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Intel® Desktop Board
D850GB/D850GBAL
Product Guide
Order Number: A30314-002

Revision History
Revision

Revision History

Date

-001

First release.

September 2000

-002

Second release.

October 2000

If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is present on the board, the following statement applies:
FCC Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
For questions related to the EMC performance of this product, contact:
Intel Corporation
5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway
Hillsboro, OR 97124
1-800-628-8686
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit other than the one to which the receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numerique német pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de
la classe B prescrites dans le Réglement sur le broullage radioélectrique édicté par le ministére des Communications du Canada.

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and/or use of Intel products including liability or warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or
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Intel Corporation may have patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights that
relate to the presented subject matter. The furnishing of documents and other materials and information does not provide any
license, express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to any such patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property
rights.
Intel products are not designed, intended or authorized for use in any medical, life saving, or life sustaining applications or for any
other application in which the failure of the Intel product could create a situation where personal injury or death may occur.
Intel may make changes to specifications, product descriptions, and plans at any time, without notice.
The D850GB/D850GBAL 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.
†

Third party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.

Copyright © 2000 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.

Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Feature Summary ................................................................................................................ 7
Components......................................................................................................................... 9
Processor ............................................................................................................................10
Main Memory ......................................................................................................................11
Intel® 850 Chipset ...............................................................................................................12
Intel® 82850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)...............................................................12
Intel® 82801BA I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) ..................................................................12
Firmware Hub (FWH) .................................................................................................12
Input/Output (I/O) Controller................................................................................................13
Real-Time Clock..................................................................................................................13
USB Support .......................................................................................................................14
PCI Enhanced IDE Interface ...............................................................................................14
Expansion Slots...................................................................................................................14
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)........................................................................................15
Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) (D850GB only) ............................................15
Audio Subsystem (D850GBAL only)....................................................................................15
BIOS ...................................................................................................................................15
PCI Auto Configuration ...............................................................................................16
IDE Auto Configuration ...............................................................................................16
Security Passwords ....................................................................................................16
LAN Subsystem (D850GBAL only)......................................................................................16
LAN Subsystem Software...........................................................................................17
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs.......................................................................................17
Enhanced Diagnostic LEDs.................................................................................................17
Speaker...............................................................................................................................17
Battery.................................................................................................................................17
Power Management Features .............................................................................................18
Wake on LAN Technology ..........................................................................................18
Instantly Available Technology ...................................................................................18
Resume on Ring.........................................................................................................20

2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin ................................................................................................................21
Installing and Removing an AGP Retention Mechanism and Card ......................................22
Installing the AGP Card Retention Mechanism ...........................................................22
Installing an AGP Card ...............................................................................................24
Removing an AGP Card from the Retention Mechanism ............................................24
Removing the AGP Card Retention Mechanism .........................................................25
Installing the I/O Shield .......................................................................................................26
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board........................................................................27
Installing the Processor Retention Mechanisms ..................................................................28

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Installing and Removing a Processor ..................................................................................30
How to Install the Fan Heatsink ..................................................................................31
Removing a Processor ...............................................................................................33
Installing and Removing Memory ........................................................................................34
Installing Memory .......................................................................................................34
Removing Memory .....................................................................................................35
Replacing the Battery ..........................................................................................................36
Connecting the IDE Cable ...................................................................................................38
Setting the Jumpers ............................................................................................................39
Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper ......................................................................40
Setting the USB Port 2 Routing Jumper .....................................................................40
Clearing Passwords ............................................................................................................40

3 Updating the BIOS
Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility ..........................................43
Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility ..........................................43
Preparing for the Update ............................................................................................43
Obtaining the BIOS Update File .........................................................................44
Recording the Current BIOS Settings ................................................................44
Creating Bootable Media....................................................................................44
Creating the BIOS Update Media.......................................................................45
Updating the BIOS......................................................................................................46
Recovering the BIOS..................................................................................................46

4 Using the Setup Program ..........................................................................................49
Maintenance Menu..............................................................................................................50
Extended Configuration Submenu ..............................................................................51
Main Menu ..........................................................................................................................52
Advanced Menu ..................................................................................................................53
PCI Configuration Submenu .......................................................................................54
Boot Configuration Submenu......................................................................................55
Peripheral Configuration Submenu.............................................................................56
IDE Configuration Submenu .......................................................................................58
Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Submenus.......................................................59
Diskette Configuration Submenu ................................................................................60
Event Log Configuration Submenu .............................................................................61
Video Configuration Submenu ....................................................................................62
Security Menu .....................................................................................................................63
Power Menu ........................................................................................................................64
Boot Menu...........................................................................................................................65
IDE Drive Configuration Submenu..............................................................................66
Exit Menu ............................................................................................................................67

5 Technical Reference
Board Connectors ...............................................................................................................69
Back Panel Connectors ..............................................................................................70
Midboard Connectors .................................................................................................71
Audio Connectors (D850GBAL only)..................................................................71

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Power and Hardware Connectors ......................................................................72
Add-In Board and Peripheral Interface Connectors............................................73
Front Panel Connectors..............................................................................................74
Desktop Board Resources...................................................................................................75
Memory Map ..............................................................................................................75
DMA Channels ...........................................................................................................75
I/O Map ......................................................................................................................76
Interrupts ....................................................................................................................78

A Error Messages and Indicators
BIOS Beep Codes ...............................................................................................................79
Enhanced Diagnostic LEDs.................................................................................................80
BIOS Error Messages .........................................................................................................82

B Regulatory and Integration Information
Regulatory Compliance .......................................................................................................85
Product Certification Markings.............................................................................................86
Installation Precautions .......................................................................................................86
Installation Instructions........................................................................................................87
Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) .............................................................87
Ensure Chassis and Accessory Module Certifications ................................................87
Prevent Power Supply Overload.................................................................................88
Place Battery Marking on the Computer .....................................................................88
Use Only for Intended Applications.............................................................................88

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Desktop Board Components .......................................................................................... 9
Location of Standby Power Indicator.............................................................................19
AGP Card with Retention Notch....................................................................................22
Installing the AGP Card Retention Mechanism .............................................................23
Removing the AGP Card ..............................................................................................24
Removing the AGP Card Retention Mechanism ...........................................................25
Installing the D850GB I/O Shield ..................................................................................26
Installing the D850GBAL I/O Shield ..............................................................................26
Location of the Mounting Screw Holes..........................................................................27
Location of the Processor RM Mounting Holes .............................................................28
Installing the Processor RM ..........................................................................................29
Installing a Processor....................................................................................................30
Applying Thermal Grease to the Processor Surface .....................................................31
Attaching the Fan Heatsink Clip....................................................................................31
Installing the Heatsink Clips ..........................................................................................32
Connecting the Processor Fan Cable to the Processor Fan Connector ........................33
Installing a Memory Module ..........................................................................................35
Removing the Battery ...................................................................................................37
Connecting the IDE Cable.............................................................................................38
Location of the BIOS Configuration and USB Port 2 Routing Jumpers .........................39
Connector Groups ........................................................................................................69
Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................................70

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Audio Connectors .........................................................................................................71
Power and Hardware Control Connectors.....................................................................72
Add-in Board and Peripheral Interface Connectors .......................................................73
Front Panel Connectors ................................................................................................74
Location of the Enhanced Diagnostic LEDs ..................................................................80

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Processors Supported by the Desktop Board ...............................................................10
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs .........................................................................................17
Standby Current Requirements.....................................................................................20
Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes (J8C2) .......................................40
USB Port 2 Routing Jumper Settings (J8D1) ................................................................40
BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar....................................................................................49
BIOS Setup Program Function Keys.............................................................................50
Maintenance Menu .......................................................................................................50
Extended Configuration Submenu ................................................................................51
Main Menu....................................................................................................................52
Advanced Menu............................................................................................................53
PCI Configuration Submenu .........................................................................................54
Boot Configuration Submenu ........................................................................................55
Peripheral Configuration Submenu ...............................................................................56
IDE Configuration Submenu .........................................................................................58
Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Submenus.........................................................59
Diskette Configuration Submenu ..................................................................................60
Event Log Configuration Submenu ...............................................................................61
Video Configuration Submenu ......................................................................................62
Security Menu...............................................................................................................63
Power Menu..................................................................................................................64
Boot Menu ....................................................................................................................65
IDE Drive Configuration Submenu ................................................................................66
Exit Menu......................................................................................................................67
System Memory Map....................................................................................................75
DMA Channels..............................................................................................................75
I/O Map.........................................................................................................................76
Interrupts ......................................................................................................................78
Beep Codes ..................................................................................................................79
Enhanced Diagnostic LED States .................................................................................81
BIOS Error Messages ...................................................................................................82
Safety Regulations........................................................................................................85
EMC Regulations ..........................................................................................................85

1 Desktop Board Features
Feature Summary
Form Factor

ATX compatible (9.6 inches x 12 inches)

Processor

•

Support for an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in a 423-Pin Grid Array (PGA)
package

•

400 MHz system data bus

Memory

• Four 168-pin Direct Rambus† RIMM† sockets
• Support from 128 MB to a maximum 2 GB of system memory

Chipset

Intel® 850 chipset, consisting of:
• Intel® 82850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Accelerated Hub
Architecture (AHA) bus
• Intel® 82801BA I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) with AHA bus
• Firmware Hub (FWH)

I/O Control

SMSC LPC47M102 low pin count (LPC) interface I/O controller

LAN (D850GBAL only)

• Intel® 82562EM 10/100 Mbit/sec Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device
• RJ-45 connector

Video

AGP connector supporting 1.5 V 4X or 2X AGP cards

Audio (D850GBAL only)

Analog Devices AD1881 analog codec (AC ’97)

Peripheral Interfaces

• Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports and a header on the board for an
additional two ports
• Two IDE interfaces with Ultra DMA, ATA-66/100 support
• One diskette drive interface
• One parallel port
• One serial port
• PS/2† keyboard and mouse ports

Expansion Capabilities

• Five PCI bus add-in card connectors
• One AGP connector

CNR (D850GB only)

One Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) shared with PCI slot 5

BIOS

• Intel/AMI BIOS
• 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory
• Support for SMBIOS

Power Management

• Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
• Support for Advanced Power Management (APM)
• Support for Plug and Play
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Feature Summary (continued)
Management Features

Hardware monitor with
• Two fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity
• Remote diode temperature sensing
• Voltage sensing to detect out of range values

Instantly Available PC

Wake on LAN†
Technology Connector
Other Features

✏

• Support for PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2
• Suspend to RAM (STR) support
• Wake on USB, PCI, CNR, RS-232, PS/2, LAN, and front panel
Support for system wake up using an add-in network interface card with remote
wake up capability
• Enhanced diagnostics LEDs on the back panel
• SCSI hard drive activity LED connector for the front panel
• Speaker

NOTE
For information about Intel® desktop boards, including technical product specifications, BIOS
updates, and device drivers, go to the Intel World Wide Web site at:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/

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Components
Figure 1 shows the major components on the board.
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ADI AD1881 audio codec (D850GBAL only)

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Primary IDE connector

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Auxiliary line-in connector (D850GBAL only)

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Secondary IDE connector

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Legacy CD-ROM connector (D850GBAL only)

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USB port 2 connector

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ATAPI-style CD-ROM connector
(D850GBAL only)

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Front panel connector

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AGP connector

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Front panel USB connector

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Intel 82850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)

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Alternate power LED/sleep connector

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Back panel connectors

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Chassis fan connector

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12 V processor core voltage connector

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Battery

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Chassis fan connector

Y.

