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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® G33 Express Chipset 14 Intel G33 Graphics Subsystem 15 GMA 3100 Graphics Controller 15 Digital Video Interface (DVI 16 Audio Subsystem 16 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller...17 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 17 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 18 Enhanced IDE Interface 18 Serial ATA...18 Serial ATA RAID 19 Intel® Rapid Recover Technology 19 Expandability...19 BIOS ...19 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 19 PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 20...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® G33 Express Chipset 14 Intel G33 Graphics Subsystem 15 GMA 3100 Graphics Controller 15 Digital Video Interface (DVI 16 Audio Subsystem 16 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller...17 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 17 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 18 Enhanced IDE Interface 18 Serial ATA...18 Serial ATA RAID 19 Intel® Rapid Recover Technology 19 Expandability...19 BIOS ...19 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 19 PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 20...
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Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide Installing the I/O Shield 29 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 30 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 Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory...59 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 65 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 66 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 66 ...
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide Installing the I/O Shield 29 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 30 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 Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory...59 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 65 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 66 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 66 ...
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...Technology 73 Creating a Recovery Volume 74 Creating a Recovery Volume Using the RAID Option ROM 74 Creating a Recovery Volume Using the Intel Matrix Storage Console 74 Disk Synchronization Mode 75 Mounting the Recovery Disk 75 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes 77 BIOS...79 European Union Declaration of the Standby Power Indicator 24 4. Desktop Board DG33TL Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Header ..........35 13. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 38 16. LAN Connector LEDs 17 3. Lift ...
...Technology 73 Creating a Recovery Volume 74 Creating a Recovery Volume Using the RAID Option ROM 74 Creating a Recovery Volume Using the Intel Matrix Storage Console 74 Disk Synchronization Mode 75 Mounting the Recovery Disk 75 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes 77 BIOS...79 European Union Declaration of the Standby Power Indicator 24 4. Desktop Board DG33TL Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Header ..........35 13. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 38 16. LAN Connector LEDs 17 3. Lift ...
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....84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package • Four 240-pin, DDR2 1.8 V (only) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 800/667 MHz... the major features of : • Intel G33 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801IR I/O Controller Hub (ICH9R) • Intel G33 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • One ...8213; One port routed to 8 GB of system memory Intel® G33 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter ...
....84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package • Four 240-pin, DDR2 1.8 V (only) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 800/667 MHz... the major features of : • Intel G33 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801IR I/O Controller Hub (ICH9R) • Intel G33 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • One ...8213; One port routed to 8 GB of system memory Intel® G33 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter ...
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Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 8 Mbit symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update ... range values Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board DG33TL, 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 ...
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 8 Mbit symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update ... range values Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board DG33TL, 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 ...
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... the following links for more information about : • Desktop Board DG33TL 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 separately. Desktop Board Features...
... the following links for more information about : • Desktop Board DG33TL 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 separately. Desktop Board Features...
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... capabilities. The ICH9R is a centralized controller for more information about the Intel G33 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 14 Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide • Support for: ⎯ Unbuffered, non-registered single... or double-sided DIMMs ⎯ Non-ECC DDR2 memory ⎯ DIMM Type and Timings listed below: Type DDR2-800 DDR2-667 Timing 5-5-5 or 6-6-6 only 5-5-5 only ⎯ Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only ⎯ Memory...
... capabilities. The ICH9R is a centralized controller for more information about the Intel G33 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 14 Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide • Support for: ⎯ Unbuffered, non-registered single... or double-sided DIMMs ⎯ Non-ECC DDR2 memory ⎯ DIMM Type and Timings listed below: Type DDR2-800 DDR2-667 Timing 5-5-5 or 6-6-6 only 5-5-5 only ⎯ Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only ⎯ Memory...
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...cache • Video ⎯ Software DVD at 30 fps full screen ⎯ Adaptive deinterlacing ⎯ Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) support up to 256 MB ⎯ Intel® Clear Video Technology • Display ⎯ Intel TV® Wizard utility (step-by-step setup help for TVs and displays) ⎯ Up to 2048 x .../HDTV at 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz refresh (with ADD2/MEC) NOTE A minimum of 512 MB of system memory is disabled. When a PCI Express x16 add-in card is installed, the Intel GMA 3100 graphics controller is required in card can be used or a PCI Express x16 add-in order for...
...cache • Video ⎯ Software DVD at 30 fps full screen ⎯ Adaptive deinterlacing ⎯ Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) support up to 256 MB ⎯ Intel® Clear Video Technology • Display ⎯ Intel TV® Wizard utility (step-by-step setup help for TVs and displays) ⎯ Up to 2048 x .../HDTV at 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz refresh (with ADD2/MEC) NOTE A minimum of 512 MB of system memory is disabled. When a PCI Express x16 add-in card is installed, the Intel GMA 3100 graphics controller is required in card can be used or a PCI Express x16 add-in order for...
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...The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the Desktop Board. See Figure 23 for the location of power supply voltages to enable Intel Quiet System Technology. • Fan speed controllers and sensors integrated into the ICH9R • Thermal sensors in the processor, GMCH, ... thermal sensor will display 66 °C until its temperature rises above and below acceptable values • Intel Quiet System Technology fan speed control, delivering acoustically-optimized thermal management NOTE Memory must be connected to RAM) ⎯ +5 V standby power indicator LED ⎯ Wake from USB...
