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... general audiences. The suitability of this Product Guide are arranged as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. Preface This Product Guide gives information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety standards, regulations, and product certifications iii It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board DQ45EK.
... general audiences. The suitability of this Product Guide are arranged as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. Preface This Product Guide gives information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety standards, regulations, and product certifications iii It is 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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... Declaration of Conformity Statement 72 Product Ecology Statements 73 Recycling Considerations 73 Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board 76 Restriction of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 50 vii Use DDR2 DIMMs 39 16. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Components 11 2. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 38 15. Internal Headers 43 19. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat...
... Declaration of Conformity Statement 72 Product Ecology Statements 73 Recycling Considerations 73 Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board 76 Restriction of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 50 vii Use DDR2 DIMMs 39 16. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Components 11 2. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 38 15. Internal Headers 43 19. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 79 Tables 1. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Components 12 3. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 51 14. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 44 9. Jumper Settings for AC...Product Certification Markings 82 viii BIOS Error Messages 69 16. LAN Connector LEDs 18 5. Front Panel Header Signal Names 46 13. Audio Jack Retasking Support 16 4. Beep Codes 69 15. Safety Standards 71 17. Intel AMT Status Indicator 19 6. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide 23.
Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 79 Tables 1. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Components 12 3. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 51 14. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 44 9. Jumper Settings for AC...Product Certification Markings 82 viii BIOS Error Messages 69 16. LAN Connector LEDs 18 5. Front Panel Header Signal Names 46 13. Audio Jack Retasking Support 16 4. Beep Codes 69 15. Safety Standards 71 17. Intel AMT Status Indicator 19 6. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide 23.
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... for: • Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) 5.0 Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) • ASF 2.0 Intel® AMT Specification provides IT organizations tamper-resistant and persistent management capabilities. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Table 1. Integrated Intel® Trusted Platform Module (Intel® TPM), revision 1.2 Intel TPM, revision 1.2, enhances platform security. Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® Platform...
... for: • Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) 5.0 Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) • ASF 2.0 Intel® AMT Specification provides IT organizations tamper-resistant and persistent management capabilities. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Table 1. Integrated Intel® Trusted Platform Module (Intel® TPM), revision 1.2 Intel TPM, revision 1.2, enhances platform security. Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® Platform...
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... not function properly. The BIOS will see a notification to this effect on installing or upgrading the processor, page 33 in Chapter 2 • Supported processors for Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK, http://processormatch.intel.com Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be purchased separately. Desktop Board Features Processor CAUTION Failure...
... not function properly. The BIOS will see a notification to this effect on installing or upgrading the processor, page 33 in Chapter 2 • Supported processors for Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK, http://processormatch.intel.com Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be purchased separately. Desktop Board Features Processor CAUTION Failure...
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... is established LAN activity is required to take advantage of the Intel AMT platform management capabilities. Intel AMT is operating. Table 4. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Table 4 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is a hardware-based...Channel A DIMM(s) • BIOS/SPI Flash • On-board Intel AMT status indicator NOTE Software with Intel AMT capability 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 ...
... is established LAN activity is required to take advantage of the Intel AMT platform management capabilities. Intel AMT is operating. Table 4. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Table 4 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is a hardware-based...Channel A DIMM(s) • BIOS/SPI Flash • On-board Intel AMT status indicator NOTE Software with Intel AMT capability 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 ...
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... Recover Technology which enables the following RAID (Redundant Array of your data in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to maintain a complete copy of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 - 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...
... Recover Technology which enables the following RAID (Redundant Array of your data in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to maintain a complete copy of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 - 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...
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... For system expansion, the Desktop Board provides one PCI Express 1.1 x1 connector. BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI Express and SATA auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA ...the instructions on page 51. 23 Serial ATA Auto Configuration If you must enter either password to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI Express add-in the BIOS Setup program. Setup options are set , you install a PCI Express add-in card in your computer, ...
... For system expansion, the Desktop Board provides one PCI Express 1.1 x1 connector. BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI Express and SATA auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA ...the instructions on page 51. 23 Serial ATA Auto Configuration If you must enter either password to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI Express add-in the BIOS Setup program. Setup options are set , you install a PCI Express add-in card in your computer, ...
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...Power State feature in before power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. 25 Power Management Features Power management is 66 °C. The computer's response can turn off ). The use of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that detects if the ...wake capabilities ⎯ Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to the chassis intrusion header on or off the computer power through system control. Desktop Board Features • Thermal sensors in the processor, GMCH, and ICH10DO, plus an onboard remote sensor NOTE The minimum thermal reporting threshold ...
