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Intel® Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification September 2006 Order Number: D56021-001US The Intel® Desktop Board DQ965GF may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Specification Update.
Intel® Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification September 2006 Order Number: D56021-001US The Intel® Desktop Board DQ965GF may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Specification Update.
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... provide any license, express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to any such patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights. The furnishing of the Intel® Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification. Intel reserves these for future definition and shall have no responsibility whatsoever for conflicts or incompatibilities arising from published...
... provide any license, express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to any such patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights. The furnishing of the Intel® Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification. Intel reserves these for future definition and shall have no responsibility whatsoever for conflicts or incompatibilities arising from published...
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... system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this level of information. iii Preface This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors, power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for general audiences. Intended Audience... The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board DQ965GF. CAUTION Cautions are used in all specifications of these symbols and abbreviations appear in this type. It is intended to provide ...
... system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this level of information. iii Preface This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors, power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for general audiences. Intended Audience... The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board DQ965GF. CAUTION Cautions are used in all specifications of these symbols and abbreviations appear in this type. It is intended to provide ...
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This symbol is used to identify an active-low signal (such as USBP0#). Voltages are the property of their respective owners. Volts. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/sec Gbit KB Kbit kbits/sec MB MB/sec Mbit Mbit/sec xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to indicate...
This symbol is used to identify an active-low signal (such as USBP0#). Voltages are the property of their respective owners. Volts. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/sec Gbit KB Kbit kbits/sec MB MB/sec Mbit Mbit/sec xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to indicate...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Map 49 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 49 2.2 DMA Channels 51 2.3 Fixed I/O Map 52 2.4 PCI Configuration Space Map 53 2.5 Interrupts 54 2.6 PCI Interrupt Routing Map ...
Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Map 49 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 49 2.2 DMA Channels 51 2.3 Fixed I/O Map 52 2.4 PCI Configuration Space Map 53 2.5 Interrupts 54 2.6 PCI Interrupt Routing Map ...
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... Map 51 12. Front Panel Header 64 28. Auxiliary Front Panel Power LED Header 65 31. Desktop Board DQ965GF Environmental Specifications 78 37. Memory Operating Frequencies 19 6. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification Tables 1. Effects of Pressing the Power Switch 41 9. Front Panel Audio Header 61 25. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings...
... Map 51 12. Front Panel Header 64 28. Auxiliary Front Panel Power LED Header 65 31. Desktop Board DQ965GF Environmental Specifications 78 37. Memory Operating Frequencies 19 6. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification Tables 1. Effects of Pressing the Power Switch 41 9. Front Panel Audio Header 61 25. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings...
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...; Q965 Express Chipset, consisting of the Desktop Board DQ965GF. Table 1. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82Q965 Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801HO I/O Controller Hub (ICH8DO) Intel® GMA 3000 onboard graphics subsystem Audio Legacy I/O Control USB Peripheral Interfaces...
...; Q965 Express Chipset, consisting of the Desktop Board DQ965GF. Table 1. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82Q965 Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801HO I/O Controller Hub (ICH8DO) Intel® GMA 3000 onboard graphics subsystem Audio Legacy I/O Control USB Peripheral Interfaces...
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... Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Instantly Available PC Technology Expansion Capabilities Hardware Monitor Subsystem Intel® vPro™ Technology support • Support for PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 • Support for the Desktop Board DQ965GF Refer to you. Not every... manufacturing option is available in card connector • Intel® Quiet System Technology implemented through the ICH8 Manageability...
... Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Instantly Available PC Technology Expansion Capabilities Hardware Monitor Subsystem Intel® vPro™ Technology support • Support for PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 • Support for the Desktop Board DQ965GF Refer to you. Not every... manufacturing option is available in card connector • Intel® Quiet System Technology implemented through the ICH8 Manageability...
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OM18440 14 A BC D E F G H DD CC I BB AA J K Z Y L M N X W V UTSR Q P O Figure 1. Major Board Components Table 3 lists the components identified in Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 1.1.3 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components.
