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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® G31 Express Chipset 14 Intel® G33 Graphics Subsystem 15 Intel® GMA 3100 Graphics Controller (Intel® GMA 3100 15 Audio Subsystem 16 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 17 LAN Subsystem 17 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 17...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® G31 Express Chipset 14 Intel® G33 Graphics Subsystem 15 Intel® GMA 3100 Graphics Controller (Intel® GMA 3100 15 Audio Subsystem 16 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 17 LAN Subsystem 17 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 17...
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Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 34 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35 Removing the Processor 36 Installing and Removing Memory 36 Installing DIMMs 37 Removing DIMMs 39 Installing and Removing a PCI Express... the BIOS Configuration Jumper 52 Clearing Passwords 53 Replacing the Battery 54 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 59 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update...
Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 34 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35 Removing the Processor 36 Installing and Removing Memory 36 Installing DIMMs 37 Removing DIMMs 39 Installing and Removing a PCI Express... the BIOS Configuration Jumper 52 Clearing Passwords 53 Replacing the Battery 54 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 59 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update...
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...vii Lift the Load Plate 32 8. Connecting the Diskette Drive Cable 42 19. Location of the Standby Power Indicator 24 4. Front Panel Intel High Definition Audio Header Signal Names 46 5. Chassis Intrusion Header 46 7. BIOS Error Messages 63 14. Contents Product Certifications 73 Board-... the Socket Lever 31 7. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 40 17. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 26. Install the Processor 33 11. Internal Headers and Connectors 45 22. EMC Regulations 71 17. Connecting Power Supply Cables 51 25. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 48...
...vii Lift the Load Plate 32 8. Connecting the Diskette Drive Cable 42 19. Location of the Standby Power Indicator 24 4. Front Panel Intel High Definition Audio Header Signal Names 46 5. Chassis Intrusion Header 46 7. BIOS Error Messages 63 14. Contents Product Certifications 73 Board-... the Socket Lever 31 7. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 40 17. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 26. Install the Processor 33 11. Internal Headers and Connectors 45 22. EMC Regulations 71 17. Connecting Power Supply Cables 51 25. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 48...
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... Graphics Audio LAN Support Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces microATX (218.44 millimeters [8.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package • Two 240-pin, DDR2 1.8 V (only) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 800.../667 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Support for up to 4 GB of system memory Intel® G31 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop ...
... Graphics Audio LAN Support Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces microATX (218.44 millimeters [8.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package • Two 240-pin, DDR2 1.8 V (only) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 800.../667 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Support for up to 4 GB of system memory Intel® G31 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop ...
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... Desktop Board may not function properly. Desktop Board DG31PR supports an Intel processor in damage to the following links for more information about : • Desktop Board DG31PR http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Supported processors http://www.intel.com/go /findCPU Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant...
... Desktop Board may not function properly. Desktop Board DG31PR supports an Intel processor in damage to the following links for more information about : • Desktop Board DG31PR http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Supported processors http://www.intel.com/go /findCPU Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant...
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... Mb or 1 Gb technology Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about the Intel G31 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 14 Related Links: Go to the processor, memory, PCI Express, and the DMI interconnect. The component also provides integrated graphics capabilities supporting 3D, 2D...
... Mb or 1 Gb technology Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about the Intel G31 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 14 Related Links: Go to the processor, memory, PCI Express, and the DMI interconnect. The component also provides integrated graphics capabilities supporting 3D, 2D...
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... via ICH7, connecting one device per channel. 18 Enhanced IDE Interface The board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 ... 2.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. This may be required to accommodate operating systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is operating. Table 3. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating...
... via ICH7, connecting one device per channel. 18 Enhanced IDE Interface The board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 ... 2.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. This may be required to accommodate operating systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is operating. Table 3. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating...
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... voltages to detect levels above and below acceptable values • Fan speed controllers and sensors integrated into the legacy I/O controller • Thermal sensors in the processor, GMCH, and ICH7, plus an onboard remote sensor • Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control, for the location of the chassis intrusion header. The security...
... voltages to detect levels above and below acceptable values • Fan speed controllers and sensors integrated into the legacy I/O controller • Thermal sensors in the processor, GMCH, and ICH7, plus an onboard remote sensor • Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control, for the location of the chassis intrusion header. The security...
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... can adjust the fan speed or switch the fan on or off the computer power through a network. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and two 3-pin chassis fan headers. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, ...tachometer input of the fans is in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up the computer. 22 Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. ...
... can adjust the fan speed or switch the fan on or off the computer power through a network. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and two 3-pin chassis fan headers. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, ...tachometer input of the fans is in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up the computer. 22 Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. ...
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... any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the diskette drive cable • Connect the IDE and Serial...
... any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the diskette drive cable • Connect the IDE and Serial...
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...qualified technical personnel. Related Links For information about regulatory compliance, go to Appendix B on the chassis • Hot components (such as processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to find out how you can ensure that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements... or the instructions for the chassis are inconsistent with the chassis and associated modules. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all the modules within the computer is less than the output ...
...qualified technical personnel. Related Links For information about regulatory compliance, go to Appendix B on the chassis • Hot components (such as processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to find out how you can ensure that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements... or the instructions for the chassis are inconsistent with the chassis and associated modules. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all the modules within the computer is less than the output ...
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...You Begin" on page 24). Open the socket lever by unplugging the power cord from the socket (Figure 6, A and B). To install a processor, follow these instructions: 1. the standby power LED should not be lit (see Figure 3 on page 27. 2. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board... Components Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on how to install the processor to do so could damage the processor and the board. Lift the Socket Lever 31 Figure 6. Installing a Processor CAUTION Before installing or removing the processor, make sure the AC power has been ...
