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Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2
Product Guide
Order Number: D63326-005

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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.
Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Intel Corporation could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use.

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 numérique 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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Desktop Board D975XBX2 may contain design defects or errors known as errata which may cause the
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Preface
This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS
updates, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2.

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

Use Only for Intended Applications
All Intel desktop boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.)
for use in personal computers (PCs) for installation in homes, offices, schools,
computer rooms, and similar locations. The suitability of this product for other PC or
embedded non-PC applications or other environments, such as medical, industrial,
alarm systems, test equipment, etc. may not be supported without further evaluation
by Intel.

Document Layout
The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows:
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Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install
the desktop board and other hardware components

BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS

Configuring for RAID: information about configuring your system for RAID

Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep
codes

Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations, product certification

Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:

CAUTION
Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of data.

NOTE
Notes call attention to important information.

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Terminology
The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide.
Term

Description

Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes)

GHz

Gigahertz (one billion hertz)

Kilobyte (1024 bytes)

Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes)

Mbit

Megabit (1,048,576 bits)

MHz

Megahertz (one million hertz)

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Intel® Desktop Board
I/O shield
One ATA-66/100 cable
One diskette drive cable
Four Serial ATA cables
One back panel USB 2.0 adapter
One 2x2 to 2x4 power supply cable adapter
Intel® Express Installer driver CD-ROM
Intel Express Installer software DVD-ROM
One diskette with the Intel® Matrix Storage RAID driver
One diskette with the Marvell* SATA Controller RAID driver
Back panel audio covers
Quick Reference poster
Integration Guide poster
Printed Product Guide
Configuration and battery caution statement label

Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................11
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................12
Processor..........................................................................................................14
Main Memory.....................................................................................................14
Intel® 975X Express Chipset ................................................................................15
Audio Subsystem ...............................................................................................16
Input/Output (I/O) Controller ..............................................................................16
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................17
LAN Subsystem Software.............................................................................17
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs...........................................................................17
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support ..................................................................................18
Enhanced IDE Interface ......................................................................................18
Serial ATA.........................................................................................................18
Expandability.....................................................................................................18
BIOS ................................................................................................................19
Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration...........................................................19
PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration .......................................................19
Security Passwords .....................................................................................19
Chassis Intrusion ...............................................................................................20
Power Management Features ...............................................................................20
ACPI .........................................................................................................20
Fan Connectors ..........................................................................................20
Resume on Ring .........................................................................................22
Wake from USB..........................................................................................22
Wake from PS/2* Keyboard/Mouse ...............................................................22
PME# Wakeup Support................................................................................22
Onboard Power Button ................................................................................23
Speaker............................................................................................................23
Battery .............................................................................................................23
Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................23

2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................25
Installation Precautions.......................................................................................26
Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................26
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................26
Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................27
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ...........................................................28
Installing and Removing a Processor .....................................................................30
Installing a Processor ..................................................................................30
Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink ...........................................................33
Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable................................................33
Removing the Processor ..............................................................................33
Installing and Removing Memory..........................................................................34
Installing DIMMs ........................................................................................36
Removing DIMMs........................................................................................38

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Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card ....................................................38
Installing a PCI Express x16 Card .................................................................39
Removing the PCI Express x16 Card..............................................................41
Connecting the IDE Cable....................................................................................42
Connecting the Serial ATA Cable ..........................................................................43
Connecting Internal Headers................................................................................44
Front Panel Header .....................................................................................45
Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header ........................................................45
IEEE 1394a Header .....................................................................................45
USB 2.0 Headers ........................................................................................46
Front Panel Audio Header ............................................................................46
Installing an External Serial ATA Adapter...............................................................48
Connecting Chassis Fan Cables ............................................................................49
Connecting Power Supply Cables ..........................................................................50
Other Connectors ...............................................................................................51
Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper .................................................................52
Clearing Passwords ............................................................................................53
Back Panel Connectors........................................................................................54
Replacing the Battery .........................................................................................55

3 BIOS
Accessing the BIOS Setup Program.......................................................................59
Updating the BIOS .............................................................................................59
Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility .........................59
Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility .................................60

4 Configuring for RAID Requires Microsoft Windows* XP,
Windows Vista*, or Windows 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s)
Configuring for RAID using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology ...................................63
Configuring the BIOS ..................................................................................63
Creating Your RAID Set ...............................................................................63
Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software ............64
Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System ...............................................................64
Configuring for RAID using Marvell Storage Technology ...........................................64
Configuring the BIOS ..................................................................................64
Creating Your RAID Set ...............................................................................65
Loading the Marvell Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software ..................65

A Error Messages and Indicators
BIOS Beep Codes ...............................................................................................67
BIOS Error Messages ..........................................................................................67

Contents

B Regulatory Compliance
Safety Regulations .............................................................................................69
Place Battery Marking .................................................................................69
European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement..............................................70
Product Ecology Statements ................................................................................71
Lead-Free Desktop Board.............................................................................74
EMC Regulations ................................................................................................75
Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance ..................................76
Product Certifications..........................................................................................77
Board-Level Certification Markings ................................................................77
Chassis and Component Certifications............................................................78

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Desktop Board D975XBX2 Components ...........................................................12
LAN Connector LEDs .....................................................................................17
Location of Standby Power Indicator................................................................21
Location of Onboard Power Button ..................................................................23
Installing the I/O Shield ................................................................................27
Location of Mounting Screw Holes ...................................................................29
Lift Socket Lever ..........................................................................................30
Lift the Load Plate.........................................................................................30
Remove the Protective Socket Cover ...............................................................31
Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover ................................31
Install the Processor .....................................................................................32
Close the Load Plate .....................................................................................32
Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Header ..........33
Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 1 ................................................34
Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 2 ................................................34
Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 3 ................................................35
Use DDR2 DIMMs .........................................................................................36
Installing a DIMM .........................................................................................37
Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards..............................................................39
Installing a PCI Express x16 Card ...................................................................40
Removing the PCI Express x16 Card................................................................41
Connecting the IDE Cable ..............................................................................42
Connecting Serial ATA Cables .........................................................................43
Internal Headers ..........................................................................................44
Connecting the Rear Panel USB 2.0 Adapter .....................................................47
Connecting an External Serial ATA Adapter.......................................................48
Location of Fan Headers ................................................................................49
Connecting Power Supply Cables ....................................................................50
Location of Other Connectors .........................................................................51
Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block ..............................................52
Back Panel Connectors ..................................................................................54
Removing the Battery ...................................................................................58
Accessing the BIOS Setup Program .................................................................59

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Feature Summary.......................................................................................... 9
Desktop Board D975XBX2 Components ...........................................................13
Memory Operating Frequencies.......................................................................15
RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs ..................................17
Front Panel Header Signal Names ...................................................................45
IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names ...................................................................45
USB 2.0 Header Signal Names........................................................................46
Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names...........................................................46
Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes..........................................52
Beep Codes .................................................................................................67
BIOS Error Messages ....................................................................................67
Safety Regulations........................................................................................69
Lead-Free Board Markings .............................................................................74
EMC Regulations...........................................................................................75
Product Certification Markings ........................................................................77

1 Desktop Board Features
This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX2.
Table 1 summarizes the major features of the desktop board.
Table 1. Feature Summary
Form Factor

ATX (304.80 millimeters [12.00 inches] x 243.84 millimeters
[9.60 inches])

Processor

Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package with 1066/800 MHz
front side bus

Main Memory

• Four 240-pin SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets
• 800/667/533 MHz dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface
• Support for ECC and non-ECC memory
• Designed to support up to 8 GB of system memory

Chipset

Intel® 975X Express Chipset consisting of:
• Intel® 82975X Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface
• Intel® 82801GH I/O Controller Hub (ICH7DH) supporting Intel® Matrix
Storage Technology

