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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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... 31 7. Close the Load Plate 34 12. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 36 14. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 40 17. Back Panel Audio Connectors 49 23. Removing the Battery 58 Tables 1. Desktop Board DG31PR Components 12 3. S/PDIF Connector 46 6. USB 2.0 Header ... Certifications 74 Figures 1. LAN Connector LEDs 17 3. Desktop Board DG31PR Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 41 18. Connecting Power Supply Cables 51 25. Feature Summary 9 2. Front Panel Intel High Definition Audio Header Signal Names 46 5. Serial ...
... 31 7. Close the Load Plate 34 12. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 36 14. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 40 17. Back Panel Audio Connectors 49 23. Removing the Battery 58 Tables 1. Desktop Board DG31PR Components 12 3. S/PDIF Connector 46 6. USB 2.0 Header ... Certifications 74 Figures 1. LAN Connector LEDs 17 3. Desktop Board DG31PR Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 41 18. Connecting Power Supply Cables 51 25. Feature Summary 9 2. Front Panel Intel High Definition Audio Header Signal Names 46 5. Serial ...
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Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board DG31PR. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of the Desktop Board. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset 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...
Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board DG31PR. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of the Desktop Board. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset 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...
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... Platform Innovation 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... speed Related 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: • ...
... Platform Innovation 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... speed Related 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. The Desktop Board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations defined below. • Two...
... 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. The Desktop Board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations defined below. • Two...
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The component also provides integrated graphics capabilities supporting 3D, 2D, and display capabilities. 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 Type and Timings listed below: Type Timing DDR2-800 5-5-5 or 6-6-6 only DDR2-667 5-5-5 only •...
The component also provides integrated graphics capabilities supporting 3D, 2D, and display capabilities. 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 Type and Timings listed below: Type Timing DDR2-800 5-5-5 or 6-6-6 only DDR2-667 5-5-5 only •...
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... add-in order for the Intel GMA 3100 integrated graphics controller to 2048 x 1536 at 30 fps full screen ⎯ Adaptive deinterlacing ⎯ Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) support up to 256 MB • Display ⎯ Up to operate properly. 15 Desktop Board Features Intel® G33 Graphics Subsystem The Intel G31 Express Chipset contains two...
... add-in order for the Intel GMA 3100 integrated graphics controller to 2048 x 1536 at 30 fps full screen ⎯ Adaptive deinterlacing ⎯ Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) support up to 256 MB • Display ⎯ Up to operate properly. 15 Desktop Board Features Intel® G33 Graphics Subsystem The Intel G31 Express Chipset contains two...
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... computer will appear to be off and the standby power indicator is still present at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors. 23 When signaled by the LED turning amber. The Desktop Board's standby power indicator, shown in cards that support this LED is lit, standby power is...to its last known awake state. For example, when this specification can participate in memory. Failure to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the Desktop Board may lose register settings stored in power management and can be used with this ...
... computer will appear to be off and the standby power indicator is still present at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors. 23 When signaled by the LED turning amber. The Desktop Board's standby power indicator, shown in cards that support this LED is lit, standby power is...to its last known awake state. For example, when this specification can participate in memory. Failure to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the Desktop Board may lose register settings stored in power management and can be used with this ...
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...with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. Some circuitry on the board can continue to a metal part of the procedures described in this chapter. If such a station is not available, you can ... front panel power button 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 • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card •...
...with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. Some circuitry on the board can continue to a metal part of the procedures described in this chapter. If such a station is not available, you can ... front panel power button 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 • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card •...
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... DIMMs 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. 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 remove...
... DIMMs 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. 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 remove...
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... off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Make sure the clips at the bottom edge of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to enable Intel® Quiet System Technology. Position the DIMM above the socket. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3. Installing a DIMM 4. Align ...'s cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see inset in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Figure 15. Observe the precautions in Figure 15). 38 Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide NOTE Memory must be installed in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to the open position. 5.
... off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Make sure the clips at the bottom edge of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to enable Intel® Quiet System Technology. Position the DIMM above the socket. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3. Installing a DIMM 4. Align ...'s cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see inset in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Figure 15. Observe the precautions in Figure 15). 38 Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide NOTE Memory must be installed in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to the open position. 5.
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..., the battery has an estimated life of explosion if the battery is replaced with local environmental regulations. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is accurate to ± 13 minutes/year at 25 ºC with an equivalent one...
..., the battery has an estimated life of explosion if the battery is replaced with local environmental regulations. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is accurate to ± 13 minutes/year at 25 ºC with an equivalent one...
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...to your hard drive where it was saved. This is included in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. The BIOS file is useful if you are updating the...BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. You can update the system BIOS while in the dialog boxes to the DG31PR page, click "[view] Latest BIOS ...
...to your hard drive where it was saved. This is included in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. The BIOS file is useful if you are updating the...BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. You can update the system BIOS while in the dialog boxes to the DG31PR page, click "[view] Latest BIOS ...
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...contains: • New BIOS file • Intel® Integrator Toolkit Configuration File (optional) • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can obtain either the Iflash Memory Update Utility or the ISO Image BIOS update file. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO ...update allows for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless 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] Latest BIOS ...
...contains: • New BIOS file • Intel® Integrator Toolkit Configuration File (optional) • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can obtain either the Iflash Memory Update Utility or the ISO Image BIOS update file. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO ...update allows for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless 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] Latest BIOS ...
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... interrupt the process or the system may take up to 5 minutes. CAUTION DO NOT POWER DOWN YOUR COMPUTER before attempting a BIOS update. 61 The Iflash Memory update utility allows you can also be upgraded and boot the system. 4. NOTE Copying the ISO Image BIOS file to CD will boot from a bootable... to confirm the BIOS upgrade operation. 6. Insert the CD that will automatically update your hard drive and copied to complete. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to upgrade the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS file: 1.
... interrupt the process or the system may take up to 5 minutes. CAUTION DO NOT POWER DOWN YOUR COMPUTER before attempting a BIOS update. 61 The Iflash Memory update utility allows you can also be upgraded and boot the system. 4. NOTE Copying the ISO Image BIOS file to CD will boot from a bootable... to confirm the BIOS upgrade operation. 6. Insert the CD that will automatically update your hard drive and copied to complete. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to upgrade the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS file: 1.
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... (one long tone followed by two short tones) during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. Maximum memory performance is required for reliable operation. The firmware has detected that a CMOS Checksum Error occurred. The firmware has detected that a CMOS...installed amount of memory in Channel B. The firmware has detected that the system date/time has not been set. Table 12 lists the BIOS codes. Table 12. The firmware has detected that a Single-Bit ECC Error occurred. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board DG31PR reports POST errors...
... (one long tone followed by two short tones) during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. Maximum memory performance is required for reliable operation. The firmware has detected that a CMOS Checksum Error occurred. The firmware has detected that a CMOS...installed amount of memory in Channel B. The firmware has detected that the system date/time has not been set. Table 12 lists the BIOS codes. Table 12. The firmware has detected that a Single-Bit ECC Error occurred. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board DG31PR reports POST errors...