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... this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to important information. Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. NOTE Notes call attention to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology...
... this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to important information. Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. NOTE Notes call attention to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology...
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... Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF • I/O shield • One diskette drive cable • One ATA-66/100 cable • Two locking Serial ATA cables • Intel® Express Installer Driver CD-ROM • Intel® Express Installer Software CD-ROM • Intel® Matrix Storage Technology RAID driver diskette • Quick Reference poster • Configuration and battery caution statement label iv Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Terminology The table below...
... Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF • I/O shield • One diskette drive cable • One ATA-66/100 cable • Two locking Serial ATA cables • Intel® Express Installer Driver CD-ROM • Intel® Express Installer Software CD-ROM • Intel® Matrix Storage Technology RAID driver diskette • Quick Reference poster • Configuration and battery caution statement label iv Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Terminology The table below...
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... PCI Express* Auto Configuration 20 Security Passwords 20 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 21 Hardware Management Features 21 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 21 Chassis Intrusion Detection 21 Power Management Features 22 ACPI ...22 Power Connectors 22 Fan Headers 22 LAN Wake Capabilities 23 Instantly Available PC Technology 23 On-board Power Indicator LEDs 23 Wake from USB 25 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 25 PME# Signal Wake-up Support 25 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support 25 Speaker ...25 Battery ...25 Real-Time Clock...
... PCI Express* Auto Configuration 20 Security Passwords 20 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 21 Hardware Management Features 21 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 21 Chassis Intrusion Detection 21 Power Management Features 22 ACPI ...22 Power Connectors 22 Fan Headers 22 LAN Wake Capabilities 23 Instantly Available PC Technology 23 On-board Power Indicator LEDs 23 Wake from USB 25 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 25 PME# Signal Wake-up Support 25 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support 25 Speaker ...25 Battery ...25 Real-Time Clock...
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... Power LED Header 47 Connecting to the IEEE 1394a Header 47 Connecting to the Serial Port Header 47 Connecting to the HD Audio Link Header 48 Connecting to the Flexible Audio System 48 Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Cables 49 Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 49 Connecting Power Cables 50 Other Connectors and Headers 51 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 52 Clearing Passwords 53 Back Panel Connectors 54 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 61 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility...
... Power LED Header 47 Connecting to the IEEE 1394a Header 47 Connecting to the Serial Port Header 47 Connecting to the HD Audio Link Header 48 Connecting to the Flexible Audio System 48 Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Cables 49 Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 49 Connecting Power Cables 50 Other Connectors and Headers 51 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 52 Clearing Passwords 53 Back Panel Connectors 54 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 61 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility...
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.... Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 1 36 14. Use DDR2 DIMMs 37 17. Back Panel Audio Connectors 48 24. LAN Connector LEDs 17 3. Location of Chassis Fan Headers 49 25. Desktop Board DQ965GF Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Close the Load Plate 33 12. Connecting the IDE Cable 42 21. Removing the Battery 59 30. Original SATA Port Mapping for Desktop Board DQ965GF After RAID is Enabled 66 vii Lift Socket Lever 31 7. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 3 37 16. Internal Headers 44 23. Location of the On-board Power Indicators 24 4. Location of...
.... Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 1 36 14. Use DDR2 DIMMs 37 17. Back Panel Audio Connectors 48 24. LAN Connector LEDs 17 3. Location of Chassis Fan Headers 49 25. Desktop Board DQ965GF Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Close the Load Plate 33 12. Connecting the IDE Cable 42 21. Removing the Battery 59 30. Original SATA Port Mapping for Desktop Board DQ965GF After RAID is Enabled 66 vii Lift Socket Lever 31 7. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 3 37 16. Internal Headers 44 23. Location of the On-board Power Indicators 24 4. Location of...
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... • PCI Express* graphics card support via a PCI Express x16 connector • 6-channel (5.1) onboard subsystem, featuring: ― Intel® High Definition Audio interface ― SigmaTel* STAC9227 audio codec ― HD Audio Link header • One PCI Express x1 connector • One PCI Express x16 connector • Two PCI connectors • Up to 10 USB 2.0 ports ― Six ports routed to the back panel ― Four ports routed to two USB headers • Six Serial ATA (SATA) channels (3.0 Gb/s), via the ICH8, one device per channel •...
