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... 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 technically qualified personnel. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DQ45EK.
... 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 technically qualified personnel. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DQ45EK.
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... 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® Q45 Express Chipset 14 Intel Q45 Graphics Subsystem 15 DVI Support 15 Audio Subsystem 16 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 16 LAN Subsystem 17 LAN Subsystem Software 17 LAN Status Indicators 17 Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) 5.0 18 Intel AMT Status Indicator 19 Intel...
... 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® Q45 Express Chipset 14 Intel Q45 Graphics Subsystem 15 DVI Support 15 Audio Subsystem 16 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 16 LAN Subsystem 17 LAN Subsystem Software 17 LAN Status Indicators 17 Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) 5.0 18 Intel AMT Status Indicator 19 Intel...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 29 Installation Precautions 30 Prevent Power Supply Overload 30 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 30 Installing the I/O Shield 31 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 32 Installing and Removing a Processor 33... 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 BIOS Update Utility 59 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or ...
Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 29 Installation Precautions 30 Prevent Power Supply Overload 30 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 30 Installing the I/O Shield 31 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 32 Installing and Removing a Processor 33... 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 BIOS Update Utility 59 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or ...
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...33 8. Installing a DIMM 40 17. Location of the +5 V Standby Power Indicator 27 5. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Components 11 2. Lift the Load Plate 34 9. Back Panel Audio Connectors 47 20. Intel AMT Status Indicator 19 4. Installing the I/O Shield 31 6. Remove the Processor from the Protective ... RAID Option ROM 66 Creating a Recovery Volume Using the Intel Matrix Storage Console 66 Disk Synchronization Mode 67 Mounting the Recovery Disk 67 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes 69 BIOS Error Messages 69 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Standards 71 Place ...
...33 8. Installing a DIMM 40 17. Location of the +5 V Standby Power Indicator 27 5. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Components 11 2. Lift the Load Plate 34 9. Back Panel Audio Connectors 47 20. Intel AMT Status Indicator 19 4. Installing the I/O Shield 31 6. Remove the Processor from the Protective ... RAID Option ROM 66 Creating a Recovery Volume Using the Intel Matrix Storage Console 66 Disk Synchronization Mode 67 Mounting the Recovery Disk 67 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes 69 BIOS Error Messages 69 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Standards 71 Place ...
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... Signal Names for HD Audio 44 7. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 44 9. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 77 18. Product Certification Markings 82 viii Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 79 Tables 1. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 51 14. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide 23. Intel AMT Status Indicator 19 6.
... Signal Names for HD Audio 44 7. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 44 9. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 77 18. Product Certification Markings 82 viii Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 79 Tables 1. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 51 14. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide 23. Intel AMT Status Indicator 19 6.
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... • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for : • Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) 5.0 Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) • ASF 2.0 Intel® AMT... • 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. Integrated Intel® Trusted Platform Module (Intel® TPM), revision 1.2 Intel TPM, revision...
... • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for : • Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) 5.0 Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) • ASF 2.0 Intel® AMT... • 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. Integrated Intel® Trusted Platform Module (Intel® TPM), revision 1.2 Intel TPM, revision...
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...about: • Instructions on the screen at power up. The BIOS will see a notification to 4.0 GB utilizing 1 Gb technology • Double-sided DIMMs with x16 organization are not included with the Desktop Board and must be populated with gold-plated contacts • Support ... Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK supports an Intel processor in damage to configure the memory controller for : ⎯ Non-ECC DDR2 800 MHz/667 MHz, 1.8 V memory ⎯ Serial...
...about: • Instructions on the screen at power up. The BIOS will see a notification to 4.0 GB utilizing 1 Gb technology • Double-sided DIMMs with x16 organization are not included with the Desktop Board and must be populated with gold-plated contacts • Support ... Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK supports an Intel processor in damage to configure the memory controller for : ⎯ Non-ECC DDR2 800 MHz/667 MHz, 1.8 V memory ⎯ Serial...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK 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 Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) 5.0 Intel AMT 5.0 offers IT organizations tamper-resistant and persistent management capabilities. The Intel AMT subsystem consists of...
Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK 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 Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) 5.0 Intel AMT 5.0 offers IT organizations tamper-resistant and persistent management capabilities. The Intel AMT subsystem consists of...
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...from the recovery drive. This may be attached to your data in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to USB 1.1 operation. Intel® Rapid Recover Technology (Intel® RRT) The Desktop Board incorporates Intel Rapid Recover Technology which enables the following RAID (Redundant Array of your ...operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. data mirroring • RAID 0+1 (or RAID 10) - Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports (six ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to two ...
...from the recovery drive. This may be attached to your data in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to USB 1.1 operation. Intel® Rapid Recover Technology (Intel® RRT) The Desktop Board incorporates Intel Rapid Recover Technology which enables the following RAID (Redundant Array of your ...operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. data mirroring • RAID 0+1 (or RAID 10) - Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports (six ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to two ...
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... the Desktop Board provides one PCI Express 1.1 x1 connector. Serial ATA Auto Configuration If you install a Serial ATA device (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for that restrict whether the BIOS Setup ...Setup. • If both passwords are then available for booting the computer, with the following the instructions on page 59 in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for your computer, the PCI Express autoconfiguration utility in...