OM18440 14 A BC D E F G H DD CC I BB AA J K Z Y L M N X W V UTSR Q P O Figure 1. Major Board Components Table 3 lists the components identified in Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 1.1.3 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components.
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...LAN Connector USB Back Panel/Front Panel USB Ports Legacy I/O Controller Serial Port Parallel Port PS/2 Mouse* PS/2 Keyboard* LPC Bus Diskette Drive Connector Intel 82801HO I/O Controller Hub (ICH8DO) Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash Device DMI Interconnect VGA Port Channel A DIMMs (2) Channel B DIMMs (2) Dual-...Jack Line Out/Retasking Jack Mic In/Retasking Jack High Definition Audio Link Header Figure 2. Block Diagram OM18449 16 Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 1.1.4 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas.
...LAN Connector USB Back Panel/Front Panel USB Ports Legacy I/O Controller Serial Port Parallel Port PS/2 Mouse* PS/2 Keyboard* LPC Bus Diskette Drive Connector Intel 82801HO I/O Controller Hub (ICH8DO) Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash Device DMI Interconnect VGA Port Channel A DIMMs (2) Channel B DIMMs (2) Dual-...Jack Line Out/Retasking Jack Mic In/Retasking Jack High Definition Audio Link Header Figure 2. Block Diagram OM18449 16 Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 1.1.4 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas.
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NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the determined frequency. Table 4 lists the supported DIMM configurations. Supported Memory ...reliability may be populated with four identical x8 Double-sided DIMMs 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 2 GB 4 GB 18 Table 4. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 1.4 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.8 V (only) DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with gold-plated contacts...
NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the determined frequency. Table 4 lists the supported DIMM configurations. Supported Memory ...reliability may be populated with four identical x8 Double-sided DIMMs 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 2 GB 4 GB 18 Table 4. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 1.4 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.8 V (only) DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with gold-plated contacts...
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... between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used . • Flex mode. The DIMM1 sockets of both DIMM channels are unequal. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 1.4.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82Q965 GMCH supports the following types of DRAM memory. This mode offers the highest throughput for real world applications. Technology and...
... between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used . • Flex mode. The DIMM1 sockets of both DIMM channels are unequal. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 1.4.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82Q965 GMCH supports the following types of DRAM memory. This mode offers the highest throughput for real world applications. Technology and...
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... DIMMs 22 Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with identical DIMMs. 1 GB 1 GB Channel A, DIMM 0 Channel A, DIMM 1 Channel B, DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 1 OM18339 Figure 4. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 1.4.1.1 Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configurations Figure 4 shows a dual channel configuration using three DIMMs. In this example, the DIMM0 (blue) sockets of Channel B. 512...
... DIMMs 22 Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with identical DIMMs. 1 GB 1 GB Channel A, DIMM 0 Channel A, DIMM 1 Channel B, DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 1 OM18339 Figure 4. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 1.4.1.1 Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configurations Figure 4 shows a dual channel configuration using three DIMMs. In this example, the DIMM0 (blue) sockets of Channel B. 512...
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... of Channel A is not populated. 1 GB Channel A, DIMM 0 Channel A, DIMM 1 Channel B, DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 1 OM18344 Figure 7. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Three DIMMs 24 Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 1.4.1.2 Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configurations NOTE Dual channel (Interleaved) mode configurations provide the highest memory throughput.
... of Channel A is not populated. 1 GB Channel A, DIMM 0 Channel A, DIMM 1 Channel B, DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 1 OM18344 Figure 7. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Three DIMMs 24 Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 1.4.1.2 Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configurations NOTE Dual channel (Interleaved) mode configurations provide the highest memory throughput.
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... such system resources directly affect virtualization performance, it is advisable to be generous in hardware capabilities of Intel Virtualization Technology and the virtualization enhancement of Intel LVMM. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 1.5 Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) Virtualization is a proven technology that enables one computer to function as virtual machines. After the...
