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...ministére des Communications du Canada. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Date March 2008 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is connected. • Consult ...OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. Intel products are available on a circuit other Intel literature, may cause undesired operation. Desktop Board DG31GL may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product, contact: Intel Corporation, 5200 N.E. Current characterized errata are not intended for...
...ministére des Communications du Canada. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Date March 2008 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is connected. • Consult ...OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. Intel products are available on a circuit other Intel literature, may cause undesired operation. Desktop Board DG31GL may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product, contact: Intel Corporation, 5200 N.E. Current characterized errata are not intended for...
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...Intel® Desktop Board DG31GL. Document Organization The chapters in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the Desktop Board...: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. The ...
...Intel® Desktop Board DG31GL. Document Organization The chapters in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the Desktop Board...: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. The ...
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Terminology The table below gives descriptions of data. Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to important information. Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) iv NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of some common terms used in the product guide.
Terminology The table below gives descriptions of data. Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to important information. Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) iv NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of some common terms used in the product guide.
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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® G31 Express Chipset 14 Audio Subsystem 15 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 15 LAN Subsystem 15 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 16 Enhanced ... Begin 23 Installation Precautions 24 Prevent Power Supply Overload 24 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 24 Installing the I/O Shield 25 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 26 Installing and Removing a Processor 27 Installing a Processor 27 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 30 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® G31 Express Chipset 14 Audio Subsystem 15 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 15 LAN Subsystem 15 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 16 Enhanced ... Begin 23 Installation Precautions 24 Prevent Power Supply Overload 24 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 24 Installing the I/O Shield 25 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 26 Installing and Removing a Processor 27 Installing a Processor 27 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 30 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable...
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... China RoHS 66 EMC Regulations 68 Product Certifications 70 Board-Level Certification Markings 70 Chassis and Component Certifications 71 Figures 1. Installing the I/O Shield 25 vi Desktop Board DG31GL Components 11 2. LAN Status LEDs 16 3. Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Connecting the Diskette Drive Cable 35 Connecting the...the BIOS Configuration Jumper 45 Clearing Passwords 46 Replacing the Battery 47 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 53 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory...
... China RoHS 66 EMC Regulations 68 Product Certifications 70 Board-Level Certification Markings 70 Chassis and Component Certifications 71 Figures 1. Installing the I/O Shield 25 vi Desktop Board DG31GL Components 11 2. LAN Status LEDs 16 3. Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Connecting the Diskette Drive Cable 35 Connecting the...the BIOS Configuration Jumper 45 Clearing Passwords 46 Replacing the Battery 47 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 53 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory...
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...Connecting Power Supply Cables 44 23. Location of the Chassis Fan Header 43 22. Removing the Battery 51 25. Front Panel Intel High Definition Audio Header Signal Names 40 5. Safety Standards 59 14. EMC Regulations 68 17. Product Certification Markings 70 vii...31 13. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 45 24. Desktop Board DG31GL China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 67 Tables 1. Front Panel Header Signal Names 41 9. Connecting the IDE Cable 37 18. Desktop Board DG31GL Components 12 3. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 41...
...Connecting Power Supply Cables 44 23. Location of the Chassis Fan Header 43 22. Removing the Battery 51 25. Front Panel Intel High Definition Audio Header Signal Names 40 5. Safety Standards 59 14. EMC Regulations 68 17. Product Certification Markings 70 vii...31 13. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 45 24. Desktop Board DG31GL China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 67 Tables 1. Front Panel Header Signal Names 41 9. Connecting the IDE Cable 37 18. Desktop Board DG31GL Components 12 3. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 41...
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...* bus connectors • Up to eight USB 2.0 ports ― Four ports routed to the back panel ― Four ports routed to 4 GB of system memory Intel® G31 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DG31GL. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the...
...* bus connectors • Up to eight USB 2.0 ports ― Four ports routed to the back panel ― Four ports routed to 4 GB of system memory Intel® G31 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DG31GL. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the...
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...Framework for extensible firmware interface • 4-Mbit symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) •... x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home For more information about Desktop Board DG31GL, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 10 Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Table 1.
...Framework for extensible firmware interface • 4-Mbit symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) •... x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home For more information about Desktop Board DG31GL, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 10 Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Table 1.
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Figure 1. Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board DG31GL. Desktop Board DG31GL Components 11
Figure 1. Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board DG31GL. Desktop Board DG31GL Components 11
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...page 27 in Chapter 2 • Supported processors for Desktop Board DG31GL, http://www.intel.com/go/findCPU Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be purchased separately. If your memory modules do not....asp. 13 Processors are not included with the Desktop Board and must be populated with gold-plated contacts. • Support for normal operation. Desktop Board DG31GL supports an Intel processor in the LGA775 package. Desktop Board Features Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power...
...page 27 in Chapter 2 • Supported processors for Desktop Board DG31GL, http://www.intel.com/go/findCPU Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be purchased separately. If your memory modules do not....asp. 13 Processors are not included with the Desktop Board and must be populated with gold-plated contacts. • Support for normal operation. Desktop Board DG31GL supports an Intel processor in the LGA775 package. Desktop Board Features Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power...
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... NOTE A minimum of 512 MB of the following devices: • Intel G31 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with DMI The GMCH provides interfaces to the processor, memory, and the DMI interconnect. Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Intel® G31 Express Chipset The Intel G31 Express Chipset consists of system memory is a centralized controller...
... NOTE A minimum of 512 MB of the following devices: • Intel G31 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with DMI The GMCH provides interfaces to the processor, memory, and the DMI interconnect. Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Intel® G31 Express Chipset The Intel G31 Express Chipset consists of system memory is a centralized controller...
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... Definition Audio and AC'97 audio For more information about LAN software and drivers, go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. 15 Desktop Board Features Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following: • Intel® ICH7 • RealTek ALC268-GR audio codec • Back panel audio connectors • Onboard audio header...
... Definition Audio and AC'97 audio For more information about LAN software and drivers, go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. 15 Desktop Board Features Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following: • Intel® ICH7 • RealTek ALC268-GR audio codec • Back panel audio connectors • Onboard audio header...
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... and the LAN subsystem is powered up to eight USB 2.0 ports (four ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to USB 1.1 operation. Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Two LEDs are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two internal headers...
... and the LAN subsystem is powered up to eight USB 2.0 ports (four ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to USB 1.1 operation. Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Two LEDs are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two internal headers...
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... as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The Desktop Board supports two Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH7, connecting one device per channel. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you install...the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. Expandability For system expansion, the Desktop Board provides two PCI bus connectors. Desktop Board Features Enhanced IDE Interface The board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such as hard disk ...
... as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The Desktop Board supports two Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH7, connecting one device per channel. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you install...the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. Expandability For system expansion, the Desktop Board provides two PCI bus connectors. Desktop Board Features Enhanced IDE Interface The board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such as hard disk ...
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... (Suspend to RAM) ⎯ +5 V standby power indicator LED ⎯ Wake from USB ⎯ Power Management Event signal (PME#) wakeup support • ENERGY STAR capable 18 Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can adjust fan speed or switch the fans off as needed Power Management Power management...
... (Suspend to RAM) ⎯ +5 V standby power indicator LED ⎯ Wake from USB ⎯ Power Management Event signal (PME#) wakeup support • ENERGY STAR capable 18 Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can adjust fan speed or switch the fans off as needed Power Management Power management...
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... power state it asserts a wake-up signal that can turn off when the computer is wired to a tachometer input of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the...of the fans is in the ACPI S0 state. • The fans are off the computer power through a network. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and a 3-pin chassis fan header. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can ...
... power state it asserts a wake-up signal that can turn off when the computer is wired to a tachometer input of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the...of the fans is in the ACPI S0 state. • The fans are off the computer power through a network. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and a 3-pin chassis fan header. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can ...
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... PCI bus connectors. 20 Add-in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to the board. For example, when this specification can participate in memory. The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. When signaled by the LED turning amber. Failure...feature can be used to wake the computer. +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTIONS For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be ...
... PCI bus connectors. 20 Add-in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to the board. For example, when this specification can participate in memory. The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. When signaled by the LED turning amber. Failure...feature can be used to wake the computer. +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTIONS For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be ...
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Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of the Standby Power Indicator For information on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by going to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/, finding the product, and clicking on the Technical Documents tab. USB bus activity wakes the computer from USB. Desktop Board Features Figure 3. Location of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from an ACPI S3 state. 21
Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of the Standby Power Indicator For information on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by going to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/, finding the product, and clicking on the Technical Documents tab. USB bus activity wakes the computer from USB. Desktop Board Features Figure 3. Location of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from an ACPI S3 state. 21
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Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide PME# Signal Wake-up Support When the PME# signal on the Desktop Board keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off . Real-Time Clock The Desktop Board has a time-of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency revised the ENERGY STAR ...new requirements. The battery on the PCI bus is turned off . 22 Currently Intel Desktop Boards are capable of meeting the new ENERGY STAR requirements depending upon system configuration. Intel worked directly with these two governmental agencies to the following link for instructions on...
Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide PME# Signal Wake-up Support When the PME# signal on the Desktop Board keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off . Real-Time Clock The Desktop Board has a time-of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency revised the ENERGY STAR ...new requirements. The battery on the PCI bus is turned off . 22 Currently Intel Desktop Boards are capable of meeting the new ENERGY STAR requirements depending upon system configuration. Intel worked directly with these two governmental agencies to the following link for instructions on...
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... the front panel power button is not available, you can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Some circuitry on the board can continue to record information about your computer, such as model, serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information. •...discharge (ESD) can damage components. If such a station is off. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Connect ...
... the front panel power button is not available, you can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Some circuitry on the board can continue to record information about your computer, such as model, serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information. •...discharge (ESD) can damage components. If such a station is off. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Connect ...