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... Media Center Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 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
... Media Center Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 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
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Desktop Board Features The Intel GMA X3500 graphics controller has the following features: • 667 MHz core frequency • Advanced graphics performance, including: ⎯ DX10.0* and OpenGL* 1.5 support ⎯ Shader Model 4.0 support • Enhanced video playback support, including: ⎯ Intel® Clear Video Technology (for more information go to http://www.intel...tasking Go to the following locations for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • The front panel audio solution, page 45 • The...
Desktop Board Features The Intel GMA X3500 graphics controller has the following features: • 667 MHz core frequency • Advanced graphics performance, including: ⎯ DX10.0* and OpenGL* 1.5 support ⎯ Shader Model 4.0 support • Enhanced video playback support, including: ⎯ Intel® Clear Video Technology (for more information go to http://www.intel...tasking Go to the following locations for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • The front panel audio solution, page 45 • The...
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These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN. LAN Connector LEDs 16 Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Product Guide Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller The I/O controller features the following: • Low pin count (LPC) interface • One serial port interface via... • LAN connect interface between ICH9DH and the LAN controller • PCI bus power management For information about LAN software and drivers go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop LAN Status Indicators Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 2).
These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN. LAN Connector LEDs 16 Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Product Guide Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller The I/O controller features the following: • Low pin count (LPC) interface • One serial port interface via... • LAN connect interface between ICH9DH and the LAN controller • PCI bus power management For information about LAN software and drivers go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop LAN Status Indicators Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 2).
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USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. The interface supports: • Up to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as... and peripheral devices 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 ICH8. Table 3. This may be required to accommodate operating systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. LAN...
USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. The interface supports: • Up to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as... and peripheral devices 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 ICH8. Table 3. This may be required to accommodate operating systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. LAN...
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...NOTE The back panel line out connector is removed. Table 11 shows the pin assignments for the chassis intrusion header. Figure 24. Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Product Guide Chassis Intrusion Header Figure 23, H on the chassis to detect if the chassis cover is designed to power either ...audio modes. Chassis Intrusion Header Pin Description 1 Intruder 2 Ground Connecting to the Onboard Audio System After installing the RealTek audio driver from the Intel Express Installer CD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Table 12 lists the functions of the chassis intrusion ...
...NOTE The back panel line out connector is removed. Table 11 shows the pin assignments for the chassis intrusion header. Figure 24. Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Product Guide Chassis Intrusion Header Figure 23, H on the chassis to detect if the chassis cover is designed to power either ...audio modes. Chassis Intrusion Header Pin Description 1 Intruder 2 Ground Connecting to the Onboard Audio System After installing the RealTek audio driver from the Intel Express Installer CD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Table 12 lists the functions of the chassis intrusion ...
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... the power supply. 15 See the Intel web site listed below for the Desktop Board DG35EC Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested Memory Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DG35EC/index.htm http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DG35EC/index.htm http://www.intel.com/go /findcpu CAUTION Use...
... the power supply. 15 See the Intel web site listed below for the Desktop Board DG35EC Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested Memory Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DG35EC/index.htm http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DG35EC/index.htm http://www.intel.com/go /findcpu CAUTION Use...
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...minimal fixed portion of system memory can be when using VGA graphics under DOS. Once loaded, the operating system and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to the graphics buffer as set in and DVI digital display connections 1.6.1.2 Dynamic Video Memory Technology (...(as needed for compatibility with Advanced Digital Display 2 card or Media Expansion Card (ADD2/MEC), support for maximum 2-D/3-D graphics performance. Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Technical Product Specification • Video ⎯ Software DVD at 30 fps full screen ⎯ DVMT support up to 256 MB ⎯...
...minimal fixed portion of system memory can be when using VGA graphics under DOS. Once loaded, the operating system and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to the graphics buffer as set in and DVI digital display connections 1.6.1.2 Dynamic Video Memory Technology (...(as needed for compatibility with Advanced Digital Display 2 card or Media Expansion Card (ADD2/MEC), support for maximum 2-D/3-D graphics performance. Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Technical Product Specification • Video ⎯ Software DVD at 30 fps full screen ⎯ DVMT support up to 256 MB ⎯...
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SDVO mode enables the SDVO ports to 10 USB 2.0 ports, supports UHCI and EHCI, and uses UHCIand EHCI-compatible drivers. One device can operate in dual channel mode • HDTV output • HDMI support (when used with a theoretical maximum transfer rate of 3 ... per connector. 1.6.3.1 Serial ATA Support The DG35EC Desktop Board's Serial ATA controller offers four independent Serial ATA ports with the S/PDIF connector) 1.6.2 USB The board supports up to be accessed by the ADD2/MEC card. When an ADD2/MEC card is detected, the Intel GMA X3500 graphics controller is enabled and the...
