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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) ...up Support 25 ENERGY STAR* Capable 25 Speaker...25 Battery ...25 Real-Time Clock 25 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 27 Installation Precautions 28 Prevent Power Supply Overload 28 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 28 Installing ...
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) ...up Support 25 ENERGY STAR* Capable 25 Speaker...25 Battery ...25 Real-Time Clock 25 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 27 Installation Precautions 28 Prevent Power Supply Overload 28 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 28 Installing ...
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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 x16 Card 39 Installing a PCI Express x16...
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 x16 Card 39 Installing a PCI Express x16...
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Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 26. Desktop Board DG31PR Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Close the Load Plate 34 12. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 44 21. Front Panel Intel High Definition Audio Header Signal Names 46 5. Alternate Front...47 8. Product Certification Markings 73 vii Back Panel Audio Connectors 49 23. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 36 14. Feature Summary 9 2. EMC Regulations 71 17. Desktop Board DG31PR Components 11 2. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 32 9. Chassis Intrusion Header 46 7. ...
Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 26. Desktop Board DG31PR Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Close the Load Plate 34 12. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 44 21. Front Panel Intel High Definition Audio Header Signal Names 46 5. Alternate Front...47 8. Product Certification Markings 73 vii Back Panel Audio Connectors 49 23. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 36 14. Feature Summary 9 2. EMC Regulations 71 17. Desktop Board DG31PR Components 11 2. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 32 9. Chassis Intrusion Header 46 7. ...
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...; Two PCI* bus connectors • Up to 8 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 DG31PR. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the...
...; Two PCI* bus connectors • Up to 8 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 DG31PR. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the...
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Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® ... Links: For more information about Desktop Board DG31PR, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The Desktop Board supports the following operating systems: ...
Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® ... Links: For more information about Desktop Board DG31PR, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The Desktop Board supports the following operating systems: ...
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... 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 with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be purchased separately. Desktop Board DG31PR supports an Intel processor in damage to the board, or the system may not...
... 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 with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be purchased separately. Desktop Board DG31PR supports an Intel processor in damage to the board, or the system may not...
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...Links: Go to the following devices: • Intel G31 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with DMI The GMCH component provides interfaces to the processor, memory, PCI Express, and the DMI interconnect. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide • Support for: ⎯... Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-sided DIMMs ⎯ Non-ECC DDR2 memory ⎯ 1.8 V DIMMs only • DIMM...
...Links: Go to the following devices: • Intel G31 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with DMI The GMCH component provides interfaces to the processor, memory, PCI Express, and the DMI interconnect. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide • Support for: ⎯... Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-sided DIMMs ⎯ Non-ECC DDR2 memory ⎯ 1.8 V DIMMs only • DIMM...
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...-bit color ⎯ Vertex cache • Video ⎯ Software DVD at 30 fps full screen ⎯ Adaptive deinterlacing ⎯ Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) support up to 256 MB • Display ⎯ Up to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz refresh (QXGA) ⎯ ... with Advanced Digital Display 2 card or Media Expansion Card (ADD2/MEC), support for the Intel GMA 3100 integrated graphics controller to operate properly. 15 Desktop Board Features Intel® G33 Graphics Subsystem The Intel G31 Express Chipset contains two separate, mutually exclusive graphics options. Either the integrated...
...-bit color ⎯ Vertex cache • Video ⎯ Software DVD at 30 fps full screen ⎯ Adaptive deinterlacing ⎯ Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) support up to 256 MB • Display ⎯ Up to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz refresh (QXGA) ⎯ ... with Advanced Digital Display 2 card or Media Expansion Card (ADD2/MEC), support for the Intel GMA 3100 integrated graphics controller to operate properly. 15 Desktop Board Features Intel® G33 Graphics Subsystem The Intel G31 Express Chipset contains two separate, mutually exclusive graphics options. Either the integrated...
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...or event, the computer quickly returns to its last known awake state. When signaled by the LED turning amber. The Desktop Board's standby power indicator, shown in memory. For example, when this LED is lit, standby power is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing or ...removing any attached devices. Desktop Board Features Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTIONS For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the...