BIOS configuration jumper

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Processor socket

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Wake on LAN technology connector

K.

Processor fan connector

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SCSI LED connector

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RIMM fan connector

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Speaker

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RIMM sockets

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Intel 82801BA I/O Controller Hub (ICH2)

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Power connector

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PCI bus add-in card connectors

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Auxiliary power connector

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Communication and Networking Riser (CNR)

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Diskette drive connector

(D850GB only)

Figure 1. Desktop Board Components

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Processor
CAUTION
The D850GB/D850GBAL board supports processors that have a 49.8 A maximum current draw
(1.1 to 1.85 V core). Using a processor not in compliance with these guidelines can damage the
processor, the board, and the power supply. See the processor’s data sheet for current usage
requirements.

✏

NOTE
66 MHz system bus frequency processors are not supported in this product. A hardware lockout is
provided so that if such a processor is installed, the D850GB/D850GBAL board will not power-up.
The board supports a single Intel Pentium 4 processor. Processors are not included with the board
and must be purchased separately.
The processor connects to the board through the 423 PGA socket. The Pentium 4 processor may be
removed and replaced to accommodate supported higher speed processors.
The board supports the processors listed in Table 1.
Table 1.

Processors Supported by the Desktop Board
Processor Frequency

System Bus Frequency

L2 Cache Size

Processor Type

(GHz)

(MHz)

(kB)

Intel Pentium 4 processor

1.3, 1.4, and 1.5

400

256

For the latest information on processor support for the D850GB/D850GBAL board, refer to the
Intel desktop board web site at:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/
For instructions on installing or upgrading the processor, see Chapter 2.

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Main Memory
The board has four 2.5 V memory module sockets that support RIMMs containing Direct Rambus
DRAM (RDRAM) devices.
The board supports the following memory features:
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Maximum of 32 DRAM devices per channel
128 MB (minimum) to 2 GB (maximum) onboard capacity utilizing 256 Mbit or 512 Mbit
technology
Single- or double-sided RIMM modules
PC600 or PC800 compliant RDRAM
Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only

NOTE
For information about vendors that support these memory requirements, refer to the D850GB link
on this Intel web site:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/
For information about installing memory, see Chapter 2.

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Intel® 850 Chipset
The Intel 850 chipset consists of the following devices:
• Intel 82850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with AHA bus
• Intel 82801BA I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) with AHA bus
• Firmware Hub (FWH)

Intel® 82850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
The MCH has these features:
• Integrated dual Direct Rambus technology memory channel
• Support for 128 MB to 2 GB main system memory
• Auto-detection of RDRAM memory
• Support for a single AGP device

Intel® 82801BA I/O Controller Hub (ICH2)
The ICH2 has these features:
• Integrated Intel® Ethernet LAN MAC (external PLC required)
• Support for the PCI interface
• Support for the Low Pin Count (LPC) interface
• Integrated IDE controller
• Support for USB
• Support for CNR
• General purpose I/O
• Power management logic
• Support for the System Management Bus
• Real-Time Clock
• Support for AC ’97 audio devices and modems

Firmware Hub (FWH)
The FWH has these features:
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•

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System BIOS
System security and manageability logic that enables protection for storing and updating of
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Input/Output (I/O) Controller
The SMSC LPC47M102 ultra I/O controller features the following:
• Low pin count (LPC) interface
• 3.3 V operation
• One serial port
• One parallel port with Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced Parallel Port
(EPP) support
• Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for PCI systems
• PS/2-style mouse and keyboard interfaces
• Interface for one 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, or 2.88 MB diskette drive
• Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface
• PCI power management support
• IrDA† 1.0 compliant
• Fan control:
 Two fan control outputs
 Two fan tachometer inputs

Real-Time Clock
The Real-Time Clock (RTC) is integrated into the chipset. The RTC provides battery backed-up
date and time keeping device with two banks of static RAM with 128 bytes each. A battery on the
board keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off.

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NOTE
The recommended method of accessing the date in systems with Intel desktop boards is indirectly
from the Real-Time Clock (RTC) via the BIOS. The BIOS on Intel desktop boards contains a
century checking and maintenance feature that checks the least two significant digits of the year
stored in the RTC during each BIOS request (INT 1Ah) to read the date and, if less than 80 (i.e.,
1980 is the first year supported by the PC), updates the century byte to 20. This feature enables
operating systems and applications using the BIOS date/time services to reliably manipulate the
year as a four-digit value.

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USB Support
The board has two USB ports. Two additional ports may be connected to a header on the board.
You can connect two USB peripheral devices directly to the computer without an external hub. To
attach more than two devices, connect an external hub to either of the built-in ports. The board
supports the standard universal host controller interface (UHCI) and takes advantage of standard
software drivers written to be compatible with UHCI.

✏

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.

PCI Enhanced IDE Interface
The ICH2’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 four IDE devices (such as hard drives)
• ATAPI devices (such as CD-ROM drives)
• PIO Mode 3 and PIO Mode 4 devices
• Ultra ATA-66/100 protocols
• Support for laser servo (LS-120) drives

Expansion Slots
The board has:
• Five PCI bus add-in card connectors
• One AGP connector
• One CNR connector shared with PCI slot 5 (D850GB only)

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Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

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NOTE
The board is only compatible with 1.5 V AGP cards.
The AGP is a high-performance bus for graphics-intensive applications, such as 3D graphics.
AGP is independent of the PCI bus and is intended for exclusive use with graphical display
devices.
The AGP connector supports AGP 4X and 2X add-in cards. The AGP card retention mechanism is
used only with cards with retention notches (see Figure 3 on page 22). For information about
installing the AGP card retention mechanism and an AGP card, see Chapter 2.

Communication and Networking Riser (CNR)
(D850GB only)
The CNR provides an interface that supports the audio, modem, USB, and LAN interfaces of the
Intel 850 chipset.

Audio Subsystem (D850GBAL only)
The audio subsystem features the following:
• Intel 82801BA ICH2
• Analog Devices AD1881 analog codec (AC ’97)

✏

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.
Audio drivers and utilities are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/

BIOS
The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI 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 in Section 3.

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PCI Auto Configuration
If you install a PCI add-in board in your computer, the PCI auto-configuration utility in the BIOS
automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for that
add-in board. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI add-in
board.

IDE Auto Configuration
If you install an IDE device (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the IDE auto-configuration
utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. You do not
need to run the BIOS Setup program after installing an IDE device.

Security Passwords
The BIOS includes security features that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be accessed
and who can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can be set for the
Setup and for booting the computer, with the following restrictions:
• The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to view and change all Setup options. If
only the supervisor password is set, pressing  at the password prompt of Setup gives
the user restricted access to Setup.
• If both the supervisor and user passwords are set, you must enter either the supervisor
password or the user password to access Setup. Setup options are then available for viewing
and changing depending on whether the supervisor or user password was entered.
•

Setting a user password restricts who can boot the computer. The password prompt is
displayed before the computer is booted. If only the supervisor password is set, the computer
boots without asking for a password. If both passwords are set, you can enter either password
to boot the computer.

LAN Subsystem (D850GBAL only)
The Network Interface Controller subsystem consists of the ICH2 (with integrated LAN Media
Access Controller) and a physical layer interface device. Features include:
• PCI Bus Master interface
• CSMA/CD Protocol Engine
• Serial CSMA/CD unit interface that supports the following physical layer interface devices:
 82562EM onboard LAN

•

 82562ET/EM (10/100 Mbit/sec Ethernet) on CNR bus (D850GB only)
 82562EH (1 Mbit/sec HomePNA† )on CNR bus (D850GB only)
PCI Power Management
 Support APM
 Supports ACPI technology
 Supports Wake up from suspend state (Wake on LAN technology)

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LAN Subsystem Software
For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D850GB 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. Table 2 describes the LED states when the
board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is operating.
Table 2.

RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs

LED Color

LED State

Indicates

Green

Off

10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

On

100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Off

LAN link is not established.

Yellow

On (steady state)

LAN link is established.

On (brighter and pulsing)

The computer is communicating with another computer on
the LAN.

Enhanced Diagnostic LEDs
Four dual-colored enhanced diagnostic LEDs are located on the back panel. The LEDs report
POST failures. See page 80 for information about the LEDs.

Speaker
A 47 Ω inductive 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 board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current when the computer
is turned off. See Chapter 2 for instructions on how to replace the battery.

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Power Management Features
Power management is implemented at several levels, including:
• Software support:

•

 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
 Advanced Power Management (APM)
Hardware support:
 Power connector
 Fan connectors
 Wake on LAN technology
 Instantly Available technology
 Resume on Ring
 Wake from USB
 Wake from PS/2 keyboard
 PME# wakeup support

If the board is used with an ACPI-aware operating system, the BIOS can provide ACPI support.
Otherwise, it defaults to APM support.

Wake on LAN Technology
CAUTION
For Wake on LAN technology, the 5-V standby line for the power supply must be capable of
delivering +5 V ± 5 % at 720 mA. Failure to provide adequate standby current when using this
feature can damage the power supply.
The Wake on LAN technology connector can be used with PCI bus network adapters that have a
remote wake-up connector. Network adapters that are PCI 2.2 compliant assert the wake-up signal
using the PCI bus signal PME# (pin A19 on the PCI bus connectors). See Figure 1 on page 9 for
the location of the Wake on LAN technology connector on the board.

Instantly Available Technology
CAUTION
For Wake on LAN technology, the 5-V standby line for the power supply must be capable of
delivering +5 V ± 5 % at 720 mA. Failure to provide adequate standby current when using this
feature can damage the power supply.
Instantly Available technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to-RAM) sleep
state. While in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to be off. When signaled by a wake-up
device or event, the system quickly returns to its last known awake state.
The board’s standby power indicator, shown in Figure 2 on page 19, is lit when the memory
modules and PCI bus connectors have power, even when the computer appears to be off.