Graphics

Support for Multiple PCI Express* Graphics cards

Audio

Up to 8-channel onboard subsystem, featuring:
• Intel® High Definition Audio interface
• SigmaTel* STAC9274D audio codec

Expansion
Capabilities

• Two PCI bus add-in card connectors
• One PCI Express x16 connector (electrical x16 or x8)
• One PCI Express x16 connector (electrical x8)
• One PCI Express x16 connector (electrical x4)

LAN Support

Intel® 82573L Gigabit Ethernet LAN controller with RJ-45 connector

BIOS

• Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for Extensible Firmware Interface
• 8 Mbit Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) device
• Support for SMBIOS
• Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot
• Intel® Express BIOS Update

RAID

• Intel® Matrix Storage Technology for Serial ATA
• Marvell 88SE61XX* for Serial ATA
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Table 1. Feature Summary (continued)
Peripheral
Interfaces

• One front panel audio header (yellow)
• Up to eight USB 2.0 ports:
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Four ports routed to the back panel

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Four ports routed to two USB headers

• Eight Serial ATA channels (one device per channel):
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Four RAID capable Serial ATA (3.0 Gb/s) connectors (black) via
the ICH7DH

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Three RAID capable Serial ATA (3.0 Gb/s) connectors (blue) via
the Marvell RAID controller

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One RAID capable Serial ATA (3.0 Gb/s) connector via the Marvell
RAID controller, compatible with an external Serial ATA drive
(red)

• Up to two IEEE 1394a ports:
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One IEEE 1394a port routed to the back panel

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One IEEE 1394a header (blue)

• One IDE interface with ATA-66/100 support
• One diskette drive interface
• One parallel port
• One serial port
• RJ-45 LAN port
• PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports
Power Management

• Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
• Suspend to RAM (STR)
• Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel

Hardware
Management

Hardware monitor with:
• Four fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity
• Remote diode temperature sensing
• Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control
• Voltage sensing to detect out of range values

Related Links
For more information about Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2, including the Technical
Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/

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Supported Operating Systems
The desktop board supports the following operating systems:
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Windows Vista* Ultimate
Windows Vista Enterprise
Windows Vista Business
Windows Vista Home Premium
Windows Vista Home Basic
Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition
Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit edition
Windows Vista Business 64-bit edition
Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition
Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition
Windows* XP Media Center Edition 2005
Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Windows XP Home
Windows 2000

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Desktop Board Components
Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board
D975XBX2.

Figure 1. Desktop Board D975XBX2 Components

Desktop Board Features

Table 2. Desktop Board D975XBX2 Components
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Description
Auxiliary rear chassis fan header (4-pin)
PCI bus add-in card connector 2 (SMBus routed)
PCI Express x16 connector 3 (electrical x4)
PCI bus add-in card connector 1
PCI Express x16 connector 2 (electrical x8)
Front panel audio header
Primary PCI Express x16 connector 1 (electrical x16 or x8)
Rear chassis fan header (3-pin)
Alternate power connector (1x4)
Back panel connectors
12 V power connector (2x4)
Secondary chassis fan header (3-pin)
Processor socket (LGA775)
DDR 2 DIMM 0 sockets
Processor fan header (4-pin)
DDR 2 DIMM 1 sockets
Main power connector (2x12)
Diskette drive connector
BIOS configuration jumper
Chassis intrusion header
Onboard power button
Battery
IDE connector (right angle connector)
3.0-Gigabit/s Serial ATA connectors 0, 1, 2, and 3 (black)
Front chassis fan header (3-pin)
Alternate front panel power LED header (1x3)
USB 2.0 headers (two ports per header)
IEEE 1394a header
3.0-Gigabit/s Serial ATA connectors 5, 6, and 7 (blue)
3.0-Gigabit/s Serial ATA connector 4, compatible with external Serial ATA
adapter (red)
Front panel header
Speaker

Related Links
Go to the following links for more information about:
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Desktop Board D975XBX2

http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop

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Supported processors

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop

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Audio software and utilities

http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd

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LAN software and drivers

http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd

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Processor
CAUTION
Failure to use the appropriate power supply (below) and/or not connecting the 12 V
(2x4) power connector to the desktop board may result in damage to the board or the
system may not function properly.
The desktop board D975XBX2 supports an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package.
Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately.
The processor connects to the Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket.
The supported processors list for Desktop Board D975XBX2 is located on the web at:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/
Related Links
Go to the following links or pages for more information about:
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Instructions on installing or upgrading the processor, page 30 in Chapter 2
The location of the power connectors, page 50 in Chapter 2

Main Memory
NOTE
To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the
desktop board should be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence
Detect (SPD) data structure. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will
see a notification to this effect on the screen at power up. The BIOS will attempt to
configure the memory controller for normal operation.
The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations defined
below:
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Four 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module
(DIMMs) connectors with gold-plated contacts.
Support for:
Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-sided DIMMs
ECC and non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory
Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only
Memory configuration listed below:
• Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 256 Mb technology
• Up to 4.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 Gb technology
• Up to 8.0 GB utilizing 1 Gb technology

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NOTE
Regardless of the DIMM type used, the memory frequency will either be equal to or
less than the processor system bus frequency. For example, if DDR2 667 memory is
used with a 533 MHz system bus frequency processor, the memory will operate at
533 MHz. Table 3 lists the resulting operating memory frequencies based on the
combination of DIMMs and processors.
Table 3. Memory Operating Frequencies
DIMM Type

Processor system bus
frequency

Resulting memory
frequency

DDR2 533

533

DDR2 533

800

533

DDR2 533

1066

533

DDR2 667

533

DDR2 667

800

667

DDR2 667

1066

667

DDR2 800

533

DDR2 800

800

DDR2 800

1066

800

Related Links
Go to the following links or pages for more information about:
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The latest list of tested memory,
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/
SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/
Installing memory, page 34 in Chapter 2

Intel® 975X Express Chipset
The Intel 975X Express Chipset consists of the following devices:
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Intel 82975X Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with Direct Media Interface
Intel 82801GH I/O Controller Hub (ICH7DH)

Related Link
Go to the following link for more information about the Intel 975X Express Chipset:
http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets

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Audio Subsystem
The desktop board D975XBX2 includes a flexible 8-channel audio subsystem based on
a SigmaTel STAC9247D audio codec:
The audio subsystem features:
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Intel High Definition Audio interface
Impedance sensing capability for jack re-tasking
S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: > 90 dB
Power management support for ACPI 2.0 (driver dependent)
Intel 82801GH I/O Controller Hub (ICH7DH)
Microphone input that supports:
― Microphone array
― Acoustic Echo (AEC)
― Beam Forming (BF)
― Noise Suppression (NX) technology

The subsystem includes the following connectors:
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Front panel audio connector, including pins for:
― Line out
― Mic
Back panel audio connectors that are configurable through the drivers of the audio
devices:
― Line in
― Three Line out
― Mic in or Center LFE out
Two digital Line out:
― One coaxial Line out
― One optical (Toslink) Line out

Related Links
Go to the following link or pages for more information about audio drivers and utilities:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/

Input/Output (I/O) Controller
The super I/O controller features the following:
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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

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LAN Subsystem
The LAN, with the Intel 82801GH I/O Controller Hub, provides a Fast PCI LAN
subsystem. The LAN subsystem provides the following functions:
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Intel 82573L Ethernet LAN supporting 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec
Support for RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs
Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address

LAN Subsystem Software
For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D975XBX2 link on Intel’s World Wide Web
site at:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop

RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs
Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see
Figure 2). These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN.