... • PCI Express* graphics card support via a PCI Express x16 connector • 6-channel (5.1) onboard subsystem, featuring: ― Intel® High Definition Audio interface ― SigmaTel* STAC9227 audio codec ― HD Audio Link header • One PCI Express x1 connector • One PCI Express x16 connector • Two PCI connectors • Up to 10 USB 2.0 ports ― Six ports routed to the back panel ― Four ports routed to two USB headers • Six Serial ATA (SATA) channels (3.0 Gb/s), via the ICH8, one device per channel •...
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... USB, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel Hardware Management • Intel® Quiet System Technology (Intel® QST) fan speed control • Three fan headers • Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Remote diode temperature sensing • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board DQ965GF, 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...
... USB, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel Hardware Management • Intel® Quiet System Technology (Intel® QST) fan speed control • Three fan headers • Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Remote diode temperature sensing • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board DQ965GF, 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...
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...header (4-pin) Serial port header Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) Diskette drive connector DIMM 0, Channel A and B sockets DIMM 1, Channel A and B sockets Battery Front chassis fan header (3-pin) Chassis intrusion header BIOS configuration jumper block Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel header Serial ATA connectors Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers Speaker IDE connector IEEE 1394a header Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Desktop Board DQ965GF • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers...
...header (4-pin) Serial port header Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) Diskette drive connector DIMM 0, Channel A and B sockets DIMM 1, Channel A and B sockets Battery Front chassis fan header (3-pin) Chassis intrusion header BIOS configuration jumper block Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel header Serial ATA connectors Hi-speed USB 2.0 headers Speaker IDE connector IEEE 1394a header Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Desktop Board DQ965GF • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers...
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... powered and in use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the desktop board may result in Chapter 2 Main Memory CAUTION When connected to AC power, the memory slots on the screen at power up. The supported processors list for Desktop Board DQ965GF is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about: • Instructions on installing or upgrading the processor...
... powered and in use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the desktop board may result in Chapter 2 Main Memory CAUTION When connected to AC power, the memory slots on the screen at power up. The supported processors list for Desktop Board DQ965GF is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about: • Instructions on installing or upgrading the processor...
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... Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) support • Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for PCI systems • PS/2-style mouse and keyboard interfaces • Interface for one 1.2 MB or 1.44 MB diskette drive • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support 16 Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Onboard Audio Subsystem Desktop Board DQ965GF has a flexible 6-channel (5.1) onboard audio subsystem that are configurable through the audio device drivers: ―...
... Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) support • Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for PCI systems • PS/2-style mouse and keyboard interfaces • Interface for one 1.2 MB or 1.44 MB diskette drive • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support 16 Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Onboard Audio Subsystem Desktop Board DQ965GF has a flexible 6-channel (5.1) onboard audio subsystem that are configurable through the audio device drivers: ―...
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... boots without asking for a password. If both the supervisor and user passwords are then available for your computer, the auto-configuration utility in card. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide 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 BIOS. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for viewing and changing depending on page 53. 20 You can enter...
... boots without asking for a password. If both the supervisor and user passwords are then available for your computer, the auto-configuration utility in card. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide 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 BIOS. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for viewing and changing depending on page 53. 20 You can enter...
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... Platform Technology: http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of Desktop Board DQ965GF enable the board to be installed in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to enable Intel® Quiet System Technology. • Fan speed controllers and sensors integrated into the ICH8 • Thermal sensors in plain-text form. Using both hardware and software, the TPM protects encryption and signature keys at...
... Platform Technology: http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of Desktop Board DQ965GF enable the board to be installed in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to enable Intel® Quiet System Technology. • Fan speed controllers and sensors integrated into the ICH8 • Thermal sensors in plain-text form. Using both hardware and software, the TPM protects encryption and signature keys at...
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... support: ― Power connectors ― Fan headers ― LAN wake capabilities ― Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to RAM) ― +5 V standby power indicator LED ― Wake from USB ― Wake from an AC power failure, the computer returns to a tachometer input of ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system that can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was interrupted (either on or off). Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Power Management...
... support: ― Power connectors ― Fan headers ― LAN wake capabilities ― Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to RAM) ― +5 V standby power indicator LED ― Wake from USB ― Wake from an AC power failure, the computer returns to a tachometer input of ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system that can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was interrupted (either on or off). Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Power Management...
