57 2.9.1 Form Factor 57 2.9.2 I/O Shield...58 2.10 ...
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 2.7 Connectors...46 2.7.1 Back Panel Connectors 47 2.7.2 Component-side Connectors 48 2.8 Jumper Block ...56 2.9 Mechanical Considerations 57 2.9.1 Form Factor 57 2.9.2 I/O Shield...58 2.10 ...
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... 28. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 74 37. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 74 38. Lead Free Desktop Board 69 34. EMC Regulations ...70 35. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 26.
... 28. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 74 37. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 74 38. Lead Free Desktop Board 69 34. EMC Regulations ...70 35. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 26.
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...back-panel USB connectors (requires the use of the board. Table 1. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Platform Administrator Technology software, available separately) Peripheral Interfaces LAN Support...Control Legacy I /O Controller Hub (ICH7) Audio 6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem with ASF 1.03 support BIOS Expansion Capabilities • Intel® BIOS (resident in the SPI Flash device) • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and ...
...back-panel USB connectors (requires the use of the board. Table 1. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Platform Administrator Technology software, available separately) Peripheral Interfaces LAN Support...Control Legacy I /O Controller Hub (ICH7) Audio 6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem with ASF 1.03 support BIOS Expansion Capabilities • Intel® BIOS (resident in the SPI Flash device) • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and ...
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OM18285 12 Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. A D B CE F G CC H BB I J AA Z K Y L X M W U SR Q V T P ON Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components.
OM18285 12 Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. A D B CE F G CC H BB I J AA Z K Y L X M W U SR Q V T P ON Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components.
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...Interface LGA775 Processor Socket System Bus (800/533 MHz) PCI Express x16 Interface PCI Express x16 Connector Intel 945PL Chipset Intel 82945PL Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Legacy I/O Controller LPC Bus Intel 82801G I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) Back Panel/Front Panel USB Ports Serial Port Parallel Port PS/2 ... Out Mic In Line In/Retasking Jack Line Out/Retasking Jack Mic In/Retasking Jack = connector or socket Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.1.3 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas. Block Diagram OM18286 14
...Interface LGA775 Processor Socket System Bus (800/533 MHz) PCI Express x16 Interface PCI Express x16 Connector Intel 945PL Chipset Intel 82945PL Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Legacy I/O Controller LPC Bus Intel 82801G I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) Back Panel/Front Panel USB Ports Serial Port Parallel Port PS/2 ... Out Mic In Line In/Retasking Jack Line Out/Retasking Jack Mic In/Retasking Jack = connector or socket Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.1.3 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas. Block Diagram OM18286 14
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For information about ... Product Description 1.2 Online Support To find information about ... Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM under "Desktop Board Products" or "Desktop Board Support" Available configurations for the Desktop Board D945PLNM Processor data sheets ICH7 addressing Custom splash screens Audio software and utilities LAN software and drivers Visit this World Wide Web site: http...
For information about ... Product Description 1.2 Online Support To find information about ... Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM under "Desktop Board Products" or "Desktop Board Support" Available configurations for the Desktop Board D945PLNM Processor data sheets ICH7 addressing Custom splash screens Audio software and utilities LAN software and drivers Visit this World Wide Web site: http...
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... column, "DS" refers to double-sided memory modules (containing two rows of SDRAM) and "SS" refers to accurately configure memory settings for optimum performance. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.4 System Memory The board has two DIMM sockets and support the following memory features: • 1.8 V (only) DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with gold...
... column, "DS" refers to double-sided memory modules (containing two rows of SDRAM) and "SS" refers to accurately configure memory settings for optimum performance. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.4 System Memory The board has two DIMM sockets and support the following memory features: • 1.8 V (only) DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with gold...
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Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.4.1.1 Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration Figure 4 shows a dual channel configuration using two DIMMs. In this example, the DIMM sockets are populated with Two DIMMs 18 Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with identical DIMMs. 1 GB 1 GB Channel A, DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 0 OM17974 Figure 4.
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.4.1.1 Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration Figure 4 shows a dual channel configuration using two DIMMs. In this example, the DIMM sockets are populated with Two DIMMs 18 Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with identical DIMMs. 1 GB 1 GB Channel A, DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 0 OM17974 Figure 4.
