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...Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DG35EC. The suitability of this product for technically qualified personnel. NOTE Notes call attention to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory ...PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to important information. iii Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are arranged as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (...
...Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DG35EC. The suitability of this product for technically qualified personnel. NOTE Notes call attention to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory ...PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to important information. iii Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are arranged as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (...
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...Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® G35 Express Chipset 14 Intel G35 Graphics Subsystem 14 Audio Subsystem 15 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 16 LAN Subsystem 16 LAN Status Indicators 16 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 17 Enhanced IDE Interface 17 Serial ATA...17 Expandability...18 BIOS... ENERGY STAR* Qualified 23 Speaker...23 Battery ...23 Real-Time Clock 23 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 25 Installation Precautions 26 Prevent Power Supply Overload 26 Observe Safety and Regulatory ...
...Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® G35 Express Chipset 14 Intel G35 Graphics Subsystem 14 Audio Subsystem 15 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 16 LAN Subsystem 16 LAN Status Indicators 16 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 17 Enhanced IDE Interface 17 Serial ATA...17 Expandability...18 BIOS... ENERGY STAR* Qualified 23 Speaker...23 Battery ...23 Real-Time Clock 23 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 25 Installation Precautions 26 Prevent Power Supply Overload 26 Observe Safety and Regulatory ...
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Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Product Guide Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink 32 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 33 Removing the Processor 33 Installing and Removing Memory 34 ... Clearing Passwords 52 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 Utility 60 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 60 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File 60 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update...
Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Product Guide Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink 32 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 33 Removing the Processor 33 Installing and Removing Memory 34 ... Clearing Passwords 52 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 Utility 60 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 60 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File 60 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update...
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...Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 35 16. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs 35 15. Connecting Power Supply Cables 50 27. Desktop Board DG35EC Components 11 2. Connecting the Diskette Drive Cable 41 21. Back Panel Audio Connectors 48 25. LAN Connector LEDs 16 3. Install the Processor...Configuration with Two DIMMs 34 14. Internal Headers 44 24. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 31 10. Desktop Board DG35EC China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 73 vii Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 51 28.
...Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 35 16. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs 35 15. Connecting Power Supply Cables 50 27. Desktop Board DG35EC Components 11 2. Connecting the Diskette Drive Cable 41 21. Back Panel Audio Connectors 48 25. LAN Connector LEDs 16 3. Install the Processor...Configuration with Two DIMMs 34 14. Internal Headers 44 24. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 31 10. Desktop Board DG35EC China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 73 vii Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 51 28.
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Feature Summary 9 2. Desktop Board DG35EC Components 12 3. Front Panel Header 46 9. BIOS Error Messages 63 16. China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark 72 19. Product Certification Markings 76 viii S/PDIF Connector Signal Names 45 5. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 14. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 45...
Feature Summary 9 2. Desktop Board DG35EC Components 12 3. Front Panel Header 46 9. BIOS Error Messages 63 16. China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark 72 19. Product Certification Markings 76 viii S/PDIF Connector Signal Names 45 5. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 14. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 45...
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... for extensible firmware interface • 8 Mbit symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to RAM... Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home For more information about Desktop Board DG35EC, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 10 Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Product Guide Table 1.
... for extensible firmware interface • 8 Mbit symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to RAM... Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home For more information about Desktop Board DG35EC, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 10 Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Product Guide Table 1.
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Desktop Board DG35EC 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 X Y Z AA Description PCI bus connector IEEE 1394a header PCI Express x1 connector 2 Speaker PCI Express x1 connector 1 PCI ... front panel power LED header High-speed USB 2.0 headers (2) BIOS configuration jumper block Battery S/PDIF connector Front panel audio header Go to the following locations for more information about: • Desktop Board DG35EC • Supported processors http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/go/findCPU 12 Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Product Guide Table 2.
Desktop Board DG35EC 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 X Y Z AA Description PCI bus connector IEEE 1394a header PCI Express x1 connector 2 Speaker PCI Express x1 connector 1 PCI ... front panel power LED header High-speed USB 2.0 headers (2) BIOS configuration jumper block Battery S/PDIF connector Front panel audio header Go to the following locations for more information about: • Desktop Board DG35EC • Supported processors http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/go/findCPU 12 Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Product Guide Table 2.
