Intel D815EEA2 Configuration guide

Intel®Desktop Board
D815EEA2/D815EPEA2
Technical Product Specification
May 2001
Order Number A46399-002
The Intel®Desktop Boards D815EEA2 and D815EPEA2 may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published
specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board D815EEA2/D815EPEA2 Specification Update.

Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
-001 First release of the Intel®Desktop Board D815EEA2/D815EPEA2
Technical Product Specification February 2001
-002 Second release of the Intel®Desktop Board D815EEA2/D815EPEA2
Technical Product Specification May 2001
This product specification applies to only standard D815EEA2 and D815EPEA2 boards with BIOS
identifier EA81520A.86A.
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Preface
This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors,
power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for these Intel Desktop Boards: D815EEA2
and D815EPEA2. It describes the standard product and available manufacturing options.
Intended Audience
The TPS is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the D815EEA2 and
D815EPEA2 boards and their components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers
and technicians who need this level of information. It is specifically not intended for general
audiences.
What This Document Contains
Chapter Description
1 A description of the hardware used on the D815EEA2 and D815EPEA2 boards
2 A map of the resources of the board
3 The features supported by the BIOS Setup program
4 The contents of the BIOS Setup program’s menus and submenus
5 A description of the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes
Typographical Conventions
This section contains information about the conventions used in this specification. Not all of these
symbols and abbreviations appear in all specifications of this type.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
✏ NOTE
Notes call attention to important information.
CAUTION
Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data.
WARNING
Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal injury.

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Other Common Notation
# Used after a signal name to identify an active-low signal (such as USBP0#)
(NxnX) When used in the description of a component, N indicates component type, xn are the relative
coordinates of its location on the D815EEA2 and D815EPEA2 boards, and X is the instance of
the particular part at that general location. For example, J5J1 is a connector, located at 5J. It
is the first connector in the 5J area.
GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes)
KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes)
Kbit Kilobit (1024 bits)
kbits/sec 1000 bits per second
MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes)
MB/sec Megabytes per second
Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits)
Mbit/sec Megabits per second
xxh An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value.
x.x V Volts. Voltages are DC unless otherwise specified.
†This symbol is used to indicate third-party brands and names that are the property of their
respective owners.

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Contents
1Product Description
1.1 Board Differences.......................................................................................................12
1.1.1 Feature Level Differences ............................................................................12
1.1.2 Identifying Universal Boards.........................................................................13
1.2 Overview ....................................................................................................................14
1.2.1 Feature Summary.........................................................................................14
1.2.2 Manufacturing Options.................................................................................15
1.2.3 Board Layout................................................................................................16
1.2.4 Block Diagrams............................................................................................17
1.3 Online Support............................................................................................................19
1.4 Operating System Support..........................................................................................19
1.5 Design Specifications .................................................................................................20
1.6 Processor...................................................................................................................23
1.7 System Memory..........................................................................................................24
1.8 Chipsets .....................................................................................................................26
1.8.1 Intel®815E Chipset......................................................................................26
1.8.2 Intel®815EP Chipset ...................................................................................31
1.9 I/O Controller..............................................................................................................36
1.9.1 Serial Ports...................................................................................................36
1.9.2 Parallel Port..................................................................................................37
1.9.3 Diskette Drive Controller...............................................................................37
1.9.4 Keyboard and Mouse Interface.....................................................................37
1.10 Graphics Subsystems.................................................................................................38
1.10.1 Intel 815E Graphics Subsystem ...................................................................38
1.10.2 Intel 815EP Graphics Subsystem.................................................................42
1.11 Audio Subsystem........................................................................................................43
1.11.1 AD1885 Audio Codec...................................................................................43
1.11.2 Audio Connectors.........................................................................................43
1.12 LAN Subsystem (Optional) .........................................................................................45
1.12.1 Intel®82562ET Platform LAN Connect Device.............................................45
1.12.2 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs.........................................................................45
1.13 Hardware Management Subsystem............................................................................46
1.13.1 Hardware Monitor Component......................................................................46
1.13.2 Chassis Intrusion Detect Connector (Optional).............................................46
1.13.3 Fan Control and Monitoring..........................................................................47
1.14 CNR Connector (Optional)..........................................................................................47
1.15 Power Management....................................................................................................48
1.15.1 Software Support..........................................................................................48
1.15.2 Hardware Support........................................................................................52
2Technical Reference
2.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................57
2.2 Memory Map ..............................................................................................................57
2.3 I/O Map.......................................................................................................................58

