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...in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Intel products are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Intel® Desktop Board DG41RQ may contain design defects or errors known as the property of ...OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Date December 2008 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is subject to the following two conditions: ...
...in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Intel products are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Intel® Desktop Board DG41RQ may contain design defects or errors known as the property of ...OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Date December 2008 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is subject to the following two conditions: ...
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... 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 installation in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DG41RQ. It is intended for general audiences. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for technically qualified...
... 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 installation in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DG41RQ. It is intended for general audiences. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for technically qualified...
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Terminology The table below gives descriptions of data. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of some common terms used in the product guide. 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 Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to important information.
Terminology The table below gives descriptions of data. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of some common terms used in the product guide. 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 Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to important information.
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Contents 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 ... Begin 25 Installation Precautions 26 Prevent Power Supply Overload 26 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 26 Installing the I/O Shield 27 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 28 Installing and Removing a Processor 29 Installing a Processor 29 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 33 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable...
Contents 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 ... Begin 25 Installation Precautions 26 Prevent Power Supply Overload 26 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 26 Installing the I/O Shield 27 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 28 Installing and Removing a Processor 29 Installing a Processor 29 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 33 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable...
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Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory 34 Installing DIMMs 35 Removing DIMMs 37 Installing and ...BIOS Configuration Jumper 50 Clearing Passwords 51 Replacing the Battery 52 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 57 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash...Declaration of Conformity Statement 64 Product Ecology Statements 65 Recycling Considerations 65 Lead-Free Desktop Board 67 EMC Regulations 69 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 70 Product Certifications 71...
Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory 34 Installing DIMMs 35 Removing DIMMs 37 Installing and ...BIOS Configuration Jumper 50 Clearing Passwords 51 Replacing the Battery 52 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 57 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash...Declaration of Conformity Statement 64 Product Ecology Statements 65 Recycling Considerations 65 Lead-Free Desktop Board 67 EMC Regulations 69 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 70 Product Certifications 71...
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...PCI Express x16 Card 39 18. Connecting Power Supply Cables 49 24. Feature Summary 9 2. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Components 12 3. EMC Regulations 69 19. Installing the I/O Shield 27 5. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Mounting Screw Hole Locations 28 6. Connecting the IDE Cable 40 19. Internal Headers and Connectors... LEDs 18 5. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel HD Audio 43 6. Parallel Port Header Signal Names 44 10. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 13. Contents Figures 1. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Components 11 2. Use DDR2 DIMMs 35 15. Location of...
...PCI Express x16 Card 39 18. Connecting Power Supply Cables 49 24. Feature Summary 9 2. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Components 12 3. EMC Regulations 69 19. Installing the I/O Shield 27 5. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Mounting Screw Hole Locations 28 6. Connecting the IDE Cable 40 19. Internal Headers and Connectors... LEDs 18 5. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel HD Audio 43 6. Parallel Port Header Signal Names 44 10. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 13. Contents Figures 1. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Components 11 2. Use DDR2 DIMMs 35 15. Location of...
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...2.0 ports: ― Four ports routed to the back panel ― Four ports routed to 8 GB of system memory Intel® G41 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio LAN Support Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces microATX (218.44 ... • One VGA connector • One parallel port header • One serial port header • PS/2* keyboard and mouse connectors continued 9 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DG41RQ.
...2.0 ports: ― Four ports routed to the back panel ― Four ports routed to 8 GB of system memory Intel® G41 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio LAN Support Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces microATX (218.44 ... • One VGA connector • One parallel port header • One serial port header • PS/2* keyboard and mouse connectors continued 9 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DG41RQ.
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... Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home Related Links: For more information about Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10
... Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home Related Links: For more information about Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10
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Figure 1. Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Components 11
Figure 1. Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Components 11
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Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Components Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Description PCI bus connector 2 PCI bus connector 1 PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header (3-... 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/desktop http://processormatch.intel.com http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 12 Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Table 2....
Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Components Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Description PCI bus connector 2 PCI bus connector 1 PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header (3-... 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/desktop http://processormatch.intel.com http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 12 Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Table 2....
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.... Go to the following page or link for Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ, http://processormatch.intel.com 13 The processor connects to the Desktop Board through the LGA775 socket (Figure 1, H). Desktop Board Features Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the Desktop Board may result in Chapter 2 • Supported processors...
.... Go to the following page or link for Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ, http://processormatch.intel.com 13 The processor connects to the Desktop Board through the LGA775 socket (Figure 1, H). Desktop Board Features Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the Desktop Board may result in Chapter 2 • Supported processors...