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... LEDs CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . Power supplies used to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. If the standby current necessary to support multiple wake events from S5 must be enabled in the BIOS in order for the power supply must be off and the + 5 V standby power indicator is disabled by default in power management and can damage the power supply. Add-in memory. Wake from LAN...
... LEDs CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . Power supplies used to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. If the standby current necessary to support multiple wake events from S5 must be enabled in the BIOS in order for the power supply must be off and the + 5 V standby power indicator is disabled by default in power management and can damage the power supply. Add-in memory. Wake from LAN...
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... and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect to the internal headers • Connect the flexible audio system • Connect the chassis fan and power cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in the correct order. • Set up a log to record information about your computer, such as model, serial numbers, installed options...
... and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect to the internal headers • Connect the flexible audio system • Connect the chassis fan and power cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in the correct order. • Set up a log to record information about your computer, such as model, serial numbers, installed options...
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... be powered and in use. Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for the LED to go off before proceeding. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Removing the Processor For instructions on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at : http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ddr/specs/dda18c32_64_128x72ag_a.pdf Desktop Board DQ965GF has four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets...
... be powered and in use. Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for the LED to go off before proceeding. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Removing the Processor For instructions on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at : http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ddr/specs/dda18c32_64_128x72ag_a.pdf Desktop Board DQ965GF has four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets...
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... and press . Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source. 11. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to select Clear Passwords. Turn off the computer. Press and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that the board is installed in the computer and the configuration jumper block is set to boot. 7. The computer starts the Setup program. Setup displays the maintenance menu again. 9. Use the arrow keys to the computer. Press to save...
... and press . Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source. 11. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to select Clear Passwords. Turn off the computer. Press and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that the board is installed in the computer and the configuration jumper block is set to boot. 7. The computer starts the Setup program. Setup displays the maintenance menu again. 9. Use the arrow keys to the computer. Press to save...
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...: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the DQ965GF page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the ISO Image BIOS Update or Iflash BIOS Update utility file. The IFlash BIOS update file contains: • New BIOS file (including the Intel® Management Engine Firmware Image) • Intel® Integrator Toolkit Configuration File (optional) • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can use the information in this section to update the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS file: 1. Obtaining the BIOS Update File You can be used to...
...: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the DQ965GF page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the ISO Image BIOS Update or Iflash BIOS Update utility file. The IFlash BIOS update file contains: • New BIOS file (including the Intel® Management Engine Firmware Image) • Intel® Integrator Toolkit Configuration File (optional) • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can use the information in this section to update the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS file: 1. Obtaining the BIOS Update File You can be used to...
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... the screen: Press to the EXIT option in Figure 31. Use the arrow keys to select RAID 0 or RAID 1 (if only two SATA drives are available), RAID 5 and RAID 10 (these options will see the following Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM status message on a single system. 4. NOTE: The maximum number of SATA drives configurable for Desktop Board DQ965GF After RAID is Enabled CAUTION Exercise caution when replacing a failed drive within a RAID storage array. Upon re-boot...
... the screen: Press to the EXIT option in Figure 31. Use the arrow keys to select RAID 0 or RAID 1 (if only two SATA drives are available), RAID 5 and RAID 10 (these options will see the following Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM status message on a single system. 4. NOTE: The maximum number of SATA drives configurable for Desktop Board DQ965GF After RAID is Enabled CAUTION Exercise caution when replacing a failed drive within a RAID storage array. Upon re-boot...
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Updating the BIOS Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software 1. Install the "Intel® ICH8R/DO/DH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH8R)" driver. 3. Finish the Windows installation and install all necessary drivers. 4. The Intel Matrix Storage Console software can be used to manage the RAID configuration. Begin Windows Setup by booting from a single Serial ATA drive to RAID without reinstalling the operating system, when a second SATA hard drive is added to upgrade from the Windows installation CD. 2. At the beginning of Windows Setup, press to a RAID setup...
Updating the BIOS Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software 1. Install the "Intel® ICH8R/DO/DH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH8R)" driver. 3. Finish the Windows installation and install all necessary drivers. 4. The Intel Matrix Storage Console software can be used to manage the RAID configuration. Begin Windows Setup by booting from a single Serial ATA drive to RAID without reinstalling the operating system, when a second SATA hard drive is added to upgrade from the Windows installation CD. 2. At the beginning of Windows Setup, press to a RAID setup...
