Intel D945PVS manual Expandability, Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration, Security Passwords

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Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide

Expandability

The desktop board supports the following:

One PCI Express x16 add-in card

Two PCI Express x1 add-in card

Four PCI add-in cards

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For information about installing the PCI Express x16 card, see page 36 in Chapter 2.

BIOS

The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. The BIOS is stored in the Firmware Hub.

The BIOS can be entered by pressing the <F2> key at startup. The BIOS can be updated by following the instructions on page 55 in Chapter 3.

Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration

If you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive) in your computer, 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.

PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration

If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer, 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:

The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to view and change all Setup options. If only the supervisor password is set, pressing <Enter> 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.

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Contents Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Revision Revision History DateFCC Declaration of Conformity DisclaimerInformation Layout Intended AudienceUse Only for Intended Applications ConventionsBox Contents TerminologyContents Bios Contents Regulatory ComplianceTables Feature Summary Form FactorsBios Supported Operating SystemsDesktop Board Features Desktop Board ComponentsLabel Description Power Supply Requirements Platform Compatibility Guide Power Supply RequirementsProcessor Main Memory Intel 945P Express Chipset Graphics SubsystemAudio Subsystem LAN Subsystem RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDsInput/Output I/O Controller LAN Subsystem SoftwareEnhanced IDE Interface RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDsHi-Speed USB 2.0 Support Serial ATASecurity Passwords Serial ATA and IDE Auto ConfigurationPCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration ExpandabilityFan Connectors Power Management FeaturesPower Connectors Chassis IntrusionLocation of Standby Power Indicator Suspend to RAM Instantly Available PC TechnologyBattery SpeakerReal-Time Clock Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You BeginInstallation Precautions Installation InstructionsEnsure Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Compliance Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Prevent Power Supply OverloadPlace Battery Marking Chassis and Component CertificationsInstalling the I/O Shield Use Only for Intended ApplicationsInstalling and Removing the Desktop Board Desktop Board D945PVS Mounting Screw Hole LocationsInstalling and Removing a Processor Installing a ProcessorRemove the Protective Socket Cover Install Processor Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink CableRemoving the Processor Installing and Removing Memory Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration512 MB, 533 MHz 256 MB, 533 MHz Installing DIMMs Installing a DimmRemoving DIMMs Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card Installing a PCI Express x16 CardRemoving the PCI Express x16 Card Connecting the IDE Cable Connecting the IDE CableConnecting the Serial ATA Sata Cable Connecting the Serial ATA CableConnecting Internal Headers Item DescriptionAC ’97 Audio Header Signal Names Pin Signal NameConnecting USB 2.0 Headers Connecting Ieee 1394a HeadersConnecting the Front Panel Header Installing the Rear Panel USB 2.0 and Ieee 1394a Adapters Connecting the Rear Panel USB 2.0 and Ieee 1394a AdaptersInstalling the Front Panel USB/IEEE 1394a/Audio Solution Connecting the Front Panel USB/IEEE 1394a/Audio CablesConnecting Fan and Power Cables Connecting Fan CablesConnecting Power Supply Cables Connecting 2x12 Power Supply CablesOther Connectors Location of Other Connectors on Desktop Board D945PVSSetting the Bios Configuration Jumper Jumper Settings for the Bios Setup Program ModesJumper Setting Mode Description Clearing Passwords Replacing the Battery PrécautionAvvertimento Awas Oсторога Removing the Battery Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide Bios Updating the Bios with the Iflash Memory Update Utility Obtaining the Bios Update FileUpdating the Bios Recovering the Bios Intel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide Configuring the Bios for Intel Matrix Storage Technology Creating Your RAID SetSetting Up a RAID Ready System Bios Error Messages Bios Beep CodesBios Error Messages Beep CodesIntel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement Safety RegulationsSafety Regulations Regulation TitleIntel Desktop Board D945PVS Product Guide Product Ecology Statements Recycling ConsiderationsRegulatory Compliance Français Russian Lead-Free Desktop Board Lead-Free Board MarkingsEMC Regulations EMC RegulationsProduct Certification Markings Board Level Product Certification Markings