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| | | | |  | Updated Realtek* audio driver posted for Intel® Desktop Boards based on Intel® 915G, 915P, and 925X Chipsets | | The Intel® Desktop Board team strongly recommends that customers download and utilize the latest audio driver for desktop boards based on the 915G, 915P, and 925X express chipsets. The driver includes bug fixes and functional updates to the version (5.10.00.5018) that shipped on early versions of the Intel® Express Installer CD’s for the 925X, 915P, and 915G desktop boards. |
| | Intel® Express Installer Driver CD installation failures for audio driver in Microsoft* Windows 2000 and Intel® Audio Studio for Microsoft* Windows XP x64 Edition | | Express Installer Driver CD’s with the revision numbers C97989-001 and C97985-001 may not successfully complete the audio driver installation in Windows 2000 and may exhibit problem in Windows XP x64 Edition. |
| | Electrolytic Capacitor Leak on some 875 & 865 based products | | Electrolytic Capacitor Leak |
| | Incorrect Platform Compatibility Guide (PCG) Label | | Incorrect Platform Compatibility Guide (PCG) Label |
| | Version 2.9 of Intel Integrator Toolkit and the correct BIOS are required in order to support 955 and 945 based boards | | Version 2.9 of Intel Integrator Toolkit and the correct BIOS are required in order to support 955 and 945 based boards |
| | The Intel® Express Installer does not properly install the INF Update Utility under Windows* ME | | Install the Intel INF Update Utility prior to installation of any other drivers. Failure to install this utility will result in sub-optimal performance.
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| | USB Configuration menu on D845GVSR is blank after updating to BIOS version P18 | | This communication applies to Intel® Desktop Board D845GVSR. With the release of BIOS version P18, the CMOS map was changed to include the "USB Enable/Disable" function. If the BIOS had been previously customized with the Intel® Integrator Toolkit (ITK), the Advanced > USB Configuration menu may appear completely blank when the BIOS is updated to version P18. |
| | Intel® Express Installer CD for Intel® Desktop Board D915PGN fails when used with some localized language versions of Microsoft* Windows* XP and Windows*2000 | | The current versions (C64206-001/-002) of the Intel® Express Installer CD for Intel® Desktop Board D915PGN function only with the English, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Simplified Chinese, and Russian versions of Microsoft* Windows* XP and Windows*2000. |
| | SCSI/IDE RAID controller and/or AGP video card problems with Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D850EMV2 and D850EMD2 | | Download and install BIOS P14 or later, if you experience any issues while using certain RAID controllers and/or some high-end AGP video cards with desktop boards D850EMV2 and D850EMD2.
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| | Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology Verification and Branding Utility No Longer Supported | | Refer to the notebook manufacturer's documentation for supported processors and Intel SpeedStep Technology support.
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| | Issues with Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D815EEA2; D815EPEA2; D815EFV; D815EPFV and Intel® PRO/100 VE/VM Desktop Adapters | | Download BIOS P13 to resolve functional issues arising from the use of Intel PRO/100 VE/VM desktop adapters with Intel Desktop Boards D815EEA2, D815EPEA2, D815EFV, and D815EPFV.
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| | Serial-ATA RAID driver update for Intel® Desktop Board D845PEBT2 | | Download the newer version of the Serial-ATA RAID driver for Intel Desktop Board D845PEBT2.
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| | Proper installation of the boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in 478-pin package. | | Proper installation of the boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in 478-pin package will produce a noticeable bend in the motherboard.
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| | Intel® Desktop Boards using Intel® 845GE and 845PE chipsets do not support DDR200 memory | | Find out which Intel Desktop Boards support DDR200 memory.
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| | Variable Speed Fan Technology for Boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 Processors | | Design systems that ensure the air temperature around the boxed Pentium 4 processor fan heatsink is kept below the lower set point, for the lowest fan speed and noise level.
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| | Boxed Intel® Desktop Board D815EFV Digital Video Out Header | | Update the system BIOS and the video BIOS, and install the video drivers before installing the DVO card for the Boxed Intel® Desktop Board D815EFV
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| | Audio Driver issue with localized language versions of Microsoft* Windows* operating systems on Intel® Desktop Boards D845GLAD, and D845GLLY | | Use the Express Installer CD with an updated audio driver for Microsoft* Windows* while installing Intel® Desktop Boards D845GLAD, and D845GLLY.
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| | Legacy Support for USB devices with Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D850MD and D850MV | | Select the USB ports that may be available via the Front Panel USB header, if you plan to use a USB keyboard with desktop boards D850MD and D850MV.
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| | Intel® Xeon® Processor and Intel® Xeon® Processor MP validation | | Do not use the Intel Xeon processor with 512KB L2 cache in a ServerWorks* GC-HE chipset based system as this has not been validated and is not an Intel supported configuration.
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| | Do not install the Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor - M in desktop boards | | Do not install the Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor - M in desktop boards as voltage and current requirements are different for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor and the Mobile Intel Pentium® 4 Processor - M.
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| | Intel® Active Monitor may report high temps in Zone 1 on Boxed Intel® Desktop Board D850GB | | Utilize the new version of Intel® Active Monitor version 1.15 to fix the temperature sensor reading abnormality issue.
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| | Variable speed fan heatsink orientation for boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor at 3.06 GHz | | Take advantage of the acoustic benefits of the variable speed fan heatsink included with this processor.
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| | Uninstall Intel® Active Monitor before upgrading to Microsoft* Windows* XP | | Uninstall the Intel® Active Monitor before upgrading from Microsoft* Windows* 2000 to Microsoft* Windows* XP to prevent improper functioning of the Active Monitor during the upgrade process.
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| | USB 2.0 patch issue with localized language versions of Microsoft* Windows* XP on Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D845EBG2; D845EPT2; D845GRG; D845GBV; D845GLAD; and D845GLLY | | Install the USB 2.0 patch before installing the USB 2.0 Driver for Windows* XP on Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D845EBG2, D845EPT2, D845GRG, D845GBV, D845GLAD, and D845GLLY.
