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...-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are arranged as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. Preface This Product Guide gives information about safety standards, EMC regulations...
...-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are arranged as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. Preface This Product Guide gives information about safety standards, EMC regulations...
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...1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...14 Intel® G41 Express Chipset 15 Audio Subsystem 16 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 17 LAN Subsystem 17 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 18 Enhanced IDE Interface 18 Serial ATA...18 Expandability...19 BIOS ...19 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 19 PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 19 Security Passwords 20 Hardware Management Features 20 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 20 Power Management Features 21 ACPI ...21 Hardware Support 21 Power Connectors 21 Fan Headers 21 LAN Wake...
...1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...14 Intel® G41 Express Chipset 15 Audio Subsystem 16 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 17 LAN Subsystem 17 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 18 Enhanced IDE Interface 18 Serial ATA...18 Expandability...19 BIOS ...19 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 19 PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 19 Security Passwords 20 Hardware Management Features 20 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 20 Power Management Features 21 ACPI ...21 Hardware Support 21 Power Connectors 21 Fan Headers 21 LAN Wake...
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... PCI Express x16 Card 37 Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 38 Removing the PCI Express x16 Card 39 Connecting the IDE Cable 40 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 41 Connecting to the Internal Headers and Connectors 42 Front Panel Audio Header 43 S/PDIF Connector 43 Serial Port Header 44 Parallel Port Header 44 Front Panel Header 45 Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 45 USB 2.0 Headers 46 Connecting to the Back Panel Audio Connectors 47 Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables 48 Connecting a Chassis Fan Cable 48 Connecting Supply Power Cables 49 Setting the BIOS...
... PCI Express x16 Card 37 Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 38 Removing the PCI Express x16 Card 39 Connecting the IDE Cable 40 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 41 Connecting to the Internal Headers and Connectors 42 Front Panel Audio Header 43 S/PDIF Connector 43 Serial Port Header 44 Parallel Port Header 44 Front Panel Header 45 Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 45 USB 2.0 Headers 46 Connecting to the Back Panel Audio Connectors 47 Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables 48 Connecting a Chassis Fan Cable 48 Connecting Supply Power Cables 49 Setting the BIOS...
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...7. Serial Port Header Signal Names 44 9. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 13. Installing the I/O Shield 27 5. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 34 14. Use DDR2 DIMMs 35 15. Location of the Standby Power Indicator 23 4. Connecting Power Supply Cables 49 24. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Mounting Screw Hole Locations 28 6. Internal Headers and Connectors 42 21. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 45 12. Location of the Rear Chassis Fan Header 48 23. Install the Processor 31 11. Connecting the IDE Cable 40 19. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ...
...7. Serial Port Header Signal Names 44 9. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 13. Installing the I/O Shield 27 5. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 34 14. Use DDR2 DIMMs 35 15. Location of the Standby Power Indicator 23 4. Connecting Power Supply Cables 49 24. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Mounting Screw Hole Locations 28 6. Internal Headers and Connectors 42 21. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 45 12. Location of the Rear Chassis Fan Header 48 23. Install the Processor 31 11. Connecting the IDE Cable 40 19. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ...
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... PCI connectors supporting PCI graphics cards • 5.1 channel in single-stream mode or 4 + 2 channel in multistreaming mode, featuring: ― Realtek* ALC662 audio codec ― Support for Intel® High Definition Audio and AC '97 Audio • Onboard S/PDIF connector Realtek 8111D Gigabit Ethernet Controller for operation at 10/100/1000 Mb/s • One PCI Express x16 connector • One PCI Express x1 connector • Two PCI* bus connectors • Up to eight USB 2.0 ports: ― Four ports routed to the back panel...
... PCI connectors supporting PCI graphics cards • 5.1 channel in single-stream mode or 4 + 2 channel in multistreaming mode, featuring: ― Realtek* ALC662 audio codec ― Support for Intel® High Definition Audio and AC '97 Audio • Onboard S/PDIF connector Realtek 8111D Gigabit Ethernet Controller for operation at 10/100/1000 Mb/s • One PCI Express x16 connector • One PCI Express x1 connector • Two PCI* bus connectors • Up to eight USB 2.0 ports: ― Four ports routed to the back panel...
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Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 8 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) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI Express, LAN, PS/2, and front panel • ENERGY STAR* capable Hardware Monitor • Voltage sense to detect out of range...
Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 8 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) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI Express, LAN, PS/2, and front panel • ENERGY STAR* capable Hardware Monitor • Voltage sense to detect out of range...
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... Channel A DIMM 0 socket DDR2 Channel B DIMM 0 socket Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) IDE connector Battery Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel header Serial ATA connectors (4) BIOS configuration jumper block High-speed USB 2.0 headers (2) Speaker Serial port header S/PDIF connector Front panel audio header Go to the following links for more information about: • Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards...
... Channel A DIMM 0 socket DDR2 Channel B DIMM 0 socket Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) IDE connector Battery Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel header Serial ATA connectors (4) BIOS configuration jumper block High-speed USB 2.0 headers (2) Speaker Serial port header S/PDIF connector Front panel audio header Go to the following links for more information about: • Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards...