Figure 2. LAN Connector LEDs
Table 4 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN subsystem is operating.
Table 4. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs
LED

LED Color

Green

LED State

Indicates

Off

LAN link is not established

LAN link is established

Blinking

LAN activity is occurring

N/A

Off

10 Mb/s data rate

Green

100 Mb/s data rate

Yellow

1000 Mb/s data rate

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Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support
NOTE
Computer systems that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port might not
meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed USB device is
attached to the cable. Use a shielded cable that meets the requirements for a
full-speed USB device.
The desktop board supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH7; four ports routed to
the back panel and four routed to two internal USB 2.0 headers. USB 2.0 ports are
backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at
USB 1.1 speeds.
USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that fully support
USB 2.0 transfer rates. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports
to USB 1.1 operation. This may be required to accommodate operating systems that
do not support USB 2.0.

Enhanced IDE Interface
The ICH7 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:
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Up to two IDE devices (such as hard drives)
ATAPI-style devices (such as CD-ROM drives)
Older PIO Mode devices
Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols

Serial ATA
The desktop board supports eight Serial ATA channels, connecting one device per
channel in either a RAID or a non-RAID configuration.

Expandability
For system expansion, the desktop board supports the following:
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One PCI Express x16 card as an electrical x16 card or two PCI Express x16 cards
as electrical x8 cards
One PCI Express x16 card as an electrical x4 card
Two PCI bus add-in cards

Related Links
For information about installing a PCI Express x16 card, see page 38 in Chapter 2.

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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.
See Chapter 3 on page 59 for more information about the BIOS.

Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration
If you connect a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive) to your desktop
board, the 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 a Serial ATA or IDE device. You can override the auto-configuration options
by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS Setup program.
When booting from a Serial ATA device, the device connected to Serial ATA connector
0 is the first boot device and the device connected to Serial ATA connector 3 is the last
boot device by default.

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

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 BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with the
following restrictions:
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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.

Related Links:
For instructions on resetting the password, see Clearing Passwords on page 53.

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Chassis Intrusion
The desktop board supports a chassis security feature that detects if the chassis cover
has been removed. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that
can be connected to the chassis intrusion header on the desktop board. See Figure 29
on page 51 for the location of the chassis intrusion header.

Power Management Features
Power management is implemented at several levels, including:
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Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
Hardware support:
― Fan connectors
― Fan Speed Control
― Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC technology)
― Resume on Ring
― Wake from USB
― Wake from PS/2 keyboard/mouse
― PME# wakeup support
― Onboard power button

ACPI
ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug
and Play functions of a computer. The use of ACPI with the desktop board requires an
operating system that provides full ACPI support.

Fan Connectors
Desktop Board D975XBX2 has four chassis fan connectors (three 3-pin and one 4-pin),
and one processor fan connector (4-pin).

Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology)
Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based
on the processor temperature and adjusts the chassis fan speeds depending on the
system temperature. System fan noise may be reduced by operating controlled
chassis and processor fans at the minimum necessary speeds.
The processor and chassis fan speed control features can be disabled independently
through the desktop board BIOS. Disabling the processor fan speed control will result
in the fan operating at full speed if it is not a self-controlled fan. It is recommended
that processor fan speed control remain enabled (default BIOS setting) when using the
processor fan heat sink included with Intel® boxed processors. Disabling the chassis
fan speed control results in chassis fans always operating at full speed. The chassis
fan speed control feature should be disabled if a self-controlled chassis fan is attached
to any controlled chassis fan header.
The overall system noise reduction will vary based on system configuration and
environment.

Desktop Board Features

Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology)
CAUTION
For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must
be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to provide adequate
standby current when using this feature can damage the power supply and/or affect
ACPI S3 sleep state functionality.

CAUTION
Power supplies used with this desktop board must be able to provide enough standby
current to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration.
If the standby current necessary to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or
USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may lose register
settings stored in memory.
Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) 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 desktop board’s standby power indicator, shown in Figure 3, is lit when there is
standby power to the system. This includes the memory modules and PCI bus
connectors, even when the computer appears to be off.
If the system has a dual-colored power LED on the front panel, the sleep state is
indicated by the LED turning amber.

Figure 3. Location of Standby Power Indicator
Related Links
For more information on standby current requirements for the desktop board, go to
the link below, select the desktop board name, and then select Technical
Documentation:
http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/

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Resume on Ring
The operation of Resume on Ring can be summarized as follows:
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Resumes operation from either ACPI S1 or ACPI S3 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

Wake from USB
NOTE
Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB.
USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state.

Wake from PS/2* Keyboard/Mouse
PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state.

PME# Wakeup Support
When the PME# signal on the PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI
S1, S3, or S5 state.

Desktop Board Features

Onboard Power Button
CAUTION
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. Perform the procedure
described in this section 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.
A power button on the desktop board (see Figure 4) can be used to turn the computer
on or off. This button is intended for use at integration facilities to remove standby
power before making changes to the system configuration, or for testing purposes.
The power button on the front panel is recommended for all other instances of turning
the computer on or off. To turn off the computer using the onboard power button,
keep the button pressed down for three seconds.

Figure 4. Location of Onboard Power Button

Speaker
A speaker is mounted on the desktop board. The speaker provides audible error code
(beep code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).

Battery
A battery on the desktop board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current
when the computer is turned off. See Chapter 2 starting on page 25 for instructions
on how to replace the battery.

Real-Time Clock
The desktop board has a time-of-day clock and 100-year calendar. The battery on the
desktop board keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off.

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2 Installing and Replacing Desktop
Board Components
This chapter tells you how to:
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Install the I/O shield
Install and remove the desktop board
Install and remove a processor
Install and remove memory
Install and remove a PCI Express x16 add-in card
Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables
Connect internal headers
Install USB/external Serial ATA adapters
Connect chassis fan and power supply cables
Identify other connectors
Set the BIOS configuration jumper
Clear passwords
Identify back panel connectors
Replace the battery

Before You Begin
CAUTIONS
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.
Follow these guidelines before you begin:
• Always follow the steps in each procedure in the correct order.
• Set up a log to record information about your computer, such as model, serial
numbers, installed options, and configuration information.
• 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.

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Installation Precautions
When you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all warnings and cautions in
the installation instructions.
To avoid injury, be careful of:
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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.

Prevent Power Supply Overload
Do not overload the power supply output. To avoid overloading the power supply,
make sure that the calculated total current loads of all the modules within the
computer is less than the output current rating of each of the power supplies output
circuits.

Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements
Read and adhere the instructions in this section and the instructions supplied with the
chassis and associated modules. If you do not follow these instructions and the
instructions provided by the chassis and module suppliers, you increase safety risk and
the possibility of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations. 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.
Related Links
For information about regulatory compliance, go to Appendix B on page 69.

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Installing the I/O Shield
The desktop board comes with an I/O shield. When installed in the chassis, the shield
blocks radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from dust and
foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis.
Install the I/O shield before installing the desktop board in the chassis. Place the
shield inside the chassis as shown in Figure 5. Press the shield into place so that it fits
tightly and securely. If the shield does not fit, obtain a properly sized shield from the
chassis supplier.

Figure 5. Installing the I/O Shield

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CAUTION
Only qualified technical personnel should do this procedure. Disconnect the computer
from its power source before performing the procedures described here. Failure to
disconnect the power before you open the computer can result in personal injury or
equipment damage.

Do not lift or handle the desktop board by the chipset heat sink. Handling may damage
the thermal interface material that resides between the heat sink and the chipset
silicon.

NOTE
Refer to Appendix B for regulatory requirements.
Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the desktop
board.

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Figure 6 shows the location of the 10 mounting screw holes for Desktop Board
D975XBX2.

Figure 6. Location of Mounting Screw Holes

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Installing and Removing a Processor
Instructions on how to install the processor on the desktop board are given below.

