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...are referenced in accordance with FCC standards for home or office use of Intel products including liability or warranties relating to fitness for radio noise emissions from published specifications. Desktop Board DG965WH may cause the product to sale and/or use . These limits are...not intended for help. Revision History Revision 001 002 003 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide Added operating system support and updated Chapter 4 Date June 2006 August 2006 January...
...are referenced in accordance with FCC standards for home or office use of Intel products including liability or warranties relating to fitness for radio noise emissions from published specifications. Desktop Board DG965WH may cause the product to sale and/or use . These limits are...not intended for help. Revision History Revision 001 002 003 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide Added operating system support and updated Chapter 4 Date June 2006 August 2006 January...
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...to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology): information about configuring your system for RAID 5 Intel® Quick Resume Technology Driver (Intel® QRTD): information about installing and configuring Intel Quick Resume Technology Driver A Error Messages and Indicators..., and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. iii It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board DG965WH. The suitability of this Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary...
...to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology): information about configuring your system for RAID 5 Intel® Quick Resume Technology Driver (Intel® QRTD): information about installing and configuring Intel Quick Resume Technology Driver A Error Messages and Indicators..., and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. iii It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board DG965WH. The suitability of this Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary...
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...(1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board DG965WH • I/O shield • One diskette drive cable • One ATA-66/100 cable • Two locking Serial ATA cables ... Back panel audio port covers • Intel® Express Installer DVD-ROM • Intel® Matrix Storage Technology RAID driver diskette • Quick Reference poster • Configuration and battery caution statement label iv Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide Terminology The table below gives ...
...(1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board DG965WH • I/O shield • One diskette drive cable • One ATA-66/100 cable • Two locking Serial ATA cables ... Back panel audio port covers • Intel® Express Installer DVD-ROM • Intel® Matrix Storage Technology RAID driver diskette • Quick Reference poster • Configuration and battery caution statement label iv Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide Terminology The table below gives ...
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Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing the...Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 43 Connecting to Internal Headers 44 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio 45 Connecting to the USB 2.0 Headers 46 Connecting to the Front Panel Header 46 Connecting...Configuration Jumper 52 Clearing Passwords 53 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 ...
Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing the...Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 43 Connecting to Internal Headers 44 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio 45 Connecting to the USB 2.0 Headers 46 Connecting to the Front Panel Header 46 Connecting...Configuration Jumper 52 Clearing Passwords 53 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 ...
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...41 20. Location of Other Connectors and Headers 51 27. Back Panel Connectors 54 29. Desktop Board DG965WH Components 11 2. Desktop Board DG965WH Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 32 9. Close the Load Plate 33 ...12. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 43 22. LAN Connector LEDs 18 3. Lift Socket Lever 31 7. Use DDR2 DIMMs 37 17. Location of Chassis Fan Headers 49 25. Contents 5 Intel® Quick Resume Technology Driver (Intel...
...41 20. Location of Other Connectors and Headers 51 27. Back Panel Connectors 54 29. Desktop Board DG965WH Components 11 2. Desktop Board DG965WH Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 32 9. Close the Load Plate 33 ...12. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 43 22. LAN Connector LEDs 18 3. Lift Socket Lever 31 7. Use DDR2 DIMMs 37 17. Location of Chassis Fan Headers 49 25. Contents 5 Intel® Quick Resume Technology Driver (Intel...
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... 47 10. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names 48 12. EMC Regulations 81 18. Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide 30. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 45 5. Safety Regulations 75 16. Original SATA Port Mapping for Desktop Board DG965WH After RAID is Enabled 66 Tables 1. Front Panel Header 46 8. Product Certification Markings...
... 47 10. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names 48 12. EMC Regulations 81 18. Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide 30. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 45 5. Safety Regulations 75 16. Original SATA Port Mapping for Desktop Board DG965WH After RAID is Enabled 66 Tables 1. Front Panel Header 46 8. Product Certification Markings...
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...parallel port • One serial port header • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82566DC Gigabit Network Connection continued 9 Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces LAN Support ATX ...IEEE 1394a ports ― One port routed to the back panel ― One port routed to 8 GB of system memory Intel® G965 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DG965WH. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the desktop board. Table 1.
...parallel port • One serial port header • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82566DC Gigabit Network Connection continued 9 Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces LAN Support ATX ...IEEE 1394a ports ― One port routed to the back panel ― One port routed to 8 GB of system memory Intel® G965 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DG965WH. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the desktop board. Table 1.
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...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 to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following...
...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 to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following...
