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Viglen Product Description: Intel D955XBK Motherboard

Viglen Order Code: PMPBK001

V iglen System: Genie Pro(S775)

• Product photo

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Product specification.

Motherboard Form Factor D955XBK: ATX (12.0 inches by 9.60 inches [304.80 millimetres by 243.84 millimetres])

Motherboard chipset Intel® 955X Chipset, consisting of:

. Intel® 82955X Memory Controller Hub (MCH)

. Intel® 82801GR I/O Controller Hub (ICH7-R)

CPU connector type

. Firmware Hub (FWH) or Serial Interface (SPI) Flash device

LGA775 socket

Number of CPUs supported 1

Pentium 4 and Pentium 4 Extreme Edition (EE) Supported CPU types (C,

P3 or P4 etc)

Supported CPU speeds

CPU No. CPU speed FSB L2 cache L3 cache

840 EE 3.20 GHz 800MHz 2 x 1 MB -

800 -840

EE

620-670

2.80 - 3.20

GHz

800 MHz 2 x 1 MB -

3.40 GHz 1066 MHz 512 KB 2 MB

2.80 - 3.80

GHz

800 MHz 2 MB -

2.80 - 3.80

520-570

GHz

1066MHz and 800MHz Front side bus speed

Number of PCI slots 3

PCI slot speeds 33MHz

Number of PCI-E slots

On board video

Onboard audio type

No

800 MHz 1 MB

1 x PCI-e x16 and 1 x PCI-e x16/x4 and 1 x PCIe x 1

Intel High Definition Audio subsystem in one of the following

- configurations:

• 8-channel (7.1) audio subsystem with five analogue audio outputs and

Front facing audio header Yes

Audio Upgradeable via PCI/PCI-E

Onboard network fitted two S/PDIF digital audio outputs (coaxial and optical) using the Sigmatel

9221 audio codec

Number of network

Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) LAN subsystem using the

Intel® 82573E/82573V/82574V Gigabit Ethernet Controller

1 connections

Upgradeable?

Number of IDE channels

Via PCI or PCI-E

1

Number of SATA channels 8 (4 x SATA300 Intel RAID ICH7-R [RAID 0, 1, 0+1 and 5] ) and

(4 x SATA150 Silcon Image RAID Sil 3114 [RAID 0,1 and 0+1])

Maximum number of disks 6 (2 x IDE 2 x SATA) this would require full height ATX case

Rear I/O connectors 4 x USB 2 1 x MIC

Note 2 x USB 2 front headers

(2 ports per header)

1 x serial

1 x audio out

1 x parallel

1 x RJ45 LAN

1 x audio in

1 x PS2 mouse

1 x PS2 keyboard

1 x IEEE1394 (plus two onboard front headers for an additional ports IEEE1394a or b configurable in BIOS)

240-pin DDR2 SDRAM DIMM sockets DDR2 533 and DDR2 667 Memory type

Number of memory sockets Four 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM DIMM sockets

Maximum memory support Support for up to 8 GB of system memory

Supported memory speed DDR 2 533 and DDR2 667

MTBF 91,425.23 hours

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Upgrading and ESD precautions

WARNING

Unplug the system before carrying out the procedures described in this document.

Failure to disconnect power before you open the system can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present in this product. Power switch terminals can have hazardous Voltages present even when the power switch is off.

The procedures 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.

Do not operate the system with the cover removed. Always replace the cover before

turning on the system.

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this computer may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety Earth symbol

Ω or coloured green or green-andyellow.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

CAUTION!

The Viglen D955XBK motherboard and associated components are sensitive electronic devices. A small static shock from your body can cause expensive damage to your equipment.

Make sure you are earthed and free of static charge before you open the computer case. If you are unsure about upgrading your computer, return it to Viglen so a qualified engineer can perform the upgrade.

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STEPS TO TAKE TO PREVENT STATIC DISCHARGE:

1. The best way to prevent static discharge is to buy an anti-static strap from your local electrical shop. While you are wearing the strap and it is earthed, static charge will be harmlessly bled to ground.

2. Do not remove the component from its anti-static protective packaging until you are about to install it.

3. Hold boards by the edges - try not to touch components / interface strips etc.

Note:

We recommend that you return your computer to the service department for upgrading. Any work carried out is fully guaranteed. Upgrades should only be carried out by persons who are

familiar with handling IC's, as incorrect installation will invalidate the guarantee.

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• System Board Components

Figure 1 Motherboard Layout & Components

Table 2.

