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... loss of this Product Guide are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DQ963FX. Document Organization The chapters in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about BIOS error messages and beep codes Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations and product certifications Conventions The following conventions...
... loss of this Product Guide are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DQ963FX. Document Organization The chapters in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about BIOS error messages and beep codes Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations and product certifications Conventions The following conventions...
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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 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support ...18 Enhanced IDE Interface ...18 Serial ATA ...18 Expandability...18 BIOS...
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 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support ...18 Enhanced IDE Interface ...18 Serial ATA ...18 Expandability...18 BIOS...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor...29 Installing a Processor ...29 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink...32 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable ...32 ......45 Connecting Power Cables...46 Other Connectors and Headers ...47 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper ...48 Clearing Passwords...49 Back Panel Connectors...50 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility ...57 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility ...58 Obtaining the...
Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor...29 Installing a Processor ...29 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink...32 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable ...32 ......45 Connecting Power Cables...46 Other Connectors and Headers ...47 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper ...48 Clearing Passwords...49 Back Panel Connectors...50 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility ...57 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility ...58 Obtaining the...
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... LAN Connector LEDs ...17 Location of Standby Power Indicator ...23 Installing the I/O Shield ...27 Desktop Board DQ963FX Mounting Screw Hole Locations...28 Lift Socket Lever ...29 Lift the Load Plate...29 Remove the Protective Socket Cover ...30 ...Certifications...71 Board-Level Certification Markings ...71 Chassis and Component Certifications ...72 Figures 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. B Regulatory Compliance Safety Regulations ...63 Place Battery Marking ...63 European Union Declaration of the BIOS Configuration Jumper...
... LAN Connector LEDs ...17 Location of Standby Power Indicator ...23 Installing the I/O Shield ...27 Desktop Board DQ963FX Mounting Screw Hole Locations...28 Lift Socket Lever ...29 Lift the Load Plate...29 Remove the Protective Socket Cover ...30 ...Certifications...71 Board-Level Certification Markings ...71 Chassis and Component Certifications ...72 Figures 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. B Regulatory Compliance Safety Regulations ...63 Place Battery Marking ...63 European Union Declaration of the BIOS Configuration Jumper...
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Feature Summary ...9 Desktop Board DQ963FX Components ...12 LAN Connector LEDs ...17 HD Audio Link Header Signal Names ...41 Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel High Definition Audio...41 AC '97 Audio Header Signal Names ...42 Serial Port...Panel Header ...43 USB 2.0 Header Signal Names...44 Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes ...48 Beep Codes...61 BIOS Error Messages ...61 Safety Regulations...63 Lead-Free Board Markings ...68 EMC Regulations...69 Product Certification Markings ...71 viii Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Tables 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10....
Feature Summary ...9 Desktop Board DQ963FX Components ...12 LAN Connector LEDs ...17 HD Audio Link Header Signal Names ...41 Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel High Definition Audio...41 AC '97 Audio Header Signal Names ...42 Serial Port...Panel Header ...43 USB 2.0 Header Signal Names...44 Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes ...48 Beep Codes...61 BIOS Error Messages ...61 Safety Regulations...63 Lead-Free Board Markings ...68 EMC Regulations...69 Product Certification Markings ...71 viii Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Tables 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10....
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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...
... 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...
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... High-speed USB 2.0 headers Speaker Related Links: Go to 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
... High-speed USB 2.0 headers Speaker Related Links: Go to 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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...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 recommends using memory from the tested memory lists, available at power up. The desktop board... Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. 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. ...
...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 recommends using memory from the tested memory lists, available at power up. The desktop board... Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. 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. ...
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Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two internal USB 2.0 headers). USB 1.1 devices will ...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...such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. Use a shielded cable that...
Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two internal USB 2.0 headers). USB 1.1 devices will ...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...such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. Use a shielded cable that...
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... manual configuration in card. If only the supervisor password is stored in Chapter 3. PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you can boot the computer. Desktop Board Features BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video...
... manual configuration in card. If only the supervisor password is stored in Chapter 3. PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you can boot the computer. Desktop Board Features BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video...