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2.4 DMA Channels ...........................................................................................................60
2.5 PCI Configuration Space Map ....................................................................................60
2.6 Interrupts....................................................................................................................61
2.7 PCI Interrupt Routing Map..........................................................................................61
2.8 Connectors.................................................................................................................63
2.8.1 Back Panel Connectors................................................................................64
2.8.2 Internal I/O Connectors................................................................................68
2.8.3 External I/O Connectors...............................................................................78
2.9 Jumper Blocks............................................................................................................82
2.9.1 Front Panel Audio Connector/Jumper Block.................................................82
2.9.2 BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Block......................................................83
2.10 Mechanical Considerations.........................................................................................84
2.10.1 Form Factor..................................................................................................84
2.10.2 I/O Shields....................................................................................................85
2.11 Electrical Considerations............................................................................................92
2.11.1 Power Consumption.....................................................................................92
2.11.2 Add-in Board Considerations........................................................................94
2.11.3 Standby Current Requirements....................................................................94
2.11.4 Fan Connector Current Capability................................................................95
2.11.5 Power Supply Considerations ......................................................................95
2.12 Thermal Considerations..............................................................................................96
2.13 Reliability....................................................................................................................97
2.14 Environmental.............................................................................................................98
2.15 Regulatory Compliance ..............................................................................................99
2.15.1 Safety Regulations.......................................................................................99
2.15.2 EMC Regulations .........................................................................................99
2.15.3 Product Certification Markings (Board Level)..............................................100
3Overview of BIOS Features
3.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................101
3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization ............................................................................102
3.3 Resource Configuration............................................................................................102
3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration ................................................................................102
3.3.2 IDE Support................................................................................................102
3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS).....................................................................103
3.5 Legacy USB Support................................................................................................104
3.6 BIOS Updates...........................................................................................................105
3.6.1 Language Support......................................................................................105
3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen...............................................................................105
3.7 Recovering BIOS Data .............................................................................................106
3.8 Boot Options.............................................................................................................107
3.8.1 CD-ROM and Network Boot.......................................................................107
3.8.2 Booting without Attached Devices..............................................................107
3.9 Fast Booting Systems with Intel®Rapid BIOS Boot..................................................107
3.9.1 Peripheral Selection and Configuration ......................................................108
3.9.2 Intel Rapid BIOS Boot................................................................................108
3.9.3 Operating System Selection.......................................................................108
3.10 BIOS Security Features............................................................................................109

