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...an ordering number and are referenced in this product, contact: Intel Corporation, 5200 N.E. Intel® Desktop Board DG41RQ may contain design defects or errors known as the property of others. Copyright © 2009, Intel Corporation. For questions related to Part 15 of the FCC Rules... on request. Disclaimer INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Date December 2008 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is...
...an ordering number and are referenced in this product, contact: Intel Corporation, 5200 N.E. Intel® Desktop Board DG41RQ may contain design defects or errors known as the property of others. Copyright © 2009, Intel Corporation. For questions related to Part 15 of the FCC Rules... on request. Disclaimer INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Date December 2008 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is...
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... Boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in this product for Intel® Desktop Board DG41RQ. It is intended for general audiences. Document Organization The chapters in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. Intended Audience The Product Guide is ...
... Boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in this product for Intel® Desktop Board DG41RQ. It is intended for general audiences. Document Organization The chapters in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. Intended Audience The Product Guide is ...
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Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) iv Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to important information. Terminology The table below gives descriptions of data. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of some common terms used in the product guide.
Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) iv Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to important information. Terminology The table below gives descriptions of data. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of some common terms used in the product guide.
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Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory 34 Installing DIMMs 35 Removing DIMMs 37 Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 37 Installing a PCI Express x16 ... Supply Power Cables 49 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 50 Clearing Passwords 51 Replacing the Battery 52 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 DG41RQ Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory 34 Installing DIMMs 35 Removing DIMMs 37 Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 37 Installing a PCI Express x16 ... Supply Power Cables 49 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 50 Clearing Passwords 51 Replacing the Battery 52 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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...Parallel Port Header Signal Names 44 10. Beep Codes 61 15. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 41 20. Front Panel Header 45 11. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Components 11 2. Installing the I/O Shield 27 5. Install the Processor 31 11. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 34 14. Installing a ...12. Jumper Settings for AC'97 Audio 43 7. Location of the Standby Power Indicator 23 4. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Mounting Screw Hole Locations 28 6. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for Intel HD Audio 43 6. Serial Port Header Signal Names 44 9. Lift the Load Plate 30 8....
...Parallel Port Header Signal Names 44 10. Beep Codes 61 15. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 41 20. Front Panel Header 45 11. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Components 11 2. Installing the I/O Shield 27 5. Install the Processor 31 11. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 34 14. Installing a ...12. Jumper Settings for AC'97 Audio 43 7. Location of the Standby Power Indicator 23 4. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Mounting Screw Hole Locations 28 6. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for Intel HD Audio 43 6. Serial Port Header Signal Names 44 9. Lift the Load Plate 30 8....
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... Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package...8226; 800/667 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 ...Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 (Intel® GMA X4500) • Intel® 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) • Intel G41... Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Integrated graphics output for VGA • One PCI Express* x16 connector supporting PCI Express graphics cards • Two PCI connectors supporting PCI graphics cards • 5.1 channel in single...
... Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package...8226; 800/667 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 ...Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 (Intel® GMA X4500) • Intel® 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) • Intel G41... Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Integrated graphics output for VGA • One PCI Express* x16 connector supporting PCI Express graphics cards • Two PCI connectors supporting PCI graphics cards • 5.1 channel in single...
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... Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home Related Links: For more information about Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support...
... Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home Related Links: For more information about Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support...
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Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Components 11 Figure 1. Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ.
Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Components 11 Figure 1. Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ.
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Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Table 2. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ 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 Description PCI bus connector 2 PCI bus connector 1 PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header (3-pin) Back panel connectors Parallel port header ...High-speed USB 2.0 headers (2) Speaker Serial port header S/PDIF connector Front panel audio header Go to the following links for more information about: • Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www...
Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Table 2. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ 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 Description PCI bus connector 2 PCI bus connector 1 PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header (3-pin) Back panel connectors Parallel port header ...High-speed USB 2.0 headers (2) Speaker Serial port header S/PDIF connector Front panel audio header Go to the following links for more information about: • Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ • Supported processors • Audio software and utilities • LAN software and drivers http://www...
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...; Instructions on installing or upgrading the processor, page 29 in Chapter 2 • Supported processors for Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ, http://processormatch.intel.com 13 Go to the Desktop Board through the LGA775 socket (Figure 1, H). Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ supports an Intel processor in damage to the board, or the system may not function properly. Desktop Board...
...; Instructions on installing or upgrading the processor, page 29 in Chapter 2 • Supported processors for Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ, http://processormatch.intel.com 13 Go to the Desktop Board through the LGA775 socket (Figure 1, H). Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ supports an Intel processor in damage to the board, or the system may not function properly. Desktop Board...
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Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the ...DDR2 800/667 MHz memory ⎯ Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only ⎯ Unbuffered, non-registered single- This could result in Chapter 2 • Tested memory, http://cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp 14 The Desktop Board...will see a notification to configure the memory controller for more information about: • SDRAM specifications, http://intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 34 in a reduction of as much as 1 GB...
Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the ...DDR2 800/667 MHz memory ⎯ Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only ⎯ Unbuffered, non-registered single- This could result in Chapter 2 • Tested memory, http://cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp 14 The Desktop Board...will see a notification to configure the memory controller for more information about: • SDRAM specifications, http://intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 34 in a reduction of as much as 1 GB...
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... Center/ Surround Subwoofer No No No No Yes No No No No Yes Go to -noise (S/N) ratio of 95 dB • 5.1 audio in single-streaming mode • 4 + 2 channel in multi-streaming mode Table 3 lists the supported functions for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities...supports the following features: • A signal-to the following link or pages for the front panel and back panel audio jacks. Table 3. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the back panel audio connectors, Figure 21 on page 47 16
... Center/ Surround Subwoofer No No No No Yes No No No No Yes Go to -noise (S/N) ratio of 95 dB • 5.1 audio in single-streaming mode • 4 + 2 channel in multi-streaming mode Table 3 lists the supported functions for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities...supports the following features: • A signal-to the following link or pages for the front panel and back panel audio jacks. Table 3. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the back panel audio connectors, Figure 21 on page 47 16
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... devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The Desktop Board supports four Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via the ICH7. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Table 4 describes the LED states when the board is operating. This may be required to USB 1.1 operation. LAN Connector LEDs LED A B LED...
... devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The Desktop Board supports four Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via the ICH7. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Table 4 describes the LED states when the board is operating. This may be required to USB 1.1 operation. LAN Connector LEDs LED A B LED...
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...Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control Features of the board's hardware monitoring and fan speed control include: • Monitoring of Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ enable the board to be compatible with the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to view and change... the BIOS Setup program can be accessed and who can boot the computer. If only the supervisor password is booted. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can adjust fan speed according to thermal conditions • Two ...
...Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control Features of the board's hardware monitoring and fan speed control include: • Monitoring of Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ enable the board to be compatible with the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to view and change... the BIOS Setup program can be accessed and who can boot the computer. If only the supervisor password is booted. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can adjust fan speed according to thermal conditions • Two ...
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... delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to wake the computer. 22 If the standby current necessary to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that can damage the power supply. LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake...
... delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to wake the computer. 22 If the standby current necessary to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that can damage the power supply. LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake...
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.... ENERGY STAR* Capable In 2007, the US Department of -day clock and 100-year calendar. Go to page 52 for PS/2 devices to http://www.intel.com/go to wake the computer from S4 and S5 states via the special keyboard key (the keyboard power-on key), the keyboard power-on..., go /EnergyStar Speaker A speaker is turned off . 24 This functionality is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, and S5 state. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on enable/disable BIOS setup option must be enabled. Wake From PS/2 Devices...
.... ENERGY STAR* Capable In 2007, the US Department of -day clock and 100-year calendar. Go to page 52 for PS/2 devices to http://www.intel.com/go to wake the computer from S4 and S5 states via the special keyboard key (the keyboard power-on key), the keyboard power-on..., go /EnergyStar Speaker A speaker is turned off . 24 This functionality is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, and S5 state. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on enable/disable BIOS setup option must be enabled. Wake From PS/2 Devices...
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... regulatory compliance, go to qualified technical personnel. To avoid injury, be careful of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions in this section and the instructions supplied with these instructions and the...
... regulatory compliance, go to qualified technical personnel. To avoid injury, be careful of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions in this section and the instructions supplied with these instructions and the...
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Figure 5. Failure to your chassis manual for Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ. Refer to disconnect the power before performing the procedures described here. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Mounting Screw Hole Locations 28 Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should do this procedure. Figure 5 shows the location of...
Figure 5. Failure to your chassis manual for Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ. Refer to disconnect the power before performing the procedures described here. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Mounting Screw Hole Locations 28 Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should do this procedure. Figure 5 shows the location of...
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Do not touch the socket contacts (Figure 7, B). Always replace the socket cover if the processor is removed from the load plate (Figure 8). Figure 8. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide 3. Lift the Load Plate 4. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 30 Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the socket. Do not discard the protective socket cover. Lift the load plate (Figure 7, A). Figure 7.
Do not touch the socket contacts (Figure 7, B). Always replace the socket cover if the processor is removed from the load plate (Figure 8). Figure 8. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide 3. Lift the Load Plate 4. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 30 Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the socket. Do not discard the protective socket cover. Lift the load plate (Figure 7, A). Figure 7.
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Close the Load Plate 32 Figure 11. Pressing down on the load plate (Figure 11, A), close and engage the socket lever (Figure 11, B). Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide 7.
Close the Load Plate 32 Figure 11. Pressing down on the load plate (Figure 11, A), close and engage the socket lever (Figure 11, B). Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide 7.