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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory ...13 Intel® G965 Express Chipset 14 Intel G965 Graphics Subsystem 15 Onboard Audio Subsystem 16 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 17 LAN Subsystem 17 LAN Subsystem Software 17 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 18 ...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory ...13 Intel® G965 Express Chipset 14 Intel G965 Graphics Subsystem 15 Onboard Audio Subsystem 16 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 17 LAN Subsystem 17 LAN Subsystem Software 17 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 18 ...
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Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 34 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 34 Removing the Processor 35 Installing and Removing Memory 35 Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration 35 Two or Four ...Back Panel Connectors 54 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 61 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 62 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 62 Updating the BIOS with...
Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 34 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 34 Removing the Processor 35 Installing and Removing Memory 35 Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration 35 Two or Four ...Back Panel Connectors 54 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 61 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 62 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 62 Updating the BIOS with...
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... Removing the Battery 59 vii Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 28. Contents 5 Intel® Quick Resume Technology Driver (Intel® QRTD) Overview...69 Intel Quick Resume Technology Power Modes 69 Installation and Configuration 70 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep ...83 Chassis and Component Certifications 84 Figures 1. Desktop Board DG965WH Components 11 2. Close the Load Plate 33 12. Back Panel Audio Connectors 48 24. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 3 36 16. Desktop Board DG965WH Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Use DDR2 DIMMs 37 ...
... Removing the Battery 59 vii Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 28. Contents 5 Intel® Quick Resume Technology Driver (Intel® QRTD) Overview...69 Intel Quick Resume Technology Power Modes 69 Installation and Configuration 70 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep ...83 Chassis and Component Certifications 84 Figures 1. Desktop Board DG965WH Components 11 2. Close the Load Plate 33 12. Back Panel Audio Connectors 48 24. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 3 36 16. Desktop Board DG965WH Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Use DDR2 DIMMs 37 ...
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... to 8 GB of system memory Intel® G965 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DG965WH. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of : • Intel® G965 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801HH I/O Controller Hub (ICH8DH) • Intel® G965 Express Chipset with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator...
... to 8 GB of system memory Intel® G965 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DG965WH. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of : • Intel® G965 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801HH I/O Controller Hub (ICH8DH) • Intel® G965 Express Chipset with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator...
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...; Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 8 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to ...diode temperature sensing • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values • Intel® Quiet System Technology (Intel® QST) fan speed control Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board DG965WH, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go ...
...; Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 8 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to ...diode temperature sensing • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values • Intel® Quiet System Technology (Intel® QST) fan speed control Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board DG965WH, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go ...
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Desktop Board DG965WH supports an Intel processor in Chapter 2 Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be purchased separately. The supported processors list for more information about: • Instructions on the web at power...The processor connects to the board or the system may not function properly. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will attempt to the following links or pages for Desktop Board DG965WH is located on installing or upgrading the processor, page 31 in the LGA775 package. ...
Desktop Board DG965WH supports an Intel processor in Chapter 2 Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be purchased separately. The supported processors list for more information about: • Instructions on the web at power...The processor connects to the board or the system may not function properly. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will attempt to the following links or pages for Desktop Board DG965WH is located on installing or upgrading the processor, page 31 in the LGA775 package. ...
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Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide ― Memory configurations listed below: • Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 256 Mb technology • Up to 4.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 Gb technology • Up to 8.0 GB utilizing 1 Gb technology NOTE 1 Gb memory technology is not supported on DDR2-800 DIMMs. Intel recommends using memory from the tested memory lists, available at...
Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide ― Memory configurations listed below: • Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 256 Mb technology • Up to 4.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 Gb technology • Up to 8.0 GB utilizing 1 Gb technology NOTE 1 Gb memory technology is not supported on DDR2-800 DIMMs. Intel recommends using memory from the tested memory lists, available at...
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... rate (in dual-channel mode) or digital CRT/HDTV up to 1920 x 1080 at 85 Hz refresh rate • Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT). • Intel Clear Video Technology which supports: ― Enhanced high-definition video playback including multi-stream playback (up to one HD and one SD stream...) for sharp image quality at high resolutions For more information on Intel Clear Video Technology, go to: http://www.intel.com/go/clearvideo NOTE A minimum of 512 MB of system memory is disabled. Either the integrated GMA X3000 graphics controller is used or a PCI Express ...
... rate (in dual-channel mode) or digital CRT/HDTV up to 1920 x 1080 at 85 Hz refresh rate • Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT). • Intel Clear Video Technology which supports: ― Enhanced high-definition video playback including multi-stream playback (up to one HD and one SD stream...) for sharp image quality at high resolutions For more information on Intel Clear Video Technology, go to: http://www.intel.com/go/clearvideo NOTE A minimum of 512 MB of system memory is disabled. Either the integrated GMA X3000 graphics controller is used or a PCI Express ...
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...of power supply voltages to detect levels above and below acceptable values • Intel Quiet System Technology, delivering acoustically-optimized thermal management NOTE Memory must be installed in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to enable Intel® Quiet System Technology. • Fan speed controllers and sensors integrated into... Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that can be compatible with the Wired for the location of Desktop Board DG965WH enable the board to be connected to the chassis intrusion header on the chassis that detects if the chassis cover has been...
...of power supply voltages to detect levels above and below acceptable values • Intel Quiet System Technology, delivering acoustically-optimized thermal management NOTE Memory must be installed in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to enable Intel® Quiet System Technology. • Fan speed controllers and sensors integrated into... Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that can be compatible with the Wired for the location of Desktop Board DG965WH enable the board to be connected to the chassis intrusion header on the chassis that detects if the chassis cover has been...
