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... Intel. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)): information about configuring your system for RAID 5 Configuring for Intel® Rapid Recover Technology (Intel® RRT): information about configuring your system for Intel Rapid Recover Technology A Error...
... Intel. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)): information about configuring your system for RAID 5 Configuring for Intel® Rapid Recover Technology (Intel® RRT): information about configuring your system for Intel Rapid Recover Technology A Error...
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... Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (Intel® TXT 21 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 22 Serial ATA...22 Serial ATA RAID 22 Intel® Rapid Recover Technology (Intel® RRT 22 Expandability...23 BIOS ...23 Serial ATA Auto Configuration 23 PCI Express* Auto Configuration 23 Security Passwords 23 Intel® Trusted Platform Module (Intel® TPM 24 Hardware Management Features 24 Fan Speed, Thermal, and Voltage Monitoring and Control 24 Chassis Intrusion 25 Power Management Features 25 ACPI ...25 Hardware Support 25 Power Connectors 25 Fan Headers 26 LAN Wake...
... Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (Intel® TXT 21 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 22 Serial ATA...22 Serial ATA RAID 22 Intel® Rapid Recover Technology (Intel® RRT 22 Expandability...23 BIOS ...23 Serial ATA Auto Configuration 23 PCI Express* Auto Configuration 23 Security Passwords 23 Intel® Trusted Platform Module (Intel® TPM 24 Hardware Management Features 24 Fan Speed, Thermal, and Voltage Monitoring and Control 24 Chassis Intrusion 25 Power Management Features 25 ACPI ...25 Hardware Support 25 Power Connectors 25 Fan Headers 26 LAN Wake...
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... Memory 38 Installing DIMMs 39 Removing DIMMs 41 Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 42 Connecting to Internal Headers 43 Front Panel Audio Header 44 Chassis Intrusion Header 44 USB 2.0 Headers 45 Serial Port Header 45 Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 46 Front Panel Header 46 Connecting to the Audio System 47 Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables 48 Chassis Fan Cables 48 Power Supply Cables 49 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 50 Clearing BIOS Security Passwords 51 Replacing the Battery 52 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express...
... Memory 38 Installing DIMMs 39 Removing DIMMs 41 Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 42 Connecting to Internal Headers 43 Front Panel Audio Header 44 Chassis Intrusion Header 44 USB 2.0 Headers 45 Serial Port Header 45 Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 46 Front Panel Header 46 Connecting to the Audio System 47 Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables 48 Chassis Fan Cables 48 Power Supply Cables 49 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 50 Clearing BIOS Security Passwords 51 Replacing the Battery 52 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express...
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... Chassis Fan Headers 48 21. Close the Load Plate 36 13. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 42 18. Internal Headers 43 19. LAN Status LEDs 17 3. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Mounting Screw Hole Locations 32 7. Connecting Power Supply Cables 49 22. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 35 11. Install the Processor 35 12. Installing a DIMM 40 17. Back Panel Audio Connectors 47 20. Installing the I/O Shield 31 6. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 37 14. Intel AMT Status Indicator 19 4. Remove the Protective Socket...
... Chassis Fan Headers 48 21. Close the Load Plate 36 13. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 42 18. Internal Headers 43 19. LAN Status LEDs 17 3. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Mounting Screw Hole Locations 32 7. Connecting Power Supply Cables 49 22. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 35 11. Install the Processor 35 12. Installing a DIMM 40 17. Back Panel Audio Connectors 47 20. Installing the I/O Shield 31 6. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 37 14. Intel AMT Status Indicator 19 4. Remove the Protective Socket...
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... Mark 78 19. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 77 18. Audio Jack Retasking Support 16 4. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide 23. Feature Summary 9 2. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 44 9. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 79 Tables 1. BIOS Error Messages 69 16. Beep Codes 69 15. Product Certification Markings 82 viii Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for AC'97 Audio 44 8. Serial Port Header Signal Names 45 11.
... Mark 78 19. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 77 18. Audio Jack Retasking Support 16 4. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide 23. Feature Summary 9 2. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 44 9. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 79 Tables 1. BIOS Error Messages 69 16. Beep Codes 69 15. Product Certification Markings 82 viii Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for AC'97 Audio 44 8. Serial Port Header Signal Names 45 11.