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4BIOS Setup Program
4.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................111
4.2 Maintenance Menu...................................................................................................112
4.2.1 Extended Configuration Submenu..............................................................113
4.3 Main Menu................................................................................................................114
4.4 Advanced Menu........................................................................................................115
4.4.1 PCI Configuration Submenu.......................................................................116
4.4.2 Boot Configuration Submenu .....................................................................117
4.4.3 Peripheral Configuration Submenu.............................................................118
4.4.4 IDE Configuration Submenu.......................................................................120
4.4.5 Diskette Configuration Submenu................................................................123
4.4.6 Event Log Configuration Submenu.............................................................124
4.4.7 Video Configuration Submenu....................................................................125
4.5 Security Menu...........................................................................................................126
4.6 Power Menu.............................................................................................................127
4.6.1 APM Submenu...........................................................................................128
4.6.2 ACPI Submenu ..........................................................................................129
4.7 Boot Menu................................................................................................................130
4.7.1 Boot Device Priority Submenu....................................................................131
4.7.2 Hard Disk Drives Submenu........................................................................132
4.7.3 Removable Devices Submenu...................................................................132
4.7.4 ATAPI CDROM Drives Submenu...............................................................133
4.8 Exit Menu .................................................................................................................133
5Error Messages and Beep Codes
5.1 BIOS Error Messages...............................................................................................135
5.2 Port 80h POST Codes..............................................................................................137
5.3 Bus Initialization Checkpoints...................................................................................141
5.4 Speaker....................................................................................................................142
5.5 BIOS Beep Codes....................................................................................................143
5.6 Diagnostic LEDs (Optional).......................................................................................144
Figures
1. Location of Universal Board Designator......................................................................13
2. Board Components.....................................................................................................16
3. Block Diagram for the D815EEA2 Board....................................................................17
4. Block Diagram for the D815EPEA2 Board..................................................................18
5. Intel 815E Chipset Block Diagram ..............................................................................26
6. USB Port Configurations.............................................................................................29
7. Intel 815EP Chipset Block Diagram............................................................................31
8. USB Port Configurations.............................................................................................34
9. Block Diagram of Audio Subsystem............................................................................43
10. ICH2 and CNR Signal Interface..................................................................................47
11. Using the Wake on LAN Technology Connector.........................................................54
12. Location of Standby Power Indicator LED...................................................................55
13. Back Panel Connectors..............................................................................................64
14. Audio, Video, Power, and Hardware Control Connectors............................................69
15. Add-in Board and Peripheral Interface Connectors.....................................................73
16. External I/O Connectors .............................................................................................78

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17. Locations of the Jumper Blocks..................................................................................82
18. Board Dimensions......................................................................................................84
19. I/O Shield Dimensions (for D815EEA2 Universal Boards with Onboard LAN
Subsystem) ................................................................................................................86
20. I/O Shield Dimensions (for D815EPEA2 Universal Boards with Onboard LAN
Subsystem) ................................................................................................................87
21. I/O Shield Dimensions (for D815EPEA2 Universal Boards without Onboard
LAN Subsystem).........................................................................................................88
22. I/O Shield Dimensions (for D815EEA2 Boards with Onboard LAN Subsystem)..........89
23. I/O Shield Dimensions (for D815EPEA2 Boards with Onboard LAN Subsystem)........90
24. I/O Shield Dimensions (for D815EPEA2 Boards without Onboard LAN
Subsystem) ................................................................................................................91
25. Localized High Temperature Zones............................................................................96
26. Diagnostic LEDs.......................................................................................................144
Tables
1. Summary of Board Differences...................................................................................12
2. Feature Summary.......................................................................................................14
3. Manufacturing Options................................................................................................15
4. Specifications .............................................................................................................20
5. Supported Processors................................................................................................23
6. Supported Memory Configurations .............................................................................25
7. Supported Graphics Refresh Frequencies..................................................................39
8. LAN Connector LED States........................................................................................45
9. Effects of Pressing the Power Switch .........................................................................49
10. Power States and Targeted System Power ................................................................50
11. Wake Up Devices and Events ....................................................................................51
12. Fan Connector Descriptions .......................................................................................53
13. System Memory Map..................................................................................................57
14. I/O Map.......................................................................................................................58
15. DMA Channels ...........................................................................................................60
16. PCI Configuration Space Map ....................................................................................60
17. Interrupts....................................................................................................................61
18. PCI Interrupt Routing Map..........................................................................................62
19. Overcurrent Protection for Back Panel Connectors.....................................................65
20. PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Connectors.............................................................................65
21. USB Connectors.........................................................................................................65
22. VGA Port Connector (Present Only on D815EEA2 Boards)........................................65
23. Parallel Port Connector...............................................................................................66
24. Serial Port A Connector..............................................................................................66
25. LAN Connector (Optional) ..........................................................................................67
26. Mic In Connector ........................................................................................................67
27. Audio Line Out Connector...........................................................................................67
28. Audio Line In Connector.............................................................................................67
29. Auxiliary Line In Connector (J6B4)..............................................................................70
30. Front Panel Audio Connector (J6B2) (Optional)..........................................................70
31. ATAPI CD-ROM Connector (J6B3).............................................................................70
32. Digital Video Out Connector (J5C1) (Optional; present only on D815EEA2
boards).......................................................................................................................71

