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... to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Revision History Revision -001 -002 -003 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Added operating system support Date June 2006 September 2006 December 2006 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is present on the...
... to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Revision History Revision -001 -002 -003 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Added operating system support Date June 2006 September 2006 December 2006 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is present on the...
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... use in this Product Guide are evaluated as follows: 1 2 3 A B Desktop Board Features: a summary of data. Preface This Product Guide gives information about how to prevent damage to important information. Document Organization The chapters in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board DQ963FX.
... use in this Product Guide are evaluated as follows: 1 2 3 A B Desktop Board Features: a summary of data. Preface This Product Guide gives information about how to prevent damage to important information. Document Organization The chapters in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board DQ963FX.
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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems ...10 Desktop Board Components...11 Processor ...13 Main Memory ...14 Intel® Q963 Express Chipset...15 Intel Q963 Graphics Subsystem...15 Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 (Intel® GMA 3000) ...15 Onboard Audio Subsystem ...16 Input/Output (I/O) Controller ...16 LAN Subsystem...17 LAN Subsystem Software...17 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs ...17...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems ...10 Desktop Board Components...11 Processor ...13 Main Memory ...14 Intel® Q963 Express Chipset...15 Intel Q963 Graphics Subsystem...15 Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 (Intel® GMA 3000) ...15 Onboard Audio Subsystem ...16 Input/Output (I/O) Controller ...16 LAN Subsystem...17 LAN Subsystem Software...17 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs ...17...
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... This chapter briefly describes the main features of the desktop board. Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board DQ963FX. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory ATX (320.04 millimeters [11.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package • Four 240-pin, DDR2 1.8 V (only) SDRAM...
... This chapter briefly describes the main features of the desktop board. Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board DQ963FX. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory ATX (320.04 millimeters [11.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package • Four 240-pin, DDR2 1.8 V (only) SDRAM...
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... Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board DQ963FX, 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 operating systems Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft...
... Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board DQ963FX, 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 operating systems Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Table 2. Desktop Board DQ963FX 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 Description PCI bus connector 3 Auxiliary chassis fan header (4-pin) PCI ... the following links for more information about Desktop Board DQ963FX Supported processors Audio software and utilities LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 12
Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Table 2. Desktop Board DQ963FX 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 Description PCI bus connector 3 Auxiliary chassis fan header (4-pin) PCI ... the following links for more information about Desktop Board DQ963FX Supported processors Audio software and utilities LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 12
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... connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the desktop board may not function properly. The processor connects to the board, or the system may result in damage to the desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The supported processors list for Desktop Board DQ963FX is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the following page for...
... connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the desktop board may not function properly. The processor connects to the board, or the system may result in damage to the desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The supported processors list for Desktop Board DQ963FX is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the following page for...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold-plated contacts. Support for: ― Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-sided DIMMs ― Non-ECC DDR2 memory ⎯ DIMM Type and Timings listed below:.... The BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the screen at : http://www.cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp or http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm?iid=HMPAGE+Header_2_Pro duct_MB Related Links: Go to 8.0 GB utilizing 1 Gb technology...
Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold-plated contacts. Support for: ― Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-sided DIMMs ― Non-ECC DDR2 memory ⎯ DIMM Type and Timings listed below:.... The BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the screen at : http://www.cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp or http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm?iid=HMPAGE+Header_2_Pro duct_MB Related Links: Go to 8.0 GB utilizing 1 Gb technology...
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Desktop Board Features Intel® Q963 Express Chipset The Intel Q963 Express Chipset consists of the following devices: • • Intel Q963 Express Chipset Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Intel 82801HB I/O Controller Hub (ICH8) Related Links: Go to the following link for more information about the Intel Q963 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Intel Q963...
Desktop Board Features Intel® Q963 Express Chipset The Intel Q963 Express Chipset consists of the following devices: • • Intel Q963 Express Chipset Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Intel 82801HB I/O Controller Hub (ICH8) Related Links: Go to the following link for more information about the Intel Q963 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Intel Q963...
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...the device that is connected 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 41 The location of the audio devices: ― Line in/...support for PCI systems PS/2-style mouse and keyboard interfaces Interface for : ― Line out • ― Microphone in /retasking jack Related Links: Go to an audio port and retask the connector via the audio driver. Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Onboard Audio Subsystem Desktop Board DQ963FX ...
...the device that is connected 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 41 The location of the audio devices: ― Line in/...support for PCI systems PS/2-style mouse and keyboard interfaces Interface for : ― Line out • ― Microphone in /retasking jack Related Links: Go to an audio port and retask the connector via the audio driver. Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Onboard Audio Subsystem Desktop Board DQ963FX ...
