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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® G31 Express Chipset 14 Intel® G33 Graphics Subsystem 15 Intel® GMA 3100 Graphics Controller (Intel® GMA 3100 15 Audio Subsystem 16 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 17 LAN Subsystem 17 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® G31 Express Chipset 14 Intel® G33 Graphics Subsystem 15 Intel® GMA 3100 Graphics Controller (Intel® GMA 3100 15 Audio Subsystem 16 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 17 LAN Subsystem 17 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs...
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Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 34 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35 Removing the Processor 36 Installing and Removing Memory 36 Installing DIMMs 37 Removing DIMMs 39 Installing and Removing a PCI Express... 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 Update...
Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 34 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35 Removing the Processor 36 Installing and Removing Memory 36 Installing DIMMs 37 Removing DIMMs 39 Installing and Removing a PCI Express... 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 Update...
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...Board Markings 70 16. Installing the I/O Shield 29 5. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 33 10. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 40 17. Connecting Power Supply Cables 51 25. Front Panel Intel High Definition Audio Header Signal Names 46 5. USB 2.0 Header Signal... 16. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 44 21. EMC Regulations 71 17. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Header ..........35 13. Install the Processor 33 11. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 36 14. Contents Product Certifications 73 Board-Level...
...Board Markings 70 16. Installing the I/O Shield 29 5. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 33 10. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 40 17. Connecting Power Supply Cables 51 25. Front Panel Intel High Definition Audio Header Signal Names 46 5. USB 2.0 Header Signal... 16. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 44 21. EMC Regulations 71 17. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Header ..........35 13. Install the Processor 33 11. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 36 14. Contents Product Certifications 73 Board-Level...
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... to the back panel ― Four ports routed to 4 GB of system memory Intel® G31 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DG31PR. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio LAN Support Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces microATX (218.44 millimeters... [8.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package • Two 240-pin, DDR2 1.8 V (only) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets •...
... to the back panel ― Four ports routed to 4 GB of system memory Intel® G31 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DG31PR. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio LAN Support Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces microATX (218.44 millimeters... [8.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package • Two 240-pin, DDR2 1.8 V (only) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets •...
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...Inline Memory Module (DIMM) connectors with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Desktop Board DG31PR supports an Intel processor in damage to the board, or the system may result in the LGA775 package. Related Links: Go to the following links ...about : • 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...
...Inline Memory Module (DIMM) connectors with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Desktop Board DG31PR supports an Intel processor in damage to the board, or the system may result in the LGA775 package. Related Links: Go to the following links ...about : • 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...
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... also provides integrated graphics capabilities supporting 3D, 2D, and display capabilities. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide • Support for more information about the Intel G31 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 14 Related Links: Go to the processor, memory, PCI Express, and the DMI interconnect. The ICH7 is a centralized...
... also provides integrated graphics capabilities supporting 3D, 2D, and display capabilities. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide • Support for more information about the Intel G31 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 14 Related Links: Go to the processor, memory, PCI Express, and the DMI interconnect. The ICH7 is a centralized...
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...the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to USB 1.1 operation. Enhanced IDE Interface The board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA...: • Up to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. 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. USB...
...the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to USB 1.1 operation. Enhanced IDE Interface The board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA...: • Up to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. 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. USB...
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... voltages to detect levels above and below acceptable values • Fan speed controllers and sensors integrated into the legacy I/O controller • Thermal sensors in the processor, GMCH, and ICH7, plus an onboard remote sensor • Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control, for the location of the chassis intrusion header.
... voltages to detect levels above and below acceptable values • Fan speed controllers and sensors integrated into the legacy I/O controller • Thermal sensors in the processor, GMCH, and ICH7, plus an onboard remote sensor • Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control, for the location of the chassis intrusion header.
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... on page 51 for the power supply must be set by using this feature can damage the power supply. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and two 3-pin chassis fan headers. LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the location of... up the computer. 22 Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is wired to a tachometer input of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can turn off as follows: • The fans are on when the...
... on page 51 for the power supply must be set by using this feature can damage the power supply. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and two 3-pin chassis fan headers. LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the location of... up the computer. 22 Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is wired to a tachometer input of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can turn off as follows: • The fans are on when the...
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... 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 • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the diskette drive cable • Connect the IDE and Serial...
... 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 • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the diskette drive cable • Connect the IDE and Serial...
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... with these instructions and the instructions provided by the chassis and module suppliers, you can ensure that instruct you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all the modules within the computer is less than the output current rating of each of : • Sharp ... chassis and associated modules. Related Links For information about regulatory compliance, go to Appendix B on the chassis • Hot components (such as processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit Observe all warnings and cautions that your computer ...
... with these instructions and the instructions provided by the chassis and module suppliers, you can ensure that instruct you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all the modules within the computer is less than the output current rating of each of : • Sharp ... chassis and associated modules. Related Links For information about regulatory compliance, go to Appendix B on the chassis • Hot components (such as processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit Observe all warnings and cautions that your computer ...
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Failure to the Desktop Board are given below. To install a processor, follow these instructions: 1. Figure 6. Installing a Processor CAUTION Before installing or removing the processor, make sure the AC power has been removed by pushing the lever down and away from the computer;...the standby power LED should not be lit (see Figure 3 on how to install the processor to do so could damage the processor and the board. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on page 24). Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. ...