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.... If the standby current necessary to wake the computer. 23 Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to its last known awake state. Add-in memory. Power supplies used to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may lose register...
.... If the standby current necessary to wake the computer. 23 Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to its last known awake state. Add-in memory. Power supplies used to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may lose register...
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Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . Location of Resume on... Product Specification by going to the following link, finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Resume on Ring Resume on Ring can be summarized as follows: • Resumes operation from an ACPI S3...appears to access the computer when it is in Figure 3, is lit when there is still present at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors.
Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . Location of Resume on... Product Specification by going to the following link, finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Resume on Ring Resume on Ring can be summarized as follows: • Resumes operation from an ACPI S3...appears to access the computer when it is in Figure 3, is lit when there is still present at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors.
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... modems 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 IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect to operate even though the front panel...
... modems 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 IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect to operate even though the front panel...
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... how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at : http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ddr/specs/dda18c32_64_128x72ag_a.pdf Desktop Board DG965WH has four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in both channels A and B. You...
... how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at : http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ddr/specs/dda18c32_64_128x72ag_a.pdf Desktop Board DG965WH has four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in both channels A and B. You...
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... A in either DIMM 0 or DIMM 1 of channel B (see Figure 14). Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 3 NOTE All other memory configurations will result in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) of channel A. Figure 14. Figure 15. Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide If additional memory is to be used, install another matched pair of DIMMs in DIMM...
... A in either DIMM 0 or DIMM 1 of channel B (see Figure 14). Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 3 NOTE All other memory configurations will result in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) of channel A. Figure 14. Figure 15. Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide If additional memory is to be used, install another matched pair of DIMMs in DIMM...
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... in place. 9. Position the DIMM above the socket. Align the small notch at either end of the DIMM into place. Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide NOTE Memory must be installed in "Before You Begin" on the top edge of the DIMM with the keys in the socket (see Figure... 17). To install a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to enable Intel® Quiet System Technology. Installing ...
... in place. 9. Position the DIMM above the socket. Align the small notch at either end of the DIMM into place. Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide NOTE Memory must be installed in "Before You Begin" on the top edge of the DIMM with the keys in the socket (see Figure... 17). To install a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to enable Intel® Quiet System Technology. Installing ...
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...;mmelserna. Batteries should be accurate. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory.
...;mmelserna. Batteries should be accurate. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory.
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... save this file to recover the BIOS if an update fails. You can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to a removable USB device. The BIOS file is required. Navigate to view and change the BIOS ... system will be used to the DG965WH page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. This runs the update program. 6. 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 ...
... save this file to recover the BIOS if an update fails. You can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to a removable USB device. The BIOS file is required. Navigate to view and change the BIOS ... system will be used to the DG965WH page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. This runs the update program. 6. 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 ...
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...files through your computer supplier or by using the ISO Image BIOS update file (recommended), or Iflash BIOS update file. Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File The ISO Image BIOS update allows for the update ...• New BIOS file (including the Intel® Management Engine Firmware Image) • Intel® Integrator Toolkit Configuration File (optional) • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can be used to create a bootable CD that contains the files you need to the DG965WH page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates...
...files through your computer supplier or by using the ISO Image BIOS update file (recommended), or Iflash BIOS update file. Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File The ISO Image BIOS update allows for the update ...• New BIOS file (including the Intel® Management Engine Firmware Image) • Intel® Integrator Toolkit Configuration File (optional) • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can be used to create a bootable CD that contains the files you need to the DG965WH page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates...
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... process or the system may take up to : • Update the BIOS and Intel Management Engine in the CD-ROM drive of the BIOS NOTE Review the instructions distributed with Iflash With the Iflash Memory update utility you to 5 minutes. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .... before attempting a BIOS update. The completed CD should contain multiple files and a directory. 3. The update may not function properly. 1. The Iflash Memory update utility allows you can also be upgraded and boot the system. 4. Manually run the IFLASH.EXE file from the hard drive if no key...
... process or the system may take up to : • Update the BIOS and Intel Management Engine in the CD-ROM drive of the BIOS NOTE Review the instructions distributed with Iflash With the Iflash Memory update utility you to 5 minutes. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .... before attempting a BIOS update. The completed CD should contain multiple files and a directory. 3. The update may not function properly. 1. The Iflash Memory update utility allows you can also be upgraded and boot the system. 4. Manually run the IFLASH.EXE file from the hard drive if no key...
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...desktop board changes. ensure that RAID is enabled. Figure 31 shows the SATA port configuration after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Enter system BIOS Setup by pressing . Then save your system and attach one or more SATA hard drives to ...1. Original SATA Port Mapping for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) NOTE Intel® Matrix Storage Technology requires Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, or Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system and SATA hard drives. 4 Configuring for Desktop Board DG965WH 65 Figure 30 shows the original SATA port...
...desktop board changes. ensure that RAID is enabled. Figure 31 shows the SATA port configuration after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Enter system BIOS Setup by pressing . Then save your system and attach one or more SATA hard drives to ...1. Original SATA Port Mapping for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology) NOTE Intel® Matrix Storage Technology requires Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, or Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system and SATA hard drives. 4 Configuring for Desktop Board DG965WH 65 Figure 30 shows the original SATA port...