Intel DX48BT2 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Intel® Desktop Board DX48BT2 Product Guide

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• Revision History

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• Preface

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  • Intended Audience

    3
  • Use Only for Intended Applications

    3
  • Document Organization

    3
  • Terminology

    4
• Contents

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• 1 Desktop Board Features

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  • Supported Operating Systems

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  • Desktop Board Components

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  • Processor

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  • Main Memory

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  • Intel® X48 Express Chipset

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  • Audio Subsystem

    15
  • LAN Subsystem

    16
  • USB 2.0 Support

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  • Enhanced IDE Interface

    17
  • Serial ATA

    17
  • Legacy I/O

    17
  • Expandability

    18
  • BIOS

    18
    • Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration

      18
    • PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration

      18
    • Security Passwords

      18
  • Hardware Management

    19
    • Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control

      19
    • Chassis Intrusion

      19
  • Power Management

    20
    • Software Support

      20
    • Hardware Support

      20
    • ENERGY STAR* Capable

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  • Onboard Power Button

    24
  • Onboard VR and CPU LEDs

    25
  • Speaker

    25
  • Battery

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  • Real-Time Clock

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• 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

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  • Before You Begin

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  • Installation Precautions

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    • Prevent Power Supply Overload

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    • Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements

      28
  • Installing the I/O Shield

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  • Installing and Removing the Desktop Board

    30
  • Installing and Removing a Processor

    31
    • Installing a Processor

      31
    • Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink

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    • Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable

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    • Removing the Processor

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  • Installing the ICH Heat Sink Decorative Cover (Optional)

    36
  • Installing an MCH Heat Sink Fan (Optional)

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  • Installing and Removing Memory

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    • Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration

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    • Installing DIMMs

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    • Removing DIMMs

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  • Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card

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    • Installing Multiple PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards

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    • Installing a PCI Express x16 Card

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    • Removing a PCI Express x16 Card

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  • Connecting the IDE Cable

    46
  • Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables

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  • Connecting to the Internal Headers and Connectors

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    • Front Panel Audio Header

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    • HD Audio Link Header

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    • Consumer IR (CIR) Headers

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    • Chassis Intrusion Header

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    • IEEE 1394a Header

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    • USB 2.0 Headers

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    • Front Panel Header

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    • Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header

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    • S/PDIF Connector

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  • Connecting to the Flexible Audio System

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  • Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables

    54
    • Connecting Chassis Fan Cables

      54
    • Connecting Power Supply Cables

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  • Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper

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  • Clearing Passwords

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  • Replacing the Battery

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• 3 Updating the BIOS

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  • Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility

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  • Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility

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    • Obtaining the BIOS Update File

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    • Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File

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    • Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility

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    • Recovering the BIOS

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• 4 Configuring for RAID

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  • Configuring for RAID Using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology

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    • Configuring the BIOS

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    • Creating Your RAID Set

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    • Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software

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    • Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System

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  • Configuring for External RAID Using Marvell* Storage Technology

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    • Configuring the BIOS

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    • Creating Your RAID Set

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    • Loading the Marvell Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software

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• A Error Messages and Indicators

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  • BIOS Beep Codes

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  • BIOS Error Messages

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• B Regulatory Compliance

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  • Safety Standards

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    • Place Battery Marking

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  • European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement

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  • Product Ecology Statements

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    • Recycling Considerations

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    • Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board

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    • Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

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  • EMC Regulations

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    • Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance

      83
  • Product Certifications

    84
    • Board-Level Certification Markings

      84
    • Chassis and Component Certifications

      85