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If the system has a dual-colored power LED on the front panel, the sleep state is indicated by the
LED turning amber.

CR6F1

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Figure 2. Location of Standby Power Indicator

CAUTION
If the standby current necessary to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses
exceeds power supply capacity, the board may lose register settings stored in memory. Calculate
the standby current requirements using the steps described below.
Power supplies used with this board must be able to provide enough standby current to support the
standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration as outlined in Table 3. Values are
determined by specifications such as PCI 2.2. Actual measurements may vary.
To estimate the total amount of standby current required for a particular system configuration,
standby current requirements of all installed components must be added. Refer to the descriptions
in Table 3 and follow the steps outlined below:
1. Note the total D850GB/D850GBAL board standby current requirement.
2. Add to that the total PS/2 port standby current requirement if a wake-enabled device is
connected.
3. Add, from the PCI 2.2 slots (wake-enabled) row, the total of the number of wake-enabled
devices installed (PCI and AGP) multiplied by the standby current requirement.
4. Add, from the PCI 2.2 slots (nonwake-enabled) row, the total of the number of wake-enabled
devices installed (PCI and AGP) multiplied by the standby current requirement.

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5. Add all additional wake-enabled devices’ and nonwake-enabled devices’ standby current
requirements as applicable.
6. Add all the required current totals from steps 1 through 5 to determine the total estimated
standby current power supply requirement.
Table 3.

Standby Current Requirements

Instantly Available Current
Support

Description

Standby Current
Requirements (mA)

Estimate for integrated board
components

Total for the D850GB board

770

Estimate for add-on components
(Add to integrated board
components shown above)

PS/2 ports*

345

PCI 2.2 slots (wake-enabled)

375

PCI 2.2 slots (nonwake-enabled)

100

WOL header

525

CNR* (wake enabled)

875

CNR* (non-wake enabled)

40

USB ports*

700

* Dependent upon system configuration

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NOTE
PCI requirements are calculated by totaling the following:
• One wake-enabled device @ 375 mA
• Five non wake-enabled devices @ 20 mA each
PS/2 Ports requirements per the IBM PS/2 Port Specification (Sept 1991):
• Keyboard @ 275 mA
• Mouse @ 70 mA
USB requirements are calculated by totaling the following:
•
•
•

One wake-enabled device @ 500 mA
USB hub @ 100 mA
Three USB non-wake-enabled devices @ 2.5 mA each
The USB ports are limited to a combined total of 700 mA.

Resume on Ring
The operation of Resume on Ring can be summarized as follows:
•
•
•
•

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Resumes operation from either the APM sleep mode or the ACPI S1 state
Requires only one call to access the computer
Detects incoming call similarly for external and internal modems
Requires modem interrupt be unmasked for correct operation

2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board
Components
This chapter tells you how to:
• Install and remove an AGP retention mechanism and card
• Install the I/O shield
• Install and remove the board
• Install the processor retention mechanism and board in the chassis
• Install a processor
• Install and remove memory
• Replace the battery
• Connect the IDE cable
• Set the jumpers
• Clear passwords

Before You Begin
CAUTION
Before you install this board in a chassis, see Appendix B for regulatory requirements and
precautions.
•
•
•

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.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. Perform the procedures described in
this chapter only at an ESD workstation using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam
pad. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an
antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis.

WARNINGS
The procedures in this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with
personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using
and modifying electronic equipment.
Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any telecommunications links,
networks, or modems before performing any of the procedures described in this chapter.
Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open
the computer or perform any procedures can result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Some circuitry on the board can continue to operate even though the front panel power button is
off.

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Installing and Removing an AGP Retention Mechanism
and Card
The AGP connector supports 1.5 V 4X and 2X AGP cards. Newer cards have a retention notch as
shown in Figure 3. When using notched cards, install the AGP card retention mechanism before
installing a card. The AGP card retention mechanism is not used with unnotched cards.
Pages 22–25 describe:
• Installing the AGP card retention mechanism
• Installing an AGP card
• Removing an AGP card from the retention mechanism
• Removing the AGP card retention mechanism

Installing the AGP Card Retention Mechanism
CAUTION
Install the AGP card retention mechanism (RM) only when using an AGP card with a retention
notch (A) as shown in Figure 3. Use of the RM with an unnotched card may impair video
operation. If you need to remove the RM, follow the instructions on page 25.

A
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Figure 3. AGP Card with Retention Notch

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The AGP card RM (see Figure 4) encloses the board’s AGP connector and stabilizes the AGP card.
Place the board (component side up) on a flat, supportive surface, preferably on the anti-static bag
in which the board was shipped in. Follow the steps outlined below to attach the RM (A) to the
AGP connector (B):
1. Locate the AGP connector (J5E1) on the board as shown below. Note that the board’s
silkscreen (C) indicates the correct final position of the lever (D) on the RM.

A

D

E
B
C

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Figure 4. Installing the AGP Card Retention Mechanism

2.

Position the RM over the AGP connector as shown below.

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3.

Push the lever end of the RM in the direction of the arrow until the two rearmost tabs (E)
spread over the end of the AGP connector.

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4. Push the free end of the RM over the other end of the AGP connector and press down evenly
on both ends of the RM until all four tabs click underneath the AGP connector. Do not apply
unnecessary pressure to avoid damaging the board.

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Installing an AGP Card
Follow these instructions to install an AGP card:
1. Place the AGP card in the AGP connector.
2. Press down on the card until it is completely seated in the AGP connector and the card
retention notch snaps into place around the RM pin.
3. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

Removing an AGP Card from the Retention Mechanism
Follow these instructions to remove an AGP card from the retention mechanism:
1. Remove the screw (B) that secures the card’s metal bracket (A) to the chassis back panel.
2. Push back on the retention mechanism lever (D), as shown in Figure 5, until the retention pin
(C) completely clears the notch in the card.
3. Pull the card straight up (E).

B

A

E

C

D
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Figure 5. Removing the AGP Card

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Removing the AGP Card Retention Mechanism
Follow these instructions to remove the AGP card retention mechanism:
1. Using diagonal cutters (A), cut the loop (B) joining the two sides of the retention mechanism
(see Figure 6).
2. Spread the sides of the retention mechanism (C) and lift the retention mechanism off of the
AGP connector.

✏

NOTE
Once removed using this method, the AGP RM cannot be reused.

B

c
A

c

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Figure 6. Removing the AGP Card Retention Mechanism

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Installing the I/O Shield
The 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 board in the chassis. Place the shield inside the chassis
as shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8. Press the shield into place so that it fits tightly and securely. If
the shield doesn’t fit, obtain a properly-sized shield from the chassis supplier.

OM10586

Figure 7. Installing the D850GB I/O Shield

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Figure 8. Installing the D850GBAL I/O Shield

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Installing and Removing the Desktop Board
Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the board. The board is
secured to the chassis by 10 screws. Figure 9 shows the locations of the mounting screw holes.
Do not install screws around the processor socket at this time.

✏

NOTES
You will need a Phillips (#2 bit) screwdriver.
Refer to Appendix B for regulatory requirements and installation instructions and precautions.

WARNING
This procedure should be done only by qualified technical personnel. 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.

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Figure 9. Location of the Mounting Screw Holes

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Installing the Processor Retention Mechanisms
To install the processor retention mechanisms (RM), follow these instructions:
1. Locate the processor RM holes as seen in Figure 10.

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Figure 10. Location of the Processor RM Mounting Holes

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2. Using the screws provided by the chassis manufacturer, install the processor RMs to the board
and chassis as shown in Figure 11.

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Figure 11. Installing the Processor RM

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Installing and Removing 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; the standby power LED should not be lit (see
Figure 2 on page 19). Failure to do so could damage the processor and the board.
To install a processor, follow these instructions (see Figure 12):
1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” (see page 21).
2. Locate the processor socket and raise the socket lever completely
3. Install the processor so that the first pin (A) is aligned with the first pin location on the board
silk screen.
4. Lower the lever to its original position.

A

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Figure 12. Installing a Processor

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How to Install the Fan Heatsink
To install the fan heatsink, follow these instructions:
1. Apply about half of the thermal grease from the syringe to the center of the processor surface,
as shown in Figure 13.

OM10642

Figure 13. Applying Thermal Grease to the Processor Surface

2.

Place the symmetrical fan heatsink on the processor so that the fan cable is facing the right
edge of the board (see Figure 14).

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Figure 14. Attaching the Fan Heatsink

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3. Install the heatsink clip on each side by attaching the opening at both ends of the clip (B) to the
tabs on the processor RM. Then, fasten the side clip (A) to the processor RM until you hear a
click. Repeat this procedure on the opposite side of the heatsink (see Figure 15).

B

A
B

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Figure 15. Installing the Heatsink Clips

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4.

Connect the processor fan cable to the processor fan connector (see Figure 16).

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Figure 16. Connecting the Processor Fan Cable to the Processor Fan Connector

Removing a Processor
To remove a processor, follow these instructions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” (see page 21).
Disconnect the processor fan cable.
Detach the fan heatsink clips.
Raise the socket lever completely.
Remove the processor and fan heatsink.

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Installing and Removing Memory
CAUTIONS
Before installing or removing RIMM modules, make sure that AC power has been removed by
unplugging the power cord from the computer. The standby power indicator LED should not be lit
(see Figure 2 on page 19) for the location of the standby power indicator LED location). Failure
to do so could damage the memory and the board.
The board supports combinations of no more than 32 RDRAM components per RDRAM channel.
If the total number of RDRAM components installed in all RIMM sockets exceeds 64, the computer
will not boot.
A Continuity RIMM (CRIMM) module must be installed in any unused memory connector or the
board will not boot.
Incorrect insertion of a RIMM module or a CRIMM module in a RIMM connector can damage the
D850GB/D850GBAL board.

Installing Memory
The board’s memory module consists of four sockets arranged as bank 0 and bank 1. The pair of
sockets closest to the processor is for bank 0, as shown in Figure 17. The memory module
requirements are listed in the Main Memory section on page 11.
When adding memory:
• Install a pair of RIMMs in the sockets in bank 0 first. The RIMMs must be identical in speed,
size, and density.
• If desired memory configuration has been achieved in bank 0, install CRIMMs in the sockets
in bank 1.
• If memory is to be installed in bank 1, the RIMM modules to be installed must be identical in
size and density to each other, and match the speed of the RIMM modules in bank 0. The
RIMM modules do not, however, need to match those in bank 0 in size and density. For
example, if bank 0 has two 128 MB RIMMs of PC800 RDRAM, bank 1 would require PC800
RDRAM also, however, any other supported RIMM modules such as 64 MB or 192 MB could
be used.
• The BIOS detects the size and type of installed memory.

