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... with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Date June 2007 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is present on the board, the following statement applies: FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the limits for a Class...
... with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Date June 2007 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is present on the board, the following statement applies: FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the limits for a Class...
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... audiences. The suitability of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the Desktop Board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DG31PR. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of this product for other PC...
... audiences. The suitability of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the Desktop Board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DG31PR. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of this product for other PC...
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... KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board DG31PR • I/O shield • Diskette drive cable • ATA-66/100 cable • Two locking Serial ATA (SATA) cables • Quick ... or loss of some common terms used in the product guide. Terminology The table below gives descriptions of data. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage...
... KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board DG31PR • I/O shield • Diskette drive cable • ATA-66/100 cable • Two locking Serial ATA (SATA) cables • Quick ... or loss of some common terms used in the product guide. Terminology The table below gives descriptions of data. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage...
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Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing the Processor Fan ...the BIOS Configuration Jumper 52 Clearing Passwords 53 Replacing the Battery 54 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 59 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory... Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 66 Product Ecology Statements 67 Recycling Considerations 67 Lead-Free Desktop Board 69 EMC Regulations 71 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 72 vi
Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing the Processor Fan ...the BIOS Configuration Jumper 52 Clearing Passwords 53 Replacing the Battery 54 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 59 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory... Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 66 Product Ecology Statements 67 Recycling Considerations 67 Lead-Free Desktop Board 69 EMC Regulations 71 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 72 vi
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...the Protective Socket Cover 32 9. Installing a DIMM 38 16. Chassis Intrusion Header 46 7. Desktop Board DG31PR Components 12 3. Contents Product Certifications 73 Board-Level Certification Markings 73 Chassis and Component Certifications 74 Figures 1. Back Panel Audio Connectors 49 23... Cable 44 21. Desktop Board DG31PR Components 11 2. Desktop Board DG31PR Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Connecting the Diskette Drive Cable 42 19. Location of the Standby Power Indicator 24 4. Removing the Battery 58 Tables 1. Front Panel Intel High Definition Audio Header...
...the Protective Socket Cover 32 9. Installing a DIMM 38 16. Chassis Intrusion Header 46 7. Desktop Board DG31PR Components 12 3. Contents Product Certifications 73 Board-Level Certification Markings 73 Chassis and Component Certifications 74 Figures 1. Back Panel Audio Connectors 49 23... Cable 44 21. Desktop Board DG31PR Components 11 2. Desktop Board DG31PR Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Connecting the Diskette Drive Cable 42 19. Location of the Standby Power Indicator 24 4. Removing the Battery 58 Tables 1. Front Panel Intel High Definition Audio Header...
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...USB 2.0 ports ― Four ports routed to the back panel ― Four ports routed to 4 GB of system memory Intel® G31 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio LAN Support Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces microATX (218.44 ...• One diskette drive interface • One VGA port • One serial port header • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports continued 9 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DG31PR.
...USB 2.0 ports ― Four ports routed to the back panel ― Four ports routed to 4 GB of system memory Intel® G31 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio LAN Support Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces microATX (218.44 ...• One diskette drive interface • One VGA port • One serial port header • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports continued 9 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DG31PR.
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... fan sense inputs to monitor fan speed Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board DG31PR, 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 Windows Vista* Ultimate •... Center Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home 10 Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Table 1.
... fan sense inputs to monitor fan speed Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board DG31PR, 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 Windows Vista* Ultimate •... Center Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home 10 Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Table 1.
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Figure 1. Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board DG31PR. Desktop Board DG31PR Components 11
Figure 1. Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board DG31PR. Desktop Board DG31PR Components 11
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...: • Desktop Board DG31PR http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Supported processors http://www.intel.com/go /findCPU Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be purchased... Chapter 2 • Supported processors for Desktop Board DG31PR, http://www.intel.com/go /findCPU • Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd Processor CAUTION Failure to use...
...: • Desktop Board DG31PR http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Supported processors http://www.intel.com/go /findCPU Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be purchased... Chapter 2 • Supported processors for Desktop Board DG31PR, http://www.intel.com/go /findCPU • Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd Processor CAUTION Failure to use...
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... memory, http://www.cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp Intel® G31 Express Chipset The Intel G31 Express Chipset consists of the following link for the board's I/O paths. The ICH7 is a centralized controller for more information about the Intel G31 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 14 Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide • Support for: ⎯...
... memory, http://www.cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp Intel® G31 Express Chipset The Intel G31 Express Chipset consists of the following link for the board's I/O paths. The ICH7 is a centralized controller for more information about the Intel G31 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 14 Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide • Support for: ⎯...