A Auxiliary rear fan connector V Battery

B CDROM ATAPI audio connector (not fitted) W Front chassis fan connector

C Sigmatel audio codec 9221

D Front panel audio connector

E Secondary PCI Express connectorx16/x4

F Intel Giga bit Ethernet controller

X

Y

Z

AA

BIOS Setup configuration jumper block

Firmware Hub (FWH)

Chassis intrusion connector

SATA RAID connectors Intel ICH7-R

G PCI Express x16 bus add-in card connector BB Front panel USB connectors

H Back panel connectors CC Auxiliary front panel power LED connector

I +12V power connector (ATX12V) 4/8 way

J Alternate power connector (not used)

K Rear chassis fan connector

L LGA775 processor socket

DD

EE SCSI LED connector (optional)

FF

Auxiliary power connector (not to be used to power HDD’s optical drive’s etc

GG

Front panel connector

SATA RAID controller Silicon Image

HH SATA RAID connectors Silicon Image M Intel 82955X MCH

N Processor fan connector

O

Intel 82801GR I/O Controller Hub

(ICH7-R)

P DIMM Channel A sockets

II

JJ

KK

IEEE-1394a/b front panel connectors

IEEE-1394a/b PHY component

IEEE-1394a/b Link component

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Q DIMM Channel B sockets

R I/O controller

S Power connector (24 way ATX2.2)

T Diskette drive connector

U Parallel ATE IDE connector

LL SPI Flash device

MM

PCI Conventional bus add-in card connectors

NN Speaker

OO PCI Express x1 bus add-in card connectors

• Back Panel Connectors 7.1 Sigmatel audio 9221

Figure 2. Back Panel Connectors.

Table 3.

Item Description

A

B

C

D

E

PS/2* mouse port (Green)

PS/2 keyboard port (Purple)

Serial port A (Teal)

Parallel port (Burgundy)

Digital audio out coaxial

Item

I

J

K

L

M

Description

USB ports (two)

Center channel and LFE

(subwoofer) audio out/ Retasking

Jack G

[Orange]

Surround left/right channel audio out/Retasking Jack H [Black]

Audio line in/Retasking Jack C

[Blue]

Digital audio out optical

F

G

IEEE-1394a connector

USB ports (two)

N

O

Mic in/Retasking Jack B [Pink]

Front left/right channel audio out/Two channel audio line out/Retasking Jack D

[Lime green]

H LAN - -

Note: The back panel audio line out connector is designed to power headphones or amplified speakers only. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-amplified) speakers are connected to this output.

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• Front panel connections

The following are all connectors situated along the front edge of the motherboard. They are often connected to buttons and LED’s situated on the front panel.

Figure 3. Front panel connectors

A- Hard Disk L.E.D. Connector

This goes to the Hard Disk L.E.D. on the front panel, which lights up when the IDE Hard Disk is in use.

B - Reset switch connector

When these pins are shorted, it will cause the computer to perform a cold reboot.

C - Power L.E.D.

This attaches to the power L.E.D on the front panel, to display if the computer is active or not.

D- Power On/Off

When these pins are shorted it turns the computer on and off.

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• Motherboard Connectors

There are connectors on the motherboard for FAN, IDE, Power supply, CD audio, Floppy, IDE,

& Front Panel Connectors. The location and/or details of these connections are shown below.

2

Auxiliary

FAN header

Front Panel

Audio

1

1

1

FAN

Rear chassis

9 10

PSU

ATX

12V

1

FRONT

IEE1394a/b

Header 2

7

1

FRONT

IEE1394a/b

Header 1 7

2

10

2

10

10

7

2 1

FRONT USB

HEADERS

Intel

82801GR

ICH7-R

Intel 82955X

MCH

1

8

Front pannel connectors

2

9

1

CHASSIS

INTRUSION

1

FAN

Front chassis

24

12

2

ATX 2.2

Power Connector

31

SATA 0 SATA 3 SATA 5 SATA 7

1 5 33

2 20

Floppy Drive

Connector

40

SATA 4 SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 6

1 39

SATA connectors

Silicon Image RAID

SATA connectors

INTEL RAID

PCI IDE Connector bb

Figure 4. Motherboard Connectors

Note: Intel RAID 4 x SATA 300 connections will be used by default and then the additional SATA 150 connections as necessary.

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1

1

CPU

FAN

• Jumper settings

CAUTION Do not move any jumpers with the power on. Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing a jumper setting. Otherwise, the board could be damaged.

Figure 5. Motherboard jumper.

BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper (J6J2) Settings

The 3-pin jumper block determines the BIOS Setup program's mode. The table below describes the jumper settings for the three modes: normal, configure, and recovery. When the jumper is set to configure mode and the computer is powered-up, the BIOS compares the processor version and the microcode version in the BIOS and reports if the two match.

Table 4.

Function/Mode Jumper Setting Configuration

Normal

Configure

Recovery

1-2 1

2-3

None

3

The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords for booting.