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...established LAN activity is operating. Figure 2. Desktop Board Features LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem, with Intel 82801HB (ICH8) provides the following functions Intel 82566DC Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller Intel 82801HB I/O Controller Hub (ICH8) Support for RJ-45 connector with status indicator ... contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the DQ963FX link on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located...
...established LAN activity is operating. Figure 2. Desktop Board Features LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem, with Intel 82801HB (ICH8) provides the following functions Intel 82566DC Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller Intel 82801HB I/O Controller Hub (ICH8) Support for RJ-45 connector with status indicator ... contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the DQ963FX link on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. The desktop board supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports via ICH8, connecting one device per channel. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS reverts all ...devices such as CD-ROM drives) Older PIO Mode devices Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The desktop board supports four Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH8 (six ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to USB 1.1 operation....
Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. The desktop board supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports via ICH8, connecting one device per channel. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS reverts all ...devices such as CD-ROM drives) Older PIO Mode devices Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The desktop board supports four Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH8 (six ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to USB 1.1 operation....
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... or switch the fans off as needed Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that can be connected to the chassis intrusion header on page 47 for the location of Desktop Board DQ963FX enable the board to be installed in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to enable Intel® Quiet System Technology Fan speed controllers and sensors...
... or switch the fans off as needed Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that can be connected to the chassis intrusion header on page 47 for the location of Desktop Board DQ963FX enable the board to be installed in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to enable Intel® Quiet System Technology Fan speed controllers and sensors...
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... management and Plug and Play functions of the hardware monitoring and control device All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that provides full ACPI support. The desktop board has two power connectors. Each fan header is wired to the power state it was interrupted...from an AC power failure, the computer returns to a tachometer input of a computer. Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • • Software support through system control. The fans are on page 46 for the location of ACPI with...
... management and Plug and Play functions of the hardware monitoring and control device All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that provides full ACPI support. The desktop board has two power connectors. Each fan header is wired to the power state it was interrupted...from an AC power failure, the computer returns to a tachometer input of a computer. Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • • Software support through system control. The fans are on page 46 for the location of ACPI with...
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... specification can damage the power supply. When signaled by the LED turning amber. Failure to be off. While in memory. The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of delivering...
... specification can damage the power supply. When signaled by the LED turning amber. Failure to be off. While in memory. The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of delivering...
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...power still present on standby current requirements for the desktop board, refer to the Technical 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/ Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB. Wake...still present at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors. Location of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB requires the use of Standby Power Indicator Related Links: For more information on the board even when the computer appears to the...
...power still present on standby current requirements for the desktop board, refer to the Technical 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/ Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB. Wake...still present at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors. Location of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB requires the use of Standby Power Indicator Related Links: For more information on the board even when the computer appears to the...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide PME# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the PCI Express bus is turned off . WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the PME# signal on the desktop board keeps the clock current when the computer is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 ...state. Go to page 51 for instructions on the desktop board. The battery on the PCI bus ...
Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide PME# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the PCI Express bus is turned off . WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the PME# signal on the desktop board keeps the clock current when the computer is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 ...state. Go to page 51 for instructions on the desktop board. The battery on the PCI bus ...
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If you do not follow these instructions or the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to qualified technical personnel. Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all the modules within the computer is less than the output current rating of each of the power supplies...
If you do not follow these instructions or the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to qualified technical personnel. Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all the modules within the computer is less than the output current rating of each of the power supplies...
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...or Four DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size (see Figure 13) in DIMM 0 (blue) of the Boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in both channels A and B. You can access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at : Integration of ....intel.com/technology/memory/ddr/specs/dda18c32_64_128x72ag_a.pdf Desktop board DQ963FX has four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in the 775-Land Package 1 Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support ...
...or Four DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size (see Figure 13) in DIMM 0 (blue) of the Boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in both channels A and B. You can access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at : Integration of ....intel.com/technology/memory/ddr/specs/dda18c32_64_128x72ag_a.pdf Desktop board DQ963FX has four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in the 775-Land Package 1 Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support ...
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... Cable 38 For correct function of the slowest drive. Figure 18 shows the correct installation of the cable. Figure 18. The cable supports the ATA-66/100 transfer protocol. Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Connecting the IDE Cable The IDE cable can connect two drives to an ATAPI CD-ROM drive. NOTES ATA-66...
... Cable 38 For correct function of the slowest drive. Figure 18 shows the correct installation of the cable. Figure 18. The cable supports the ATA-66/100 transfer protocol. Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Connecting the IDE Cable The IDE cable can connect two drives to an ATAPI CD-ROM drive. NOTES ATA-66...