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Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following: • Intel® ICH7 • Realtek ALC888 audio codec • Back panel audio connectors • Onboard audio header/connector: ⎯ Intel High Definition audio front panel audio header ⎯ Onboard S/PDIF ...(S/N) ratio of 95 dB • Independent multi-streaming 5.1 audio (using the back panel audio connectors) and stereo (using the Intel High Definition front panel audio header) Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio ...
Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following: • Intel® ICH7 • Realtek ALC888 audio codec • Back panel audio connectors • Onboard audio header/connector: ⎯ Intel High Definition audio front panel audio header ⎯ Onboard S/PDIF ...(S/N) ratio of 95 dB • Independent multi-streaming 5.1 audio (using the back panel audio connectors) and stereo (using the Intel High Definition front panel audio header) Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio ...
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...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 the ICH7. LAN Connector LEDs LED A B LED Color Green N/A Green Yellow LED ...ports to accommodate operating systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. This may be required to USB 1.1 operation. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is operating. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. The interface supports: • Up to ...
...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 the ICH7. LAN Connector LEDs LED A B LED Color Green N/A Green Yellow LED ...ports to accommodate operating systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. This may be required to USB 1.1 operation. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is operating. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. The interface supports: • Up to ...
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... whether the supervisor or user password was entered. • Setting a user password restricts who can boot the computer. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be set for the BIOS...the computer. If only the supervisor password is set, pressing at the password prompt of Desktop Board DG31PR enable the board to view and change all Setup options. The board has several hardware management features including the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives ...
... whether the supervisor or user password was entered. • Setting a user password restricts who can boot the computer. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be set for the BIOS...the computer. If only the supervisor password is set, pressing at the password prompt of Desktop Board DG31PR enable the board to view and change all Setup options. The board has several hardware management features including the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives ...
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...LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the location of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can damage the power supply. The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon ... current when using the Last Power State feature in before power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up the computer. 22 Fan Headers The function/operation of...
...LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the location of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can damage the power supply. The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon ... current when using the Last Power State feature in before power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up the computer. 22 Fan Headers The function/operation of...
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Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Figure 3. Location of the Standby Power Indicator Related Links: For more information 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 requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from an ACPI S3 state. 24 USB bus activity wakes the computer from USB.
Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Figure 3. Location of the Standby Power Indicator Related Links: For more information 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 requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from an ACPI S3 state. 24 USB bus activity wakes the computer from USB.
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... assemblies • Rough edges and sharp corners on page 65. 28 Prevent Power Supply Overload Do not overload the power supply output. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR 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 the chassis and associated modules.
... assemblies • Rough edges and sharp corners on page 65. 28 Prevent Power Supply Overload Do not overload the power supply output. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR 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 the chassis and associated modules.
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...chassis manual for Desktop Board DG31PR. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should do this procedure. Figure 5 shows the location of the mounting screw holes for instructions on installing and removing the Desktop Board. Disconnect the ...computer from its power source before you open the computer can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Desktop Board DG31PR Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 Refer to ...
...chassis manual for Desktop Board DG31PR. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should do this procedure. Figure 5 shows the location of the mounting screw holes for instructions on installing and removing the Desktop Board. Disconnect the ...computer from its power source before you open the computer can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Desktop Board DG31PR Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 Refer to ...
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Lift the Load Plate 4. Do not discard the protective socket cover. Figure 7. Always replace the socket cover if the processor is removed from the load plate (Figure 8). Do not touch the socket contacts (Figure 7, B). Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the socket. Figure 8. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 32 Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide 3. Lift the load plate (Figure 7, A).
Lift the Load Plate 4. Do not discard the protective socket cover. Figure 7. Always replace the socket cover if the processor is removed from the load plate (Figure 8). Do not touch the socket contacts (Figure 7, B). Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the socket. Figure 8. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 32 Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide 3. Lift the load plate (Figure 7, A).
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Pressing down on how to attach the processor fan heat sink to the Desktop Board, refer to the boxed processor manual. 34 Figure 11. For instructions on the load plate (Figure 11, A), close and engage the socket lever (Figure 11, B). Close the Load Plate Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Desktop Board DG31PR has mounting holes for a processor fan heat sink. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide 7.
Pressing down on how to attach the processor fan heat sink to the Desktop Board, refer to the boxed processor manual. 34 Figure 11. For instructions on the load plate (Figure 11, A), close and engage the socket lever (Figure 11, B). Close the Load Plate Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Desktop Board DG31PR has mounting holes for a processor fan heat sink. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide 7.
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Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Figure 13. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Removing the Processor For instructions on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the processor...
Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Figure 13. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Removing the Processor For instructions on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the processor...