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0
1

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Figure 17. Installing a Memory Module

To install the memory modules, follow these steps:
1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” (see page 21).
2. Holding the memory module by the edges, remove it from its antistatic package.
3. Make sure the clips at either end of the socket are pushed away from the socket.
4. Position the module above the socket. Align the two small notches in the bottom edge of the
module with the keys in the socket.
5. Insert the bottom edge of the module into the socket.
6. When the module is seated, push down on the top edge of the module until the retaining clips
snap into place. Make sure the clips are firmly in place.

Removing Memory
To remove a memory module, follow these steps:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" (see page 21).
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. Disconnect
the computer’s power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter).
3. Remove the computer cover.
4. Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the socket. The memory pops out of the
socket.
5. Hold the memory module by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an antistatic
package.
6. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the memory module
sockets.

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Replacing the Battery
When your computer is turned off, a lithium battery maintains the current time-of-day clock and
the values in CMOS RAM current. Figure 18 on page 37 shows the location of the battery.
The battery should last about seven years. When the battery begins to die, it loses voltage; when
the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in CMOS RAM
(for example, the date and time) might not be accurate. Replace the battery with an equivalent
one.

CAUTION
Refer to technically qualified persons only for replacement of battery.

CAUTION
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries should be recycled
where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local environmental
regulations.

PRÉCAUTION
Risque d'explosion si la pile usagée est remplacée par une pile de type incorrect. Les piles
usagées doivent être recyclées dans la mesure du possible. La mise au rebut des piles usagées
doit respecter les réglementations locales en vigueur en matière de protection de
l'environnement.

FORHOLDSREGEL
Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. Batterier bør om muligt
genbruges. Bortskaffelse af brugte batterier bør foregå i overensstemmelse med gældende
miljølovgivning.

OBS!
Det kan oppstå eksplosjonsfare hvis batteriet skiftes ut med feil type. Batterier bør sendes til
gjenvinning hvis det er mulig. Brukte batterier bør kastes i henhold til gjeldende
miljølovgivning.

VIKTIGT!
Risk för explosion om batteriet ersätts med felaktig batterityp. Batterier bör om möjligt
återvinnas . Batterier ska kasseras enligt de lokala miljövårdsbestämmelserna.

VARO
Räjähdysvaara, jos pariston tyyppi on väärä. Paristot on kierrätettävä, jos se on mahdollista.
Käytetyt paristot on hävitettävä paikallisten ympäristömääräysten mukaisesti.

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VORSICHT
Bei falschem Einsetzen einer neuen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Die Batterie darf nur
durch denselben oder einen entsprechenden, vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp ersetzt
werden. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien den Anweisungen des Herstellers entsprechend.

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.

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.
To replace the battery, follow these steps:
1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” (see page 21).
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. Remove the computer cover.
4. Locate the battery on the board (see Figure 18).
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.

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Figure 18. Removing the Battery

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Connecting the IDE Cable
The Intel boxed board package includes a 40-contact, 80-conductor IDE cable. It is capable of
connecting two drives to the board. The cable supports the Ultra ATA-66/100 transfer protocol
and is backward compatible with drives using slower IDE transfer protocols. Figure 19 shows the
correct installation of the cable.
For correct function of the cable:
• Attach the cable end with the single connector to the board.
• Attach the cable end with the two closely spaced connectors to the drives.

B

A
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Figure 19. Connecting the IDE Cable

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Setting the Jumpers
The board has two jumpers as shown in Figure 20:
•

The BIOS configuration jumper

•

The USB port 2 routing 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.

3

1

1

3

J8C2

4
6

J8D1
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Figure 20. Location of the BIOS Configuration and USB Port 2 Routing Jumpers

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Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper
The three-pin BIOS jumper, shown in Figure 20, enables all board configurations to be done in
BIOS Setup. Table 4 shows the jumper settings for the Setup program modes.
Table 4.

Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes (J8C2)

Function / Mode

Jumper Setting

Configuration

Normal

1-2

The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords
for booting.

3
1

Configure

2-3

3

After the POST runs, the BIOS displays the maintenance menu.
Use this menu to clear passwords.

1

Recovery

None

3

The BIOS attempts to recover the BIOS configuration. A
recovery diskette is required.

1

Setting the USB Port 2 Routing Jumper
The USB port 2 routing jumper routes the signals of USB port 2. Table 5 describes the jumper
settings for the front panel USB connector and CNR connector (D850GB only).
Table 5.

USB Port 2 Routing Jumper Settings (J8D1)

Jumper Setting
2-3 and 5-6

1-2 and 4-5

Configuration
1

4

3

6

1

4

3

6

USB port 2 signals are routed to the front panel USB connector.

USB port 2 signals are routed to the CNR connector (D850GB only).

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” (see page 21).
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. Disconnect
the computer’s power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter).
3. Remove the computer cover.
4. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 20).
5. Place the jumper on pins 2-3 as shown below.
3
1

6. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, turn on the computer, and allow it to boot.

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7. The computer starts the Setup program. Setup displays the maintenance menu.
8. Use the arrow keys to select Clear Passwords. Press  and Setup displays a pop-up
screen requesting that you confirm clearing the password. Select Yes and press .
Setup displays the maintenance menu again.
9. Press  to save the current values and exit Setup.
10. Turn off the computer. Disconnect the computer’s power cord from the AC power source.
11. Remove the computer cover.
12. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below.
3
1

13. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, and turn on the computer.

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3 Updating the BIOS
This chapter tells you how to update the BIOS by either using the Intel® Express BIOS Update
utility or the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, and recovering the BIOS if an update fails.

Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update
Utility
With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you can update the system BIOS while in the Windows
environment. The BIOS file is included in an automated update utility which combines the
functionality of the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease-of use of Windows-based
installation wizards.
To update the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility:
1. Go to the Intel World Wide Web site:
http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/
2. Navigate to the D850GB page and click the Express BIOS Update utility file for the D850GB
board’s BIOS.
3. Download the file to your hard drive. (You can also save this file to a diskette. This is useful
if you are updating the BIOS for multiple identical systems.)
4. Close all other applications. This step is required. Your system will be rebooted at the last
Express BIOS Update window.
5. Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive where it was saved. This
runs the update program.
6. Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to complete the BIOS update.

Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Flash Memory Update
Utility
Follow the steps described below to update the BIOS using the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility:
• Prepare for the update
• Update the BIOS
• Recover the BIOS if an update fails

Preparing for the Update
Before you update the BIOS, prepare by:
• Obtaining the BIOS update file
• Recording the current BIOS settings
• Creating a bootable media
• Creating the BIOS update media

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Obtaining the BIOS Update File
You can update to a new version of the BIOS by using the BIOS update file. The BIOS update file
is a compressed self-extracting archive that contains all the files you need to update the BIOS. The
BIOS update file contains:
• New BIOS files
• BIOS recovery files
• Intel Flash Memory Update Utility
You can obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or from the Intel World Wide
Web site:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/

✏

NOTE
Please review the instructions distributed with the update utility before attempting a BIOS update.
The Intel Flash Memory Update Utility allows you to:
• Update the BIOS in flash memory
• Update the language section of the BIOS

Recording the Current BIOS Settings
1. Boot the computer and press  when you see the message:
Press  Key if you want to run SETUP

✏

NOTE
Do not skip step 2. You will need these settings to configure your computer at the end of the
update procedure.
2. Write down the current settings in the BIOS Setup program.

Creating Bootable Media
You can create bootable media with a:
•

CD writer

•

Normal diskette drive or an LS-120 diskette drive

Creating a Bootable CD
Follow the instructions provided with your CD writer to make a bootable CD using floppy
emulation and bootable files.

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Creating a Bootable Diskette

✏

NOTE
When using an LS-120 diskette drive, you must use a 1.44 MB diskette as the bootable BIOS
update diskette. The computer is unable to recover a BIOS from an LS-120 diskette.
To create a bootable diskette using a DOS system:
•
•

Place an unformatted diskette in the diskette drive and format the diskette using the /s option.
Example: format a: /s
Alternatively, place a formatted diskette in the diskette drive and use the sys command.
Example: sys a:

To create a bootable diskette using a non-DOS system:
1. Obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or from the Intel World Wide
Web site:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/
2.
3.
4.
5.

Copy the BIOS update file to a temporary directory on your hard disk.
Change to the temporary directory.
To extract the files, double click on the BIOS update file, for example, GBBIOSxx.EXE.
One of the extracted files is MK_BOOTZ.EXE. Double click on this file to extract the
README.TXT file.
6. Follow the directions in the README.TXT file.

Creating the BIOS Update Media
1. Obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or from the Intel World Wide
Web site:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/
2.
3.
4.
5.

Copy the BIOS update file to a temporary directory on your hard disk.
From the C:\ prompt, change to the temporary directory.
To extract the file, type the name of the BIOS update file, for example, GBBIOSxx.EXE
Press . The extracted file contains the following files:
LICENSE.TXT
BIOINSTR.TXT
BIOS.EXE
MK_BOOTZ.EXE
6. Read the LICENSE.TXT file, which contains the software license agreement, and the
BIOINSTR.TXT file, which contains the instructions for the BIOS update.
7. Insert the bootable diskette into drive A.
8. To extract the BIOS.EXE file to the diskette, change to the temporary directory that holds the
BIOS.EXE file and type:
BIOS A:

9. Press .
10. The diskette now holds the new BIOS files, the Intel Flash Update Utility, and the recovery
files.

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Updating the BIOS
CAUTION
The AUTOEXEC.BAT file provided with the update files updates the BIOS in two parts: first
updating the boot block and displaying the “Operation completed successfully” message and then
updating the BIOS core. You will be asked to reboot the system when the update process is
complete. Do not interrupt the process or the system may not be capable of rebooting.
1. Boot the computer with the BIOS update diskette in drive A. During system boot, the
AUTOEXEC.BAT file provided with the update files will automatically run the BIOS update
process.
2. The AUTOEXEC.BAT file updates the BIOS in two parts: first updating the boot block and
displaying the “Operation completed successfully” message and then updating the BIOS core.
3. When the update process is complete, the monitor will display a message telling you to remove
the diskette and to reboot the system.
4. As the computer boots, check the BIOS identifier (version number) to make sure the update
was successful. If a logo appears, press  to view the POST messages.
5. To enter the BIOS Setup program, press  when you see the message:
Press  to Run SETUP

6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

For proper operation, load the BIOS Setup program defaults. To load the defaults, press .
To accept the defaults, press .
In Setup, enter the settings you wrote down before beginning the BIOS update.
To save the settings, press .
To accept the settings, press .
Turn off the computer and reboot.

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 39 for more
information on Setup modes.