After the POST runs, Setup runs automatically. The maintenance menu is displayed.

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

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System Memory

The boards have four DIMM sockets and support the following memory features:

• 1.8 V and 1.9V DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with gold-plated contacts.

• Unbuffered, single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with the following restriction:

Double-sided DIMMS with x16 organization are not supported.

• 8 GB maximum total system memory total amount of addressable memory.

• Minimum total system memory: 128 MB

• ECC and Non-ECC DIMMs

• Serial Presence Detect

• DDR2 667 MHz or DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM DIMMs

NOTES

• Remove the PCI Express x16 video card before installing or upgrading memory to avoid

interference with the memory retention mechanism.

• To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board

should be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data

structure. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to

accurately configure memory settings for optimum performance. If non-SPD memory is

installed, the BIOS will attempt to correctly configure the memory settings, but

performance and reliability may be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the

determined frequency.

The following table lists the supported DIMM configurations.

Table 6.

DIMM

Capacity

Configuration

SDRAM

Density

SDRAM Organization

Front-side/Back-side

Number of SDRAM

Devices

128 MB SS

256 MB SS

256 MB SS

512 MB DS

512 MB SS

512 MB SS

1024 MB DS

1024 MB SS

256 Mbit

256 Mbit

512 Mbit

256 Mbit

512 Mbit

1 Gbit

512 Mbit

1 Gbit

16 M x 16/empty

32 M x 8/empty

32 M x 16/empty

32 M x 8/32 M x 8

64 M x 8/empty

64 M x 16/empty

64 M x 8/64 M x 8

128 M x 8/empty

8

4

16

8

4

8

4

16

2048 MB DS 1 Gbit 128 M x 8/128 M x 8 16

Note: In the second column, "DS" refers to double-sided memory modules (containing two rows of DDR

SDRAM) and "SS" refers to single-sided memory modules (containing one row of DDR SDRAM).

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Memory Configurations

The Intel 82955X MCH supports two types of memory organization:

• Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. This mode offers the highest throughput for real world applications. Dual channel mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of both

DIMM channels are equal. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to the other but the installed memory capacity for each channel must be equal. If different speed

DIMMs are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used.

• Single channel (Asymmetric) mode. This mode is equivalent to single channel bandwidth operation for real world applications. This mode is used when only a single DIMM is installed or the memory capacities are unequal. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to the other. If different speed DIMMs are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used.

NOTE

The DIMM0 sockets of both channels are blue. The DIMM1 sockets of both channels are black.

Figure 6. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration

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Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configurations

Figure 7 shows a dual channel configuration using two DIMMs. In this example, the DIMM0

(blue) sockets of both channels are populated with identical DIMMs.

Figure 7. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs

Figure 8 shows a dual channel configuration using three DIMMs. In this example, the combined capacity of the two DIMMs in Channel A equal the capacity of the single DIMM in the DIMM0

(blue) socket of Channel B.

Figure 8. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Three DIMMs

Figure 9 shows a dual channel configuration using four DIMMs. In this example, the combined capacity of the two DIMMs in Channel A equal the combined capacity of the two DIMMs in

Channel B. Also, the DIMMs are matched between DIMM0 and DIMM1 of both channels.

Figure 9. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Four DIMMs

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Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configurations

NOTE

Dual channel (Interleaved) mode configurations provide the highest memory throughput.

Figure 10 shows a single channel configuration using one DIMM. In this example, only the

DIMM0 (blue) socket of Channel A is populated. Channel B is not populated.

F igure 10. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with One DIMM

Figure 11 shows a single channel configuration using three DIMMs. In this example, the combined capacity of the two DIMMs in Channel A does not equal the capacity of the single

DIMM in the DIMM0 (blue) socket of Channel B.

Figure 11. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Three DIMMs

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Installing & Removing DDR2 SDRAM In-line Memory Modules (DIMMs)

Installing Memory

You can install from 128MB to 8GB of memory in the motherboard DIMM sockets.

The board has four 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM DIMM sockets.

The motherboard supports the following memory features:

• 240-pin DIMMs with gold-plated contacts.

• 1.8 V and 1.9V DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with gold-plated contacts

• ECC (72-bit) and Non-ECC (64-bit).

• 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB and 2GB modules.

When adding memory, follow these guidelines:

• The BIOS detects the size and type of installed memory.

Note:

DDR SDRAM’s must meet the Version 1.0 June 2000 JEDEC Solid State Technology

Association specifications for DDR200/266 SDRAM.

To install DIMMs, follow these steps:

1. Observe the precautions in “Upgrading and ESD precautions”. Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices.

2. Remove the computer cover and locate the DIMM sockets.

3. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its antistatic package.