... such system resources directly affect virtualization performance, it is advisable to be generous in hardware capabilities of Intel Virtualization Technology and the virtualization enhancement of Intel LVMM. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 1.5 Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) Virtualization is a proven technology that enables one computer to function as virtual machines. After the...
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... GMCH component provides interfaces to the CPU, memory, PCI Express, and the DMI interconnect. For information about The Intel Q965 Express chipset Resources used . Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 1.7 Intel® Q965 Express Chipset The Intel Q965 Express chipset consists of the following : • 667 MHz core frequency • High performance 3-D setup and...
... GMCH component provides interfaces to the CPU, memory, PCI Express, and the DMI interconnect. For information about The Intel Q965 Express chipset Resources used . Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 1.7 Intel® Q965 Express Chipset The Intel Q965 Express chipset consists of the following : • 667 MHz core frequency • High performance 3-D setup and...
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... efficient use a minimal fixed portion of total system memory installed. An example of this would be allocated to 256 MB • Intel® Zoom Utility 1.7.1.2 Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) DVMT enables enhanced graphics and memory performance through highly efficient memory utilization. Once... memory (as set in dual-channel mode) or digital CRT/HDTV at 1920 x 1080 at 75 Hz refresh (QXGA) ⎯ DVI specification 1.0 compliant ⎯ Dual independent display options with digital display ⎯ 180-degree hardware screen rotation ⎯ Hardware color cursor support ⎯...
... efficient use a minimal fixed portion of total system memory installed. An example of this would be allocated to 256 MB • Intel® Zoom Utility 1.7.1.2 Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) DVMT enables enhanced graphics and memory performance through highly efficient memory utilization. Once... memory (as set in dual-channel mode) or digital CRT/HDTV at 1920 x 1080 at 75 Hz refresh (QXGA) ⎯ DVI specification 1.0 compliant ⎯ Dual independent display options with digital display ⎯ 180-degree hardware screen rotation ⎯ Hardware color cursor support ⎯...
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... configurations: • TV-Out (composite video) • Transition Minimized Differential Signaling (TMDS) for performing graphics functions. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to the graphics buffer as needed for DVI 1.0 • Low Voltage Differential ...are each capable of driving up to the PCI Express x16 connector. For information about Supported video modes for the Intel GMA 3000 graphics controller is as an extended desktop configuration with stacked back panel connectors • Four ports are...
... configurations: • TV-Out (composite video) • Transition Minimized Differential Signaling (TMDS) for performing graphics functions. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to the graphics buffer as needed for DVI 1.0 • Low Voltage Differential ...are each capable of driving up to the PCI Express x16 connector. For information about Supported video modes for the Intel GMA 3000 graphics controller is as an extended desktop configuration with stacked back panel connectors • Four ports are...
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... 16, page 58 1.7.5 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 1.7.4 Parallel IDE Interface The Parallel ATA IDE controller has one . Replace the battery with 3.3 VSB applied. When the voltage drops below a certain level...
... 16, page 58 1.7.5 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 1.7.4 Parallel IDE Interface The Parallel ATA IDE controller has one . Replace the battery with 3.3 VSB applied. When the voltage drops below a certain level...
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... type. ⎯ A signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of 95 dB Table 6 lists the supported retasking functions of the following: • Intel 82801HO ICH8DO • Sigmatel STAC9227 audio codec • Back panel audio connectors • Component-side audio headers: ⎯ Front panel audio...Yes No No Yes Supports Headphones? Table 6. Audio Jack Retasking Support Audio Jack Supports Line in? Front panel - Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 1.9 Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the front panel and back panel audio jacks. Green No Yes...
... type. ⎯ A signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of 95 dB Table 6 lists the supported retasking functions of the following: • Intel 82801HO ICH8DO • Sigmatel STAC9227 audio codec • Back panel audio connectors • Component-side audio headers: ⎯ Front panel audio...Yes No No Yes Supports Headphones? Table 6. Audio Jack Retasking Support Audio Jack Supports Line in? Front panel - Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Technical Product Specification 1.9 Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the front panel and back panel audio jacks. Green No Yes...