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33. Processor Fan Connector (J1B1)................................................................................71
34. Power Connector (J4H1)............................................................................................71
35. Chassis Fan Connector J4G1 (Optional) ....................................................................72
36. System Fan Connector (J9H1) ...................................................................................72
37. Chassis Intrusion Connector (J9H3) (Optional)...........................................................72
38. Wake on LAN Technology Connector (J9G1) (Optional).............................................72
39. CNR Connector (J11B1) (Optional) ............................................................................74
40. PCI Bus Connectors (J7B1, J8B2, J9B2, J9B1, and J10B1).......................................75
41. AGP Universal Connector (J6C1)...............................................................................76
42. Diskette Drive Connector (J6H2)................................................................................77
43. IDE Connectors (J6H1, Primary and J6G2, Secondary) .............................................77
44. Serial Port B Connector (J8H1) ..................................................................................79
45. Front Panel USB Connector (J8F1) (Optional)............................................................79
46. Auxiliary Front Panel Power LED Connector (J9H2)...................................................79
47. SCSI LED Connector (J8H2)......................................................................................79
48. Front Panel Connector (J9H3)....................................................................................80
49. States for a Single-Colored Power LED......................................................................81
50. States for a Dual-Colored Power LED ........................................................................81
51. Front Panel Audio Connector / Jumper Block (J6B2)..................................................83
52. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings (J9G2)....................................................83
53. Power Usage for a D815EEA2 Board with Onboard LAN...........................................93
54. Power Usage for a D815EPEA2 Board with Add-in Graphics Card,
without Onboard LAN .................................................................................................93
55. Standby Current Requirements ..................................................................................94
56. Thermal Considerations for Components....................................................................97
57. D815EEA2 and D815EPEA2 Board Environmental Specifications .............................98
58. Safety Regulations .....................................................................................................99
59. EMC Regulations........................................................................................................99
60. Supervisor and User Password Functions................................................................109
61. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar................................................................................111
62. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys.........................................................................112
63. Maintenance Menu...................................................................................................112
64. Extended Configuration Submenu............................................................................113
65. Main Menu................................................................................................................114
66. Advanced Menu........................................................................................................115
67. PCI Configuration Submenu.....................................................................................116
68. Boot Configuration Submenu....................................................................................117
69. Peripheral Configuration Submenu...........................................................................118
70. IDE Configuration Submenu.....................................................................................120
71. Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Submenus.....................................................121
72. Diskette Configuration Submenu..............................................................................123
73. Event Log Configuration Submenu...........................................................................124
74. Video Configuration Submenu..................................................................................125
75. Security Menu...........................................................................................................126
76. Power Menu.............................................................................................................127
77. APM Submenu .........................................................................................................128
78. ACPI Submenu.........................................................................................................129
79. Boot Menu................................................................................................................130
80. Boot Device Priority Submenu..................................................................................131

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81. Hard Disk Drives Submenu.......................................................................................132
82. Removeable Devices Submenu................................................................................132
83. ATAPI CDROM Drives Submenu..............................................................................133
84. Exit Menu .................................................................................................................133
85. BIOS Error Messages...............................................................................................135
86. Uncompressed INIT Code Checkpoints....................................................................137
87. Boot Block Recovery Code Checkpoints...................................................................137
88. Runtime Code Uncompressed in F000 Shadow RAM...............................................138
89. Bus Initialization Checkpoints...................................................................................141
90. Upper Nibble High Byte Functions............................................................................141
91. Lower Nibble High Byte Functions............................................................................142
92. Beep Codes..............................................................................................................143
93. Diagnostic LED Codes..............................................................................................145