Installing a Processor
CAUTION
Before installing or removing the processor, make sure that AC power has been
removed by unplugging the power cord from the computer; the standby power LED
should not be lit (see Figure 3 on page 21). Failure to do so could damage the
processor and the board.
To install a processor, follow these instructions:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25.
2. Open the socket lever by pushing the lever down and away from the socket (see
Figure 7, A and B).

Figure 7. Lift Socket Lever
3. Lift the load plate (Figure 8, A). Do not touch the socket contacts (Figure 8, B).

Figure 8. Lift the Load Plate

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4. Remove the protective socket cover from the load plate (Figure 9). Do not discard
the protective socket cover. Always replace the socket cover if the processor is
removed from the socket.

Figure 9. Remove the Protective Socket Cover
5. Remove the processor from its protective cover. Hold the processor only at the
edges, being careful not to touch the bottom of the processor (see Figure 10). Do
not discard the protective processor cover. Always replace the processor cover if
the processor is removed from the socket.

Figure 10. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover

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6. Hold the processor with your thumb and index fingers oriented as shown in
Figure 11. Make sure fingers align to the socket cutouts (Figure 11, A) Align
notches (Figure 11, B) with the socket (Figure 11, C). Lower the processor straight
down without tilting or sliding it in the socket.

Figure 11. Install the Processor
7. While pressing down on the load plate (Figure 12, A), close and engage the socket
lever (Figure 12, B).

Figure 12. Close the Load Plate

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Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink
Desktop Board D975XBX2 has an integrated processor fan heat sink retention
mechanism (RM). For instructions on how to attach the processor fan heat sink to the
integrated processor fan heat sink RM, refer to the boxed processor manual or the
Intel World Wide Web site at:
Integration of the Boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the 775-Land Package

Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable
Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the 4-pin processor fan header (see
Figure 13). A fan with a 4-pin connector as shown in Figure 13, A is recommended;
however, a fan with a 3-pin connector (Figure 13, B) can be used. Since the 3-pin fan
cannot use the on-board fan control, the fan will always operate at full speed.

Figure 13. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the
Processor Fan Header

Removing the Processor
For instructions on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to
the processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at:
Integration of the Boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the 775-Land Package

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Installing and Removing Memory
Desktop Board D975XBX2 has four 240-pin DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and
DIMM 1 in both Channel A and Channel B, as shown in Figure 18.

Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration
Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel
configuration.

Two or Four DIMMs
Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size (see Figure 14) in DIMM 0
(blue) of both channels A and B.

Figure 14. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 1
If additional memory is to be used, install another matched pair of DIMMs in DIMM 1
(black) in both channels A and B (see Figure 15).

Figure 15. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 2

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Three DIMMs
Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1
(black) of channel A. Install a DIMM equal in speed and total size of the DIMMs
installed in channel A in either DIMM 0 or DIMM 1 of channel B (see Figure 16).

Figure 16. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 3

NOTE
All other memory configurations will result in single channel memory operation.

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Installing DIMMs
CAUTION
Install memory in the DIMM sockets before installing a PCI Express x16 card to avoid
interference with the memory retention mechanism.
To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration of the DDR2
DIMM in Figure 17. All the notches should match with the DDR2 DIMM.

Figure 17. Use DDR2 DIMMs
To install DIMMs, follow these steps:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer
and disconnect the AC power cord.
3. Remove the computer’s cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see Figure 18).
4. Remove the PCI Express card if it interferes with the DIMM retaining clips from
being easily opened and closed.

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Figure 18. Installing a DIMM
5. Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to the
open position.
6. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package.
7. Position the DIMM above the socket. Align the small notch at the bottom edge of
the DIMM with the keys in the socket (see inset in Figure 18).
8. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket.
9. When the DIMM is inserted, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the
retaining clips snap into place. Make sure the clips are firmly in place.
10. Reinstall the PCI Express x16 card if it was removed prior to installing the DIMMs.
11. Replace the computer’s cover and reconnect the AC power cord.

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Removing DIMMs
To remove a memory module, follow these steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25.
Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer.
Remove the AC power cord from the computer.
Remove the computer’s cover.
Remove the PCI Express x16 card if it interferes with the DIMM clips from being
easily opened and closed.
Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the DIMM socket. The DIMM pops
out of the socket.
Hold the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an
anti-static package.
Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM
sockets.
Replace the computer’s cover and reconnect the AC power cord.

Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16
Card
CAUTION
When installing an PCI Express x16 card on the desktop board, ensure that the card is
fully seated in the PCI Express x16 connector before you power on the system. If the
card is not fully seated in the PCI Express x16 connector, an electrical short may result
across the connector pins. Depending on the over-current protection of the power
supply, certain board components and/or traces may be damaged.
The PCI Express x16 connectors on the desktop board have an integrated card
retention mechanism (RM).

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Installing a PCI Express x16 Card
If you are installing a single PCI Express Graphics card, install it in PCI Express
connector 1 (see Figure 19, A) for optimum performance. However, if you are
installing two PCI Express Graphics cards, install them in PCI Express connectors 1
and 2 (see Figure 19, B).

Figure 19. Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards

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Follow these instructions to install any PCI Express x16 card:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25.
2. Place the card in the PCI Express x16 connector (Figure 20, A) and press down on
the card until it is completely seated in the 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
(Figure 20, B).

Figure 20. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card

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Removing the PCI Express x16 Card
Follow these instructions to remove the PCI Express x16 card from the RM:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25.
2. Remove the screw that secures the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel
(Figure 21, A).
3. Push down on the card ejector lever (Figure 21, B) to release the card from the
connector.
4. Pull the card straight up (Figure 21, C).

Figure 21. Removing the PCI Express x16 Card

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Connecting the IDE Cable
The IDE cable can be used to connect two drives to the desktop board. The cable
supports the ATA-66/100 transfer protocol. Figure 22 shows the correct installation of
the cable.

NOTE
ATA-66/100 compatible cables are backward compatible with drives using slower IDE
transfer protocols. If an ATA-66/100 disk drive and a disk drive using any other IDE
transfer protocol are attached to the same cable, the maximum transfer rate between
the drives may be reduced to that of the slowest drive.
For correct function of the cable:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25.
2. Attach the cable end with the single connector to the desktop board (Figure 22, A).
3. Attach the cable end with the two closely spaced connectors to the drives
(Figure 22, B).

Figure 22. Connecting the IDE Cable

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Connecting the Serial ATA Cable
The SATA cable (4-conductor) supports the Serial ATA protocol and connects a single
drive to the desktop board. Either end of the cable can be connected to the SATA
drive or the connector on the board.
For correct cable function:
1. Observe the precaution in "Before You Begin" on page 25.
2. Attach the locking cable end to the connector (Figure 23, A) on the board.
3. Attach the cable end without the lock to the drive (Figure 23, B).

Figure 23. Connecting Serial ATA Cables

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Connecting Internal Headers
Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in "Before
You Begin" on page 25.

Item

Description

Front panel

Alternate front panel power LED

IEEE 1394a

USB 2.0

Front panel audio

Figure 24. Internal Headers

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Front Panel Header
Figure 24, A on page 44 shows the location of the multi-colored front panel header.
Table 5 shows the pin assignments for the front panel header.
Table 5. Front Panel Header Signal Names
Pin

Description

In/Out

Description

Hard Drive Activity LED

In/Out

Power LED

Hard disk LED pull-up to +5 V Out

Front panel green LED

Out

Hard disk active LED

Front panel yellow LED

Out

Reset Switch
5

Ground

Reset switch

On/Off Switch
In

Power switch

Ground

Power
9

Power

Not Connected
Out

No pin

Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header
Figure 24, B on page 44 shows the location of the alternate front panel power LED
header. If you have a three-pin power LED cable, connect it to this header.

