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Intel® Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification March 2010 Order Number: E89691-001US The Intel® Desktop Board DG41TX may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Specification Update.
Intel® Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification March 2010 Order Number: E89691-001US The Intel® Desktop Board DG41TX may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Specification Update.
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... to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice. Box 5937 Denver, CO 80217-9808 or call in the Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Specification Update before placing your product order. All rights reserved. and other countries. * Other names and brands may be claimed... as errata, which have an ordering number and are available on the absence or characteristics of the Intel® Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Date March 2010 This product specification applies to this document, or other Countries 708-296-9333. INFORMATION...
... to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice. Box 5937 Denver, CO 80217-9808 or call in the Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Specification Update before placing your product order. All rights reserved. and other countries. * Other names and brands may be claimed... as errata, which have an ordering number and are available on the absence or characteristics of the Intel® Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Date March 2010 This product specification applies to this document, or other Countries 708-296-9333. INFORMATION...
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...appear in this type. CAUTION Cautions are included to important information. Preface This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors, power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for general audiences. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE ...beep codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Intel Desktop Board DG41TX and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this level of ...
...appear in this type. CAUTION Cautions are included to important information. Preface This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors, power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for general audiences. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE ...beep codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Intel Desktop Board DG41TX and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this level of ...
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...,576 bytes) Megabytes per second Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. Volts. Volts. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/s Gb/s KB Kbit kbits/s MB MB/s Mbit Mbits/s xxh x.x V * # GB GB/s Gb/s KB Kbit kbits/s MB...
...,576 bytes) Megabytes per second Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. Volts. Volts. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/s Gb/s KB Kbit kbits/s MB MB/s Mbit Mbits/s xxh x.x V * # GB GB/s Gb/s KB Kbit kbits/s MB...
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Contents 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 9 1.1.1 Feature Summary 9 1.1.2 Board Layout 11 1.1.3 Block Diagram 13 1.2 Legacy Considerations 14 1.3 Online Support 14 1.4 Processor 14 1.5 System Memory 15 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 16 1.6 Intel® G41 Express Chipset 18 1.6.1 Intel® G41 Graphics Subsystem 18 1.6.2 USB 20 1.6.3 Serial ATA Interfaces 21 1.7 Parallel ATA IDE Controller 22 1.8 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 23...
Contents 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 9 1.1.1 Feature Summary 9 1.1.2 Board Layout 11 1.1.3 Block Diagram 13 1.2 Legacy Considerations 14 1.3 Online Support 14 1.4 Processor 14 1.5 System Memory 15 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 16 1.6 Intel® G41 Express Chipset 18 1.6.1 Intel® G41 Graphics Subsystem 18 1.6.2 USB 20 1.6.3 Serial ATA Interfaces 21 1.7 Parallel ATA IDE Controller 22 1.8 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 23...
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Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 2.4.1 Form Factor 55 2.5 Electrical Considerations 56 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations 56 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability 57 2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations 57 2.6 Thermal Considerations 57 2.7 Reliability 59 2.8 Environmental 60 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 61 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory ... 79 5.1.2 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 80 5.1.3 Product Ecology Statements 81 5.1.4 EMC Regulations 85 5.1.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 86 5.2 Battery Disposal Information 87 vi
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 2.4.1 Form Factor 55 2.5 Electrical Considerations 56 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations 56 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability 57 2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations 57 2.6 Thermal Considerations 57 2.7 Reliability 59 2.8 Environmental 60 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 61 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory ... 79 5.1.2 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 80 5.1.3 Product Ecology Statements 81 5.1.4 EMC Regulations 85 5.1.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 86 5.2 Battery Disposal Information 87 vi
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... Fan Header Current Capability 57 vii Back Panel Audio Connector Options 25 5. Board Components Shown in Figure 10 45 11. Front Panel Audio Header for a One-Color Power LED 51 24. States for Intel HD Audio 47 17. Chassis Intrusion Header 46 14. Processor Core Power ...Connector 49 21. Location of the Jumper Block 53 14. Major Board Components 11 2. Board Dimensions 55 15. Power States and Targeted System Power 31 8. Wake-up Devices and Events 32 9. Intel HD Audio Link Header 47 19. Front Panel Header 50 23. Connection Diagram for ...
