Fujitsu Siemens Computers D1527 User Manual

COMPONENTS
Technisches Handbuch / Technical manual
Mainboard D1527 / D1526

Fujitsu Siemens Computers D1527 Specifications

General

Form Factor	ATX
Socket Type	LGA 775
Memory Type	DDR2
Memory Slots	4
Storage Interfaces	4 x SATA, 1 x IDE
USB Ports	8 x USB 2.0
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe x16

Summary

Mainboard Overview and Layout

External Ports and Connectivity

Internal Port Pin Assignments - Part 1

Internal Port Pin Assignments - Part 2

System Configuration: Switches and Jumpers

System BIOS Recovery Switch

Using switch 2 to restore the system BIOS.

Add-on Modules and Upgrading

Processor Installation and Heat Sink Mounting

Guide to installing processors, including heat sink mounting.

Main Memory Upgrading

Instructions for installing and replacing RAM modules.

Expansion Card Installation

Adding AGP and PCI Cards

Maintenance and System Updates

Replacing the Lithium Battery

Procedure for safely replacing the system's CMOS lithium battery.

BIOS Update Procedures

Steps for updating the system BIOS via DOS or Windows.

BIOS Recovery and Microcode

System BIOS Recovery

Steps to recover the system BIOS if an update fails.

Processor Microcode Updates

Information on updating processor microcode for performance and stability.

Driver Installation and System Information

Microcode Update via DOS Floppy Disk

Installing System Drivers

Guide to installing necessary drivers for mainboard functionality.

Troubleshooting: Error Messages

General and DOS Error Messages

SmartCard Reader Error Messages