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| | BIOS update version P19 incompatible for Intel® Desktop Board D845GVSR systems with 0.18 micron Pentium 4 and Celeron Processors (code-named Willamette) | | The P19 BIOS update was optimized to incorporate the latest processor updates. The complete version number is VA84510A.86A.0052.P19. |
| | New BIOS identification string on Intel® Desktop Boards starting with 925 & 915 based products | | The BIOS ID format for Intel desktop boards is changing. The new BIOS ID implementation will begin on all 925 and 915 based boards. Existing board BIOS ID’s will not change. This new change should reduce confusion, reduce validation costs, and increase speed at which Intel can release a new BIOS. |
| | Microsoft* Windows* XP Service Pack 2 Causes Failures with Intel® Express Installer | | Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Microsoft* Windows* XP causes failures with the Intel® Express Installer CD for Intel® Desktop Boards. Two known scenarios are detailed below along with the identified workarounds. |
| | Check FPU Compatibility Mode option in the BIOS on Motherboards for Intel® Pentium® 4 Processors | | Set the FPU compatibility mode to “disabled” on the Intel Pentium 4 processor. This mode is no longer needed for modern computing environments.
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| | ECC support for Intel® Desktop Boards D925XCV and D925XBC | | D925XCV and D925XBC boards built after August 6th now support DDR2 ECC memory. |
| | Technical considerations for the Intel® Pentium® III processor with 512k cache for servers | | Select an appropriate server board to support the Pentium III processor with 512KB L2 cache.
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| | CMOS Battery Low message when using Chassis Intrusion Switch with Boxed Intel® Desktop Board D845BG, D845PT and D845BGSE | | Disconnect the chassis intrusion cable from the desktop board to prevent a drain of the CMOS battery.
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| | Boxed Intel® Desktop Board D815EEA2 - Technical Center Integration Guide | | Download and install BIOS P01 to correct the erratum in BIOS PO2.
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| | Mechanical Conflicts with some AGP cards and Intel® Desktop Boards D850EMV2 and D850EMD2 | | Be aware of a potential mechanical when selecting an AGP card for systems based on the Intel® Desktop Boards D850EMV2 and D850EMD2.
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| | Ensure Proper PC800 RIMM* Selection for Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D850EMV2 and D850EMD2 | | Use only PC800-40 memory, if you plan to build systems based on D850EMV2 and/or D850EMD2 boards with 533 MHz system bus Intel® Pentium® 4 Processors.
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| | Supported Processors for Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D850MV and D850MD | | Check out the revised supported processor tables for desktop boards D850MV and D850MD for uninterrupted system performance.
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| | Using the Intel® Desktop BoardD815EEA2 Digital Video Out Connector | | Update the system BIOS and the video BIOS, and install the video drivers before installing the DVO card for Intel® Desktop Board D815EEA2.
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| | BIOS error message occurs when attempting to flash a custom splash screen | | To recompile the custom logo and create a new ".USR" file, use the Splash Screen utility and the original logo ".BMP" file with the addition of the command line switch /s12 for Intel® Desktop Boards D845EBG2, D845EPT2, D845GRG, D845GBV, D845GLAD, and D845GLLY
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| | Black screen/No POST after installing Intel® Active Monitor and the Intel® ATA Storage Driver under Microsoft* Windows* 2000 | | Remove all power by unplugging the power cord from the system for no less than 15 seconds to fix the ‘Black screen’ issue.
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| | Board stiffening components notes for boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478-pin package | | Avoid the use of board stiffening devices such as stiffening plates (found on some non-Intel motherboards), when installing a boxed Pentium 4 processor in the 478-pin package as this may damage the processor and socket
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| | Intel® Desktop Board Express Installer Installation Failed error when trying to install the USB 2.0 Patch for Microsoft Windows XP* | | Uncheck the USB 2.0 Patch and Driver before installing any items with Intel® Desktop Board Express Installer.
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| | Intel® Pentium® M processor performance issues may arise if Microsoft* Windows* XP SP1 does not have gv3.sys installed | | Contact Microsoft* Product Support Services to obtain the processor driver to support mass systems integration of notebook PCs based on the Intel® Pentium® M processor with Windows* XP.
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| | Care must be taken when installing AGP or ADD card into an AGP Slot | | Ensure that AGP or ADD cards in a desktop board are fully seated in the AGP connector before system power on.
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| | Serial Port B Connector Pin Assignments for the Intel® D845BG and D845PT Desktop Boards | | Check out the correct pin assignments for the serial port B connector on the D845BG and D845PT desktop boards.
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| | Intel® Desktop Board Fan Control Errata | | Download the BIOS revisions for Intel® Desktop Boards D845PESV, D845GEBV2, D845GERG2, D850EMV2**, and D845PEBT2 with Precision Cooling Technology (fan control), as they have been programmed with incorrect default settings.
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| | Microsoft WHQL process for Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards Whitepaper | | Find out how to get a Microsoft* Windows* WHQL system logo when using Intel Desktop boards.
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| | Chassis Clearance Considerations for Intel® Pentium® 4 Processors in the 478-pin Package | | Select chassis which have a minimum effective clearance of 0.250" [6.35mm] between the chassis and motherboard, or provide adequate electrical/mechanical insulation to prevent potential damage to the motherboard.
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| | Slow performance during operating system installation or when using drive imaging software on Serial-ATA hard drive(s) with Intel® Desktop Board D845PEBT2 | | To improve the performance of the Serial-ATA hard drive, check out the firmware update for the Serial-ATA controller.
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| | Introduction to the Specification Update | | Watch out for specification updates about processor markings, specification changes, specification clarifications, documentation changes, errata, and test specification information at: http://developer.intel.com.
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| | Boxed Intel® Xeon® Processor 3 GHz and Above Fan Current Requirements | | Use the fan cable adapter that has been provided with boxed Intel® Xeon™ processors 3 GHz or above, to draw power directly from the power supply.
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| Updated Realtek* audio driver posted for Intel® Desktop Boards based on Intel® 915G, 915P, and 925X Chipsets | | The Intel® Desktop Board team strongly recommends that customers download and utilize the latest audio driver for desktop boards based on the 915G, 915P, and 925X express chipsets. The driver includes bug fixes and functional updates to the version (5.10.00.5018) that shipped on early versions of the Intel® Express Installer CD’s for the 925X, 915P, and 915G desktop boards. |
| | Intel® Express Installer Driver CD installation failures for audio driver in Microsoft* Windows 2000 and Intel® Audio Studio for Microsoft* Windows XP x64 Edition | | Express Installer Driver CD’s with the revision numbers C97989-001 and C97985-001 may not successfully complete the audio driver installation in Windows 2000 and may exhibit problem in Windows XP x64 Edition. |
| | Electrolytic Capacitor Leak on some 875 & 865 based products | | Electrolytic Capacitor Leak |
| | Incorrect Platform Compatibility Guide (PCG) Label | | Incorrect Platform Compatibility Guide (PCG) Label |
| | Version 2.9 of Intel Integrator Toolkit and the correct BIOS are required in order to support 955 and 945 based boards | | Version 2.9 of Intel Integrator Toolkit and the correct BIOS are required in order to support 955 and 945 based boards |
| | The Intel® Express Installer does not properly install the INF Update Utility under Windows* ME | | Install the Intel INF Update Utility prior to installation of any other drivers. Failure to install this utility will result in sub-optimal performance.
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| | USB Configuration menu on D845GVSR is blank after updating to BIOS version P18 | | This communication applies to Intel® Desktop Board D845GVSR. With the release of BIOS version P18, the CMOS map was changed to include the "USB Enable/Disable" function. If the BIOS had been previously customized with the Intel® Integrator Toolkit (ITK), the Advanced > USB Configuration menu may appear completely blank when the BIOS is updated to version P18. |
| | Intel® Express Installer CD for Intel® Desktop Board D915PGN fails when used with some localized language versions of Microsoft* Windows* XP and Windows*2000 | | The current versions (C64206-001/-002) of the Intel® Express Installer CD for Intel® Desktop Board D915PGN function only with the English, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Simplified Chinese, and Russian versions of Microsoft* Windows* XP and Windows*2000. |
| | SCSI/IDE RAID controller and/or AGP video card problems with Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D850EMV2 and D850EMD2 | | Download and install BIOS P14 or later, if you experience any issues while using certain RAID controllers and/or some high-end AGP video cards with desktop boards D850EMV2 and D850EMD2.
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| | Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology Verification and Branding Utility No Longer Supported | | Refer to the notebook manufacturer's documentation for supported processors and Intel SpeedStep Technology support.
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| | Issues with Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D815EEA2; D815EPEA2; D815EFV; D815EPFV and Intel® PRO/100 VE/VM Desktop Adapters | | Download BIOS P13 to resolve functional issues arising from the use of Intel PRO/100 VE/VM desktop adapters with Intel Desktop Boards D815EEA2, D815EPEA2, D815EFV, and D815EPFV.
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| | Serial-ATA RAID driver update for Intel® Desktop Board D845PEBT2 | | Download the newer version of the Serial-ATA RAID driver for Intel Desktop Board D845PEBT2.
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| | Proper installation of the boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in 478-pin package. | | Proper installation of the boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in 478-pin package will produce a noticeable bend in the motherboard.
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| | Intel® Desktop Boards using Intel® 845GE and 845PE chipsets do not support DDR200 memory | | Find out which Intel Desktop Boards support DDR200 memory.
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| | Variable Speed Fan Technology for Boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 Processors | | Design systems that ensure the air temperature around the boxed Pentium 4 processor fan heatsink is kept below the lower set point, for the lowest fan speed and noise level.
|
| | Boxed Intel® Desktop Board D815EFV Digital Video Out Header | | Update the system BIOS and the video BIOS, and install the video drivers before installing the DVO card for the Boxed Intel® Desktop Board D815EFV
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| | Audio Driver issue with localized language versions of Microsoft* Windows* operating systems on Intel® Desktop Boards D845GLAD, and D845GLLY | | Use the Express Installer CD with an updated audio driver for Microsoft* Windows* while installing Intel® Desktop Boards D845GLAD, and D845GLLY.
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| | Legacy Support for USB devices with Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D850MD and D850MV | | Select the USB ports that may be available via the Front Panel USB header, if you plan to use a USB keyboard with desktop boards D850MD and D850MV.
|
| | Intel® Xeon® Processor and Intel® Xeon® Processor MP validation | | Do not use the Intel Xeon processor with 512KB L2 cache in a ServerWorks* GC-HE chipset based system as this has not been validated and is not an Intel supported configuration.
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| | Do not install the Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor - M in desktop boards | | Do not install the Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor - M in desktop boards as voltage and current requirements are different for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor and the Mobile Intel Pentium® 4 Processor - M.
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| | Intel® Active Monitor may report high temps in Zone 1 on Boxed Intel® Desktop Board D850GB | | Utilize the new version of Intel® Active Monitor version 1.15 to fix the temperature sensor reading abnormality issue.
|
| | Variable speed fan heatsink orientation for boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor at 3.06 GHz | | Take advantage of the acoustic benefits of the variable speed fan heatsink included with this processor.
|
| | Uninstall Intel® Active Monitor before upgrading to Microsoft* Windows* XP | | Uninstall the Intel® Active Monitor before upgrading from Microsoft* Windows* 2000 to Microsoft* Windows* XP to prevent improper functioning of the Active Monitor during the upgrade process.
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| | USB 2.0 patch issue with localized language versions of Microsoft* Windows* XP on Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D845EBG2; D845EPT2; D845GRG; D845GBV; D845GLAD; and D845GLLY | | Install the USB 2.0 patch before installing the USB 2.0 Driver for Windows* XP on Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D845EBG2, D845EPT2, D845GRG, D845GBV, D845GLAD, and D845GLLY.