✏

NOTE
Because of the small amount of code available in the boot block area, there is no video support.
You will not see anything on the screen during this procedure. Monitor the procedure by listening
to the speaker and looking at the diskette drive LED.
1. Turn off the computer, disconnect the computer’s power cord, and disconnect all external
peripherals.
2. Remove the computer cover and locate the configuration jumper block (J8C2) (see Figure 20).
3. Remove the jumper from all pins as shown below to set recovery mode for Setup.
3
1

4. Insert the bootable BIOS update diskette into diskette drive A.

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5. Replace the computer cover, connect the power cord, turn on the computer, and allow it to
boot. The recovery process will take a few minutes.
6. Listen to the speaker:
• Upon applying power, drive A will begin to show activity. In about a minute, two beeps
are heard and drive A activity ceases (temporarily) indicating the successful recovery of
the BIOS core. Drive A activity will begin again followed by two more beeps indicating
the successful recovery of the boot block. This sequence of events indicates a successful
BIOS recovery.
• A series of continuous beeps indicates a failed BIOS recovery.
7.
8.
9.
10.

If recovery fails, return to step 1 and repeat the recovery process.
If recovery is successful, turn off the computer, and disconnect its power cord.
Remove the computer cover and continue with the following steps.
On the jumper block (J8C2), reinstall the jumper back on pins 1-2 as shown below to set
normal mode for Setup.
3
1

11. Leave the update diskette in drive A, replace the computer cover, and connect the computer’s
power cord.
12. Turn on the computer and continue with the BIOS update (see page 46).

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4 Using the Setup Program
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  key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST)
memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins.

✏

NOTE
For reference purposes, you should write down the current Setup settings. When you make
changes to the settings, update this record.

✏

NOTE
The Setup menus described in this section apply to the desktop boards with BIOS identifier
GB85010A.86A. Boards with other BIOS identifiers might have differences in some of the Setup
menu screens.
The Setup screen menu bar is shown below.
Maintenance

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Boot

Exit

Table 6 shows the BIOS Setup program menu bar.
Table 6.

BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar

Maintenance

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Boot

Exit

Clears passwords
and Boot Integrity
Service (BIS)*
credentials, and
configures
extended
configuration
memory settings

Allocates
resources for
hardware
components

Configures
advanced
features
available
through the
chipset

Sets
passwords
and security
features

Configures
power
management
features

Selects boot
options and
power
supply
controls

Saves or
discards
changes to
set program
options

* For information about the BIS, refer to the Intel Web site at:
http://developer.intel.com/design/security/index1.htm

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Table 7 shows the function keys available for menu screens.
Table 7.

BIOS Setup Program Function Keys

BIOS Setup Program Function Key

Description

<←> or <→>

Selects a different menu screen

<↑> or <↓>

Moves cursor up or down



Moves cursor to the next field



Executes command or selects the submenu



Load the default configuration values for the current menu



Save the current values and exits the BIOS Setup program



Exits the menu

Maintenance Menu
Maintenance

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Boot

Exit

The menu shown in Table 8 is used to clear the Setup passwords and enable extended
configuration mode. Setup only displays this menu in configure mode. See page 39 for
information about setting configure mode.
Table 8.

Maintenance Menu

Feature

Options

Description

Processor Speed

Processor
dependent

Displays the processor speed.

• Yes (default)

Clears the user and administrative passwords.

Clear All Passwords

• No
Clear BIS * Credentials
Extended Configuration

• Yes (default)
• No

Clears the Wired for Management Boot Integrity Service
(BIS) credentials.

• Default (default)

Invokes the Extended Configuration submenu.

• User-Defined
CPU Information

No options

Displays processor information.

CPU Stepping
Signature

No options

Displays the processor’s stepping signature.

CPU Microcode Update No options
Revision

Displays the processor’s microcode update revision.

* For information about the BIS, refer to the Intel Web site at:
http://developer.intel.com/design/security/index1.htm

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Extended Configuration Submenu
Maintenance

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Boot

Exit

Extended Configuration

This submenu shown in Table 9 is used to set system control and video memory cache mode. This
submenu becomes available when User Defined is selected under Extended Configuration.
Table 9.

Extended Configuration Submenu

Feature

Options

Description

Extended Configuration

• Default
(default)

User-Defined allows setting memory control and video
memory cache mode. If selected here, will also display in
the Advanced Menu as “Extended Menu: Used.”

Video Memory Cache Mode

• USWC

Selects Uncacheable Speculative Write-Combining
(USWC) video memory cache mode. Full 32 byte contents
of the Write Combining buffer are written to memory as
required. Cache lookups are not performed. Both the
video driver and the application must support Write
Combining.

• UC (default)

Selects Uncacheable (UC) video memory cache mode.
This setting identifies the video memory range as
uncacheable by the processor. Memory writes are
performed in program order. Cache lookups are not
performed. Well suited for applications not supporting
Write Combining.

• User-Defined

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Main Menu
Maintenance

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Boot

Exit

Table 10 describes the Main Menu. This menu reports processor and memory information and is
used to configure the system date and system time.
Table 10.

Main Menu

Feature

Options

Description

BIOS Version

No options

Displays the version of the BIOS.

Processor Type

No options

Displays processor type.

Processor Speed

No options

Displays processor operating frequency.

System Bus
Frequency

No options

Displays the system bus frequency.

Cache RAM

No options

Displays the size of second-level cache and whether it is
ECC-capable.

Total Memory

No options

Displays the total amount of RAM.

RIMM 1
RIMM 2

No options

Displays the amount and type of RAM installed in the
memory banks.

• English (default)

Selects the default language used by the BIOS.

RIMM 3
RIMM 4
Language

• Espanol
• Deutsche
• Italiano
• Français

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Memory
Configuration

• Non-ECC

System Time

Hour, minute, and
second

Specifies the current time.

System Date

Day of the week,
month, day, and year

Specifies the current date.

• ECC (default)

Allows the user to enable error reporting if the system and
all installed memory supports ECC. If non-ECC memory is
installed, BIOS will detect and change setting to non-ECC.

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Advanced Menu
Maintenance

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Boot

Exit

Table 11 describes the Advanced Menu. This menu is used to set advanced features that are
available through the chipset.
Table 11.

Advanced Menu

Feature

Options

Description

Extended Configuration

No options

If Used is highlighted, User-Defined has been selected in
Extended Configuration under the Maintenance Menu.

PCI Configuration

No options

Configures individual PCI slot’s IRQ priority. When
selected, displays the PCI Configuration submenu.

Boot Configuration

No options

Configures Plug & Play and the Numlock key, and resets
configuration data. When selected, displays the Boot
Configuration submenu.

Peripheral Configuration

No options

Configures peripheral ports and devices. When selected,
displays the Peripheral Configuration submenu.

IDE Configuration

No options

Specifies type of connected IDE device.

Diskette Configuration

No options

When selected, displays the Diskette Configuration
submenu.

Event Log Configuration

No options

Configures Event Logging. When selected, displays the
Event Log Configuration submenu.

Video Configuration

No options

Configures video features. When selected, displays the
Video Configuration submenu.

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PCI Configuration Submenu
Maintenance

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Boot

Exit

PCI Configuration
Boot Configuration
Peripheral Configuration
IDE Configuration
Diskette Configuration
Event Log Configuration
Video Configuration

The submenu shown in Table 12 is used to configure the IRQ priority of PCI slots individually.
Table 12.

PCI Configuration Submenu

Feature

Options

Description

PCI Slot 1 IRQ Priority

• Auto (default)

Allows selection of IRQ priority.

3
5
9
10
11
PCI Slot 2 IRQ Priority

• Auto (default)

Allows selection of IRQ priority.

3
5
9
10
11
PCI Slot 3 IRQ Priority

• Auto (default)
3
5

Allows selection of IRQ priority. IRQ Priority selections
for PCI slots 3 and 5 are linked. Selections made to PCI
Slot 3 IRQ Priority are repeated in PCI Slot 5 IRQ Priority.

9
10
11
PCI Slot 4 IRQ Priority

• Auto (default)

Allows selection of IRQ priority.

3
5
9
10
11
PCI Slot 5 IRQ Priority

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No options

Always set to Auto.

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Boot Configuration Submenu
Maintenance

Main

Security

Advanced

Power

Boot

Exit

PCI Configuration
Boot Configuration
Peripheral Configuration
IDE Configuration
Diskette Configuration
Event Log Configuration
Video Configuration

The submenu shown in Table 13 is used to set the Plug & Play options, reset configuration data,
and the power-on state of the Numlock key.
Table 13.

Boot Configuration Submenu

Feature

Options

Description

Plug & Play O/S

• No (default)

Specifies if manual configuration is desired.
No lets the BIOS configure all devices. This setting is
appropriate when using a Plug and Play operating system.
Yes lets the operating system configure Plug and Play
devices not required to boot the system. This option is
available for use during lab testing.

• Yes

Reset Config Data

• No (default)
• Yes

Numlock

• Off
• On (default)

No does not clear the PCI/PnP configuration data stored in
flash memory on the next boot.
Yes clears the PCI/PnP configuration data stored in flash
memory on the next boot.
Specifies the power-on state of the Numlock feature on the
numeric keypad of the keyboard.

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Peripheral Configuration Submenu
Maintenance

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Boot

Exit

PCI Configuration
Boot Configuration
Peripheral Configuration
IDE Configuration
Diskette Configuration
Event Log Configuration
Video Configuration

This submenu shown in Table 14 is used to enable onboard devices and USB legacy support.
Table 14.

Peripheral Configuration Submenu

Feature

Options

Description

Serial Port A

• Disabled

Configures serial port A.

• Enabled

Auto assigns the first free COM port, normally COM 1, the
address 3F8h, and the interrupt IRQ4.

• Auto (default)

An * (asterisk) displayed next to an address indicates a
conflict with another device.
• 3F8 (default)
Base I/O address
(This feature is displayed • 2F8
only if Serial Port A is set
• 3E8
to Enabled.)
• 2E8

Specifies the base I/O address for serial port A, if serial
port A is set to Enabled.

Interrupt
• IRQ 3
(This feature is displayed • IRQ 4 (default)
only if Serial Port A is set
to Enabled.)

Specifies the interrupt for serial port A, if serial port A is
set to Enabled.

Parallel port

• Disabled

Configures the parallel port.

• Enabled

Auto assigns LPT1 the address 378h and the interrupt
IRQ7.

• Auto (default)

An * (asterisk) displayed next to an address indicates a
conflict with another device.
Mode

• Output Only
• Bi-directional
(default)

Selects the mode for the parallel port. Not available if the
parallel port is disabled.
Output Only operates in AT†-compatible mode.

• EPP

Bi-directional operates in PS/2-compatible mode.