IEEE 1394a Header
See Figure 24, C for the location of the blue IEEE 1394a header. Table 6 shows the
pin assignments for the header.
Table 6. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names
Pin

Signal Name

TPA1+

TPA1-

Ground

TPA2+

TPA2-

+12 V

Key (no pin)

Ground

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USB 2.0 Headers
See Figure 24, D for the location of the black USB 2.0 headers. Table 7 shows the pin
assignments for the headers.
Table 7. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names
USB Port A

USB Port B

Signal Name

Power (+5V)

D-

D+

Ground

Key

No connection

Note: USB ports may be assigned as needed.

Front Panel Audio Header
Figure 24, E on page 44 shows the location of the yellow front panel audio header.
Table 8 shows the pin assignments for the front panel audio header.
Table 8. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names

Signal Name

Port1L

GND

Port1R

Presence#

Port2R

Sense1 Ret

Sense Send

Key (no pin)

Port2L

Sense2 Ret

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Installing the Rear Panel USB 2.0 Adapter
Follow these instructions to install the rear panel USB 2.0 adapter (see Figure 25):
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25.
2. Attach the connector at the end of the adapter cable to the USB 2.0 header on the
desktop board.
3. Secure the metal bracket at the other end of the adapter to the chassis back panel
with a screw.

Figure 25. Connecting the Rear Panel USB 2.0 Adapter

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Installing an External Serial ATA Adapter
If you are installing an external Serial ATA (eSATA) adapter to the desktop
motherboard, follow these instructions (see Figure 26):
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25.
2. Attach the connector at the end of the adapter cable to the red SATA header on the
desktop board.
3. Secure the metal bracket at the other end of the adapter to the chassis back panel
with a screw.

Figure 26. Connecting an External Serial ATA Adapter

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Connecting Chassis Fan Cables
Connect the chassis fan cables to the desktop board fan headers shown in Figure 27.

Figure 27. Location of Fan Headers

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Connecting Power Supply Cables
NOTE
Failure to use the appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2x4)
power connector to the desktop board may result in damage to the board or the
system may not function properly.
The 2x12 main power connector on the desktop board is backwards compatible with
ATX12V power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. Use of the 1x4 power connector
is required with ATX12V power supplies with 2x10 connectors when using PCI Express
cards that can consume up to 75 W. Figure 28 shows the location of the power
connectors.

Figure 28. Connecting Power Supply Cables
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25.
2. Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the 2x4 connector.
Use the 2x2 to 2x4 adapter if needed.

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NOTE
Do not use the 2x2 to 2x4 adapter when using an Intel® Pentium® processor Extreme
Edition or a processor that is not running at its default settings. Doing so may result
in damage to the desktop board.
3. Connect the 1x4 power supply cable to the 1x4 connector.
4. Connect the main power supply cable to the 2x12 connector (see Figure 28).

Other Connectors
Figure 29 shows the location of the other connectors on the desktop board.

Item

Description

PCI bus add-in card connector 2

PCI Express x16 connector 3 (electrical x4)

PCI bus add-in card connector 1

PCI Express x16 connector 2 (electrical x8)

Diskette drive connector

Chassis intrusion connector

Figure 29. Location of Other Connectors

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Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper
CAUTION
Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before
changing the jumper. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable
computer operation.
Figure 30 shows the location of the desktop board’s BIOS configuration jumper block.

Figure 30. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block
The three-pin BIOS configuration jumper block enables all board configurations to be
done in the BIOS Setup program. Table 9 shows the jumper settings for the Setup
program modes.
Table 9. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes
Jumper
Setting

Mode

Description

Normal (default) (1-2)

The BIOS uses the current configuration and
passwords for booting.

Configure (2-3)

After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the
BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Use this
menu to clear passwords.

Recovery (None)

The BIOS recovers data from a recovery diskette
in the event of a failed BIOS update.

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Clearing Passwords
This procedure assumes that the board is installed in the computer and the
configuration jumper block is set to normal mode.
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25.
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 30).
5. Place the jumper on pins 2-3 as shown below.

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

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

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Back Panel Connectors
NOTE
The line out connector, located on the back panel, is designed to power either
headphones or amplified speakers only. Poor audio quality may occur if passive (nonamplified) speakers are connected to this output.
Figure 31 shows the back panel connectors.

Figure 31. Back Panel Connectors

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Replacing the Battery
A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When
the computer is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of
three years. When the computer is plugged in, the standby current from the power
supply extends the life of the battery. The clock is accurate to ± 13 minutes/year at
25 ºC with 3.3 VSB applied.
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. Figure 32 on page 58 shows the location of the
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.

PRECAUTION
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. Brukte batterier
bør kastes i henhold til gjeldende miljølovgivning.

VIKTIGT!
Risk för explosion om batteriet ersätts med felaktig batterityp. 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.

WAARSCHUWING
Er bestaat ontploffingsgevaar als de batterij wordt vervangen door een onjuist type
batterij. Batterijen moeten zoveel mogelijk worden gerecycled. Houd u bij het
weggooien van gebruikte batterijen aan de plaatselijke milieuwetgeving.

ATENÇÃO
Haverá risco de explosão se a bateria for substituída por um tipo de bateria incorreto.
As baterias devem ser recicladas nos locais apropriados. A eliminação de baterias
usadas deve ser feita de acordo com as regulamentações ambientais da região.

AŚCIAROŽZNAŚĆ
Існуе рызыка выбуху, калі заменены акумулятар неправільнага тыпу.
Акумулятары павінны, па магчымасці, перепрацоўвацца. Пазбаўляцца ад старых
акумулятараў патрэбна згодна з мясцовым заканадаўствам па экалогіі.

UPOZORNÌNÍ
V případě výměny baterie za nesprávný druh může dojít k výbuchu. Je-li to možné,
baterie by měly být recyklovány. Baterie je třeba zlikvidovat v souladu s místními
předpisy o životním prostředí.

Προσοχή
Υπάρχει κίνδυνος για έκρηξη σε περίπτωση που η μπαταρία αντικατασταθεί από μία
λανθασμένου τύπου. Οι μπαταρίες θα πρέπει να ανακυκλώνονται όταν κάτι τέτοιο είναι
δυνατό. Η απόρριψη των χρησιμοποιημένων μπαταριών πρέπει να γίνεται σύμφωνα με
τους κατά τόπο περιβαλλοντικούς κανονισμούς.

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

VIGYAZAT
Ha a telepet nem a megfelelő típusú telepre cseréli, az felrobbanhat. A telepeket
lehetőség szerint újra kell hasznosítani. A használt telepeket a helyi környezetvédelmi
előírásoknak megfelelően kell kiselejtezni.

AWAS
Risiko letupan wujud jika bateri digantikan dengan jenis yang tidak betul. Bateri
sepatutnya dikitar semula jika boleh. Pelupusan bateri terpakai mestilah mematuhi
peraturan alam sekitar tempatan.

OSTRZEŻENIE
Istnieje niebezpieczeństwo wybuchu w przypadku zastosowania niewłaściwego typu
baterii. Zużyte baterie należy w miarę możliwości utylizować zgodnie z odpowiednimi
przepisami ochrony środowiska.

PRECAUŢIE
Risc de explozie, dacă bateria este înlocuită cu un tip de baterie necorespunzător.
Bateriile trebuie reciclate, dacă este posibil. Depozitarea bateriilor uzate trebuie să
respecte reglementările locale privind protecţia mediului.

ВНИМАНИЕ
При использовании батареи несоответствующего типа существует риск ее взрыва.
Батареи должны быть утилизированы по возможности. Утилизация батарей должна
проводится по правилам, соответствующим местным требованиям.