...or event, the computer quickly returns to its last known awake state. When signaled by the LED turning amber. The Desktop Board's standby power indicator, shown in memory. For example, when this LED is lit, standby power is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing or ...removing any attached devices. Desktop Board Features Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTIONS For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the...
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...performing any procedures can result in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using and modifying electronic equipment. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you open the computer or perform any of the computer chassis. 27 Disconnect the computer from its ... 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...
...performing any procedures can result in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using and modifying electronic equipment. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you open the computer or perform any of the computer chassis. 27 Disconnect the computer from its ... 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...
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... that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. The desktop board has two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B. Figure 13. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example NOTE All other memory configurations will result in speed and size (see Figure 13). Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Removing the Processor For instructions on how to...
... that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. The desktop board has two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B. Figure 13. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example NOTE All other memory configurations will result in speed and size (see Figure 13). Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Removing the Processor For instructions on how to...
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... Figure 15). 38 Installing a DIMM 4. Make sure the clips at the bottom edge of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to enable Intel® Quiet System Technology. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide NOTE Memory must be installed in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. To install a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Align the small notch at...
... Figure 15). 38 Installing a DIMM 4. Make sure the clips at the bottom edge of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to enable Intel® Quiet System Technology. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide NOTE Memory must be installed in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. To install a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Align the small notch at...
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...ömääräysten mukaisesti. 54 Käytetyt paristot on mahdollista. Disposal of three years. VIKTIGT! Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. The clock is plugged in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be accurate...
...ömääräysten mukaisesti. 54 Käytetyt paristot on mahdollista. Disposal of three years. VIKTIGT! Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. The clock is plugged in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be accurate...
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...the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. This is useful if you can update the system BIOS while in the dialog boxes to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Follow the ... the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. This chapter tells you how to a removable USB device. This runs the update program. 6. Download the file to the DG31PR page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select...
...the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. This is useful if you can update the system BIOS while in the dialog boxes to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Follow the ... the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. This chapter tells you how to a removable USB device. This runs the update program. 6. Download the file to the DG31PR page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select...
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... capable of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board DG31PR page on the computer's hard drive and without the need to update the BIOS. Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility You can use the information in this...the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of these files through your computer supplier or by using either of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the DG31PR page, click "[view...
... capable of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board DG31PR page on the computer's hard drive and without the need to update the BIOS. Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility You can use the information in this...the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of these files through your computer supplier or by using either of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the DG31PR page, click "[view...
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... The Iflash Memory update utility allows you can also be upgraded and boot the system. 4. Using software capable of the computer to be extracted locally to your BIOS. The system will not work. The update may not function properly. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade.... 61 Updating the BIOS CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may take up to 5 minutes. The utility available on the Intel World Wide Web site provides a simple method for the BIOS upgrade process to complete. The completed CD should contain multiple files and a directory...
... The Iflash Memory update utility allows you can also be upgraded and boot the system. 4. Using software capable of the computer to be extracted locally to your BIOS. The system will not work. The update may not function properly. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade.... 61 Updating the BIOS CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may take up to 5 minutes. The utility available on the Intel World Wide Web site provides a simple method for the BIOS upgrade process to complete. The completed CD should contain multiple files and a directory...
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...device data missing or inconclusive. Table 13 gives an explanation of memory in Channel B. Table 12 lists the BIOS codes. The firmware has detected that the system memory has decreased. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board DG31PR reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a ... SPD device data is achieved with equal amounts of memory in Channel A is not equal to a thermal event (overheating). Maximum memory performance is required for reliable operation. Beep Codes Beep 3 Siren Description No memory Processor overheat (on the monitor BIOS Beep Codes The...
...device data missing or inconclusive. Table 13 gives an explanation of memory in Channel B. Table 12 lists the BIOS codes. The firmware has detected that the system memory has decreased. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board DG31PR reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a ... SPD device data is achieved with equal amounts of memory in Channel A is not equal to a thermal event (overheating). Maximum memory performance is required for reliable operation. Beep Codes Beep 3 Siren Description No memory Processor overheat (on the monitor BIOS Beep Codes The...