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...ECC DDR2 800/667 MHz memory ⎯ Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only ⎯ Unbuffered, non-registered single- The Desktop Board has two DIMM sockets that can reduce available addressable system memory. Go to the operating system and applications, depending on the screen... SDRAM DIMMs with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with the option in Chapter 2 • Tested memory, http...
...ECC DDR2 800/667 MHz memory ⎯ Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only ⎯ Unbuffered, non-registered single- The Desktop Board has two DIMM sockets that can reduce available addressable system memory. Go to the operating system and applications, depending on the screen... SDRAM DIMMs with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with the option in Chapter 2 • Tested memory, http...
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The ICH7 is a centralized controller for the board's I /O Controller Hub (ICH7) with Advanced Digital Display 2 card or Media Expansion Card (ADD2/MEC); The Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller has the following features: • Advanced graphics performance, including: ⎯ DirectX10.0* ...graphics controller is disabled. also supports 1920 x 1080 resolution for full High Definition video playback quality 15 Desktop Board Features Intel® G41 Express Chipset The Intel G41 Express Chipset consists of Blu-ray Disc* technology DVDs o Microsoft Windows Vista* only o Hardware ...
The ICH7 is a centralized controller for the board's I /O Controller Hub (ICH7) with Advanced Digital Display 2 card or Media Expansion Card (ADD2/MEC); The Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller has the following features: • Advanced graphics performance, including: ⎯ DirectX10.0* ...graphics controller is disabled. also supports 1920 x 1080 resolution for full High Definition video playback quality 15 Desktop Board Features Intel® G41 Express Chipset The Intel G41 Express Chipset consists of Blu-ray Disc* technology DVDs o Microsoft Windows Vista* only o Hardware ...
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... 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 ...in multi-streaming mode Table 3 lists the supported functions for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • The location of 95 dB • 5.1 audio in single-streaming mode • 4 + 2 channel ...
... 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 ...in multi-streaming mode Table 3 lists the supported functions for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • The location of 95 dB • 5.1 audio in single-streaming mode • 4 + 2 channel ...
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Figure 2. Desktop Board Features Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller The Winbond 83627DHG-P legacy I/O controller provides the...a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem includes: • Intel ICH7 • Realtek 8111D Gigabit Ethernet Controller for operation at 10/100/1000 Mb/s • RJ-45 LAN ... 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...
Figure 2. Desktop Board Features Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller The Winbond 83627DHG-P legacy I/O controller provides the...a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem includes: • Intel ICH7 • Realtek 8111D Gigabit Ethernet Controller for operation at 10/100/1000 Mb/s • RJ-45 LAN ... 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...
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... four Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via the ICH7. Table 4. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Table 4 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is occurring 10 Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate ...Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports (four ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to two internal headers) via ICH7, ...
... four Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via the ICH7. Table 4. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Table 4 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is occurring 10 Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate ...Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports (four ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to two internal headers) via ICH7, ...
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The BIOS is stored in card. Desktop Board Features Expandability For system expansion, the Desktop Board provides the following the instructions on page 57 in card. 19 PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in ...
The BIOS is stored in card. Desktop Board Features Expandability For system expansion, the Desktop Board provides the following the instructions on page 57 in card. 19 PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in ...
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...you must enter either password to thermal conditions • Two thermal sensors (processor and a remote thermal sensor) 20 Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password... acoustically- Setup options are set , you can boot the computer. Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ enable the board to be compatible with the following : • Fan speed monitoring and control • Thermal and voltage monitoring ...
...you must enter either password to thermal conditions • Two thermal sensors (processor and a remote thermal sensor) 20 Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password... acoustically- Setup options are set , you can boot the computer. Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ enable the board to be compatible with the following : • Fan speed monitoring and control • Thermal and voltage monitoring ...
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When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. The use of the power connectors. The computer's response can turn off the computer power through the ...the fans is as follows: • The fans are on page 49 for the location of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power management is wired to a fan tachometer input. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power...
When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. The use of the power connectors. The computer's response can turn off the computer power through the ...the fans is as follows: • The fans are on page 49 for the location of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power management is wired to a fan tachometer input. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power...
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Failure to wake the computer. 22 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 that can be used with this feature can damage the power supply. Power ... +12 V DC connection. If the standby current necessary 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 the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to provide adequate standby current when using this...
Failure to wake the computer. 22 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 that can be used with this feature can damage the power supply. Power ... +12 V DC connection. If the standby current necessary 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 the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to provide adequate standby current when using this...