... Fan Header Current Capability 57 vii Back Panel Audio Connector Options 25 5. Board Components Shown in Figure 10 45 11. Front Panel Audio Header for a One-Color Power LED 51 24. States for Intel HD Audio 47 17. Chassis Intrusion Header 46 14. Processor Core Power ...Connector 49 21. Location of the Jumper Block 53 14. Major Board Components 11 2. Board Dimensions 55 15. Power States and Targeted System Power 31 8. Wake-up Devices and Events 32 9. Intel HD Audio Link Header 47 19. Front Panel Header 50 23. Connection Diagram for ...
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Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Environmental Specifications 60 31. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 62 33. BIOS Beep Codes 71 37. Product Certification Markings 86 viii Thermal Considerations for BIOS Recovery 66 34. BIOS Error Messages 72 39. Lead-Free Board Markings 84 44. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 77 42. Front-panel Power LED Blink.... Acceptable Drives/Media Types for Components 59 30. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 62 32. Boot Device Menu Options 67 35. Safety Standards 79 43. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 29.
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Environmental Specifications 60 31. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 62 33. BIOS Beep Codes 71 37. Product Certification Markings 86 viii Thermal Considerations for BIOS Recovery 66 34. BIOS Error Messages 72 39. Lead-Free Board Markings 84 44. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 77 42. Front-panel Power LED Blink.... Acceptable Drives/Media Types for Components 59 30. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 62 32. Boot Device Menu Options 67 35. Safety Standards 79 43. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 29.
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... 218.44 millimeters]) Support for the following: • Intel® Core™2 Quad processor Q6000/Q8000/Q9000 series in an LGA775 socket • Intel® Core™2 Duo processor E4000/E6000/E7000/E8000 ...Intel® G41 Express Chipset**, consisting of the Intel Desktop Board DG41TX. 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82G41 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) Integrated Graphics: • Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 (Intel...
... 218.44 millimeters]) Support for the following: • Intel® Core™2 Quad processor Q6000/Q8000/Q9000 series in an LGA775 socket • Intel® Core™2 Duo processor E4000/E6000/E7000/E8000 ...Intel® G41 Express Chipset**, consisting of the Intel Desktop Board DG41TX. 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82G41 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) Integrated Graphics: • Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 (Intel...
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... LAN Support BIOS Instantly Available PC Technology Expansion Capabilities Hardware Monitor Subsystem 10/100/1000 Mbits/s LAN subsystem using Broadcom* BCM57788 Gigabit Ethernet Controller • Intel® BIOS (resident in the SPI Flash device) • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS • Support for... • Thermal sense to detect out of range thermal values • Three fan headers • Two fan sense inputs used to monitor fan activity 10 Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Table 1.
... LAN Support BIOS Instantly Available PC Technology Expansion Capabilities Hardware Monitor Subsystem 10/100/1000 Mbits/s LAN subsystem using Broadcom* BCM57788 Gigabit Ethernet Controller • Intel® BIOS (resident in the SPI Flash device) • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS • Support for... • Thermal sense to detect out of range thermal values • Three fan headers • Two fan sense inputs used to monitor fan activity 10 Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Table 1.
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1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components. Major Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 11 Product Description Figure 1.
1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components. Major Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 11 Product Description Figure 1.
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... support the following : • No serial port on the web site above are only supported when falling within the wattage requirements of the board. See the Intel web site listed below for the Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www...
... support the following : • No serial port on the web site above are only supported when falling within the wattage requirements of the board. See the Intel web site listed below for the Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www...
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... Detect (SPD) data structure. Table 3. For information about Power supply connectors Refer to Section 2.2.2.3, page 49 1.5 System Memory The board has two DIMM sockets and supports the following restriction: Double-sided DIMMs with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the... DIMMs NOTE To be fully compliant with x16 organization are not supported. • 4 GB maximum total system memory. Refer to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/ CS-025414.htm 15 Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations. Tested Memory Refer to Section 2.1.1 on the total ...
... Detect (SPD) data structure. Table 3. For information about Power supply connectors Refer to Section 2.2.2.3, page 49 1.5 System Memory The board has two DIMM sockets and supports the following restriction: Double-sided DIMMs with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the... DIMMs NOTE To be fully compliant with x16 organization are not supported. • 4 GB maximum total system memory. Refer to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/ CS-025414.htm 15 Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations. Tested Memory Refer to Section 2.1.1 on the total ...