UPOZORNENIE
Ak batériu vymeníte za nesprávny typ, hrozí nebezpečenstvo jej výbuchu.
Batérie by sa mali podľa možnosti vždy recyklovať. Likvidácia použitých batérií sa musí
vykonávať v súlade s miestnymi predpismi na ochranu životného prostredia.

POZOR
Zamenjava baterije z baterijo drugačnega tipa lahko povzroči eksplozijo.
Če je mogoče, baterije reciklirajte. Rabljene baterije zavrzite v skladu z lokalnimi
okoljevarstvenimi predpisi.

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การระวัง

ระวังการระเบิดที่เกิดจากเปลี่ยนแบตเตอรีผ
่ ิดประเภท หากเปนไปได ควรนําแบตเตอรีไ่ ปรีไซเคิล
การทิ้งแบตเตอรี่ใชแลวตองเปนไปตามกฎขอบังคับดานสิ่งแวดลอมของทองถิ่น.
UYARI
Yanlış türde pil takıldığında patlama riski vardır. Piller mümkün olduğunda geri
dönüştürülmelidir. Kullanılmış piller, yerel çevre yasalarına uygun olarak atılmalıdır.

OСТОРОГА
Використовуйте батареї правильного типу, інакше існуватиме ризик вибуху.
Якщо можливо, використані батареї слід утилізувати. Утилізація використаних
батарей має бути виконана згідно місцевих норм, що регулюють охорону довкілля.
To replace the battery, follow these steps:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25.
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 32).
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.

Figure 32. Removing the Battery

3 BIOS
Accessing the BIOS Setup Program
The BIOS Setup program is accessed by pressing the F2 key after the Power-On
Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins
(see Figure 33).

Figure 33. Accessing the BIOS Setup Program
For the latest BIOS Setup menu options, go to the Intel World Wide Web site:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/

Updating the BIOS
The BIOS can be updated by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the
Iflash Memory Update utility.

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
that 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://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/
2. Navigate to the D975XBX2 page, click “[view] Latest BIOS updates,” and select the
Express BIOS Update utility file.
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.

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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 Iflash Memory Update
Utility
With the Iflash BIOS update utility you can update the system BIOS from a diskette or
other bootable media. The utility available from the Web provides a simple method for
creating a bootable flash memory update diskette that will automatically update your
BIOS.

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:
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New BIOS files
BIOS recovery files
Intel Flash Memory Update Utility

You can obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or by navigating
to the Desktop Board D975XBX2 page on the Intel World Wide Web site at:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop
Navigate to the D975XBX2 page, click “[view] Latest BIOS updates,” and select the
Iflash BIOS Update utility file.

NOTE
Review the instructions distributed with the update utility before attempting a BIOS
update.
The Iflash Memory Update utility allows you to:
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Update the BIOS in flash memory
Update the language section of the BIOS

Updating the BIOS
CAUTION
The AUTOEXEC.BAT file provided with the update files updates the BIOS. Do not
interrupt the process or the system may not function.
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. When the update process is complete, the monitor will display a message telling
you to remove the diskette and to reboot the system.

BIOS

3. 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.

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 52 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 (see
Figure 30).
3. Remove the jumper from all pins as shown below to set recovery mode for Setup.

4. Insert the bootable BIOS update diskette into diskette drive A.
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. If recovery fails, return to step 1 and repeat the recovery process.
8. If recovery is successful, turn off the computer, and disconnect its power cord.
9. Remove the computer cover and continue with the following steps.
10. On the jumper block, reinstall the jumper back on pins 1-2 as shown below to set
normal mode for Setup.

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.

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4 Configuring for RAID
Requires Microsoft Windows* XP, Windows Vista*, or
Windows 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s)

Configuring for RAID using Intel® Matrix
Storage Technology
Configuring the BIOS
1. Assemble your system and attach two or more SATA hard drives to the black SATA
connectors.
2. Enter system BIOS Setup by pressing the key after the Power-On-Self-Test
(POST) memory tests begin.
3. Go to Advanced
Drive Configuration
Configure SATA as; ensure that
RAID is selected.
4. Then save your settings by pressing .

Creating Your RAID Set
1. Upon re-boot, you will see the following Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM
status message on the screen: Press to enter the RAID
Configuration Utility. Press and enter the RAID Configuration Utility.
2. In the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Main Menu, select option #1:
Create RAID Volume. Enter a volume name and press .
NOTE: The RAID Volume name must be in English alphanumeric ASCII characters.
3. Use the arrow keys to select RAID 0 or RAID 1 (if only two SATA drives are
available), RAID 5 and RAID 10 (these options will only appear if three or four
SATA drives are installed respectively). Press once you have selected the
RAID LEVEL.
4. Select the drives to be used in the RAID array (only if there are more than two
drives available) and press .
5. Select the strip size, if necessary, and press .
6. Enter the size of the volume (if you enter less than the maximum volume size, you
can then create a second RAID array on the remaining portion of your volume) and
press .
7. Finally, press to Create Volume.
8. Exit the Option ROM user interface by pressing or going to the EXIT option
in the MAIN MENU.

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Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID
Drivers and Software
1. Begin Windows Setup by booting from the Windows installation CD.
2. At the beginning of Windows Setup, press to install a third-party SCSI or
RAID driver. When prompted, insert the diskette labeled Intel Matrix Storage
Technology RAID Driver. Install the Intel® 82801GH SATA RAID Controller driver.
3. Finish the Windows installation and install all necessary drivers.
4. Install the Intel Matrix Storage Console software via the Intel Express Installer CD
included with your desktop board or after downloading it from the Internet at
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. The Intel Matrix Storage
Console software can be used to manage the RAID configuration.

Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System
The Intel Matrix Storage Technology Console software offers the flexibility to upgrade
from a single Serial ATA drive to RAID without reinstalling the operating system, when
a second SATA hard drive is added to the system.
Follow the steps described in the headings from this section: "Configuring the BIOS
for Intel Matrix Storage Technology" and "Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology
RAID Drivers and Software".
Once additional SATA drives have been added, open the Intel Matrix Storage
Technology Console Software and follow the directions to update to a RAID setup.

Configuring for RAID using Marvell Storage
Technology
Configuring the BIOS
1. Assemble your system and attach two or more SATA hard drives to the blue SATA
connectors.
2. Enter system BIOS Setup by pressing the key after the Power-On-Self-Test
(POST) memory tests begin.
3. Go to Advanced
Drive Configuration
Configure SATA as; ensure that IDE
is selected.
4. Then save your settings by pressing .

Configuring for RAID

Creating Your RAID Set
1. Upon re-boot, you will see the following Marvell Storage Manager option ROM
status message on the screen: Press to enter the RAID
Configuration Utility. Press and enter the RAID Configuration
Utility.
2. In the Marvell Storage Manager option ROM Main Menu, select: Create RAID
Volume. Enter a volume name and press .
NOTE: The RAID Volume name must be in English alphanumeric ASCII characters.
3. Use the arrow keys to select RAID 0 or RAID 1 (if only two SATA drives are
available), RAID 5 and RAID 10 (these options will only appear if three or four
SATA drives are installed respectively). Press once you have selected the
RAID LEVEL.
4. Select the drives to be used in the RAID array (only if there are more than two
drives available) and press .
5. Select the strip size, if necessary, and press .
6. Enter the size of the volume (if you enter less than the maximum volume size, you
can then create a second RAID array on the remaining portion of your volume) and
press .
7. Finally, press to Create Volume.
8. Exit the Option ROM user interface by pressing or going to the EXIT option
in the MAIN MENU.

Loading the Marvell Storage Technology RAID Drivers
and Software
1. Begin Windows Setup by booting from the Windows installation CD.
2. At the beginning of Windows Setup, press to install a third-party SCSI or
RAID driver. When prompted, insert the diskette labeled Marvell Storage
Technology RAID Driver. Install the Marvell 88SE61XX SATA RAID Controller
driver.
3. Finish the Windows installation and install all necessary drivers.

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A Error Messages and Indicators
Desktop Board D975XBX2 reports POST errors in two ways:
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By sounding a beep code
By displaying an error message on the monitor

BIOS Beep Codes
The BIOS beep codes are listed in Table 10. The BIOS also issues a beep code (one
long tone followed by two short tones) during POST if the video configuration fails (a
faulty graphics card or no card installed) or if an external ROM module does not
properly checksum to zero.
Table 10. Beep Codes
Beep

Description

No memory

Siren

Processor overheat (on reboot)

BIOS Error Messages
When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message
describing the problem.
Table 11. BIOS Error Messages
Error Message
PROCESSOR_THERMAL_TRIP_ERROR
MULTI_BIT_ECC_ERROR
SINGLE_BIT_ECC_ERROR
CMOS_BATTERY_ERROR
CMOS_CHECKSUM_ERROR
CMOS_TIMER_ERROR
MEMORY_SIZE_DECREASE_ERROR
INTRUDER_DETECTION_ERROR
SPD_TOLER_ERROR

MEM_OPTIMAL_ERROR

Explanation
Processor was previously shut down due to a thermal
event (overheating).
The firmware has detected that a Multi-Bit ECC Error
occurred.
The firmware has detected that a Single-Bit ECC Error
occurred.
The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery failure
occurred.
The firmware has detected that a CMOS Checksum Error
occurred.
The firmware has detected that the system date/time
has not been set.
The firmware has detected that the system memory has
decreased.
The system chassis was opened.
SERIAL PRESENCE DETECT (SPD) device data missing or
inconclusive. Properly programmed SPD device data is
required for reliable operation. DDR2 533 MHz memory
assumed at slowest timings.
The installed amount of memory in Channel A is not
equal to the amount of memory in Channel B.
Maximum memory performance is achieved with equal
amounts of memory installed in each channel.

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B Regulatory Compliance
This appendix contains the following regulatory compliance information for Desktop
Board D975XBX2:
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Safety regulations
European Union Declaration of Conformity statement
Product Ecology statements
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations
Product certifications

Safety Regulations
Desktop Board D975XBX2 complies with the safety regulations stated in Table 12
when correctly installed in a compatible host system.
Table 12. Safety Regulations
Regulation

Title

UL 60950-1:2003/

Information Technology Equipment – Safety - Part 1: General
Requirements (USA and Canada)

CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03
EN 60950-1:2002

Information Technology Equipment – Safety - Part 1: General
Requirements (European Union)

IEC 60950-1:2001, First
Edition

Information Technology Equipment – Safety - Part 1: General
Requirements (International)

Place Battery Marking
There is insufficient space on this desktop board to provide instructions for replacing
and disposing of the Lithium ion coin cell battery. For system safety certification, the
statement below or an equivalent statement is required to be permanently and legibly
marked on the chassis near the battery.

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European Union Declaration of Conformity
Statement
We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel®
Desktop Board D975XBX2 is in conformity with all applicable essential requirements
necessary for CE marking, following the provisions of the European Council Directive
89/336/EEC (EMC Directive) and Council Directive 73/23/EEC (Safety/Low Voltage
Directive).
The product is properly CE marked demonstrating this conformity and is for
distribution within all member states of the EU with no restrictions.

This product follows the provisions of the European Directives 89/336/EEC and
73/23/EEC.
Čeština Tento výrobek odpovídá požadavkům evropských směrnic 89/336/EEC a
73/23/EEC.
Dansk Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europæiske direktiv
89/336/EEC & 73/23/EEC.
Dutch Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief
89/336/EEC & 73/23/EEC.
Eesti Antud toode vastab Euroopa direktiivides 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC kehtestatud
nõuetele.
Suomi Tämä tuote noudattaa EU-direktiivin 89/336/EEC & 73/23/EEC määräyksiä.
Français Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la Directive Européenne
89/336/EEC & 73/23/EEC.
Deutsch Dieses Produkt entspricht den Bestimmungen der Europäischen Richtlinie
89/336/EEC & 73/23/EEC.
Ελληνικά Το παρόν προϊόν ακολουθεί τις διατάξεις των Ευρωπαϊκών Οδηγιών
89/336/ΕΟΚ και 73/23/ΕΟΚ.
Magyar E termék megfelel a 89/336/EEC és 73/23/EEC Európai Irányelv előírásainak.
Icelandic Þessi vara stenst reglugerð Evrópska Efnahags Bandalagsins númer
89/336/ EEC & 73/23/EEC.
Italiano Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva Europea 89/336/EEC &
73/23/EEC.
Latviešu Šis produkts atbilst Eiropas Direktīvu 89/336/EEC un 73/23/EEC
noteikumiem.
Lietuvių Šis produktas atitinka Europos direktyvų 89/336/EEC ir 73/23/EEC
nuostatas.
Malti Dan il-prodott hu konformi mal-provvedimenti tad-Direttivi Ewropej 89/336/EEC
u 73/23/EEC.

Regulatory Compliance

Norsk Dette produktet er i henhold til bestemmelsene i det europeiske direktivet
89/336/ EEC & 73/23/EEC.
Polski Niniejszy produkt jest zgodny z postanowieniami Dyrektyw Unii Europejskiej
89/336/EWG i 73/23/EWG.
Portuguese Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Européia 89/336/EEC &
73/23/EEC.
Español Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo 89/336/EEC &
73/23/EEC.
Slovensky Tento produkt je v súlade s ustanoveniami európskych direktív
89/336/EEC a 73/23/EEC.
Slovenščina Izdelek je skladen z določbami evropskih direktiv 89/336/EGS in
73/23/EGS.
Svenska Denna produkt har tillverkats i enlighet med EG-direktiv 89/336/EEC &
73/23/EEC.
Türkçe Bu ürün, Avrupa Birliği’nin 89/336/EEC ve 73/23/EEC yönergelerine uyar.

Product Ecology Statements
The following information is provided to address worldwide product ecology concerns
and regulations.

Recycling Considerations
As part of its commitment to environmental responsibility, Intel has implemented the
Intel Product Recycling Program to allow retail consumers of Intel’s branded products
to return used products to select locations for proper recycling.
Please consult the
http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology/Recycling_Program.htm
for the details of this program, including the scope of covered products, available
locations, shipping instructions, terms and conditions, etc.