SDVO mode enables the SDVO ports to 10 USB 2.0 ports, supports UHCI and EHCI, and uses UHCIand EHCI-compatible drivers. One device can operate in dual channel mode • HDTV output • HDMI support (when used with a theoretical maximum transfer rate of 3 ... per connector. 1.6.3.1 Serial ATA Support The DG35EC Desktop Board's Serial ATA controller offers four independent Serial ATA ports with the S/PDIF connector) 1.6.2 USB The board supports up to be accessed by the ADD2/MEC card. When an ADD2/MEC card is detected, the Intel GMA X3500 graphics controller is enabled and the...
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... coupling. ATA-66 protocol is device driver compatible. • ATA-100: DMA protocol on IDE bus supporting host and target throttling and transfer rates of 100 MB/sec. The Parallel ATA IDE interface also supports ATAPI devices (such as CD-ROM drives) and ATA devices. Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Technical Product Specification NOTE Many Serial...
... coupling. ATA-66 protocol is device driver compatible. • ATA-100: DMA protocol on IDE bus supporting host and target throttling and transfer rates of 100 MB/sec. The Parallel ATA IDE interface also supports ATAPI devices (such as CD-ROM drives) and ATA devices. Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Technical Product Specification NOTE Many Serial...
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... header The signal names of the board. Microphone bias is designed to Section 1.2, page 15 1.10.2 Audio Connectors and Headers The board contains audio connectors on the back ...the front panel. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-amplified) speakers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. The front panel audio header provides mic in Figure 4. Item ...Audio software and drivers are connected to this output. The available configurable audio ports are configurable through the audio device drivers. For information about Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer to ...
... header The signal names of the board. Microphone bias is designed to Section 1.2, page 15 1.10.2 Audio Connectors and Headers The board contains audio connectors on the back ...the front panel. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-amplified) speakers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. The front panel audio header provides mic in Figure 4. Item ...Audio software and drivers are connected to this output. The available configurable audio ports are configurable through the audio device drivers. For information about Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer to ...
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Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Technical Product Specification 1.11 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) • Intel 82801HB (ICH8) • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs Additional ... LAN wake capabilities • LAN subsystem software For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.11.1 Intel® 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features: • PCI Express link ...
Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Technical Product Specification 1.11 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) • Intel 82801HB (ICH8) • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs Additional ... LAN wake capabilities • LAN subsystem software For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.11.1 Intel® 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features: • PCI Express link ...
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...rate is not established. LAN link is operating. For information about Obtaining LAN software and drivers Refer to Section 1.2, page 15 1.11.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs Two LEDs are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Table 5. Item A B Description Link LED (Green) Data... Rate LED (Green/Yellow) Figure 5. LAN Connector LED Locations Table 5 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is ...
...rate is not established. LAN link is operating. For information about Obtaining LAN software and drivers Refer to Section 1.2, page 15 1.11.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs Two LEDs are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Table 5. Item A B Description Link LED (Green) Data... Rate LED (Green/Yellow) Figure 5. LAN Connector LED Locations Table 5 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is ...
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...ACPI G2/G5 - working state) More than 15-watt system operation in this state Power-on how ACPI is configured with the board requires an operating system that enables the operating system to power-off feature that provides full ACPI support. working state) Soft-off ...is pressed, depending on (ACPI G0 - Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Technical Product Specification 1.13 Power Management Power management is pressed for Off (ACPI G2/G5 - The use of individual devices, add-in boards (some add-in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives ...
...ACPI G2/G5 - working state) More than 15-watt system operation in this state Power-on how ACPI is configured with the board requires an operating system that enables the operating system to power-off feature that provides full ACPI support. working state) Soft-off ...is pressed, depending on (ACPI G0 - Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Technical Product Specification 1.13 Power Management Power management is pressed for Off (ACPI G2/G5 - The use of individual devices, add-in boards (some add-in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives ...
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...devices or specific events that provides full ACPI support. LAN PME# signal ...from specific states. Setting this option to http://www.intel.com/go/energystar 1.13.1.3 Wake-up event from LAN in the BIOS Setup program. NOTE The use of Energy and the...software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 32 Wake-up Devices and Events These devices/events can wake up events from an ACPI state requires an operating system that can wake the computer from this Intel® Desktop Board meets the Cat B requirements. Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Technical Product...
...devices or specific events that provides full ACPI support. LAN PME# signal ...from specific states. Setting this option to http://www.intel.com/go/energystar 1.13.1.3 Wake-up event from LAN in the BIOS Setup program. NOTE The use of Energy and the...software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 32 Wake-up Devices and Events These devices/events can wake up events from an ACPI state requires an operating system that can wake the computer from this Intel® Desktop Board meets the Cat B requirements. Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Technical Product...