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... routed to Figure 12, page 47 Figure 13, page 48 20 Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.5 Intel® 945PL Chipset The Intel 945PL chipset consists of the following devices: • Intel 82945PL Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect • Intel 82801G I /O paths. NOTE USB anti-theft circuitry requires the use...
... routed to Figure 12, page 47 Figure 13, page 48 20 Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.5 Intel® 945PL Chipset The Intel 945PL chipset consists of the following devices: • Intel 82945PL Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect • Intel 82801G I /O paths. NOTE USB anti-theft circuitry requires the use...
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... batteri af en forkert type. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in accordance with an incorrect type. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification NOTE Many Serial ATA drives use new low-voltage power connectors and require adaptors or power supplies equipped with low-voltage...
... batteri af en forkert type. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in accordance with an incorrect type. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification NOTE Many Serial ATA drives use new low-voltage power connectors and require adaptors or power supplies equipped with low-voltage...
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... mouse connectors are located on the back panel. For information about The location of the diskette drive connector Refer to Figure 12, page 47 28 Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.7.2 Parallel Port The 25-pin D-Sub parallel port connector is located on the back panel.
... mouse connectors are located on the back panel. For information about The location of the diskette drive connector Refer to Figure 12, page 47 28 Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.7.2 Parallel Port The 25-pin D-Sub parallel port connector is located on the back panel.
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... a single dynamic, condenser, or electret microphone The back panel audio connectors are shown in Figure 7. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.8.3 6-Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem The 6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem includes the following: • Intel 82801G I /O Controller Hub (ICH7) Intel High Definition Audio Link Sigmatel 9220 Audio Codec Line Out Mic In Line In/Retasking...
... a single dynamic, condenser, or electret microphone The back panel audio connectors are shown in Figure 7. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.8.3 6-Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem The 6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem includes the following: • Intel 82801G I /O Controller Hub (ICH7) Intel High Definition Audio Link Sigmatel 9220 Audio Codec Line Out Mic In Line In/Retasking...
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... subsystem is not established. LAN Connector LED States LED Color Green Yellow LED State Off On Blinking Off On Condition LAN link is operating. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification Table 4 describes the LED states when the board is powered up options 1.9.3 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available... ⎯ No boot media • Boot options to Obtaining LAN software and drivers Section 1.2, page 15 32 Table 4. For information about Refer to boot from Intel's World Wide Web site.
... subsystem is not established. LAN Connector LED States LED Color Green Yellow LED State Off On Blinking Off On Condition LAN link is operating. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification Table 4 describes the LED states when the board is powered up options 1.9.3 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available... ⎯ No boot media • Boot options to Obtaining LAN software and drivers Section 1.2, page 15 32 Table 4. For information about Refer to boot from Intel's World Wide Web site.
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Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.10.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 10 shows the location of the sensors and fan connectors. 1 A 3 B C 4 1 D 13 Item A B C D E F F E OM18287 Description Remote ambient temperature sensor Thermal diode, located on processor die Ambient temperature sensor, internal to hardware monitoring and fan control ASIC Processor fan Rear chassis fan Front chassis fan Figure 10. Thermal Sensors and Fan Connectors 34
Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.10.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 10 shows the location of the sensors and fan connectors. 1 A 3 B C 4 1 D 13 Item A B C D E F F E OM18287 Description Remote ambient temperature sensor Thermal diode, located on processor die Ambient temperature sensor, internal to hardware monitoring and fan control ASIC Processor fan Rear chassis fan Front chassis fan Figure 10. Thermal Sensors and Fan Connectors 34
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.... Suspend to RAM. Cold boot is disconnected from applications and user settings to disk. No power D3 - Service can be performed safely. S4 - Notes: 1. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.11.1.1 System States and Power States Under ACPI, the operating system directs all system and device power state transitions. The operating...
.... Suspend to RAM. Cold boot is disconnected from applications and user settings to disk. No power D3 - Service can be performed safely. S4 - Notes: 1. Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification 1.11.1.1 System States and Power States Under ACPI, the operating system directs all system and device power state transitions. The operating...
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... an AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it is wired to a fan tachometer input of telephony device (external or internal). Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification Resume on Ring enables telephony devices to access the computer when it was in before power was interrupted (on or off).
... an AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it is wired to a fan tachometer input of telephony device (external or internal). Intel Desktop Board D945PLNM Technical Product Specification Resume on Ring enables telephony devices to access the computer when it was in before power was interrupted (on or off).