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... equal. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to populate both DIMM channels are unequal. Dual channel mode is mapped to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm 16 Flex mode results in multiple zones of dual and single channel operation across the whole of memory...
... equal. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to populate both DIMM channels are unequal. Dual channel mode is mapped to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm 16 Flex mode results in multiple zones of dual and single channel operation across the whole of memory...
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...The chipset supports the following devices: • Intel 82G41 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect • Intel 82801GB I /O paths. Either the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 (Intel GMA X4500) graphics controller (contained within the 82G41... provides interfaces to the CPU, memory, PCI Express, and the DMI interconnect. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.6 Intel® G41 Express Chipset** The Intel G41 Express Chipset** consists of memory installed 18 The component also provides integrated graphics...
...The chipset supports the following devices: • Intel 82G41 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect • Intel 82801GB I /O paths. Either the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 (Intel GMA X4500) graphics controller (contained within the 82G41... provides interfaces to the CPU, memory, PCI Express, and the DMI interconnect. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.6 Intel® G41 Express Chipset** The Intel G41 Express Chipset** consists of memory installed 18 The component also provides integrated graphics...
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... loaded, the operating system and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to the graphics buffer as the operating system being used. An example of this board are assumed. 1.6.1.4 Analog Display (VGA) The VGA port supports analog displays. Standard monitors are based on the amount of memory installed. DVMT ensures the most...
... loaded, the operating system and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to the graphics buffer as the operating system being used. An example of this board are assumed. 1.6.1.4 Analog Display (VGA) The VGA port supports analog displays. Standard monitors are based on the amount of memory installed. DVMT ensures the most...
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The ICH7 provides the USB controller for SDVO mode. The port arrangement is configured for all ports. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.6.1.5 Advanced Digital Display (ADD2/MEC/ADD2+) Card Support The GMCH routes two multiplexed SDVO ports that are each ...ports are routed to two separate front panel USB headers For information about PCI Express technology Refer to http://www.pcisig.com 1.6.2 USB The board supports up to a 270 MHz pixel clock to support the following configurations: • Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) • Single device...
The ICH7 provides the USB controller for SDVO mode. The port arrangement is configured for all ports. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.6.1.5 Advanced Digital Display (ADD2/MEC/ADD2+) Card Support The GMCH routes two multiplexed SDVO ports that are each ...ports are routed to two separate front panel USB headers For information about PCI Express technology Refer to http://www.pcisig.com 1.6.2 USB The board supports up to a 270 MHz pixel clock to support the following configurations: • Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) • Single device...
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... ATA devices. For more information, see: http://www.serialata.org/ For information about The location of 3 Gbits/s per channel. Product Description 1.6.3 Serial ATA Interfaces The board's Serial ATA controller offers four independent Serial ATA ports with low-voltage power connectors. One device can operate in both legacy and native modes. In...
... ATA devices. For more information, see: http://www.serialata.org/ For information about The location of 3 Gbits/s per channel. Product Description 1.6.3 Serial ATA Interfaces The board's Serial ATA controller offers four independent Serial ATA ports with low-voltage power connectors. One device can operate in both legacy and native modes. In...
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... rates up to Figure 10, page 44 22 The drive reports the transfer rate and translation mode to reduce reflections, noise, and inductive coupling. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.7 Parallel ATA IDE Controller The Parallel ATA IDE controller has one bus-mastering Parallel ATA IDE interface. For information about The location...
... rates up to Figure 10, page 44 22 The drive reports the transfer rate and translation mode to reduce reflections, noise, and inductive coupling. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.7 Parallel ATA IDE Controller The Parallel ATA IDE controller has one bus-mastering Parallel ATA IDE interface. For information about The location...
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... serial port header is accurate to Figure 10, page 44 Table 12, page 46 23 The clock is located on the component side of the board. Figure 1 on . NOTE If the battery and AC power fail, custom defaults, if previously saved, will be accurate. Replace the battery with 3.3 VSB applied. When...
... serial port header is accurate to Figure 10, page 44 Table 12, page 46 23 The clock is located on the component side of the board. Figure 1 on . NOTE If the battery and AC power fail, custom defaults, if previously saved, will be accurate. Replace the battery with 3.3 VSB applied. When...