...Power State feature in before power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. 25 Power Management Features Power management is 66 °C. The computer's response can turn off ). The use of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that detects if the ...wake capabilities ⎯ Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to the chassis intrusion header on or off the computer power through system control. Desktop Board Features • Thermal sensors in the processor, GMCH, and ICH10DO, plus an onboard remote sensor NOTE The minimum thermal reporting threshold ...
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... disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or 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 • Connect the Serial ATA cables • Connect to the ...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. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you begin: • Always follow ...
... disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or 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 • Connect the Serial ATA cables • Connect to the ...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. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you begin: • Always follow ...
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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. Table 13 shows the jumper settings for the BIOS Setup program modes. 50 Figure 22. 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. Location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in the BIOS Setup program.
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. Table 13 shows the jumper settings for the BIOS Setup program modes. 50 Figure 22. 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. Location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in the BIOS Setup program.
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.... The computer starts the Setup program. Clearing BIOS Security Passwords This procedure assumes that the board is set to clear passwords. Turn off the computer. 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...
.... The computer starts the Setup program. Clearing BIOS Security Passwords This procedure assumes that the board is set to clear passwords. Turn off the computer. 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...
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... cover, plug in the computer, and turn on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the AC power source. 11. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide 8. Turn off the computer. When the computer is not plugged into a wall socket, the... and time) might not be in accordance with an equivalent one. When the computer is removed or exhausted, the Intel TPM data will be recycled where possible. NOTE The Intel TPM uses the onboard coin-cell battery (CR2032) to select Clear Passwords. Disposal of the internal...
... cover, plug in the computer, and turn on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the AC power source. 11. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide 8. Turn off the computer. When the computer is not plugged into a wall socket, the... and time) might not be in accordance with an equivalent one. When the computer is removed or exhausted, the Intel TPM data will be recycled where possible. NOTE The Intel TPM uses the onboard coin-cell battery (CR2032) to select Clear Passwords. Disposal of the internal...
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... BIOS" to the Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK page. Your system will be used to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. This chapter tells you how to a removable USB device. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update... instructions provided in the dialog boxes to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. This is useful if you can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility,...
... BIOS" to the Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK page. Your system will be used to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. This chapter tells you how to a removable USB device. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update... instructions provided in the dialog boxes to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. This is useful if 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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...intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. It requires a blank CD-R, a read/writeable CD drive, and software capable of uncompressing and writing the ISO image file to locate the latest BIOS files. The Iflash BIOS update file is a standardized image of a bootable CD-ROM that can be used to the Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK page on "Latest BIOS...bootable CD that will update the BIOS. 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 ...
...intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. It requires a blank CD-R, a read/writeable CD drive, and software capable of uncompressing and writing the ISO image file to locate the latest BIOS files. The Iflash BIOS update file is a standardized image of a bootable CD-ROM that can be used to the Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK page on "Latest BIOS...bootable CD that will update the BIOS. 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 ...
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...3. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to CD will not work. Updating the BIOS with the update utility before the update is pressed within 15 seconds. 5. NOTE Copying the ISO Image BIOS file to confirm the BIOS upgrade operation. 6. The system will ...automatically update your hard drive and copied to : • Update the BIOS and Intel Management Engine in the CD-ROM drive of uncompressing and writing an...
...3. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to CD will not work. Updating the BIOS with the update utility before the update is pressed within 15 seconds. 5. NOTE Copying the ISO Image BIOS file to confirm the BIOS upgrade operation. 6. The system will ...automatically update your hard drive and copied to : • Update the BIOS and Intel Management Engine in the CD-ROM drive of uncompressing and writing an...
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... For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. Configure the BIOS or use the F10 option during POST to boot to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm. 62 Manually...optional) to BIOS size and recovery requirements, a CD-R with the .BIO file in the root directory will interrupt the BIOS update; Due to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. 2. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide...
... For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. Configure the BIOS or use the F10 option during POST to boot to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm. 62 Manually...optional) to BIOS size and recovery requirements, a CD-R with the .BIO file in the root directory will interrupt the BIOS update; Due to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. 2. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide...
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...SATA hard drives to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Select the strip size, if necessary, and press . 6. 4 Configuring for Intel Matrix Storage Technology 1. Assemble your settings by pressing the key after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. ...to Advanced Drive Configuration Configure SATA as; Press once you have selected the RAID LEVEL. 4. 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....
...SATA hard drives to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Select the strip size, if necessary, and press . 6. 4 Configuring for Intel Matrix Storage Technology 1. Assemble your settings by pressing the key after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. ...to Advanced Drive Configuration Configure SATA as; Press once you have selected the RAID LEVEL. 4. 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....