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Desktop Board DG965WH 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 X Y Z AA BB CC DD EE Description PCI bus connector 3 Auxiliary fan header (4-pin) PCI Express x1 connector 3 PCI Express x1 connector 2 HD ... Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Desktop Board DG965WH http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Supported processors http://www.intel.com/go/findCPU • Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd • LAN software and drivers http://www...
Desktop Board DG965WH 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 X Y Z AA BB CC DD EE Description PCI bus connector 3 Auxiliary fan header (4-pin) PCI Express x1 connector 3 PCI Express x1 connector 2 HD ... Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Desktop Board DG965WH http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Supported processors http://www.intel.com/go/findCPU • Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd • LAN software and drivers http://www...
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... connects to the board or the system may not function properly. The supported processors list for Desktop Board DG965WH is located on the web at: http://www.intel.com/go/findCPU Related Links: Go to configure the memory controller for more information about: • Instructions... on the screen at power up. 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. If your memory modules ...
... connects to the board or the system may not function properly. The supported processors list for Desktop Board DG965WH is located on the web at: http://www.intel.com/go/findCPU Related Links: Go to configure the memory controller for more information about: • Instructions... on the screen at power up. 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. If your memory modules ...
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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...about: • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 35 in Chapter 2 Intel® G965 Express Chipset The Intel G965 Express Chipset consists of the following devices: • Intel G965 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller ...
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...about: • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 35 in Chapter 2 Intel® G965 Express Chipset The Intel G965 Express Chipset consists of the following devices: • Intel G965 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller ...
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...8226; Back panel audio connectors that includes a SigmaTel STAC9271D audio codec and an HD Audio Link header. Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide Onboard Audio Subsystem Desktop Board DG965WH has a flexible 8-channel (7.1) onboard audio subsystem that are configurable through the audio device drivers: ― ...jack Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing the front panel audio solution, page 45 • The location of audio connectors, Figure...
...8226; Back panel audio connectors that includes a SigmaTel STAC9271D audio codec and an HD Audio Link header. Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide Onboard Audio Subsystem Desktop Board DG965WH has a flexible 8-channel (7.1) onboard audio subsystem that are configurable through the audio device drivers: ― ...jack Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing the front panel audio solution, page 45 • The location of audio connectors, Figure...
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... • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82566DC Gigabit Network Connection • RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the...
... • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82566DC Gigabit Network Connection • RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the...
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... subsystem is occurring 10 Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate 18 These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN. Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 2).
... subsystem is occurring 10 Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate 18 These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN. Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 2).
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...-in Chapter 3. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to boot the computer. Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration...
...-in Chapter 3. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to boot the computer. Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration...
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...Monitoring 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 the ICH8 •... header on page 51 for the location of Desktop Board DG965WH enable the board to be compatible with the Wired for Management (WfM) specification.
...Monitoring 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 the ICH8 •... header on page 51 for the location of Desktop Board DG965WH enable the board to be compatible with the Wired for Management (WfM) specification.
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... provides full ACPI support. The desktop board has a 4-pin processor fan header, two 3-pin chassis fan headers, and one 4-pin chassis fan header. 22 Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide Power Management Features Power management is wired to the power state it was in before power was interrupted (either on or off...
... provides full ACPI support. The desktop board has a 4-pin processor fan header, two 3-pin chassis fan headers, and one 4-pin chassis fan header. 22 Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide Power Management Features Power management is wired to the power state it was in before power was interrupted (either on or off...
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...on the board even when the computer appears to the board. The desktop board's standby power indicator, shown in a power-managed state. Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . The operation of Resume on Ring ...can be summarized as follows: • Resumes operation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Resume on Ring ...
...on the board even when the computer appears to the board. The desktop board's standby power indicator, shown in a power-managed state. Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . The operation of Resume on Ring ...can be summarized as follows: • Resumes operation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Resume on Ring ...
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... avoid overloading the power supply, make sure that the calculated total current loads of the power supplies output circuits. Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all warnings and cautions in this section and the instructions supplied with regional laws and regulations.
... avoid overloading the power supply, make sure that the calculated total current loads of the power supplies output circuits. Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all warnings and cautions in this section and the instructions supplied with regional laws and regulations.
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Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should do this procedure. Failure to your chassis manual for Desktop Board DG965WH. Desktop Board DG965WH Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 Disconnect the computer from its power source before you open the computer can result in personal injury...
Intel Desktop Board DG965WH Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should do this procedure. Failure to your chassis manual for Desktop Board DG965WH. Desktop Board DG965WH Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 Disconnect the computer from its power source before you open the computer can result in personal injury...