4. Make sure the clips at either end of the socket are pushed away from the socket.

5. Position the DIMM above the socket. Align the two small notches in the bottom edge of the DIMM with the keys in the socket. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket.

6. When the DIMM is seated, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the retaining clips at the ends of the socket snap into place. Make sure the clips are firmly in place.

7. Replace the computer cover.

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Removing Memory

To remove a DIMM, follow these steps:

1. Observe the precautions in " Upgrading and ESD precautions”.

2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer.

3. Remove the computer cover.

4. Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the 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 antistatic package.

5. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM sockets.

Figure. 11. Removing DIMMs

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Intel Serial ATA RAID

The ICH7-R supports the following RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels:

• RAID 0 - data striping. Multiple physical drives can be teamed together to create one logical drive. As data is written or retrieved from the logical drive, both drives operate in parallel, thus increasing the throughput. The ICH7-R allows for more than two drives to be used in a

RAID 0 configuration.

• RAID 1 - data mirroring. Multiple physical drives maintain duplicate sets of all data on separate disk drives. Level 1 provides the highest data reliability because two complete copies of all information are maintained. The ICH7-R allows for two or four drives to be used in a RAID 1 configuration.

• RAID 0+1 (or RAID 10) - data striping and mirroring. RAID 0+1 combines multiple mirrored drives (RAID 1) with data striping (RAID 0) into a single array. This provides the highest performance with data protection. Data is striped across all mirrored sets.

RAID 0+1 utilizes several drives to stripe data (increased performance) and then makes a copy of the striped drives to provide redundancy. The mirrored disks eliminate the overhead and delay of parity.

• RAID 5 - distributed parity. RAID Level 5 stripes data at a block level across several drives and distributes parity among the drives; no single disk is devoted to parity. Because parity data is distributed on each drive, read performance tends to be lower than other RAID types. RAID 5 requires the use of three or four drives.

Discrete Serial ATA Interface (Optional)

As a manufacturing option, the board provides a Silicon Image Sil 3114 Serial ATA (SATA) controller and four connectors (that support one device per connector) for SATA devices. These connectors are in addition to the four SATA connectors of the ICH7-R SATA interface.

The Sil 3114 controller uses the PCI bus for data transfer and provides a maximum data transfer rate of up to 1.5 Gbits/sec. The discrete SATA interface supports the following RAID levels:

• RAID 0

• RAID 1

• RAID 0+1

PCI Express Connectors

The board provides the following PCI Express connectors:

• One PCI Express x16 connector. The x16 interface supports simultaneous (full duplex) transfers up to 8 GBytes/sec. Single-ended (half duplex) transfers are supported at up to

4 GBytes/sec.

• One Secondary PCI Express x16/x4 bus add-in card connector: The board provides a PCI

Express add-in card connector in the form of a physical x16 connector with electrical routing of x4. It is important to note that this connector is an electrical equivalent of a PCI Express x4 bus add-in card connector. This connector supports x4 and x1 PCI Express add-in cards.

• One PCI Express x1 connector. The x1 interface supports simultaneous transfers up to

500 MBytes/sec.

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BIOS Initial Release.

BK95510J.86A.1784

Drivers initial release

Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows NT4 Drivers are all not supported

Windows 2000 Drivers

Audio: Sigmatel 9220/9221 5.10.4455.0 4.16 MB 10 May 2005

INF: Intel® Chipset Software Installation

Utility

LAN: Intel® PRO Network Connections

RAID Intel Manager + F6 driver disk

7.0.0.1025 789 KB 27 May 2005

10.0 15.7 MB 3 May 2005

5.0.0.1032 17.7MB 06 June 2005

4.0.100.1190 15.1MB 06 June 2005 RAID Silicon Image + F6 driver disk

Windows XP Drivers

Audio: Sigmatel 9220/9221

INF: Intel® Chipset Software Installation

Utility

5.10.4487.0 14.1 MB 10 May 2005

7.0.0.1025 789 KB 27 May 2005

LAN: Intel® PRO Network Connections

RAID Intel Manager + F6 driver disk

10.0 15.7 MB 3 May 2005

5.0.0.1032 17.7MB 06 June 2005

RAID Silicon Image + F6 driver disk 4.0.100.1190 15.1MB 06 June 2005

Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Drivers

Audio: Sigmatel 9220/9221 5.10.4487.0 14.1 MB 10 May 2005

INF: Intel® Chipset Software Installation

Utility

LAN: Intel® PRO Network Connections

RAID Intel Manager + F6 driver disk

7.0.0.1025 789 KB 27 May 2005

10.0 15.7 MB 3 May 2005

5.0.0.1032 17.7MB 06 June 2005

15.9MB 31 August 2005 RAID Silicon Image + F6 driver disk

Note:- All the above drivers are PC99 certified.

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