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| | BIOS update version P19 incompatible for Intel® Desktop Board D845GVSR systems with 0.18 micron Pentium 4 and Celeron Processors (code-named Willamette) | | The P19 BIOS update was optimized to incorporate the latest processor updates. The complete version number is VA84510A.86A.0052.P19. |
| | New BIOS identification string on Intel® Desktop Boards starting with 925 & 915 based products | | The BIOS ID format for Intel desktop boards is changing. The new BIOS ID implementation will begin on all 925 and 915 based boards. Existing board BIOS ID’s will not change. This new change should reduce confusion, reduce validation costs, and increase speed at which Intel can release a new BIOS. |
| | Microsoft* Windows* XP Service Pack 2 Causes Failures with Intel® Express Installer | | Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Microsoft* Windows* XP causes failures with the Intel® Express Installer CD for Intel® Desktop Boards. Two known scenarios are detailed below along with the identified workarounds. |
| | Check FPU Compatibility Mode option in the BIOS on Motherboards for Intel® Pentium® 4 Processors | | Set the FPU compatibility mode to “disabled” on the Intel Pentium 4 processor. This mode is no longer needed for modern computing environments.
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| | ECC support for Intel® Desktop Boards D925XCV and D925XBC | | D925XCV and D925XBC boards built after August 6th now support DDR2 ECC memory. |
| | Technical considerations for the Intel® Pentium® III processor with 512k cache for servers | | Select an appropriate server board to support the Pentium III processor with 512KB L2 cache.
|
| | CMOS Battery Low message when using Chassis Intrusion Switch with Boxed Intel® Desktop Board D845BG, D845PT and D845BGSE | | Disconnect the chassis intrusion cable from the desktop board to prevent a drain of the CMOS battery.
|
| | Boxed Intel® Desktop Board D815EEA2 - Technical Center Integration Guide | | Download and install BIOS P01 to correct the erratum in BIOS PO2.
|
| | Mechanical Conflicts with some AGP cards and Intel® Desktop Boards D850EMV2 and D850EMD2 | | Be aware of a potential mechanical when selecting an AGP card for systems based on the Intel® Desktop Boards D850EMV2 and D850EMD2.
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| | Ensure Proper PC800 RIMM* Selection for Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D850EMV2 and D850EMD2 | | Use only PC800-40 memory, if you plan to build systems based on D850EMV2 and/or D850EMD2 boards with 533 MHz system bus Intel® Pentium® 4 Processors.
|
| | Supported Processors for Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D850MV and D850MD | | Check out the revised supported processor tables for desktop boards D850MV and D850MD for uninterrupted system performance.
|
| | Using the Intel® Desktop BoardD815EEA2 Digital Video Out Connector | | Update the system BIOS and the video BIOS, and install the video drivers before installing the DVO card for Intel® Desktop Board D815EEA2.
|
| | BIOS error message occurs when attempting to flash a custom splash screen | | To recompile the custom logo and create a new ".USR" file, use the Splash Screen utility and the original logo ".BMP" file with the addition of the command line switch /s12 for Intel® Desktop Boards D845EBG2, D845EPT2, D845GRG, D845GBV, D845GLAD, and D845GLLY
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| | Black screen/No POST after installing Intel® Active Monitor and the Intel® ATA Storage Driver under Microsoft* Windows* 2000 | | Remove all power by unplugging the power cord from the system for no less than 15 seconds to fix the ‘Black screen’ issue.
|
| | Board stiffening components notes for boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478-pin package | | Avoid the use of board stiffening devices such as stiffening plates (found on some non-Intel motherboards), when installing a boxed Pentium 4 processor in the 478-pin package as this may damage the processor and socket
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| | Intel® Desktop Board Express Installer Installation Failed error when trying to install the USB 2.0 Patch for Microsoft Windows XP* | | Uncheck the USB 2.0 Patch and Driver before installing any items with Intel® Desktop Board Express Installer.
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| | Intel® Pentium® M processor performance issues may arise if Microsoft* Windows* XP SP1 does not have gv3.sys installed | | Contact Microsoft* Product Support Services to obtain the processor driver to support mass systems integration of notebook PCs based on the Intel® Pentium® M processor with Windows* XP.
|
| | Care must be taken when installing AGP or ADD card into an AGP Slot | | Ensure that AGP or ADD cards in a desktop board are fully seated in the AGP connector before system power on.
|
| | Serial Port B Connector Pin Assignments for the Intel® D845BG and D845PT Desktop Boards | | Check out the correct pin assignments for the serial port B connector on the D845BG and D845PT desktop boards.
|
| | Intel® Desktop Board Fan Control Errata | | Download the BIOS revisions for Intel® Desktop Boards D845PESV, D845GEBV2, D845GERG2, D850EMV2**, and D845PEBT2 with Precision Cooling Technology (fan control), as they have been programmed with incorrect default settings.
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| | Microsoft WHQL process for Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards Whitepaper | | Find out how to get a Microsoft* Windows* WHQL system logo when using Intel Desktop boards.
|
| | Chassis Clearance Considerations for Intel® Pentium® 4 Processors in the 478-pin Package | | Select chassis which have a minimum effective clearance of 0.250" [6.35mm] between the chassis and motherboard, or provide adequate electrical/mechanical insulation to prevent potential damage to the motherboard.
|
| | Slow performance during operating system installation or when using drive imaging software on Serial-ATA hard drive(s) with Intel® Desktop Board D845PEBT2 | | To improve the performance of the Serial-ATA hard drive, check out the firmware update for the Serial-ATA controller.
|
| | Introduction to the Specification Update | | Watch out for specification updates about processor markings, specification changes, specification clarifications, documentation changes, errata, and test specification information at: http://developer.intel.com.
|
| | Boxed Intel® Xeon® Processor 3 GHz and Above Fan Current Requirements | | Use the fan cable adapter that has been provided with boxed Intel® Xeon™ processors 3 GHz or above, to draw power directly from the power supply.
|
|
| Updated Realtek* audio driver posted for Intel® Desktop Boards based on Intel® 915G, 915P, and 925X Chipsets | | The Intel® Desktop Board team strongly recommends that customers download and utilize the latest audio driver for desktop boards based on the 915G, 915P, and 925X express chipsets. The driver includes bug fixes and functional updates to the version (5.10.00.5018) that shipped on early versions of the Intel® Express Installer CD’s for the 925X, 915P, and 915G desktop boards. |
| | Intel® Express Installer Driver CD installation failures for audio driver in Microsoft* Windows 2000 and Intel® Audio Studio for Microsoft* Windows XP x64 Edition | | Express Installer Driver CD’s with the revision numbers C97989-001 and C97985-001 may not successfully complete the audio driver installation in Windows 2000 and may exhibit problem in Windows XP x64 Edition. |
| | Electrolytic Capacitor Leak on some 875 & 865 based products | | Electrolytic Capacitor Leak |
| | Incorrect Platform Compatibility Guide (PCG) Label | | Incorrect Platform Compatibility Guide (PCG) Label |
| | Version 2.9 of Intel Integrator Toolkit and the correct BIOS are required in order to support 955 and 945 based boards | | Version 2.9 of Intel Integrator Toolkit and the correct BIOS are required in order to support 955 and 945 based boards |
| | The Intel® Express Installer does not properly install the INF Update Utility under Windows* ME | | Install the Intel INF Update Utility prior to installation of any other drivers. Failure to install this utility will result in sub-optimal performance.
|
| | USB Configuration menu on D845GVSR is blank after updating to BIOS version P18 | | This communication applies to Intel® Desktop Board D845GVSR. With the release of BIOS version P18, the CMOS map was changed to include the "USB Enable/Disable" function. If the BIOS had been previously customized with the Intel® Integrator Toolkit (ITK), the Advanced > USB Configuration menu may appear completely blank when the BIOS is updated to version P18. |
| | Intel® Express Installer CD for Intel® Desktop Board D915PGN fails when used with some localized language versions of Microsoft* Windows* XP and Windows*2000 | | The current versions (C64206-001/-002) of the Intel® Express Installer CD for Intel® Desktop Board D915PGN function only with the English, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Simplified Chinese, and Russian versions of Microsoft* Windows* XP and Windows*2000. |
| | SCSI/IDE RAID controller and/or AGP video card problems with Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D850EMV2 and D850EMD2 | | Download and install BIOS P14 or later, if you experience any issues while using certain RAID controllers and/or some high-end AGP video cards with desktop boards D850EMV2 and D850EMD2.
|
| | Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology Verification and Branding Utility No Longer Supported | | Refer to the notebook manufacturer's documentation for supported processors and Intel SpeedStep Technology support.
|
| | Issues with Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D815EEA2; D815EPEA2; D815EFV; D815EPFV and Intel® PRO/100 VE/VM Desktop Adapters | | Download BIOS P13 to resolve functional issues arising from the use of Intel PRO/100 VE/VM desktop adapters with Intel Desktop Boards D815EEA2, D815EPEA2, D815EFV, and D815EPFV.
|
| | Serial-ATA RAID driver update for Intel® Desktop Board D845PEBT2 | | Download the newer version of the Serial-ATA RAID driver for Intel Desktop Board D845PEBT2.
|
| | Proper installation of the boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in 478-pin package. | | Proper installation of the boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in 478-pin package will produce a noticeable bend in the motherboard.
|
| | Intel® Desktop Boards using Intel® 845GE and 845PE chipsets do not support DDR200 memory | | Find out which Intel Desktop Boards support DDR200 memory.
|
| | Variable Speed Fan Technology for Boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 Processors | | Design systems that ensure the air temperature around the boxed Pentium 4 processor fan heatsink is kept below the lower set point, for the lowest fan speed and noise level.
|
| | Boxed Intel® Desktop Board D815EFV Digital Video Out Header | | Update the system BIOS and the video BIOS, and install the video drivers before installing the DVO card for the Boxed Intel® Desktop Board D815EFV
|
| | Audio Driver issue with localized language versions of Microsoft* Windows* operating systems on Intel® Desktop Boards D845GLAD, and D845GLLY | | Use the Express Installer CD with an updated audio driver for Microsoft* Windows* while installing Intel® Desktop Boards D845GLAD, and D845GLLY.
|
| | Legacy Support for USB devices with Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D850MD and D850MV | | Select the USB ports that may be available via the Front Panel USB header, if you plan to use a USB keyboard with desktop boards D850MD and D850MV.
|
| | Intel® Xeon® Processor and Intel® Xeon® Processor MP validation | | Do not use the Intel Xeon processor with 512KB L2 cache in a ServerWorks* GC-HE chipset based system as this has not been validated and is not an Intel supported configuration.
|
| | Do not install the Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor - M in desktop boards | | Do not install the Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor - M in desktop boards as voltage and current requirements are different for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor and the Mobile Intel Pentium® 4 Processor - M.
|
| | Intel® Active Monitor may report high temps in Zone 1 on Boxed Intel® Desktop Board D850GB | | Utilize the new version of Intel® Active Monitor version 1.15 to fix the temperature sensor reading abnormality issue.
|
| | Variable speed fan heatsink orientation for boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor at 3.06 GHz | | Take advantage of the acoustic benefits of the variable speed fan heatsink included with this processor.
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| | Uninstall Intel® Active Monitor before upgrading to Microsoft* Windows* XP | | Uninstall the Intel® Active Monitor before upgrading from Microsoft* Windows* 2000 to Microsoft* Windows* XP to prevent improper functioning of the Active Monitor during the upgrade process.
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| | USB 2.0 patch issue with localized language versions of Microsoft* Windows* XP on Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D845EBG2; D845EPT2; D845GRG; D845GBV; D845GLAD; and D845GLLY | | Install the USB 2.0 patch before installing the USB 2.0 Driver for Windows* XP on Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D845EBG2, D845EPT2, D845GRG, D845GBV, D845GLAD, and D845GLLY.
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| | BIOS update version P19 incompatible for Intel® Desktop Board D845GVSR systems with 0.18 micron Pentium 4 and Celeron Processors (code-named Willamette) | | The P19 BIOS update was optimized to incorporate the latest processor updates. The complete version number is VA84510A.86A.0052.P19. |
| | New BIOS identification string on Intel® Desktop Boards starting with 925 & 915 based products | | The BIOS ID format for Intel desktop boards is changing. The new BIOS ID implementation will begin on all 925 and 915 based boards. Existing board BIOS ID’s will not change. This new change should reduce confusion, reduce validation costs, and increase speed at which Intel can release a new BIOS. |
| | Microsoft* Windows* XP Service Pack 2 Causes Failures with Intel® Express Installer | | Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Microsoft* Windows* XP causes failures with the Intel® Express Installer CD for Intel® Desktop Boards. Two known scenarios are detailed below along with the identified workarounds. |
| | Check FPU Compatibility Mode option in the BIOS on Motherboards for Intel® Pentium® 4 Processors | | Set the FPU compatibility mode to “disabled” on the Intel Pentium 4 processor. This mode is no longer needed for modern computing environments.
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| | ECC support for Intel® Desktop Boards D925XCV and D925XBC | | D925XCV and D925XBC boards built after August 6th now support DDR2 ECC memory. |
| | Technical considerations for the Intel® Pentium® III processor with 512k cache for servers | | Select an appropriate server board to support the Pentium III processor with 512KB L2 cache.
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| | CMOS Battery Low message when using Chassis Intrusion Switch with Boxed Intel® Desktop Board D845BG, D845PT and D845BGSE | | Disconnect the chassis intrusion cable from the desktop board to prevent a drain of the CMOS battery.
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| | Boxed Intel® Desktop Board D815EEA2 - Technical Center Integration Guide | | Download and install BIOS P01 to correct the erratum in BIOS PO2.
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| | Mechanical Conflicts with some AGP cards and Intel® Desktop Boards D850EMV2 and D850EMD2 | | Be aware of a potential mechanical when selecting an AGP card for systems based on the Intel® Desktop Boards D850EMV2 and D850EMD2.
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| | Ensure Proper PC800 RIMM* Selection for Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D850EMV2 and D850EMD2 | | Use only PC800-40 memory, if you plan to build systems based on D850EMV2 and/or D850EMD2 boards with 533 MHz system bus Intel® Pentium® 4 Processors.
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| | Supported Processors for Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D850MV and D850MD | | Check out the revised supported processor tables for desktop boards D850MV and D850MD for uninterrupted system performance.
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| | Using the Intel® Desktop BoardD815EEA2 Digital Video Out Connector | | Update the system BIOS and the video BIOS, and install the video drivers before installing the DVO card for Intel® Desktop Board D815EEA2.
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| | BIOS error message occurs when attempting to flash a custom splash screen | | To recompile the custom logo and create a new ".USR" file, use the Splash Screen utility and the original logo ".BMP" file with the addition of the command line switch /s12 for Intel® Desktop Boards D845EBG2, D845EPT2, D845GRG, D845GBV, D845GLAD, and D845GLLY
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| | Black screen/No POST after installing Intel® Active Monitor and the Intel® ATA Storage Driver under Microsoft* Windows* 2000 | | Remove all power by unplugging the power cord from the system for no less than 15 seconds to fix the ‘Black screen’ issue.
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| | Board stiffening components notes for boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478-pin package | | Avoid the use of board stiffening devices such as stiffening plates (found on some non-Intel motherboards), when installing a boxed Pentium 4 processor in the 478-pin package as this may damage the processor and socket
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| | Intel® Desktop Board Express Installer Installation Failed error when trying to install the USB 2.0 Patch for Microsoft Windows XP* | | Uncheck the USB 2.0 Patch and Driver before installing any items with Intel® Desktop Board Express Installer.
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| | Intel® Pentium® M processor performance issues may arise if Microsoft* Windows* XP SP1 does not have gv3.sys installed | | Contact Microsoft* Product Support Services to obtain the processor driver to support mass systems integration of notebook PCs based on the Intel® Pentium® M processor with Windows* XP.
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| | Care must be taken when installing AGP or ADD card into an AGP Slot | | Ensure that AGP or ADD cards in a desktop board are fully seated in the AGP connector before system power on.
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| | Serial Port B Connector Pin Assignments for the Intel® D845BG and D845PT Desktop Boards | | Check out the correct pin assignments for the serial port B connector on the D845BG and D845PT desktop boards.
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| | Intel® Desktop Board Fan Control Errata | | Download the BIOS revisions for Intel® Desktop Boards D845PESV, D845GEBV2, D845GERG2, D850EMV2**, and D845PEBT2 with Precision Cooling Technology (fan control), as they have been programmed with incorrect default settings.
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| | Microsoft WHQL process for Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards Whitepaper | | Find out how to get a Microsoft* Windows* WHQL system logo when using Intel Desktop boards.
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| | Chassis Clearance Considerations for Intel® Pentium® 4 Processors in the 478-pin Package | | Select chassis which have a minimum effective clearance of 0.250" [6.35mm] between the chassis and motherboard, or provide adequate electrical/mechanical insulation to prevent potential damage to the motherboard.
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| | Slow performance during operating system installation or when using drive imaging software on Serial-ATA hard drive(s) with Intel® Desktop Board D845PEBT2 | | To improve the performance of the Serial-ATA hard drive, check out the firmware update for the Serial-ATA controller.
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| | Introduction to the Specification Update | | Watch out for specification updates about processor markings, specification changes, specification clarifications, documentation changes, errata, and test specification information at: http://developer.intel.com.
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| | Boxed Intel® Xeon® Processor 3 GHz and Above Fan Current Requirements | | Use the fan cable adapter that has been provided with boxed Intel® Xeon™ processors 3 GHz or above, to draw power directly from the power supply.
