Intel D975XBX Product Guide

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Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Supported Operating Systems ............................................................................................10
Desktop Board Components ...............................................................................................11
Processor............................................................................................................................13
Main Memory ......................................................................................................................13
Intel
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975X Express Chipset ...............................................................................................14
Audio Subsystem ................................................................................................................14
Input/Output (I/O) Controller ................................................................................................15
LAN Subsystem ..................................................................................................................15
LAN Subsystem Software...........................................................................................15
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs.......................................................................................16
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support..................................................................................................16
Enhanced IDE Interface ......................................................................................................17
Serial ATA...........................................................................................................................17
Expandability.......................................................................................................................17
BIOS ...................................................................................................................................17
Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration ......................................................................17
PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration ..................................................................18
Security Passwords....................................................................................................18
Chassis Intrusion.................................................................................................................18
Power Management Features .............................................................................................18
ACPI...........................................................................................................................19
Fan Connectors..........................................................................................................19
Fan Speed Control (Intel
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Precision Cooling Technology)..........................................19
Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) ...............................................19
Resume on Ring.........................................................................................................20
Wake from USB..........................................................................................................20
Wake from PS/2* Keyboard/Mouse ............................................................................20
PME# Wakeup Support ..............................................................................................20
Speaker...............................................................................................................................21
Battery.................................................................................................................................21
Real-Time Clock..................................................................................................................21
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin................................................................................................................23
Installation Precautions .......................................................................................................24
Prevent Power Supply Overload.................................................................................24
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements...........................................................24
Installing the I/O Shield .......................................................................................................25
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board........................................................................26
Installing and Removing a Processor ..................................................................................27
Installing a Processor .................................................................................................27
Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink.......................................................................30
Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable.........................................................30
Removing the Processor ............................................................................................30

Intel D975XBX Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel 975X
Socket	LGA 775
Memory Type	DDR2
Memory Slots	4
Maximum Memory	8 GB
Form Factor	ATX
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
USB Ports	8 x USB 2.0
Supported Processors	Intel Pentium 4, Pentium D, Core 2 Duo
Memory Speed	533/667 MHz
Expansion Slots	2 x PCI Express x16, 1 x PCI Express x4, 2 x PCI
Storage Interfaces	4 x SATA 3Gb/s, 1 x PATA
Audio	Intel High Definition Audio
LAN	Gigabit Ethernet