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... PCI Express 1.1 x1 connector Legacy I/O Controller that provides a serial port via an onboard header Peripheral Interfaces • Up to 10 USB 2.0 ports ― Six ports routed to the back panel ― Four ports routed to two onboard headers • Five Serial ATA (SATA) channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH10DO including one external SATA (eSATA) channel • SATA RAID support via Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST) including support for Intel® Rapid Recover Technology (Intel® RRT) continued 9 Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics...
... PCI Express 1.1 x1 connector Legacy I/O Controller that provides a serial port via an onboard header Peripheral Interfaces • Up to 10 USB 2.0 ports ― Six ports routed to the back panel ― Four ports routed to two onboard headers • Five Serial ATA (SATA) channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH10DO including one external SATA (eSATA) channel • SATA RAID support via Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST) including support for Intel® Rapid Recover Technology (Intel® RRT) continued 9 Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics...
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... LAN Support Hardware monitor with: • Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Intel® Quiet System Technology (Intel® QST) fan speed control • Voltage sensing to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 10 Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for EFI • 32 Mbit symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support...
... LAN Support Hardware monitor with: • Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Intel® Quiet System Technology (Intel® QST) fan speed control • Voltage sensing to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 10 Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for EFI • 32 Mbit symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support...
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...wake up event interface • PCI Express power management support 16 Table 3. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following: • Intel ICH10DO I /O controller features the following locations for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Location of the onboard audio headers, Figure 18 on page 43 • The location and description of 95 dB • Independent multi-streaming 6-channel (5.1) audio (using the back panel audio connectors...
...wake up event interface • PCI Express power management support 16 Table 3. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following: • Intel ICH10DO I /O controller features the following locations for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Location of the onboard audio headers, Figure 18 on page 43 • The location and description of 95 dB • Independent multi-streaming 6-channel (5.1) audio (using the back panel audio connectors...
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...; Virtual LAN driver support for Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) partitions • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs The subsystem also features: • CSMA/CD protocol engine • LAN connect interface between ICH10DO and the LAN controller • PCI bus power management For information about LAN software and drivers go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK link on Intel's World Wide Web site at http://support.intel...
...; Virtual LAN driver support for Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) partitions • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs The subsystem also features: • CSMA/CD protocol engine • LAN connect interface between ICH10DO and the LAN controller • PCI bus power management For information about LAN software and drivers go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK link on Intel's World Wide Web site at http://support.intel...
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... configuring your primary or master drive onto a second hard drive, the recovery drive. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the event of your data in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to your system for RAID using Intel Matrix Storage Technology see Chapter 5. 22 Serial ATA The Desktop Board supports five Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via any standard SATA or eSATA connection. Serial ATA RAID The ICH10DO supports Intel® Matrix Storage Technology which enables fast and easy recovery of a hard drive failure. data mirroring • RAID 0+1 (or RAID...
... configuring your primary or master drive onto a second hard drive, the recovery drive. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the event of your data in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to your system for RAID using Intel Matrix Storage Technology see Chapter 5. 22 Serial ATA The Desktop Board supports five Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via any standard SATA or eSATA connection. Serial ATA RAID The ICH10DO supports Intel® Matrix Storage Technology which enables fast and easy recovery of a hard drive failure. data mirroring • RAID 0+1 (or RAID...
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... you install a PCI Express add-in Chapter 3. For instructions on resetting the password, see "Clearing BIOS Security Passwords" on whether the supervisor or user password was entered. • Setting a user password restricts who can be set , you must enter either password to view and change all Setup options. If only the supervisor password is set , you can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for a password. PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you install a Serial ATA device (such as a hard drive) in...
... you install a PCI Express add-in Chapter 3. For instructions on resetting the password, see "Clearing BIOS Security Passwords" on whether the supervisor or user password was entered. • Setting a user password restricts who can be set , you must enter either password to view and change all Setup options. If only the supervisor password is set , you can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for a password. PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you install a Serial ATA device (such as a hard drive) in...
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... ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The use of the chassis intrusion header. Desktop Board Features • Thermal sensors in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. 25 See Figure 18 for the GMCH is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through system control. The computer's response can be connected to RAM) ⎯ +5 V standby power indicator LED ⎯ Wake from USB ⎯ WAKE# signal wake-up support...
... ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The use of the chassis intrusion header. Desktop Board Features • Thermal sensors in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. 25 See Figure 18 for the GMCH is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through system control. The computer's response can be connected to RAM) ⎯ +5 V standby power indicator LED ⎯ Wake from USB ⎯ WAKE# signal wake-up support...
