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... for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to install the Desktop Board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DG41RQ. Document Organization The chapters in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. The...
... for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to install the Desktop Board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DG41RQ. Document Organization The chapters in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. The...
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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 IDE Interface 18 Serial ATA...18 Expandability...19 BIOS ...19...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 ...
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 IDE Interface 18 Serial ATA...18 Expandability...19 BIOS ...19...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 ...
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Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory 34 Installing DIMMs 35 Removing DIMMs 37 Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 37 Installing a PCI Express x16 ... Connecting a Chassis Fan Cable 48 Connecting Supply Power Cables 49 Setting the 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 Memory Update Utility 58 Obtaining the...
Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory 34 Installing DIMMs 35 Removing DIMMs 37 Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 37 Installing a PCI Express x16 ... Connecting a Chassis Fan Cable 48 Connecting Supply Power Cables 49 Setting the 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 Memory Update Utility 58 Obtaining the...
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... a PCI Express x16 Card 38 17. Internal Headers and Connectors 42 21. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Components 12 3. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 50 14. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 13. Lead-Free Board Markings 68 18. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Components 11 2. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 31 10...
... a PCI Express x16 Card 38 17. Internal Headers and Connectors 42 21. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Components 12 3. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 50 14. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 13. Lead-Free Board Markings 68 18. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Components 11 2. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 31 10...
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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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... (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/desktop http...
... (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/desktop http...
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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 the BIOS setup to raise the voltage to support higher performance DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs • Support for: ... DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. The Desktop Board has two DIMM sockets that can reduce available addressable system memory. The BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the system configuration and operating system. Go to ...
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 the BIOS setup to raise the voltage to support higher performance DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs • Support for: ... DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. The Desktop Board has two DIMM sockets that can reduce available addressable system memory. The BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the system configuration and operating system. Go to ...
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...) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The Desktop Board supports four Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via the ICH7. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to USB 1.1 operation. Table 4. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB ...devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. 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 ...
...) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The Desktop Board supports four Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via the ICH7. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to USB 1.1 operation. Table 4. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB ...devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. 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 ...
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...One 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. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you install a ...Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash component. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. 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
...One 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. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you install a ...Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash component. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. 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
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... gives unrestricted access to view and change all onboard fans, that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be set , you must enter either password to boot the computer. optimized thermal management. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can adjust fan speed according to thermal conditions • Two...
... gives unrestricted access to view and change all onboard fans, that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be set , you must enter either password to boot the computer. optimized thermal management. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can adjust fan speed according to thermal conditions • Two...
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...or S5 state. • The processor fan header is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through system control. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before ...power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. ...
...or S5 state. • The processor fan header is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through system control. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before ...power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. ...
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...from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, and S5 state. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the Desktop Board keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off . Real-Time Clock The Desktop Board has a time-of Energy and the US Environmental Protection ...the US Department of -day clock and 100-year calendar. This functionality is mounted on enable/disable BIOS setup option must be enabled. NOTE In order for instructions on the Desktop Board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current when the computer is turned off . 24...
...from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, and S5 state. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the Desktop Board keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off . Real-Time Clock The Desktop Board has a time-of Energy and the US Environmental Protection ...the US Department of -day clock and 100-year calendar. This functionality is mounted on enable/disable BIOS setup option must be enabled. NOTE In order for instructions on the Desktop Board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current when the computer is turned off . 24...
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...antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. Follow these guidelines 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 ... 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 CAUTION The procedures in this chapter. Some circuitry on the...
...antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. Follow these guidelines 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 ... 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 CAUTION The procedures in this chapter. Some circuitry on the...
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... program modes. Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper. Use this menu to be ...
... program modes. Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper. Use this menu to be ...
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OBS! When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in accordance with an incorrect type. PRÉCAUTION Risque d'explosion si la pile usagée est remplacée par une .... 52 Batterier ska kasseras enligt de lokala miljövårdsbestämmelserna. FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. The clock is plugged in, the standby current...
OBS! When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in accordance with an incorrect type. PRÉCAUTION Risque d'explosion si la pile usagée est remplacée par une .... 52 Batterier ska kasseras enligt de lokala miljövårdsbestämmelserna. FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. The clock is plugged in, the standby current...
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... the Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. This runs the update program. 6. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you are updating the BIOS for ... the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Go to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. Your system will be used to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup ...
... the Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. This runs the update program. 6. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you are updating the BIOS for ... the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Go to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. Your system will be used to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup ...
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...Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the ISO Image BIOS Update or Iflash BIOS Update utility file. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File The ISO Image BIOS update allows for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS...Image BIOS update file (recommended), or Iflash BIOS update file. It requires a blank CD-R, a read/writeable CD drive, and software capable of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop ...
...Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the ISO Image BIOS Update or Iflash BIOS Update utility file. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File The ISO Image BIOS update allows for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS...Image BIOS update file (recommended), or Iflash BIOS update file. It requires a blank CD-R, a read/writeable CD drive, and software capable of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop ...
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... is complete. The utility available on the Intel World Wide Web site provides a simple method for the BIOS upgrade process to upgrade the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS file: 1. Insert the CD that will not work. The Iflash BIOS update files can update the system BIOS from CD-ROM" prompt appears, press the... boot the system. 4. Using software capable of the computer to 5 minutes. The update may not function properly. 59 At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to CD will automatically update your hard drive and copied to your...
... is complete. The utility available on the Intel World Wide Web site provides a simple method for the BIOS upgrade process to upgrade the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS file: 1. Insert the CD that will not work. The Iflash BIOS update files can update the system BIOS from CD-ROM" prompt appears, press the... boot the system. 4. Using software capable of the computer to 5 minutes. The update may not function properly. 59 At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to CD will automatically update your hard drive and copied to your...
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... to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm 60 Related Links: For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. Recovering the BIOS It is unlikely that anything will be damaged. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide 1. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE...
... to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm 60 Related Links: For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. Recovering the BIOS It is unlikely that anything will be damaged. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide 1. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE...
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...decreased. The firmware has detected that the system date/time has not been set. BIOS Error Messages Error Message PROCESSOR_THERMAL_TRIP_ERROR MULTI_BIT_ECC_ERROR SINGLE_BIT_ECC_ERROR CMOS_BATTERY_ERROR CMOS_CHECKSUM_ERROR CMOS_TIMER_ERROR MEMORY_SIZE_DECREASE_ERROR INTRUDER_DETECTION_ERROR SPD_TOLER_ERROR MEM_OPTIMAL_ERROR Explanation...Error occurred. A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on reboot) BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs ...
...decreased. The firmware has detected that the system date/time has not been set. BIOS Error Messages Error Message PROCESSOR_THERMAL_TRIP_ERROR MULTI_BIT_ECC_ERROR SINGLE_BIT_ECC_ERROR CMOS_BATTERY_ERROR CMOS_CHECKSUM_ERROR CMOS_TIMER_ERROR MEMORY_SIZE_DECREASE_ERROR INTRUDER_DETECTION_ERROR SPD_TOLER_ERROR MEM_OPTIMAL_ERROR Explanation...Error occurred. A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on reboot) BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs ...