Intel D975XBX Contents

Contents

1 Desktop Board Features

Supported Operating Systems............................................................................................ 10

Desktop Board Components...............................................................................................11

Processor............................................................................................................................13

Main Memory......................................................................................................................13

Intel® 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® 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

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