中文
作为其对环境责任之承诺的部分，英特尔已实施 Intel Product Recycling Program
（英特尔产品回收计划），以允许英特尔品牌产品的零售消费者将使用过的产品退还至指定地点作恰
当的重复使用处理。
请参考http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology/Recycling_Program.htm
了解此计划的详情，包括涉及产品之范围、回收地点、运送指导、条款和条件等。

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Deutsch
Als Teil von Intels Engagement für den Umweltschutz hat das Unternehmen das Intel
Produkt-Recyclingprogramm implementiert, das Einzelhandelskunden von Intel
Markenprodukten ermöglicht, gebrauchte Produkte an ausgewählte Standorte für
ordnungsgemäßes Recycling zurückzugeben.
Details zu diesem Programm, einschließlich der darin eingeschlossenen Produkte,
verfügbaren Standorte, Versandanweisungen, Bedingungen usw., finden Sie auf der
http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology/Recycling_Program.htm
Español
Como parte de su compromiso de responsabilidad medioambiental, Intel ha
implantado el programa de reciclaje de productos Intel, que permite que los
consumidores al detalle de los productos Intel devuelvan los productos usados en los
lugares seleccionados para su correspondiente reciclado.
Consulte la
http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology/Recycling_Program.htm para
ver los detalles del programa, que incluye los productos que abarca, los lugares
disponibles, instrucciones de envío, términos y condiciones, etc.
Français
Dans le cadre de son engagement pour la protection de l'environnement, Intel a mis
en œuvre le programme Intel Product Recycling Program (Programme de recyclage
des produits Intel) pour permettre aux consommateurs de produits Intel de recycler
les produits usés en les retournant à des adresses spécifiées.
Visitez la page Web
http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology/Recycling_Program.htm pour
en savoir plus sur ce programme, à savoir les produits concernés, les adresses
disponibles, les instructions d'expédition, les conditions générales, etc.
日本語
インテルでは、環境保護活動の一環として、使い終えたインテル
ブランド製品を指定の場所へ返送していただき、リサイクルを適切に行えるよう、インテル製品リサイクル
プログラムを発足させました。
対象製品、返送先、返送方法、ご利用規約など、このプログラムの詳細情報は、http://www.intel.com/in
tel/other/ehs/product_ecology/Recycling_Program.htm （英語）をご覧ください。

Regulatory Compliance

Malay
Sebagai sebahagian daripada komitmennya terhadap tanggungjawab persekitaran,
Intel telah melaksanakan Program Kitar Semula Produk untuk membenarkan
pengguna-pengguna runcit produk jenama Intel memulangkan produk terguna ke
lokasi-lokasi terpilih untuk dikitarkan semula dengan betul.
Sila rujuk
http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology/Recycling_Program.htm untuk
mendapatkan butir-butir program ini, termasuklah skop produk yang dirangkumi,
lokasi-lokasi tersedia, arahan penghantaran, terma & syarat, dsb.
Portuguese
Como parte deste compromisso com o respeito ao ambiente, a Intel implementou o
Programa de Reciclagem de Produtos para que os consumidores finais possam enviar
produtos Intel usados para locais selecionados, onde esses produtos são reciclados de
maneira adequada.
Consulte o site
http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology/Recycling_Program.htm (em
Inglês) para obter os detalhes sobre este programa, inclusive o escopo dos produtos
cobertos, os locais disponíveis, as instruções de envio, os termos e condições, etc.
Russian
В качестве части своих обязательств к окружающей среде, в Intel создана программа
утилизации продукции Intel (Product Recycling Program) для предоставления конечным
пользователям марок продукции Intel возможности возврата используемой продукции в
специализированные пункты для должной утилизации.
Пожалуйста, обратитесь на веб-сайт
http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology/Recycling_Program.htm за
информацией об этой программе, принимаемых продуктах, местах приема, инструкциях об
отправке, положениях и условиях и т.д.
Türkçe
Intel, çevre sorumluluğuna bağımlılığının bir parçası olarak, perakende tüketicilerin
Intel markalı kullanılmış ürünlerini belirlenmiş merkezlere iade edip uygun şekilde geri
dönüştürmesini amaçlayan Intel Ürünleri Geri Dönüşüm Programı’nı uygulamaya
koymuştur.
Bu programın ürün kapsamı, ürün iade merkezleri, nakliye talimatları, kayıtlar ve
şartlar v.s dahil bütün ayrıntılarını ögrenmek için lütfen
http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology/Recycling_Program.htm web
sayfasına gidin.

Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide

Lead-Free Desktop Board
This desktop board is lead free although certain discrete components used on the
board contain a small amount of lead which is necessary for component performance
and/or reliability. This desktop board is referred to as “Lead-free second level
interconnect.” The board substrate and the solder connections from the board to the
components (second-level connections) are all lead free. Table 13 shows the various
forms of the “Lead-Free 2nd Level Interconnect” mark as it appears on the board and
accompanying collateral.
Table 13. Lead-Free Board Markings
Description

Mark
nd

Lead-Free 2 Level
Interconnect: This symbol
is used to identify electrical
and electronic assemblies and
components in which the lead
(Pb) concentration level in the
desktop board substrate and
the solder connections from
the board to the components
(second-level interconnect) is
not greater than 0.1% by
weight (1000 ppm).

Regulatory Compliance

EMC Regulations
Desktop Board D975XBX2 complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 14 when
correctly installed in a compatible host system.
Table 14. EMC Regulations
Regulation

Title

FCC Class B

Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 2 and 15,
Subpart B, Radio Frequency Devices. (USA)

ICES-003 (Class B)

Interference-Causing Equipment Standard, Digital Apparatus.
(Canada)

EN55022: 1998
(Class B)

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

EN55024: 1998

Information Technology Equipment – Immunity Characteristics
Limits and methods of measurement. (European Union)

AS/NZS CISPR22
(Class B)

Australian Communications Authority, Standard for
Electromagnetic Compatibility. (Australia and New Zealand)

CISPR 22, 3rd Edition,
(Class B)

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

CISPR 24: 1997

Information Technology Equipment – Immunity Characteristics –
Limits and Methods of Measurement. (International)

VCCI (Class B)

Voluntary Control for Interference by Information Technology
Equipment (Japan)

Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide

Japanese Kanji statement translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard
of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology
Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic
environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment
according to the instruction manual.

Korean Class B statement translation: This is household equipment that is certified to
comply with EMC requirements. You may use this equipment in residential
environments and other non-residential environments.

Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Compliance
Before computer integration, make sure that the power supply and other modules or
peripherals, as applicable, have passed Class B EMC testing and are marked
accordingly.
Pay close attention to the following when reading the installation instructions for the
host chassis, power supply, and other modules:
•
•
•
•

Product certifications or lack of 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 or peripherals, as applicable, are not Class B
EMC compliant before integration, then EMC testing may be required on a
representative sample of the newly completed computer.

Regulatory Compliance

Product Certifications
Board-Level Certification Markings
Desktop Board D975XBX2 has the following product certification markings:
Table 15. Product Certification Markings
Description

Mark

UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent
UL file number for Intel desktop boards: E210882.
FCC Declaration of Conformity logo mark for Class B equipment.
Includes Intel name and D975XBX2 model designation.

CE mark. Declaring compliance to European Union (EU) EMC
directive (89/336/EEC) and Low Voltage directive (73/23/EEC).

Australian Communications Authority (ACA) C-tick mark. Includes
adjacent Intel supplier code number, N-232.
Japan VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Interference) mark.

S. Korea MIC (Ministry of Information and Communication) mark.
Includes adjacent MIC certification number: CPU-D975XBX2.
For information about MIC certification, go to
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/
Taiwan BSMI (Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspections)
mark. Includes adjacent Intel company number, D33025.
Printed wiring board manufacturer’s recognition mark. Consists of a
unique UL recognized manufacturer’s logo, along with a flammability
rating (solder side).

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Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide

Chassis and Component Certifications
Ensure that the chassis and certain components; such as the power supply, peripheral
drives, wiring, and cables; are components certified for the country or market where
used. Agency certification marks on the product are proof of certification. Typical
product certifications include:
In Europe
The CE marking signifies compliance with all applicable European requirements. If the
chassis and other components are not properly CE marked, a supplier’s Declaration of
Conformity statement to the European EMC directive and Low Voltage directive (as
applicable), should be obtained. Additionally, other directives, such as the Radio and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) directive may also apply depending
on product features.
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. Wiring and cables must
also be UL listed or recognized and suitable for the intended use. The FCC Class B
logo for home or office use signifies compliance with electromagnetic interference
(EMI) requirements.
In Canada
A nationally recognized certification mark such as CSA or cUL signifies compliance with
safety requirements. The Industry Canada statement at the front of this product guide
demonstrates compliance with Canadian EMC regulations.

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