... the Desktop Board provides one PCI Express 1.1 x1 connector. Serial ATA Auto Configuration If you install a Serial ATA device (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for that restrict whether the BIOS Setup ...Setup. • If both passwords are then available for booting the computer, with the following the instructions on page 59 in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for your computer, the PCI Express autoconfiguration utility in...
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The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that can be set by using the Last Power State feature in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. 25 When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The computer's... ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be connected to the power state it was in before power was interrupted (either on the Desktop Board. The use of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. See Figure 18 for the GMCH is implemented ...
The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that can be set by using the Last Power State feature in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. 25 When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The computer's... ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be connected to the power state it was in before power was interrupted (either on the Desktop Board. The use of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. See Figure 18 for the GMCH is implemented ...
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...required for using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter 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 .... • Set up a log 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. If such a station is...
...required for using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter 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 .... • Set up a log 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. If such a station is...
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Figure 22. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in the BIOS Setup program. Table 13 shows the jumper settings for the BIOS Setup program modes. 50 Location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 22 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to be done in unreliable computer operation. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper.
Figure 22. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in the BIOS Setup program. Table 13 shows the jumper settings for the BIOS Setup program modes. 50 Location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 22 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to be done in unreliable computer operation. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper.
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...) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. The BIOS recovers data in "Before You Begin" on page 29. 2. Clearing BIOS Security Passwords This procedure assumes that the board is installed in the computer, turn on pins 2-3 as shown...the configuration jumper block (see Figure 22). 5. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Table 13. 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 ...
...) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. The BIOS recovers data in "Before You Begin" on page 29. 2. Clearing BIOS Security Passwords This procedure assumes that the board is installed in the computer, turn on pins 2-3 as shown...the configuration jumper block (see Figure 22). 5. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Table 13. 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 ...
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... be deleted in the computer, and turn on the computer. Press and Setup displays a pop-up Intel TPM keys and data before removing the battery. Setup displays the maintenance menu again. 9. Press to maintain... with local environmental regulations. 52 Figure 23 on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in accordance with an incorrect type. Disposal of explosion if the battery is for...socket, the battery has an estimated life of the battery. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide 8. When the computer is removed or exhausted, the...
... be deleted in the computer, and turn on the computer. Press and Setup displays a pop-up Intel TPM keys and data before removing the battery. Setup displays the maintenance menu again. 9. Press to maintain... with local environmental regulations. 52 Figure 23 on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in accordance with an incorrect type. Disposal of explosion if the battery is for...socket, the battery has an estimated life of the battery. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide 8. When the computer is removed or exhausted, the...
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... BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. The BIOS file is required. Double-click the executable file from the location on the "BIOS Update" link and select the Express BIOS Update file. 3. You can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS ...the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Navigate to locate the latest BIOS files. Under the "Software and drivers" heading, click on "Latest BIOS" to the Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK page....
... BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. The BIOS file is required. Double-click the executable file from the location on the "BIOS Update" link and select the Express BIOS Update file. 3. You can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS ...the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Navigate to locate the latest BIOS files. Under the "Software and drivers" heading, click on "Latest BIOS" to the Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK page....
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... and writing the ISO image file to the Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK page. Click on the Intel World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File The ISO Image BIOS update allows for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of the...
... and writing the ISO image file to the Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK page. Click on the Intel World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File The ISO Image BIOS update allows for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of the...
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... CD-ROM, bootable USB flash drive, or other bootable USB media. Insert the CD that will not work. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to 5 minutes. The update may not function properly. The utility available on the... Intel World Wide Web site provides a simple method for the BIOS upgrade process to upgrade the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS file: 1. Download the ISO Image BIOS file. 2. NOTE Copying the ISO Image BIOS file to CD will automatically update your hard drive ...
... CD-ROM, bootable USB flash drive, or other bootable USB media. Insert the CD that will not work. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to 5 minutes. The update may not function properly. The utility available on the... Intel World Wide Web site provides a simple method for the BIOS upgrade process to upgrade the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS file: 1. Download the ISO Image BIOS file. 2. NOTE Copying the ISO Image BIOS file to CD will automatically update your hard drive ...
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...http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm. 62 Recovering the BIOS It is unlikely that anything will be damaged. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. Manually run the IFLASH.EXE file from a BIOS update failure, go to BIOS size and...the BIOS update; NOTE For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to the USB device. 3. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK ...
...http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm. 62 Recovering the BIOS It is unlikely that anything will be damaged. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. Manually run the IFLASH.EXE file from a BIOS update failure, go to BIOS size and...the BIOS update; NOTE For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to the USB device. 3. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK ...
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...you will only appear if three or four SATA drives are available), RAID 5 and RAID 10 (these options will see the following Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM status message on the remaining portion of the volume (if you can then create a second RAID array ... Manager option ROM Main Menu, select option #1: Create RAID Volume. Creating Your RAID Set 1. Configuring the BIOS for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)) NOTE Intel Matrix Storage Technology requires a Microsoft Windows Vista or Microsoft Windows XP operating system and SATA hard drives. Use...
...you will only appear if three or four SATA drives are available), RAID 5 and RAID 10 (these options will see the following Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM status message on the remaining portion of the volume (if you can then create a second RAID array ... Manager option ROM Main Menu, select option #1: Create RAID Volume. Creating Your RAID Set 1. Configuring the BIOS for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)) NOTE Intel Matrix Storage Technology requires a Microsoft Windows Vista or Microsoft Windows XP operating system and SATA hard drives. Use...