Intel D945PVS User Manual

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Preface
This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update,
and regulatory requirements for Intel
®
Desktop Board D945PVS.
Intended Audience
The Product Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel. It is not intended for general
audiences.
Use Only for Intended Applications
All Intel desktop boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in
personal computers (PC) for installation in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar
locations. The suitability 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.
Information Layout
The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows:
1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the desktop
board and other hardware components.
3 BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS
4 Configuring for RAID (Intel
®
Matrix Storage Technology) Requires Microsoft Windows* XP
or 2000 and SATA Hard Drive(s): instructions on how to configure the system for RAID
A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes
B 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.

Intel D945PVS Specifications

General

Brand	Intel
Model	D945PVS
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Desktop Board Features

Desktop Board Components Overview

Overview of physical components and their locations on the motherboard.

Processor and Memory Support

Details on supported processors, LGA775 socket, and DDR2 SDRAM memory configurations.

Chipset and Subsystems

Information on the Intel 945P Express Chipset, Graphics, and Audio subsystems.

Connectivity and Expandability

Details on I/O controller, LAN subsystem, USB, IDE, SATA, and expansion slots.

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

Installation Precautions and Safety

General safety guidelines, ESD precautions, and handling warnings before installation.

Installing/Removing Core Components

Step-by-step instructions for installing and removing processors and memory modules.

Connecting Data and Internal Headers

Guidance for connecting IDE, SATA cables, and internal system headers like front panel.

Power and Fan Connections

Instructions for connecting power supply cables and chassis fan cables to the motherboard.

BIOS Management

Update BIOS via Express Utility

Procedures for updating the BIOS using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility in Windows.

Update BIOS via Iflash Utility

Instructions for updating the BIOS using the Iflash Memory Update utility from bootable media.

Recovering from BIOS Update Failure

Steps to recover the BIOS using recovery mode and a bootable diskette.

RAID Configuration and Setup

Configure BIOS for RAID

Steps to enable RAID in BIOS setup, including SATA configuration.

Create RAID Volume

Guide to creating RAID sets using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility.

Install RAID Drivers and Software

Instructions for loading RAID drivers during Windows setup and installing management software.

Error Messages and Indicators

BIOS Beep Codes

Explanation of audible beep codes indicating POST errors like memory or CPU issues.

BIOS Error Messages

Descriptions of common BIOS error messages encountered during POST.

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Regulations

Details on safety standards (UL, CSA, EN, IEC) the board complies with when installed correctly.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Statement of conformity to EU EMC and Low Voltage directives for CE marking.

Product Ecology and Recycling

Information on Intel's Product Recycling Program and environmental considerations.

Lead-Free and EMC Regulations

Details on lead-free markings and compliance with various EMC regulations (FCC, ICES, EN, CISPR, VCCI).