• ECP

EPP is Extended Parallel Port mode, a high-speed
bi-directional mode.
ECP is Enhanced Capabilities Port mode, a high-speed
bi-directional mode.
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Table 14.

Peripheral Configuration Submenu (continued)

Feature

Options

Description

• 378 (default)
Base I/O address
(This feature is displayed • 278
only if Parallel Port is set
to Enabled.)

Specifies the base I/O address for the parallel port.

Interrupt
• IRQ 5
(This feature is displayed • IRQ 7(default)
only if Parallel Port is set
to Enabled.)

Specifies the interrupt for the parallel port.

DMA
(This feature is present
only when Parallel Port
mode is set to ECP.)

• 1

Audio Device

• Disabled

Specifies the DMA channel.

• 3 (default)

Enables or disables the onboard audio subsystem.

• Enabled (default)
LAN Device

• Disabled

Enables or disables the LAN device.

• Enabled (default)
Legacy USB Support

• Disabled

Enables or disables USB legacy support.

• Enabled (default)

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IDE Configuration Submenu
Maintenance

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Boot

Exit

PCI Configuration
Boot Configuration
Peripheral Configuration
IDE Configuration
Diskette Configuration
Event Log Configuration
Video Configuration

This submenu shown in Table 15 is used to configure IDE device options.
Table 15.

IDE Configuration Submenu

Feature

Options

Description

IDE Controller

• Disabled

Specifies the integrated IDE controller.
Primary enables only the primary IDE controller.
Secondary enables only the secondary IDE controller.
Both enables both IDE controllers.

• Primary
• Secondary
• Both (default)
Hard Disk Pre-Delay

• Disabled (default)

Specifies the hard disk drive pre-delay.

• 3 Seconds
• 6 Seconds
• 9 Seconds
• 12 Seconds
• 15 Seconds
• 21 Seconds
• 30 Seconds

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Primary IDE Master

No options

Reports type of connected IDE device. When selected,
displays the Primary IDE Master submenu.

Primary IDE Slave

No options

Reports type of connected IDE device. When selected,
displays the Primary IDE Slave submenu.

Secondary IDE Master

No options

Reports type of connected IDE device. When selected,
displays the Secondary IDE Master submenu.

Secondary IDE Slave

No options

Reports type of connected IDE device. When selected,
displays the Secondary IDE Slave submenu.

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Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Submenus
Maintenance

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Boot

Exit

Boot Configuration
Peripheral Configuration
IDE Configuration

➜

Primary IDE Master

Diskette Configuration

Primary IDE Slave

Event Log Configuration

Secondary IDE Master

Video Configuration

Secondary IDE Slave

There are four IDE submenus: Primary master, primary slave, secondary master, and secondary
slave. Table 16 shows the format of these IDE submenus. For brevity, only one example is shown.
Table 16.

Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Submenus

Feature

Options

Description

Drive Installed

None

Displays the type of drive installed.

Type

• None

Specifies the IDE configuration mode for IDE devices.

• User

User allows capabilities to be changed.

• Auto (default)

Auto fills-in capabilities from ATA/ATAPI device.

• CD-ROM
• ATAPI Removable
• Other ATAPI
• IDE Removable
Maximum Capacity

None

Displays the capacity of the drive.

LBA Mode Control

• Disabled

Enables or disables LBA mode control.

• Enabled (default)
Multi-sector Transfers

• Disabled
• 2 Sectors
• 4 Sectors
• 8 Sectors

Specifies the number of sectors per block for transfers
from the hard disk drive to memory.
Check the hard disk drive’s specifications for optimum
setting.

• 16 Sectors (default)
PIO Mode

• Auto (default)

Specifies the PIO mode.

• 0
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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Table 16.

Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Submenus (continued)

Feature

Options

Description

Ultra DMA

• Disabled (default)

Specifies the Ultra DMA mode for the drive.

• Mode 0
• Mode 1
• Mode 2
• Mode 3
• Mode 4
• Mode 5
Cable Detected

None

Displays the type of cable connected to the IDE interface:
40-conductor or 80-conductor (for Ultra ATA-100 devices).

Diskette Configuration Submenu
Maintenance

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Boot

Exit

PCI Configuration
Boot Configuration
Peripheral Configuration
IDE Configuration
Diskette Configuration
Event Log Configuration
Video Configuration

This submenu shown in Table 17 is used to configure the diskette drive.
Table 17.

Diskette Configuration Submenu

Feature

Options

Description

Diskette Controller

• Disabled

Disables or enables the integrated diskette
controller.

• Enabled (default)
Floppy A

Diskette Write-Protect

• Not Installed
• 360 kB

5¼ inches

• 1.2 MB

5¼ inches

• 720 kB

3½ inches

• 1.44/1.25 MB
(default)

3½ inches

• 2.88 MB

3½ inches

• Disabled (default)
• Enabled

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Specifies the capacity and physical size of
diskette drive A.

Disables or enables write-protect for the
diskette drive.

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Event Log Configuration Submenu
Maintenance

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Boot

Exit

PCI Configuration
Boot Configuration
Peripheral Configuration
IDE Configuration
Diskette Configuration
Event Log Configuration
Video Configuration

The submenu shown in Table 18 is used to configure the event logging features.
Table 18.

Event Log Configuration Submenu

Feature

Options

Description

Event Log

No options

Indicates if there is space available in the event log.

Event Log Validity

No options

Indicates if the contents of the event log are valid.

View Event Log

[Enter]

Displays the event log.

Clear All Event Logs

• No (default)

Clears the event log after rebooting.

• Yes
Event Logging

• Disabled

Enables logging of events.

• Enabled (default)
ECC Event Logging

• Disabled

Enables logging of ECC events.

• Enabled (default)
Mark Events as Read

[Enter]

Marks all events as read.

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Video Configuration Submenu
Maintenance

Main

Security

Advanced

Power

Boot

Exit

PCI Configuration
Boot Configuration
Peripheral Configuration
IDE Configuration
Diskette Configuration
Event Log Configuration
Video Configuration

The submenu shown in Table 19 is used to configure video features.
Table 19.

Video Configuration Submenu

Feature

Options

Description

AGP Aperture Size

• 64 MB (default)

Specifies the aperture size for the AGP video controller.

• 256 MB
Primary Video Adapter

• AGP (default)
• PCI

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Selects primary video adapter to be used during boot.

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Security Menu
Maintenance

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Boot

Exit

The menu shown in Table 20 is used to set passwords and security features.
Table 20.

Security Menu

If no password was entered previously:
Feature

Options

Description

Supervisor Password Is

No options

Reports if there is a supervisor password set.

User Password Is

No options

Reports if there is a user password set.

Set Supervisor Password

Password can be up to seven
alphanumeric characters.

Specifies the supervisor password.

Set User Password

Password can be up to seven
alphanumeric characters.

Specifies the user password.

Clear User Password
(Note 1)

• Yes (default)

Clears the user password.

User Access Level
(Note 2)

• Limited

• No
• No access

Sets BIOS Setup Utility access rights for user
level.

• View Only
• Full (default)
Unattended Start
(Note 1)

• Enabled
• Disabled (default)

Enabled allows system to complete the boot
process without a password. The keyboard
remains locked until a password is entered. A
password is required to boot from a diskette.

Notes:
1. This feature appears only if a user password has been set.
2. This feature appears only if a supervisor password has been set.

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Power Menu
Maintenance

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Boot

Exit

The menu shown in Table 21 is used to set power management features.
Table 21.

Power Menu

Feature

Options

Description

Power Management

• Disabled

Enables or disables the BIOS power management
feature.

• Enabled (default)
Inactivity Timer

• Off
• 1 Minute

Specifies the amount of time before the computer enters
standby mode.

• 5 Minutes
• 10 Minutes
• 20 Minutes (default)
• 30 Minutes
• 60 Minutes
• 120 Minutes
Hard Drive
Video Power-Down

• Disabled
• Enabled (default)

Enables power management for hard disks during
standby modes.

• Disabled (default)

Disabled disables video power management.

• Standby

Other settings enable the video to be power managed.
The other settings also specify the mode in which the
monitor will be placed when entering a low power state.

• Suspend
• Sleep
ACPI Suspend State

• S1 State (default)

Specifies the ACPI suspend state.

• S3 State

✏

NOTE
When an ACPI-capable operating system is configured for ACPI, only the ACPI Suspend State
option affects power management. The ACPI Suspend State is not supported if the system is
configured for APM.

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Boot Menu
Maintenance

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Boot

Exit

The menu shown in Table 22 is used to set the boot features and the boot sequence.
Table 22.

Boot Menu

Feature

Options

Description

Quiet Boot

• Disabled

Disabled displays normal POST messages.

• Enabled (default)

Enabled displays OEM graphic instead of POST messages.

Intel Rapid BIOS
Boot

• Disabled

Enables the computer to boot without running certain POST
tests.

Scan User Flash
Area

• Disabled (default)
• Enabled

Enables the BIOS to scan the flash memory for user binary
files that are executed at boot time.

After Power Failure

• Stay Off

Specifies the mode of operation if an AC power loss occurs.

• Last State (default)

Stay Off keeps the power off until the power button is
pressed.

• Enabled (default)

• Power On

Last State restores the previous power state before power
loss occurred.
Power On restores power to the computer.
On Modem Ring

• Stay Off (default)
• Power On

On LAN

• Stay Off
• Power On (default)

On PME

• Stay Off (default)
• Power On

On ACPI S5

• Stay Off (default)
• Power On

st

1 Boot Device
2

nd

Boot Device

3

rd

Boot Device

th

4 Boot Device

In APM mode only, specifies how the computer responds to
an incoming call on an installed modem when the power is
off.
In APM mode only, determines how the system responds to
a LAN wake up event.
In APM mode only, determines how the system responds to
a PCI power management event.
In ACPI mode only, determines the action of the system
when a LAN wake up event occurs.

• Floppy

Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. To
specify boot sequence:
(Note
1)
• ARMD-FDD
• ARMD-HDD (Note 2) 1. Select the boot device with <↑> or <↓>.
2. Press  to set the selection as the intended boot
• IDE-HDD (Note 3)
device.
• ATAPI CD-ROM
Not all of the devices in this list are available as second,
• Intel UNDI, PXE 2.0
third, and fourth boot devices. The default settings for the
(Note 4)
first through fifth boot devices are, respectively:
• Disabled
• Floppy
• IDE-HDD
• ATAPI CD-ROM
• Intel UNDI, PXE 2.0
• Disabled
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Table 22.

Boot Menu (continued)

Feature

Options

Description

IDE Drive
Configuration

[Enter]

Configures IDE drives. When selected, displays the IDE
Drive Configuration submenu.