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... specifications, http://intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 34 in the BIOS setup to raise the voltage to configure the memory controller for more of as much as PCI Express) require physical memory address locations that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Go to the following locations for normal operation. The BIOS will see a notification to the operating system and applications, depending on the screen at power up...
... specifications, http://intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 34 in the BIOS setup to raise the voltage to configure the memory controller for more of as much as PCI Express) require physical memory address locations that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Go to the following locations for normal operation. The BIOS will see a notification to the operating system and applications, depending on the screen at power up...
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Table 3. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following: • Intel® ICH7 • Realtek ALC662 audio codec • Back panel audio connectors • Onboard audio headers/connectors: ⎯ Front panel audio header supporting both Intel High Definition Audio and AC '97 Audio ⎯ HD Audio Link header ⎯ S/PDIF connector The audio subsystem supports the following features: • A signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of 95 dB • 5.1 audio in single-streaming mode • 4 + 2 channel in Green...
Table 3. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following: • Intel® ICH7 • Realtek ALC662 audio codec • Back panel audio connectors • Onboard audio headers/connectors: ⎯ Front panel audio header supporting both Intel High Definition Audio and AC '97 Audio ⎯ HD Audio Link header ⎯ S/PDIF connector The audio subsystem supports the following features: • A signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of 95 dB • 5.1 audio in single-streaming mode • 4 + 2 channel in Green...
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... LAN connector with integrated status LEDs The subsystem features: • CSMA/CD protocol engine • LAN connect interface between ICH7 and the LAN controller • PCI bus power management Go to the following link for information about LAN software and drivers: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 2). Figure 2. LAN Connector LEDs 17 These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN...
... LAN connector with integrated status LEDs The subsystem features: • CSMA/CD protocol engine • LAN connect interface between ICH7 and the LAN controller • PCI bus power management Go to the following link for information about LAN software and drivers: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 2). Figure 2. LAN Connector LEDs 17 These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN...
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... Desktop Board supports up 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 two IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. 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...
... Desktop Board supports up 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 two IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. 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...
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... PCI Express x16 connector • Two PCI bus connectors BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for that add-in card. 19 You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive...
... PCI Express x16 connector • Two PCI bus connectors BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for that add-in card. 19 You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive...
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... features of power supply voltages to detect levels above and below acceptable values • Smart fan control provided by the legacy I /O controller. • Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control, for Management (WfM) specification. Fan speed controllers and sensors are then available for a password. The board has several hardware management features including the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to view and change all Setup options. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes...
... features of power supply voltages to detect levels above and below acceptable values • Smart fan control provided by the legacy I /O controller. • Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control, for Management (WfM) specification. Fan speed controllers and sensors are then available for a password. The board has several hardware management features including the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to view and change all Setup options. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes...
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... hardware monitoring and fan control device. 21 When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The computer's response can turn off ). Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through system control. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be set by using the Last Power State feature in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. The rear chassis fan header...
... hardware monitoring and fan control device. 21 When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The computer's response can turn off ). Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through system control. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be set by using the Last Power State feature in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. The rear chassis fan header...
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... wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the Desktop Board may lose register settings stored in memory. When signaled by the LED turning amber. While in power management and can be used with this feature can damage the power supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and a 3-pin rear chassis fan header. The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control...
... wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the Desktop Board may lose register settings stored in memory. When signaled by the LED turning amber. While in power management and can be used with this feature can damage the power supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and a 3-pin rear chassis fan header. The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control...
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...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 • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect to the internal headers and connectors • Connect to the audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin...
...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 • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect to the internal headers and connectors • Connect to the audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin...
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... three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to clear passwords. Table 13. Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Figure 24 shows the location of a failed BIOS update. 50 Table 13 shows the jumper settings for booting. The BIOS recovers data in the BIOS Setup program. Use this menu to be done in the event of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 24. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Normal (default...
... three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to clear passwords. Table 13. Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Figure 24 shows the location of a failed BIOS update. 50 Table 13 shows the jumper settings for booting. The BIOS recovers data in the BIOS Setup program. Use this menu to be done in the event of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 24. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Normal (default...
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...'s power cord from the AC power source. 11. Use the arrow keys to the computer. Place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below . 13. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that you confirm clearing the password. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter). 3. Remove the computer cover. 12. Press to boot. 7. Setup displays the maintenance menu again. 9. Setup displays the Maintenance menu...
...'s power cord from the AC power source. 11. Use the arrow keys to the computer. Place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below . 13. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that you confirm clearing the password. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter). 3. Remove the computer cover. 12. Press to boot. 7. Setup displays the maintenance menu again. 9. Setup displays the Maintenance menu...
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...; Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Download the file to update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. This runs the update program. 6. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Your system will be used to a removable USB device. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Go to the Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ...
...; Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Download the file to update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. This runs the update program. 6. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Your system will be used to a removable USB device. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Go to the Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ...
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... BIOS update; Recovering the BIOS It is unlikely that anything will be damaged. Related Links: For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm 60 Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide...
... BIOS update; Recovering the BIOS It is unlikely that anything will be damaged. Related Links: For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm 60 Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide...