Failure to the Desktop Board are given below. To install a processor, follow these instructions: 1. Figure 6. Installing a Processor CAUTION Before installing or removing the processor, make sure the AC power has been removed by pushing the lever down and away from the computer;...the standby power LED should not be lit (see Figure 3 on how to install the processor to do so could damage the processor and the board. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on page 24). Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. ...
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Lift the load plate (Figure 7, A). Figure 7. Do not discard the protective socket cover. Do not touch the socket contacts (Figure 7, B). Remove the Protective Socket Cover 32 Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the socket. Always replace the socket cover if the processor is removed from the load plate (Figure 8). Figure 8. Lift the Load Plate 4. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide 3.
Lift the load plate (Figure 7, A). Figure 7. Do not discard the protective socket cover. Do not touch the socket contacts (Figure 7, B). Remove the Protective Socket Cover 32 Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the socket. Always replace the socket cover if the processor is removed from the load plate (Figure 8). Figure 8. Lift the Load Plate 4. Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide 3.
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...the socket. Figure 10. Remove the processor from the socket. Always replace the processor cover if the processor is removed from the protective processor cover. Hold the processor with the socket (Figure 10, C). Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding it ..., B) with your fingers align to touch the bottom of the processor (see Figure 9). Do not discard the protective processor cover. Figure 9. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 6. Install the Processor 33 Hold the processor only at the edges, being careful not to the socket cutouts...
...the socket. Figure 10. Remove the processor from the socket. Always replace the processor cover if the processor is removed from the protective processor cover. Hold the processor with the socket (Figure 10, C). Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding it ..., B) with your fingers align to touch the bottom of the processor (see Figure 9). Do not discard the protective processor cover. Figure 9. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 6. Install the Processor 33 Hold the processor only at the edges, being careful not to the socket cutouts...
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Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide 7. Close the Load Plate Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Desktop Board DG31PR has mounting holes for a processor fan heat sink. For instructions on the load plate (Figure 11, A), close and engage the socket lever (Figure 11, B). Pressing down on how to attach the processor fan heat sink to the Desktop Board, refer to the boxed processor manual. 34 Figure 11.
Intel Desktop Board DG31PR Product Guide 7. Close the Load Plate Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Desktop Board DG31PR has mounting holes for a processor fan heat sink. For instructions on the load plate (Figure 11, A), close and engage the socket lever (Figure 11, B). Pressing down on how to attach the processor fan heat sink to the Desktop Board, refer to the boxed processor manual. 34 Figure 11.
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However, since the fan with a 3-pin connector (Figure 12, B) can be used. Figure 12. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the 4-pin processor fan header (see Figure 12). however, a fan with a 3-pin connector cannot use the onboard fan control, the fan will always operate at full speed. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the Processor Fan Header 35 A fan with a 4-pin connector as shown in Figure 12, A is recommended;
However, since the fan with a 3-pin connector (Figure 12, B) can be used. Figure 12. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the 4-pin processor fan header (see Figure 12). however, a fan with a 3-pin connector cannot use the onboard fan control, the fan will always operate at full speed. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the Processor Fan Header 35 A fan with a 4-pin connector as shown in Figure 12, A is recommended;
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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. For dual-channel performance, install a matched ...desktop board has two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B. 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 installation manual. Figure 13. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example NOTE All other memory ...
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. For dual-channel performance, install a matched ...desktop board has two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B. 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 installation manual. Figure 13. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example NOTE All other memory ...
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... Board power connectors. Observe the precautions in damage to the board or the system may not function properly. Connecting Power Supply Cables 1. Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the 2 x 12 pin connector. 3. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Supply Power Cables CAUTION Failure to use an...
... Board power connectors. Observe the precautions in damage to the board or the system may not function properly. Connecting Power Supply Cables 1. Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the 2 x 12 pin connector. 3. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Supply Power Cables CAUTION Failure to use an...
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... B. BIOS Error Messages Error Message PROCESSOR_THERMAL_TRIP_ERROR MULTI_BIT_ECC_ERROR SINGLE_BIT_ECC_ERROR CMOS_BATTERY_ERROR CMOS_CHECKSUM_ERROR CMOS_TIMER_ERROR MEMORY_SIZE_DECREASE_ERROR INTRUDER_DETECTION_ERROR SPD_TOLER_ERROR MEM_OPTIMAL_ERROR Explanation Processor was opened. The firmware has detected that the system date/time has not been set. Properly ...The firmware has detected that a Multi-Bit ECC Error occurred. Beep Codes Beep 3 Siren Description No memory Processor overheat (on the monitor BIOS Beep Codes The BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone followed ...
... B. BIOS Error Messages Error Message PROCESSOR_THERMAL_TRIP_ERROR MULTI_BIT_ECC_ERROR SINGLE_BIT_ECC_ERROR CMOS_BATTERY_ERROR CMOS_CHECKSUM_ERROR CMOS_TIMER_ERROR MEMORY_SIZE_DECREASE_ERROR INTRUDER_DETECTION_ERROR SPD_TOLER_ERROR MEM_OPTIMAL_ERROR Explanation Processor was opened. The firmware has detected that the system date/time has not been set. Properly ...The firmware has detected that a Multi-Bit ECC Error occurred. Beep Codes Beep 3 Siren Description No memory Processor overheat (on the monitor BIOS Beep Codes The BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone followed ...