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...BIOS will see a notification to the board, or the system may result in damage to this effect on installing or upgrading the processor, page 29 in the LGA775 package. Go to configure the memory controller for Desktop Board DG35EC, http://www.intel.com/go/findCPU Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel... Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) connectors with the Desktop Board and must be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Desktop Board DG35EC supports an Intel processor in Chapter 2 • Supported processors for ...
...BIOS will see a notification to the board, or the system may result in damage to this effect on installing or upgrading the processor, page 29 in the LGA775 package. Go to configure the memory controller for Desktop Board DG35EC, http://www.intel.com/go/findCPU Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel... Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) connectors with the Desktop Board and must be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Desktop Board DG35EC supports an Intel processor in Chapter 2 • Supported processors for ...
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... link is established LAN activity is occurring 10 Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up and the LAN subsystem is powered up to 10 USB 2.0 ports (six ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to... IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to accommodate operating systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. This may be required to USB 1.1 operation. Table 3. USB 2.0 ...
... link is established LAN activity is occurring 10 Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up and the LAN subsystem is powered up to 10 USB 2.0 ports (six ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to... IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to accommodate operating systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. This may be required to USB 1.1 operation. Table 3. USB 2.0 ...
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... available for booting the computer, with the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to run the BIOS Setup program after you must enter either the supervisor password or the user password to access Setup. A supervisor password and...8226; One PCI bus connector BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Product Guide Expandability For system expansion, the Desktop Board provides the following the instructions...
... available for booting the computer, with the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to run the BIOS Setup program after you must enter either the supervisor password or the user password to access Setup. A supervisor password and...8226; One PCI bus connector BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Product Guide Expandability For system expansion, the Desktop Board provides the following the instructions...
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Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Product Guide Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through system control. When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power ...9135; Power connectors ⎯ Fan headers ⎯ LAN wake capabilities ⎯ Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu.
Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Product Guide Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through system control. When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power ...9135; Power connectors ⎯ Fan headers ⎯ LAN wake capabilities ⎯ Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu.
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... even though the front panel power button is not available, 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...to the internal headers • Connect to the onboard audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in personal injury or equipment damage. Failure...
... even though the front panel power button is not available, 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...to the internal headers • Connect to the onboard audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in personal injury or equipment damage. Failure...
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... program modes. 51 Figure 27 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to be done in unreliable computer operation. Figure 27. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from...
... program modes. 51 Figure 27 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to be done in unreliable computer operation. Figure 27. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from...
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...AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter). 3. Remove the computer cover. 52 Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Product Guide Table 13. Press and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that the board is set to boot. 7. Use this menu to select Clear Passwords. Place the jumper...Select Yes and press . Turn off the computer. Press to the computer. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for booting. Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self...
...AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter). 3. Remove the computer cover. 52 Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Product Guide Table 13. Press and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that the board is set to boot. 7. Use this menu to select Clear Passwords. Place the jumper...Select Yes and press . Turn off the computer. Press to the computer. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for booting. Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self...
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 12. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on page 57 shows the location of the battery. When the voltage drops below . 13. Figure 28 on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in the computer, and turn on the computer. Det kan...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 12. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on page 57 shows the location of the battery. When the voltage drops below . 13. Figure 28 on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in the computer, and turn on the computer. Det kan...
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... how to complete the BIOS update. 59 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. Go to the DG35EC 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...
... how to complete the BIOS update. 59 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. Go to the DG35EC 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...
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... you need to remove the BIOS configuration jumper. Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File The ISO Image BIOS update allows for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS 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.
... you need to remove the BIOS configuration jumper. Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File The ISO Image BIOS update allows for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS 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.
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.... At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key 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 complete. The Iflash BIOS update files can update the system BIOS from a bootable CD-ROM...
.... At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key 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 complete. The Iflash BIOS update files can update the system BIOS from a bootable CD-ROM...
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.... 2. For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. Manually run the IFLASH.EXE file from a BIOS update failure, go to BIOS size and recovery requirements, a CD-R with the .BIO file in the root directory will interrupt the BIOS update; Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the...
.... 2. For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. Manually run the IFLASH.EXE file from a BIOS update failure, go to BIOS size and recovery requirements, a CD-R with the .BIO file in the root directory will interrupt the BIOS update; Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the...
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... detected that the system date/time has not been set. Table 14. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board DG35EC reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on reboot) BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during POST if the video configuration fails (a faulty video...
... detected that the system date/time has not been set. Table 14. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board DG35EC reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on reboot) BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during POST if the video configuration fails (a faulty video...