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| Updated Realtek* audio driver posted for Intel® Desktop Boards based on Intel® 915G, 915P, and 925X Chipsets | | The Intel® Desktop Board team strongly recommends that customers download and utilize the latest audio driver for desktop boards based on the 915G, 915P, and 925X express chipsets. The driver includes bug fixes and functional updates to the version (5.10.00.5018) that shipped on early versions of the Intel® Express Installer CD’s for the 925X, 915P, and 915G desktop boards. |
| | Intel® Express Installer Driver CD installation failures for audio driver in Microsoft* Windows 2000 and Intel® Audio Studio for Microsoft* Windows XP x64 Edition | | Express Installer Driver CD’s with the revision numbers C97989-001 and C97985-001 may not successfully complete the audio driver installation in Windows 2000 and may exhibit problem in Windows XP x64 Edition. |
| | Electrolytic Capacitor Leak on some 875 & 865 based products | | Electrolytic Capacitor Leak |
| | Incorrect Platform Compatibility Guide (PCG) Label | | Incorrect Platform Compatibility Guide (PCG) Label |
| | Version 2.9 of Intel Integrator Toolkit and the correct BIOS are required in order to support 955 and 945 based boards | | Version 2.9 of Intel Integrator Toolkit and the correct BIOS are required in order to support 955 and 945 based boards |
| | The Intel® Express Installer does not properly install the INF Update Utility under Windows* ME | | Install the Intel INF Update Utility prior to installation of any other drivers. Failure to install this utility will result in sub-optimal performance.
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| | USB Configuration menu on D845GVSR is blank after updating to BIOS version P18 | | This communication applies to Intel® Desktop Board D845GVSR. With the release of BIOS version P18, the CMOS map was changed to include the "USB Enable/Disable" function. If the BIOS had been previously customized with the Intel® Integrator Toolkit (ITK), the Advanced > USB Configuration menu may appear completely blank when the BIOS is updated to version P18. |
| | Intel® Express Installer CD for Intel® Desktop Board D915PGN fails when used with some localized language versions of Microsoft* Windows* XP and Windows*2000 | | The current versions (C64206-001/-002) of the Intel® Express Installer CD for Intel® Desktop Board D915PGN function only with the English, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Simplified Chinese, and Russian versions of Microsoft* Windows* XP and Windows*2000. |
| | SCSI/IDE RAID controller and/or AGP video card problems with Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D850EMV2 and D850EMD2 | | Download and install BIOS P14 or later, if you experience any issues while using certain RAID controllers and/or some high-end AGP video cards with desktop boards D850EMV2 and D850EMD2.
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| | Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology Verification and Branding Utility No Longer Supported | | Refer to the notebook manufacturer's documentation for supported processors and Intel SpeedStep Technology support.
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| | Issues with Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D815EEA2; D815EPEA2; D815EFV; D815EPFV and Intel® PRO/100 VE/VM Desktop Adapters | | Download BIOS P13 to resolve functional issues arising from the use of Intel PRO/100 VE/VM desktop adapters with Intel Desktop Boards D815EEA2, D815EPEA2, D815EFV, and D815EPFV.
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| | Serial-ATA RAID driver update for Intel® Desktop Board D845PEBT2 | | Download the newer version of the Serial-ATA RAID driver for Intel Desktop Board D845PEBT2.
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| | Proper installation of the boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in 478-pin package. | | Proper installation of the boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in 478-pin package will produce a noticeable bend in the motherboard.
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| | Intel® Desktop Boards using Intel® 845GE and 845PE chipsets do not support DDR200 memory | | Find out which Intel Desktop Boards support DDR200 memory.
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| | Variable Speed Fan Technology for Boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 Processors | | Design systems that ensure the air temperature around the boxed Pentium 4 processor fan heatsink is kept below the lower set point, for the lowest fan speed and noise level.
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| | Boxed Intel® Desktop Board D815EFV Digital Video Out Header | | Update the system BIOS and the video BIOS, and install the video drivers before installing the DVO card for the Boxed Intel® Desktop Board D815EFV
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| | Audio Driver issue with localized language versions of Microsoft* Windows* operating systems on Intel® Desktop Boards D845GLAD, and D845GLLY | | Use the Express Installer CD with an updated audio driver for Microsoft* Windows* while installing Intel® Desktop Boards D845GLAD, and D845GLLY.
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| | Legacy Support for USB devices with Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D850MD and D850MV | | Select the USB ports that may be available via the Front Panel USB header, if you plan to use a USB keyboard with desktop boards D850MD and D850MV.
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| | Intel® Xeon® Processor and Intel® Xeon® Processor MP validation | | Do not use the Intel Xeon processor with 512KB L2 cache in a ServerWorks* GC-HE chipset based system as this has not been validated and is not an Intel supported configuration.
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| | Do not install the Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor - M in desktop boards | | Do not install the Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor - M in desktop boards as voltage and current requirements are different for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor and the Mobile Intel Pentium® 4 Processor - M.
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| | Intel® Active Monitor may report high temps in Zone 1 on Boxed Intel® Desktop Board D850GB | | Utilize the new version of Intel® Active Monitor version 1.15 to fix the temperature sensor reading abnormality issue.
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| | Variable speed fan heatsink orientation for boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor at 3.06 GHz | | Take advantage of the acoustic benefits of the variable speed fan heatsink included with this processor.
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| | Uninstall Intel® Active Monitor before upgrading to Microsoft* Windows* XP | | Uninstall the Intel® Active Monitor before upgrading from Microsoft* Windows* 2000 to Microsoft* Windows* XP to prevent improper functioning of the Active Monitor during the upgrade process.
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| | USB 2.0 patch issue with localized language versions of Microsoft* Windows* XP on Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D845EBG2; D845EPT2; D845GRG; D845GBV; D845GLAD; and D845GLLY | | Install the USB 2.0 patch before installing the USB 2.0 Driver for Windows* XP on Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D845EBG2, D845EPT2, D845GRG, D845GBV, D845GLAD, and D845GLLY.