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...fan header is wired to the power state it was in the ACPI S0 state. All fan headers have a +12 V dc connection. Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • • Software support through system control. When resuming ... power management and Plug and Play functions of ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system that can turn off when the computer is in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The desktop board has two power connectors. The desktop board has a 4-pin processor fan header, and a 4-pin and...
...fan header is wired to the power state it was in the ACPI S0 state. All fan headers have a +12 V dc connection. Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • • Software support through system control. When resuming ... power management and Plug and Play functions of ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system that can turn off when the computer is in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The desktop board has two power connectors. The desktop board has a 4-pin processor fan header, and a 4-pin and...
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...open the computer or perform any of the computer chassis. 25 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 the IDE and Serial ATA cables... Connect to the internal headers Connect to the flexible audio system Connect the chassis fan and power cables Set the BIOS configuration jumper Clear passwords ...
...open the computer or perform any of the computer chassis. 25 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 the IDE and Serial ATA cables... Connect to the internal headers Connect to the flexible audio system Connect the chassis fan and power cables Set the BIOS configuration jumper Clear passwords ...
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.... Use this menu to be done in the BIOS Setup program. Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX 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. Table 11. The BIOS recovers data in unreliable computer operation. After...
.... Use this menu to be done in the BIOS Setup program. Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX 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. Table 11. The BIOS recovers data in unreliable computer operation. After...
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...forkert type. Bortskaffelse af brugte batterier bør foregå i overensstemmelse med gældende miljølovgivning. VIKTIGT! Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Figure 27 on väärä...;. Käytetyt paristot on mahdollista. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of three years. Batteries should be in...
...forkert type. Bortskaffelse af brugte batterier bør foregå i overensstemmelse med gældende miljølovgivning. VIKTIGT! Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Figure 27 on väärä...;. Käytetyt paristot on mahdollista. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of three years. Batteries should be in...
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... dialog boxes to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Navigate to a removable USB device. This step is useful if you are updating the BIOS for the computer. Your system will be used to recover the BIOS if an update fails....the DQ963FX page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. This runs the update program. 6. Close all other applications. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you how to update the BIOS ...
... dialog boxes to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Navigate to a removable USB device. This step is useful if you are updating the BIOS for the computer. Your system will be used to recover the BIOS if an update fails....the DQ963FX page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. This runs the update program. 6. Close all other applications. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you how to update the BIOS ...
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... Iflash BIOS update file. Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX 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 operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the DQ963FX page...
... Iflash BIOS update file. Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX 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 operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the DQ963FX page...
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... the update utility before the update is pressed within 15 seconds. 5. Insert the CD that will not work. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to CD will automatically update your hard drive and copied to continue booting from a bootable CD-ROM, ... a blank CD. Using software capable of the computer to be extracted locally to complete. The update may take up to : • • Update the BIOS and Intel Management Engine in the CD-ROM drive of uncompressing and writing an ISO image file to CD, burn the data to upgrade the...
... the update utility before the update is pressed within 15 seconds. 5. Insert the CD that will not work. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to CD will automatically update your hard drive and copied to continue booting from a bootable CD-ROM, ... a blank CD. Using software capable of the computer to be extracted locally to complete. The update may take up to : • • Update the BIOS and Intel Management Engine in the CD-ROM drive of uncompressing and writing an ISO image file to CD, burn the data to upgrade the...
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... be damaged. Due to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 60 Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX 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. Configure the BIOS or use the F10 option during...
... be damaged. Due to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 60 Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX 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. Configure the BIOS or use the F10 option during...
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...amount of memory in Channel B. The installed amount of memory in Channel A is achieved with equal amounts of the BIOS error messages. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board DQ963FX reports POST errors in two ways: • • By sounding a beep code By displaying an error message... on reboot) BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during POST if the video configuration fails (a faulty video card or...
...amount of memory in Channel B. The installed amount of memory in Channel A is achieved with equal amounts of the BIOS error messages. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board DQ963FX reports POST errors in two ways: • • By sounding a beep code By displaying an error message... on reboot) BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during POST if the video configuration fails (a faulty video card or...