...The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the Desktop Board. See Figure 23 for the location of power supply voltages to enable Intel Quiet System Technology. • Fan speed controllers and sensors integrated into the ICH9R • Thermal sensors in the processor, GMCH, ... thermal sensor will display 66 °C until its temperature rises above and below acceptable values • Intel Quiet System Technology fan speed control, delivering acoustically-optimized thermal management NOTE Memory must be connected to RAM) ⎯ +5 V standby power indicator LED ⎯ Wake from USB...
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... using this specification can participate in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to be off. The Desktop Board's standby power indicator, shown in memory. For example, when this Desktop Board must be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Desktop Board Features Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTIONS For Instantly Available... LED turning amber. Add-in cards that support this feature can be used with this LED is lit, standby power is still present at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors. 23
... using this specification can participate in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to be off. The Desktop Board's standby power indicator, shown in memory. For example, when this Desktop Board must be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Desktop Board Features Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTIONS For Instantly Available... LED turning amber. Add-in cards that support this feature can be used with this LED is lit, standby power is still present at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors. 23
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... guidelines before 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 IDE and Serial ATA cables • Install the External SATA (eSATA) adapter bracket •...
... guidelines before 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 IDE and Serial ATA cables • Install the External SATA (eSATA) adapter bracket •...
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... single channel), Channel A, DIMM 0 must always be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. NOTE Regardless of the ICH9R Manageability Engine feature. 36 Desktop board DG33TL has four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM...
... single channel), Channel A, DIMM 0 must always be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. NOTE Regardless of the ICH9R Manageability Engine feature. 36 Desktop board DG33TL has four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM...
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Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs If additional memory is to be used, install another matched pair of channels A and B. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel configuration. Figure 14. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs 37 Two or Four DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in DIMM 0 (blue) of DIMMs in DIMM 1 (black) in channels A and B (see Figure 13) in speed and size (see Figure 14). Figure 13.
Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs If additional memory is to be used, install another matched pair of channels A and B. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel configuration. Figure 14. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs 37 Two or Four DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in DIMM 0 (blue) of DIMMs in DIMM 1 (black) in channels A and B (see Figure 13) in speed and size (see Figure 14). Figure 13.
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Figure 15. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs NOTE All other memory configurations will result in either DIMM 0 or DIMM 1 of channel B (see Figure 15). Install a DIMM equal in speed and total size of channel A. Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide Three DIMMs If you want to use three DIMMs in a dual-channel configuration, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) of the DIMMs installed in channel A in single channel memory operation. 38
Figure 15. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs NOTE All other memory configurations will result in either DIMM 0 or DIMM 1 of channel B (see Figure 15). Install a DIMM equal in speed and total size of channel A. Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide Three DIMMs If you want to use three DIMMs in a dual-channel configuration, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) of the DIMMs installed in channel A in single channel memory operation. 38
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... the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3. Remove the computer's cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see inset in Figure 17). 40 Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide NOTE Memory must be installed in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Installing a DIMM 4. Position the DIMM above the socket. To install a DIMM, follow...
... the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3. Remove the computer's cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see inset in Figure 17). 40 Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide NOTE Memory must be installed in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Installing a DIMM 4. Position the DIMM above the socket. To install a DIMM, follow...
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... estimated life of the battery. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. OBS! Det kan oppstå eksplosjonsfare hvis batteriet skiftes ut med feil type...
... estimated life of the battery. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. OBS! Det kan oppstå eksplosjonsfare hvis batteriet skiftes ut med feil type...
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... you are updating the BIOS for the computer. Go to the DG33TL page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Follow the instructions provided in the ...4. This is useful if you can update the system BIOS while in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. The BIOS file is required. Download the file to your...
... you are updating the BIOS for the computer. Go to the DG33TL page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Follow the instructions provided in the ...4. This is useful if you can update the system BIOS while in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. The BIOS file is required. Download the file to your...
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... to the latest production release regardless of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the DG33TL 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...
... to the latest production release regardless of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the DG33TL 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...
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...uncompressing and writing an ISO image file to CD, burn the data to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. The Iflash Memory update utility allows you can also be upgraded and boot the system. 4. Using software capable of the BIOS NOTE Review the instructions distributed with ... to upgrade the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS file: 1. The utility available on the Intel World Wide Web site provides a simple method for the BIOS upgrade process to : • Update the BIOS and Intel Management Engine in the CD-ROM drive of the computer to 5 minutes. The system will...
...uncompressing and writing an ISO image file to CD, burn the data to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. The Iflash Memory update utility allows you can also be upgraded and boot the system. 4. Using software capable of the BIOS NOTE Review the instructions distributed with ... to upgrade the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS file: 1. The utility available on the Intel World Wide Web site provides a simple method for the BIOS upgrade process to : • Update the BIOS and Intel Management Engine in the CD-ROM drive of the computer to 5 minutes. The system will...
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...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 the remaining portion of your settings by pressing . Exit the Option ROM user interface by pressing the... key after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Press and enter the RAID Configuration Utility. 2. Press once you will only appear if three or four SATA drives are more ...
...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 the remaining portion of your settings by pressing . Exit the Option ROM user interface by pressing the... key after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Press and enter the RAID Configuration Utility. 2. Press once you will only appear if three or four SATA drives are more ...