Notes:
1. ARMD-FDD = ATAPI removable device - floppy disk drive
2. ARMD-HDD = ATAPI removable device - hard disk drive
3. HDD = Hard disk drive
4. This boot device is available only when the onboard LAN subsystem is present.

IDE Drive Configuration Submenu
Maintenance

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Boot

Exit

IDE Drive Configuration

The submenu shown in Table 23 is used to set the order in which the IDE drives boot. Changing
the boot-order of a given drive causes the boot-order for the other drives to change automatically
to accommodate your selection.
Table 23.

IDE Drive Configuration Submenu

Feature

Options

Primary Master IDE

1

st

IDE (default)

1 through 4
Primary Slave IDE

nd

2 IDE (default)
1 through 4

Secondary Slave IDE

rd

3 IDE (default)
1 through 4

Secondary Slave IDE

th

4 IDE (default)
1 through 4

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Description
Allows you to select the order in which the Primary
Master IDE drive boots.
Allows you to select the order in which the Primary
Slave IDE drive boots.
Allows you to select the order in which the
Secondary Master IDE drive boots.
Allows you to select the order in which the
Secondary Slave IDE drive boots.

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Exit Menu
Maintenance

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Boot

Exit

The menu shown in Table 24 is used to exit the BIOS Setup program, saving changes, and loading
and saving defaults.
Table 24.

Exit Menu

Feature

Description

Exit Saving Changes

Exits and saves the changes in CMOS SRAM.

Exit Discarding Changes

Exits without saving any changes made in the BIOS Setup program.

Load Setup Defaults

Loads the factory default values for all the Setup options.

Load Custom Defaults

Loads the custom defaults for Setup options.

Save Custom Defaults

Saves the current values as custom defaults. Normally, the BIOS reads the
Setup values from flash memory. If this memory is corrupted, the BIOS reads the
custom defaults. If no custom defaults are set, the BIOS reads the factory
defaults.

Discard Changes

Discards changes without exiting Setup. The option values present when the
computer was turned on are used.

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Board Connectors
The board’s connectors can be divided into three groups, as shown in Figure 21.

A

A

Back panel connectors
(see page 70)

B

Midboard connectors
(see page 71)

C

Front panel connectors
(see page 74)

B

C
OM10663

Figure 21. Connector Groups

CAUTION
Many of the midboard and front panel connectors provide operating voltage (+5 V DC and
+12 V DC, for example) to devices inside the computer chassis, such as fans and internal
peripherals. These connectors are not overcurrent protected. Do not use these connectors for
powering devices external to the computer chassis. A fault in the load presented by the external
devices could cause damage to the computer, the interconnecting cable, and the external devices
themselves.

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Back Panel Connectors
Figure 22 shows the back panel connectors on the board.

A

E

H
I
J

C

B

D

F

G
OM10658

Item

Description

A

PS/2 mouse port

Color

Green

B

PS/2 keyboard port

Purple

C

USB port 0

Black

D

USB port 1

Black

E

Parallel port

Burgundy

F

Serial port

Teal

G

RJ-45

Black

H

Audio line in

Light blue

I

Audio line out

Lime green

J

Mic in

Pink

Figure 22. Back Panel Connectors

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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.

Midboard Connectors
Audio Connectors (D850GBAL only)
Figure 23 shows the location of the audio connectors.
A

B

C

1
1

1

OM10753

Item

Description

Color

A

Auxiliary line in, ATAPI style

White

B

ATAPI CD-ROM

Black

C

CD-ROM, legacy style, 2 mm

White

Figure 23. Audio Connectors

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Power and Hardware Connectors
Figure 24 shows the power and hardware connectors.
A

B

2 1

3

1

4

1

1
1

1
11
1

20
10

H

G

F

E D

C
OM10752

Item

Description

Item

E

Description

A

ATX 12 V power connector

Auxiliary power

B

Processor voltage regulator fan

F

Main power

C

RIMM fan

G

Wake on LAN technology

D

Processor fan

H

Chassis fan

Figure 24. Power and Hardware Control Connectors

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Add-In Board and Peripheral Interface Connectors
Figure 25 shows the add-in board and peripheral interface connectors.
A

B

C

D

E

F

G

2
1

40
39

2
1

40
39
34
33

2
1

J I

H
OM10664

Item Description

Item Description

A
B
C
D
E

F
G
H
I
J

CNR (D850GB only)
PCI slot 5
PCI slot 4
PCI slot 3
PCI slot 2

PCI slot 1
AGP slot
Diskette drive
Secondary IDE
Primary IDE

Figure 25. Add-in Board and Peripheral Interface Connectors

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Front Panel Connectors
Figure 26 shows the location of the front panel connectors.

1
1

1
7

A

B

2

1

2

15

16

10

C D
OM10665

Item

Description

A

SCSI LED

B

Front panel USB

C

Auxiliary front panel power LED

D

Front panel

Figure 26. Front Panel Connectors

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Desktop Board Resources
Memory Map
Table 25.

System Memory Map

Address Range (decimal)

Address Range (hex)

Size

Description

1024 K - 524288 K

100000 - 1FFFFFFF

511 MB

Extended Memory

960 K - 1024 K

F0000 - FFFFF

64 KB

Runtime BIOS

896 K - 960 K

E0000 - EFFFF

64 KB

Reserved

800 K - 896 K

C8000 - DFFFF

96 KB

Available high DOS memory (open
to the PCI bus)

640 K - 800 K

A0000 - C7FFF

160 KB

Video memory and BIOS

639 K - 640 K

9FC00 - 9FFFF

1 KB

Extended BIOS data (movable by
memory manager software)

512 K - 639 K

80000 - 9FBFF

127 KB

Extended conventional memory

0 K - 512 K

00000 - 7FFFF

512 KB

Conventional memory

DMA Channels
Table 26.

DMA Channels

DMA Channel Number

Data Width

System Resource

0

8 or 16 bits

Audio

1

8 or 16 bits

Audio/parallel port

2

8 or 16 bits

Diskette drive

3

8 or 16 bits

Parallel port (for ECP or EPP)/audio

4

8 or 16 bits

DMA controller

5

16 bits

Open

6

16 bits

Open

7

16 bits

Open

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I/O Map
Table 27.

I/O Map

Address (hex)

Size

Description

0000 - 000F

16 bytes

DMA controller

0020 - 0021

2 bytes

Programmable Interrupt Control (PIC)

0040 - 0043

4 bytes

System timer

0060

1 byte

Keyboard controller byte—reset IRQ

0061

1 byte

System speaker

0064

1 byte

Keyboard controller, CMD/STAT byte

0070 - 0071

2 bytes

System CMOS/Real-time clock

0072 - 0073

2 bytes

CMOS bank 1

0080 - 0090

DMA controller

0094 - 009F

DMA controller

00A0 - 00A1

2 bytes

PIC

00B2 - 00B3

2 bytes

APM control

00C0 - 00DE

31 bytes

DMA

00F0 - 00FF

Numeric data processor

0170 - 0177

8 bytes

Secondary IDE channel

01F0 - 01F7

8 bytes

Primary IDE channel

One of these ranges:
0200 - 0207
0208 - 020F
0210 - 0217
0218 - 021F

Can vary from 1 byte
to 8 bytes

Audio/game port

0220 - 022F

16 bytes

Audio (Sound Blaster Pro†-compatible)

0240 - 024F

16 bytes

Audio (Sound Blaster Pro-compatible)

0240 - 024F
0278 - 027F*

16 bytes
8 bytes

Audio (Sound Blaster-compatible)
LPT2

0228 - 022F*

8 bytes

LPT3

02E8 - 02EF*

8 bytes

COM4/Video (8514A)

02F8 - 02FF*

8 bytes

COM2

One of these ranges:
0320 - 0327
0330 - 0337
0340 - 0347
0350 - 0357

8 bytes

MPU-401 (MIDI)

0376

1 byte

Secondary IDE channel command port
continued

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Table 27.

I/O Map (continued)

Address (hex)

Size

Description

0377, bits 6:0

7 bits

Secondary IDE channel status port

0378 - 037F

8 bytes

LPT 1

0388 - 038B

6 bytes

AdLib† (FM synthesizer)

03CC

1 byte

Video (VGA)

03CE - 03CF

2 bytes

Video (VGA)

03D4 - 03D5

2 bytes

Video (VGA)

03DA

1 byte

Video (VGA)

03E8 - 03EF

8 bytes

COM3

03F0 - 03F5

6 bytes

Diskette channel 1

03F6

1 byte

Primary IDE channel command port

03F8 - 03FF

8 bytes

COM1

One of these ranges:
0530 - 0537
0E80 - 0E87
0F40 - 0F47

8 bytes

Windows Sound System

0800 - 087F

Desktop board resources

LPTn + 400h

8 bytes

ECP port, LPTn base address + 400h

0CF8 - 0CFB*

4 bytes

PCI configuration address register

0CF9**

1 byte

Turbo and reset control register

0CFC - 0CFF

4 bytes

PCI configuration data register

EF00 - EF3F

64 bytes

Windows Sound System

FFA0 - FFA7

8 bytes

Primary bus master IDE registers

FFA8 - FFAF

8 bytes

Secondary bus master IDE registers

Starting on a 64-byte
divisible boundary

64 contiguous bytes

Onboard audio controller

* Dword access only
** Byte access only

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Interrupts
Table 28.

Interrupts

IRQ

System Resource

NMI

I/O channel check

0

Reserved, interval timer

1

Reserved, keyboard buffer full

2

Reserved, cascade interrupt from slave PIC

3

COM2* (user available if COM2 is not present)

4

COM1*

5

LPT2 (Plug and Play option) / audio / user available

6

Diskette drive controller

7

LPT1*

8

Real time clock

9

User available

10

User available

11

User available

12

Onboard mouse port (if present, else user available)

13

Reserved, math coprocessor

14

Primary IDE (if present, else user available)

15

Secondary IDE (if present, else user available)

* Default, but can be changed to another IRQ.

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A Error Messages and Indicators
The D850GB/D850GBAL board reports POST errors in three ways:
• By sounding a beep code
• By lighting the enhanced diagnostic LEDs
• By displaying an error message on the monitor

BIOS Beep Codes
The BIOS beep codes are listed in Table 29. 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.
Table 29.

Beep Codes

Number of Beeps

Description

1

Refresh failure

2

Parity cannot be reset

3

First 64 K memory failure

4

Timer not operational

5

Processor failure (Reserved; not used)

6

8042 GateA20 cannot be toggled (memory failure or not present)

7

Exception interrupt error

8

Display memory R/W error

9

(Reserved; not used)

10

CMOS Shutdown register test error

11

Invalid BIOS (such as, POST module not found)

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Enhanced Diagnostic LEDs
Four dual-colored enhanced diagnostic LEDs are located on the back panel (see Figure 27). If the
BIOS hangs during the POST, the state of the LEDs indicates which BIOS operation was in
progress when the BIOS hung. Table 30 lists the valid states of the LEDs.