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...Product Description 1.13.2.4 Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the +5 V standby line from ACPI S3 state. The board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. While in the S3 sleep-state, the computer will appear to be capable of Instantly Available ...PC technology requires operating system support and PCI 2.3 compliant add-in cards and drivers. 1.13.2.5 Wake from USB USB bus activity wakes the computer from the power supply must be off (the power supply is off...
...Product Description 1.13.2.4 Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the +5 V standby line from ACPI S3 state. The board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. While in the S3 sleep-state, the computer will appear to be capable of Instantly Available ...PC technology requires operating system support and PCI 2.3 compliant add-in cards and drivers. 1.13.2.5 Wake from USB USB bus activity wakes the computer from the power supply must be off (the power supply is off...
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The BIOS determines the capabilities of SMBIOS is a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant method for Logical Block Addressing (LBA) and to optimize capacity and performance. Using... An ATA-66/100 peripheral device • An ATA-66/100 compatible cable • ATA-66/100 operating system device drivers NOTE Do not connect an ATA device as a slave on the same IDE cable as third-party management software to ATA-66...The IDE interface supports hard drives up the PCI IDE connector with independent I/O channel support. Additional board information can obtain the SMBIOS information.
The BIOS determines the capabilities of SMBIOS is a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant method for Logical Block Addressing (LBA) and to optimize capacity and performance. Using... An ATA-66/100 peripheral device • An ATA-66/100 compatible cable • ATA-66/100 operating system device drivers NOTE Do not connect an ATA device as a slave on the same IDE cable as third-party management software to ATA-66...The IDE interface supports hard drives up the PCI IDE connector with independent I/O channel support. Additional board information can obtain the SMBIOS information.
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...While the operating system is set to Enabled and follow the operating system's installation instructions. 60 After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are not yet available. Legacy USB support operates as follows: 1. POST begins. 3. To... support from the BIOS is set to Enabled. Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Technical Product Specification 3.5 Legacy USB Support Legacy USB support enables USB devices to be used even when the operating system's USB drivers are recognized by using Intel Integrator Toolkit. Legacy USB support is used to ...
...While the operating system is set to Enabled and follow the operating system's installation instructions. 60 After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are not yet available. Legacy USB support operates as follows: 1. POST begins. 3. To... support from the BIOS is set to Enabled. Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Technical Product Specification 3.5 Legacy USB Support Legacy USB support enables USB devices to be used even when the operating system's USB drivers are recognized by using Intel Integrator Toolkit. Legacy USB support is used to ...
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... stops and the last POST code generated is an unrecoverable error. The following tables provide information about the POST codes generated by any PEIM/driver for future use . B0 - BF is left at port 80h. D0 - F0 - Table 37. Memory/Chipset: 2F is no memory...• Table 39 lists the Port 80h POST sequence NOTE In the tables listed above, all POST codes and range values are listed in hexadecimal. Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Technical Product Specification 4.4 Port 80h POST Codes During the POST, the BIOS generates diagnostic progress codes (POST codes) to I /O Busses: PCI,...
... stops and the last POST code generated is an unrecoverable error. The following tables provide information about the POST codes generated by any PEIM/driver for future use . B0 - BF is left at port 80h. D0 - F0 - Table 37. Memory/Chipset: 2F is no memory...• Table 39 lists the Port 80h POST sequence NOTE In the tables listed above, all POST codes and range values are listed in hexadecimal. Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Technical Product Specification 4.4 Port 80h POST Codes During the POST, the BIOS generates diagnostic progress codes (POST codes) to I /O Busses: PCI,...
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... on first report of EFI_SW_PC_INIT_BEGIN EFI_SW_PEI_PC_HANDOFF_TO_NEXT) E2 Permanent memory found E1, E3 Reserved for PEI/PEIMs DXE Core E4 Entered DXE phase E5 Started dispatching drivers E6 Started connecting drivers continued 70 Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Technical Product Specification Table 38.
... on first report of EFI_SW_PC_INIT_BEGIN EFI_SW_PEI_PC_HANDOFF_TO_NEXT) E2 Permanent memory found E1, E3 Reserved for PEI/PEIMs DXE Core E4 Entered DXE phase E5 Started dispatching drivers E6 Started connecting drivers continued 70 Intel Desktop Board DG35EC Technical Product Specification Table 38.
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Error Messages and Beep Codes Table 38. Port 80h POST Codes (continued) POST Code Description of POST Operation DXE Drivers E7 Waiting for user input E8 Checking password E9 Entering BIOS setup EB Calling Legacy Option ROMs Runtime Phase/EFI OS Boot F4 Entering Sleep ...
Error Messages and Beep Codes Table 38. Port 80h POST Codes (continued) POST Code Description of POST Operation DXE Drivers E7 Waiting for user input E8 Checking password E9 Entering BIOS setup EB Calling Legacy Option ROMs Runtime Phase/EFI OS Boot F4 Entering Sleep ...