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... Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 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 present on the board, the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept...
... Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 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 present on the board, the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept...
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... safety standards, EMC regulations, and product certifications iii Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DG41RQ. The suitability of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: 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 installation in...
... safety standards, EMC regulations, and product certifications iii Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DG41RQ. The suitability of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: 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 installation in...
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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. 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
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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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... for AC'97 Audio 43 7. EMC Regulations 69 19. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Components 11 2. Removing the Battery 56 Tables 1. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Components 12 3. LAN Connector LEDs 18 5. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for Intel HD Audio 43 6. Beep Codes 61 15. Safety Standards...Port Header Signal Names 44 9. Front Panel Header 45 11. BIOS Error Messages 61 16. Installing the I/O Shield 27 5. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Mounting Screw Hole Locations 28 6. Location of the Rear Chassis Fan Header 48 23. Feature Summary 9 2. Parallel Port Header...
... for AC'97 Audio 43 7. EMC Regulations 69 19. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Components 11 2. Removing the Battery 56 Tables 1. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Components 12 3. LAN Connector LEDs 18 5. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for Intel HD Audio 43 6. Beep Codes 61 15. Safety Standards...Port Header Signal Names 44 9. Front Panel Header 45 11. BIOS Error Messages 61 16. Installing the I/O Shield 27 5. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Mounting Screw Hole Locations 28 6. Location of the Rear Chassis Fan Header 48 23. Feature Summary 9 2. Parallel Port Header...
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...Four ports routed to 8 GB of system memory Intel® G41 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. Table 1. Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel G41 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (...GMCH) with ATA-66/100 support (two devices) • 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...
...Four ports routed to 8 GB of system memory Intel® G41 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. Table 1. Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel G41 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (...GMCH) with ATA-66/100 support (two devices) • 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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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 Figure 1. Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ.
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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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... in the LGA775 package. Processors are not included with the Desktop Board and must be purchased separately. The processor connects to the board, or the system may not function properly. Go to the following page or link for Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ, http://processormatch.intel.com 13 Desktop Board Features Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and...
... in the LGA775 package. Processors are not included with the Desktop Board and must be purchased separately. The processor connects to the board, or the system may not function properly. Go to the following page or link for Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ, http://processormatch.intel.com 13 Desktop Board Features Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and...
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... ⎯ Memory configurations listed below : • 1.8 V DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with DIMMs that can reduce available addressable system memory. The Desktop Board has two DIMM sockets that support the memory features listed below : • Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 256 Mb technology • Up...SPD, you will attempt to configure the memory controller for normal operation. 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...
... ⎯ Memory configurations listed below : • 1.8 V DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with DIMMs that can reduce available addressable system memory. The Desktop Board has two DIMM sockets that support the memory features listed below : • Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 256 Mb technology • Up...SPD, you will attempt to configure the memory controller for normal operation. 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...
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... (ICH7) with Advanced Digital Display 2 card or Media Expansion Card (ADD2/MEC); support for TV-out/TV-in card can be used. 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 acceleration supported for MPEG-2 only ⎯ Software...
... (ICH7) with Advanced Digital Display 2 card or Media Expansion Card (ADD2/MEC); support for TV-out/TV-in card can be used. 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 acceleration supported for MPEG-2 only ⎯ Software...
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... 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 the following: • Intel® ICH7 • Realtek ALC662 audio codec • Back panel audio connectors • Onboard audio headers/... audio subsystem supports the following link or pages for the front panel and back panel audio jacks. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the back panel audio connectors, Figure 21 on page 47 16 ...
... 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 the following: • Intel® ICH7 • Realtek ALC662 audio codec • Back panel audio connectors • Onboard audio headers/... audio subsystem supports the following link or pages for the front panel and back panel audio jacks. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the back panel audio connectors, Figure 21 on page 47 16 ...
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...LEDs indicate the status of the LAN. Figure 2. LAN Connector LEDs 17 Desktop Board Features Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller The Winbond 83627DHG-P legacy I/O controller ...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...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 ...
...LEDs indicate the status of the LAN. Figure 2. LAN Connector LEDs 17 Desktop Board Features Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller The Winbond 83627DHG-P legacy I/O controller ...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...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 ...
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...State Off On Blinking Off On On Indicates LAN link is not established LAN link is established LAN activity is operating. 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, connecting ...
...State Off On Blinking Off On On Indicates LAN link is not established LAN link is established LAN activity is operating. 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, connecting ...
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... For system expansion, the Desktop Board provides the following the instructions on page 57 in Chapter 3. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by following expansion slots: • One PCI ...
... For system expansion, the Desktop Board provides the following the instructions on page 57 in Chapter 3. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by following expansion slots: • One PCI ...
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...8226; Thermal and voltage monitoring Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control Features of the board's hardware monitoring and fan speed control include: • Monitoring of Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ enable the board to be compatible with the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives ... before the computer is set , you can enter either the supervisor password or the user password to access Setup. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can adjust fan speed according to thermal conditions • Two...
...8226; Thermal and voltage monitoring Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control Features of the board's hardware monitoring and fan speed control include: • Monitoring of Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ enable the board to be compatible with the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives ... before the computer is set , you can enter either the supervisor password or the user password to access Setup. 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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... monitoring and fan control device. 21 When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. See Figure 23 on or off the computer power through the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware ... to the power state it was in before power was interrupted (either on page 49 for the location of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. The computer's response can turn off ). The use of the power connectors...
... monitoring and fan control device. 21 When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. See Figure 23 on or off the computer power through the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware ... to the power state it was in before power was interrupted (either on page 49 for the location of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. The computer's response can turn off ). The use of the power connectors...
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... in cards that support this feature can damage the power supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. Add-in memory. 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.... The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and a 3-pin rear chassis fan header. The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame...
... in cards that support this feature can damage the power supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. Add-in memory. 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.... The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and a 3-pin rear chassis fan header. The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame...