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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 IDE Interface 17 Serial ATA...17 Expandability...17 BIOS ...17 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 17 PCI* and Auto Configuration 17...
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 IDE Interface 17 Serial ATA...17 Expandability...17 BIOS ...17 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 17 PCI* and Auto Configuration 17...
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... chapter briefly describes the features of the Desktop Board. Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board DG31GL. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio 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...
... chapter briefly describes the features of the Desktop Board. Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board DG31GL. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio 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...
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... memory specifications, the board should be purchased separately. Desktop Board DG31GL supports an Intel processor in the LGA775 package. Go to the following locations for Desktop Board DG31GL, http://www.intel.com/go to this effect on installing or upgrading the processor, page 27 in Chapter 2 • Supported processors for more information: • Instructions on the screen at power up. Desktop Board Features Processor CAUTION Failure to...
... memory specifications, the board should be purchased separately. Desktop Board DG31GL supports an Intel processor in the LGA775 package. Go to the following locations for Desktop Board DG31GL, http://www.intel.com/go to this effect on installing or upgrading the processor, page 27 in Chapter 2 • Supported processors for more information: • Instructions on the screen at power up. Desktop Board Features Processor CAUTION Failure to...
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Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Intel® G31 Express Chipset The Intel G31 Express Chipset consists of system memory is a centralized controller for the Intel GMA 3100 integrated graphics controller to operate properly. The ICH7 is required in order for the board's I /O Controller Hub (ICH7) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) • Intel... to the processor, memory, and the DMI interconnect. This device also provides integrated graphics capabilities supporting 3D, 2D, and display capabilities. The GMCH contains the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 (Intel® GMA...
Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Intel® G31 Express Chipset The Intel G31 Express Chipset consists of system memory is a centralized controller for the Intel GMA 3100 integrated graphics controller to operate properly. The ICH7 is required in order for the board's I /O Controller Hub (ICH7) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) • Intel... to the processor, memory, and the DMI interconnect. This device also provides integrated graphics capabilities supporting 3D, 2D, and display capabilities. The GMCH contains the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 (Intel® GMA...
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...Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash component. The interface supports: • Up to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI add-in the BIOS Setup program. Expandability For system expansion, the Desktop Board provides two PCI bus connectors. PCI* and Auto ... computer. Desktop Board Features 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 protocols Serial ATA The Desktop Board supports two Serial...
...Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash component. The interface supports: • Up to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI add-in the BIOS Setup program. Expandability For system expansion, the Desktop Board provides two PCI bus connectors. PCI* and Auto ... computer. Desktop Board Features 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 protocols Serial ATA The Desktop Board supports two Serial...
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... without asking for viewing and changing depending on page 46. Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can...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... standby power indicator LED ⎯ Wake from USB ⎯ Power Management Event signal (PME#) wakeup support • ENERGY STAR capable 18 Setup options are then available for a password. The password prompt is...
... without asking for viewing and changing depending on page 46. Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can...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... standby power indicator LED ⎯ Wake from USB ⎯ Power Management Event signal (PME#) wakeup support • ENERGY STAR capable 18 Setup options are then available for a password. The password prompt is...
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...state it asserts a wake-up of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that powers up the computer. 19 The Desktop Board has two power connectors. LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the location of a computer. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can damage the...adequate standby current when using the Last Power State feature in before power was interrupted (either on or off the computer power through a network. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and a 3-pin chassis fan header.
...state it asserts a wake-up of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that powers up the computer. 19 The Desktop Board has two power connectors. LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the location of a computer. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can damage the...adequate standby current when using the Last Power State feature in before power was interrupted (either on or off the computer power through a network. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and a 3-pin chassis fan header.
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...Safety and Regulatory Requirements Read and adhere the instructions in the installation instructions. Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions in this section and the instructions supplied with... for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to 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) •...
...Safety and Regulatory Requirements Read and adhere the instructions in the installation instructions. Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions in this section and the instructions supplied with... for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to 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) •...
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The desktop board has two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example NOTE All other memory configurations will result in ... memory operation. 32 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 DG31GL Product Guide Removing the Processor For instructions on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the processor installation manual.
The desktop board has two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example NOTE All other memory configurations will result in ... memory operation. 32 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 DG31GL Product Guide Removing the Processor For instructions on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the processor installation manual.