1

4
OM10641

Figure 27. Location of the Enhanced Diagnostic LEDs

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Table 30.

Enhanced Diagnostic LED States

Display

BIOS Operation
Amber
Amber
Amber
Amber

Display

BIOS Operation

Power on, starting BIOS

Amber
Amber
Amber
Green

Reserved

Green
Amber
Amber
Amber

Recovery mode

Green
Amber
Amber
Green

Reserved

Amber
Green
Amber
Amber

Processor, cache, etc.

Amber
Green
Amber
Green

Reserved

Green
Green
Amber
Amber

Memory, auto-size, shadow,
etc.

Green
Green
Amber
Green

Reserved

Amber
Amber
Green
Amber

PCI bus initialization

Amber
Amber
Green
Green

Reserved

Green
Amber
Green
Amber

Video

Green
Amber
Green
Green

Reserved

Amber
Green
Green
Amber

IDE bus initialization

Amber
Green
Green
Green

Reserved

Green
Green
Green
Amber

USB initialization

Green
Green
Green
Green

Booting operating
system

Note: Undefined states are reserved for future use.

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BIOS Error Messages
When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing
the problem.
Table 31.

BIOS Error Messages

Error Message

Explanation

GA20 Error

An error occurred with Gate-A20 when switching to protected
mode during the memory test.

Pri Master HDD Error
Pri Slave HDD Error
Sec Master HDD Error
Sec Slave HDD Error

Could not read sector from corresponding drive.

Pri Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible
Pri Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible
Sec Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible
Sec Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible

Corresponding drive is not an ATAPI device. Run Setup to make
sure device is selected correctly.

A: Drive Error
B: Drive Error

No response from diskette drive.

CMOS Battery Low

The battery may be losing power. Replace the battery soon.

CMOS Display Type Wrong

The display type is different than what has been stored in CMOS.
Check Setup to make sure type is correct.

CMOS Checksum Bad

The CMOS checksum is incorrect. CMOS memory may have been
corrupted. Run Setup to reset values.

CMOS Settings Wrong

CMOS values are not the same as the last boot. These values
have either been corrupted or the battery has failed.

CMOS Date/Time Not Set

The time and/or date values stored in CMOS are invalid. Run
Setup to set correct values.

DMA Error

Error during read/write test of DMA controller.

FDC Failure

Error occurred trying to access diskette drive controller.

HDC Failure

Error occurred trying to access hard disk controller.

Checking NVRAM.....

NVRAM is being checked to see if it is valid.

Update OK!

NVRAM was invalid and has been updated.

Updated Failed

NVRAM was invalid but was unable to be updated.

Keyboard Is Locked

The system keyboard lock is engaged. The system must be
unlocked to continue to boot.

Keyboard Error

Error in the keyboard connection. Make sure keyboard is
connected properly.

KB/Interface Error

Keyboard interface test failed.
continued

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Table 31.

BIOS Error Messages (continued)

Error Message

Explanation

Memory Size Decreased

Memory size has decreased since the last boot. If no memory
was removed, then memory may be bad.

Memory Size Increased

Memory size has increased since the last boot. If no memory was
added, there may be a problem with the system.

Memory Size Changed

Memory size has changed since the last boot. If no memory was
added or removed, then memory may be bad.

No Boot Device Available

System did not find a device to boot.

Off Board Parity Error

A parity error occurred on an offboard card. This error is followed
by an address.

On Board Parity Error

A parity error occurred in onboard memory. This error is followed
by an address.

Parity Error

A parity error occurred in onboard memory at an unknown
address.

NVRAM / CMOS / PASSWORD
cleared by Jumper

NVRAM, CMOS, and passwords have been cleared. The system
should be powered down and the jumper removed.

 Pressed

CMOS is ignored and NVRAM is cleared. User must enter Setup.

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B Regulatory and Integration Information
This appendix contains:
• Safety standards, electromagnetic compatibility regulations, and product certification markings
for this desktop board
• Instructions and precautions for integrators who are installing this board in a chassis

Regulatory Compliance
This board complies with the following safety and EMC regulations when correctly installed in a
compatible chassis.
Table 32.

Safety Regulations

Regulation

Title

UL 1950/CSA950, 3
Dated 07-28-95

rd

edition,

nd

EN 60950, 2 Edition, 1992 (with
Amendments 1, 2, 3, and 4)
nd

Bi-National Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment
including Electrical Business Equipment. (USA and Canada)
The Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment
including Electrical Business Equipment. (European Community)

IEC 950, 2 edition, 1991 (with
Amendments 1, 2, 3, and 4)

The Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment
including Electrical Business Equipment. (International)

EMKO-TSE (74-SEC) 207/94

Summary of Nordic deviations to EN 60950. (Norway, Sweden,
Denmark, and Finland)

Table 33.

EMC Regulations

Regulation

Title

FCC Class B

Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 2 and 15, Subpart B,
pertaining to unintentional radiators. (USA)

nd

CISPR 22, 2 Edition, 1993
(Class B)

Limits and methods of measurement of Radio Interference
Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment. (International)

VCCI Class B (ITE)

Implementation Regulations for Voluntary Control of Radio Interference
by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines.
(Japan)

EN55022 (1994) (Class B)

Limits and methods of measurement of Radio Interference
Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment. (Europe)

EN50082-1 (1992)

Generic Immunity Standard; Currently compliance is determined via
testing to IEC 801-2, -3, and -4. (Europe)

ICES-003 (1997)

Interference-Causing Equipment Standard, Digital Apparatus, Class B
(Including CRC c.1374) (Canada)

AS/NZ 3548

Australian Communications Authority (ACA), Standard for
Electromagnetic Compatibility.

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Product Certification Markings
This printed circuit assembly has the following product certification markings:
• UL Joint Recognition mark: Consists of small c followed by a stylized backward UR and
followed by a small US (component side)
• Manufacturer’s recognition mark: Consists of a unique UL recognized manufacturer’s logo,
along with a flammability rating (94V-0) (solder side)
• UL file number for desktop boards: E139761 (component side)
• PB part number:

•
•
•
•

 Intel bare circuit board part number for D850GB (solder side) A22917-XXX
 Intel bare circuit board part number for D850GBAL (solder side) A23794-XXX
Battery “+ Side Up” marking: Located on the component side of the board in close proximity
to the battery holder
FCC logo/declaration: Located on the solder side
ACA (C-Tick) mark: Consists of a unique letter C, with a tick mark; followed by N-232.
Located on the component side of the board and on the shipping container.
CE mark: Located on the component side and on the shipping container

Installation Precautions
When you install and test the 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
• Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis
• Hot components (like processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks)
• Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit
Observe all warnings and cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing to qualified
technical personnel.

WARNING
Do not open the power supply. Risk of electric shock and burns from high voltage and rapid
overheating. Refer servicing of the power supply to qualified technical personnel.

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Installation Instructions
CAUTION
Follow these guidelines to meet safety and regulatory requirements when installing this board
assembly.
Read and adhere to all of these instructions and the instructions supplied with the chassis and
associated modules. If the instructions for the chassis are inconsistent with these instructions or
the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier’s technical support to find out how
you can ensure that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements. If you do not follow
these instructions and the instructions provided by chassis and module suppliers, you increase
safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations.

Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Before computer integration, make sure that the power supply and other modules have passed
EMC testing using a board with a processor from the same family and operating at the same (or
higher) speed as the processor on this desktop board.
In the installation instructions for the host chassis, power supply, and other modules pay close
attention to the following:
• Certifications
• External I/O cable shielding and filtering
• Mounting, grounding, and bonding requirements
• Keying connectors when mating the wrong connectors could be hazardous
If the power supply and other modules have not passed applicable EMC testing before integration,
EMC testing must be conducted on a representative sample of the newly completed computer.

Ensure Chassis and Accessory Module Certifications
Make sure that the chassis, any added subassembly, such as a board or drive assembly, and internal
or external wiring, are certified for the region(s) where the end-product will be used. Marks on the
product are proof of certification. Certification marks are as follows:
In Europe
The CE marking signifies compliance with all relevant European requirements. If the chassis does
not bear the CE marking, obtain a supplier’s Declaration of Conformity to the appropriate
standards required by the European EMC Directive and Low Voltage Directive. Other directives,
such as the Machinery and Telecommunications Directives, might also apply depending on the
type of product. No regulatory assessment is necessary for low voltage DC wiring used internally
or wiring used externally when provided with appropriate overcurrent protection. Appropriate
protection is provided by a maximum 8-A current limiting circuit or a maximum 5-A fuse or
positive temperature coefficient (PTC) resistor. All Intel desktop boards now have PTCs on all
external ports that provide DC power externally.

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In the United States
A certification mark by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) such as UL, CSA, or
ETL signifies compliance with safety requirements. External wiring must be UL Listed and
suitable for the intended use. Internal wiring must be UL Listed or Recognized and rated for
applicable voltages and temperatures. The FCC mark (Class A for commercial or industrial only
or Class B for residential) signifies compliance with electromagnetic interference requirements.
In Canada
A nationally recognized certification mark such as CSA or cUL signifies compliance with safety
requirements. No regulatory assessment is necessary for low voltage DC wiring used internally or
wiring used externally when provided with appropriate overcurrent protection. Appropriate
protection is provided by a maximum 8-A current limiting circuit or a maximum 5-A fuse or
positive temperature coefficient (PTC) resistor. All Intel desktop boards now have PTCs on all
external ports that provide DC power externally.

Prevent Power Supply Overload
Unless the power supply has inherent overcurrent protection, do not overload the power supply
output. To avoid overloading the power supply, make sure that the calculated total current load of
all the modules within the computer is less than the output current rating of the power supply. If
you do not do this, the power supply could overheat, catch fire, or damage the insulation that
separates hazardous AC line circuitry from low-voltage user accessible circuitry. If the load drawn
by a module cannot be determined by the markings and instructions supplied with the module,
contact the module supplier’s technical support.

Place Battery Marking on the Computer
There is insufficient space on this board to provide instructions for replacing and disposing of the
battery. The following warning must be placed permanently and legibly on the chassis as near as
possible to the battery.

WARNINGS
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace with only the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of
used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Use Only for Intended Applications
This board was evaluated for use in computers that will be installed in offices, homes, schools,
computer rooms, and similar locations. The suitability of this product for other applications, (such
as medical, industrial, alarm systems, and test equipment) might require further evaluation.

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