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| | BIOS update version P19 incompatible for Intel® Desktop Board D845GVSR systems with 0.18 micron Pentium 4 and Celeron Processors (code-named Willamette) | | The P19 BIOS update was optimized to incorporate the latest processor updates. The complete version number is VA84510A.86A.0052.P19. |
| | New BIOS identification string on Intel® Desktop Boards starting with 925 & 915 based products | | The BIOS ID format for Intel desktop boards is changing. The new BIOS ID implementation will begin on all 925 and 915 based boards. Existing board BIOS ID’s will not change. This new change should reduce confusion, reduce validation costs, and increase speed at which Intel can release a new BIOS. |
| | Microsoft* Windows* XP Service Pack 2 Causes Failures with Intel® Express Installer | | Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Microsoft* Windows* XP causes failures with the Intel® Express Installer CD for Intel® Desktop Boards. Two known scenarios are detailed below along with the identified workarounds. |
| | Check FPU Compatibility Mode option in the BIOS on Motherboards for Intel® Pentium® 4 Processors | | Set the FPU compatibility mode to “disabled” on the Intel Pentium 4 processor. This mode is no longer needed for modern computing environments.
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| | ECC support for Intel® Desktop Boards D925XCV and D925XBC | | D925XCV and D925XBC boards built after August 6th now support DDR2 ECC memory. |
| | Technical considerations for the Intel® Pentium® III processor with 512k cache for servers | | Select an appropriate server board to support the Pentium III processor with 512KB L2 cache.
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| | CMOS Battery Low message when using Chassis Intrusion Switch with Boxed Intel® Desktop Board D845BG, D845PT and D845BGSE | | Disconnect the chassis intrusion cable from the desktop board to prevent a drain of the CMOS battery.
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| | Boxed Intel® Desktop Board D815EEA2 - Technical Center Integration Guide | | Download and install BIOS P01 to correct the erratum in BIOS PO2.
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| | Mechanical Conflicts with some AGP cards and Intel® Desktop Boards D850EMV2 and D850EMD2 | | Be aware of a potential mechanical when selecting an AGP card for systems based on the Intel® Desktop Boards D850EMV2 and D850EMD2.
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| | Ensure Proper PC800 RIMM* Selection for Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D850EMV2 and D850EMD2 | | Use only PC800-40 memory, if you plan to build systems based on D850EMV2 and/or D850EMD2 boards with 533 MHz system bus Intel® Pentium® 4 Processors.
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| | Supported Processors for Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards D850MV and D850MD | | Check out the revised supported processor tables for desktop boards D850MV and D850MD for uninterrupted system performance.
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| | Using the Intel® Desktop BoardD815EEA2 Digital Video Out Connector | | Update the system BIOS and the video BIOS, and install the video drivers before installing the DVO card for Intel® Desktop Board D815EEA2.
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| | BIOS error message occurs when attempting to flash a custom splash screen | | To recompile the custom logo and create a new ".USR" file, use the Splash Screen utility and the original logo ".BMP" file with the addition of the command line switch /s12 for Intel® Desktop Boards D845EBG2, D845EPT2, D845GRG, D845GBV, D845GLAD, and D845GLLY
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| | Black screen/No POST after installing Intel® Active Monitor and the Intel® ATA Storage Driver under Microsoft* Windows* 2000 | | Remove all power by unplugging the power cord from the system for no less than 15 seconds to fix the ‘Black screen’ issue.
|
| | Board stiffening components notes for boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478-pin package | | Avoid the use of board stiffening devices such as stiffening plates (found on some non-Intel motherboards), when installing a boxed Pentium 4 processor in the 478-pin package as this may damage the processor and socket
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| | Intel® Desktop Board Express Installer Installation Failed error when trying to install the USB 2.0 Patch for Microsoft Windows XP* | | Uncheck the USB 2.0 Patch and Driver before installing any items with Intel® Desktop Board Express Installer.
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| | Intel® Pentium® M processor performance issues may arise if Microsoft* Windows* XP SP1 does not have gv3.sys installed | | Contact Microsoft* Product Support Services to obtain the processor driver to support mass systems integration of notebook PCs based on the Intel® Pentium® M processor with Windows* XP.
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| | Care must be taken when installing AGP or ADD card into an AGP Slot | | Ensure that AGP or ADD cards in a desktop board are fully seated in the AGP connector before system power on.
|
| | Serial Port B Connector Pin Assignments for the Intel® D845BG and D845PT Desktop Boards | | Check out the correct pin assignments for the serial port B connector on the D845BG and D845PT desktop boards.
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| | Intel® Desktop Board Fan Control Errata | | Download the BIOS revisions for Intel® Desktop Boards D845PESV, D845GEBV2, D845GERG2, D850EMV2**, and D845PEBT2 with Precision Cooling Technology (fan control), as they have been programmed with incorrect default settings.
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| | Microsoft WHQL process for Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards Whitepaper | | Find out how to get a Microsoft* Windows* WHQL system logo when using Intel Desktop boards.
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| | Chassis Clearance Considerations for Intel® Pentium® 4 Processors in the 478-pin Package | | Select chassis which have a minimum effective clearance of 0.250" [6.35mm] between the chassis and motherboard, or provide adequate electrical/mechanical insulation to prevent potential damage to the motherboard.
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| | Slow performance during operating system installation or when using drive imaging software on Serial-ATA hard drive(s) with Intel® Desktop Board D845PEBT2 | | To improve the performance of the Serial-ATA hard drive, check out the firmware update for the Serial-ATA controller.
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| | Introduction to the Specification Update | | Watch out for specification updates about processor markings, specification changes, specification clarifications, documentation changes, errata, and test specification information at: http://developer.intel.com.
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| | Boxed Intel® Xeon® Processor 3 GHz and Above Fan Current Requirements | | Use the fan cable adapter that has been provided with boxed Intel® Xeon™ processors 3 GHz or above, to draw power directly from the power supply.
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