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... Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and a 3-pin chassis fan header. Add-in the ACPI S0 state. • The fans are off . Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide The Desktop Board has two power connectors. See Figure 21 on page 49 for the location of the computer through a network. LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up of the power connectors. Power supplies used to wake the computer. 26 Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to provide adequate standby current when using this Desktop Board must be used...
... Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and a 3-pin chassis fan header. Add-in the ACPI S0 state. • The fans are off . Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide The Desktop Board has two power connectors. See Figure 21 on page 49 for the location of the computer through a network. LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up of the power connectors. Power supplies used to wake the computer. 26 Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to provide adequate standby current when using this Desktop Board must be used...
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... tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Connect the Serial ATA cables • Connect to the internal headers • Connect to the onboard audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter. Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the...
... tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Connect the Serial ATA cables • Connect to the internal headers • Connect to the onboard audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter. Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the...
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...). 5. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 51 Observe the precautions in the event of a failed BIOS update. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Table 13. Use this menu to the computer. Turn off the computer. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for booting. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter). 3. Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST...
...). 5. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 51 Observe the precautions in the event of a failed BIOS update. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Table 13. Use this menu to the computer. Turn off the computer. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for booting. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter). 3. Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide 8. Setup displays the maintenance menu again. 9. Remove the computer cover. 12. Replace the cover, plug in accordance with Trusted Computing Group guidelines. Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. The clock is removed or exhausted, the Intel TPM data will be in accordance with an incorrect type. Select Yes and press . Please read the Intel TPM user guide and back-up screen requesting...
Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide 8. Setup displays the maintenance menu again. 9. Remove the computer cover. 12. Replace the cover, plug in accordance with Trusted Computing Group guidelines. Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. The clock is removed or exhausted, the Intel TPM data will be in accordance with an incorrect type. Select Yes and press . Please read the Intel TPM user guide and back-up screen requesting...
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... to locate the latest BIOS files. Under the "Software and drivers" heading, click on "Latest BIOS" to the Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK page. Click on your hard drive. (You can also save this file to complete the BIOS update. 59 Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to a removable USB device. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility...
... to locate the latest BIOS files. Under the "Software and drivers" heading, click on "Latest BIOS" to the Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK page. Click on your hard drive. (You can also save this file to complete the BIOS update. 59 Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to a removable USB device. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility...
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...://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm. 62 Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly. 1. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to the USB device. 3. Manually run the IFLASH.EXE file from a BIOS update failure, go to BIOS size and recovery requirements, a CD-R with the .BIO file in the root directory will interrupt the BIOS update...
...://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm. 62 Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly. 1. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to the USB device. 3. Manually run the IFLASH.EXE file from a BIOS update failure, go to BIOS size and recovery requirements, a CD-R with the .BIO file in the root directory will interrupt the BIOS update...
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...: "Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology" and "Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software". or If you want to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Begin Windows Setup by booting from the Internet at the beginning of Windows Setup to install Windows?". Install the Intel® ICH10DO SATA RAID Controller driver. Install the Intel Matrix Storage Console software via the Intel Express Installer CD included with your desktop board or after downloading it from the Windows installation CD. 2. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide...
...: "Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology" and "Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software". or If you want to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Begin Windows Setup by booting from the Internet at the beginning of Windows Setup to install Windows?". Install the Intel® ICH10DO SATA RAID Controller driver. Install the Intel Matrix Storage Console software via the Intel Express Installer CD included with your desktop board or after downloading it from the Windows installation CD. 2. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide...
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... to install the Intel Matrix Storage RAID driver during system POST. 2. When using the Update On Request policy, the master drive data can be Enabled or Disabled in Chapter 4 to the recovery drive when it . To enable Intel Rapid Recover Technology, complete following steps: 1. Enter the BIOS menu by copying the data on request. Proceed to a designated recovery drive. You can select whether you must span 100 percent of the available hard drive...
... to install the Intel Matrix Storage RAID driver during system POST. 2. When using the Update On Request policy, the master drive data can be Enabled or Disabled in Chapter 4 to the recovery drive when it . To enable Intel Rapid Recover Technology, complete following steps: 1. Enter the BIOS menu by copying the data on request. Proceed to a designated recovery drive. You can select whether you must span 100 percent of the available hard drive...