...You Begin" on page 24). Open the socket lever by unplugging the power cord from the socket (Figure 6, A and B). To install a processor, follow these instructions: 1. the standby power LED should not be lit (see Figure 3 on page 27. 2. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board... Components Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on how to install the processor to do so could damage the processor and the board. Lift the Socket Lever 31 Figure 6. Installing a Processor CAUTION Before installing or removing the processor, make sure the AC power has been ...
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Lift the Load Plate 4. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide 3. Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the socket. Always replace the socket cover if the processor is removed from the load plate (Figure 8). Remove the Protective Socket Cover 32 Do not discard the protective socket cover. Do not touch the socket contacts (Figure 7, B). Figure 8. Figure 7. Lift the load plate (Figure 7, A).
Lift the Load Plate 4. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide 3. Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the socket. Always replace the socket cover if the processor is removed from the load plate (Figure 8). Remove the Protective Socket Cover 32 Do not discard the protective socket cover. Do not touch the socket contacts (Figure 7, B). Figure 8. Figure 7. Lift the load plate (Figure 7, A).
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... the processor cover if the processor is removed from the protective processor cover. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 6. Hold the processor with the socket (Figure 10, C). Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding it in Figure 10. Hold the processor only ...and index fingers oriented as shown in the socket. Do not discard the protective processor cover. Align notches (Figure 10, B) with your fingers align to touch the bottom of the processor (see Figure 9). Figure 9. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 5. Figure 10....
... the processor cover if the processor is removed from the protective processor cover. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 6. Hold the processor with the socket (Figure 10, C). Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding it in Figure 10. Hold the processor only ...and index fingers oriented as shown in the socket. Do not discard the protective processor cover. Align notches (Figure 10, B) with your fingers align to touch the bottom of the processor (see Figure 9). Figure 9. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 5. Figure 10....
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Close the Load Plate Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Desktop Board DG31PR has mounting holes for a processor fan heat sink. For instructions on the load plate (Figure 11, A), close and engage the socket lever (Figure 11, B). Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide 7. Pressing down on how to attach the processor fan heat sink to the Desktop Board, refer to the boxed processor manual. 34 Figure 11.
Close the Load Plate Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Desktop Board DG31PR has mounting holes for a processor fan heat sink. For instructions on the load plate (Figure 11, A), close and engage the socket lever (Figure 11, B). Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide 7. Pressing down on how to attach the processor fan heat sink to the Desktop Board, refer to the boxed processor manual. 34 Figure 11.
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A fan with a 3-pin connector (Figure 12, B) can be used. however, a fan with a 4-pin connector as shown in Figure 12, A is recommended; Figure 12. However, since the fan with a 3-pin connector cannot use the onboard fan control, the fan will always operate at full speed. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the Processor Fan Header 35 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the 4-pin processor fan header (see Figure 12).
A fan with a 3-pin connector (Figure 12, B) can be used. however, a fan with a 4-pin connector as shown in Figure 12, A is recommended; Figure 12. However, since the fan with a 3-pin connector cannot use the onboard fan control, the fan will always operate at full speed. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the Processor Fan Header 35 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the 4-pin processor fan header (see Figure 12).
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Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Removing the Processor For instructions on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the processor installation manual. For dual-channel performance, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in single channel memory operation. 36 Dual Channel Memory ... DDR2 DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B. Figure 13. Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure.
Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Removing the Processor For instructions on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the processor installation manual. For dual-channel performance, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in single channel memory operation. 36 Dual Channel Memory ... DDR2 DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B. Figure 13. Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure.
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... the system may result in "Before You Begin" on the Desktop Board is backwards compatible with ATX12V power supplies with 2 x 10 connectors. Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the 2 x 2 pin connector. 51 Figure 24. Connecting Power Supply Cables 1. Observe the precautions in damage to the 2 x 12 pin...
... the system may result in "Before You Begin" on the Desktop Board is backwards compatible with ATX12V power supplies with 2 x 10 connectors. Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the 2 x 2 pin connector. 51 Figure 24. Connecting Power Supply Cables 1. Observe the precautions in damage to the 2 x 12 pin...
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... BIOS Error Messages Error Message PROCESSOR_THERMAL_TRIP_ERROR MULTI_BIT_ECC_ERROR SINGLE_BIT_ECC_ERROR CMOS_BATTERY_ERROR CMOS_CHECKSUM_ERROR CMOS_TIMER_ERROR MEMORY_SIZE_DECREASE_ERROR INTRUDER_DETECTION_ERROR SPD_TOLER_ERROR MEM_OPTIMAL_ERROR Explanation Processor was opened. The firmware has detected that a Single-Bit ECC Error occurred. Table 12 ...is achieved with equal amounts of the BIOS error messages. Table 12. Beep Codes Beep 3 Siren Description No memory Processor overheat (on the monitor BIOS Beep Codes The BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone followed by two ...
... BIOS Error Messages Error Message PROCESSOR_THERMAL_TRIP_ERROR MULTI_BIT_ECC_ERROR SINGLE_BIT_ECC_ERROR CMOS_BATTERY_ERROR CMOS_CHECKSUM_ERROR CMOS_TIMER_ERROR MEMORY_SIZE_DECREASE_ERROR INTRUDER_DETECTION_ERROR SPD_TOLER_ERROR MEM_OPTIMAL_ERROR Explanation Processor was opened. The firmware has detected that a Single-Bit ECC Error occurred. Table 12 ...is achieved with equal amounts of the BIOS error messages. Table 12. Beep Codes Beep 3 Siren Description No memory Processor overheat (on the monitor BIOS Beep Codes The BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone followed by two ...