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... 5937 Denver, CO 80217-9808 or call in the United States and other countries. * Other names and brands may be supported without notice. UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED IN WRITING BY INTEL, THE INTEL PRODUCTS ARE NOT DESIGNED NOR INTENDED FOR ANY APPLICATION IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF THE...have an ordering number and are trademarks of others. Contact your local Intel sales office or your product order. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DG41AN Technical Product Specification Date June 2010 This product specification applies to obtain ...
... 5937 Denver, CO 80217-9808 or call in the United States and other countries. * Other names and brands may be supported without notice. UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED IN WRITING BY INTEL, THE INTEL PRODUCTS ARE NOT DESIGNED NOR INTENDED FOR ANY APPLICATION IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF THE...have an ordering number and are trademarks of others. Contact your local Intel sales office or your product order. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DG41AN Technical Product Specification Date June 2010 This product specification applies to obtain ...
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... codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Intel Desktop Board DG41AN and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this specification. ...is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board DG41AN. It is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used on the Intel Desktop Board DG41AN A map of the resources of the Intel Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program ...
... codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Intel Desktop Board DG41AN and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this specification. ...is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board DG41AN. It is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used on the Intel Desktop Board DG41AN A map of the resources of the Intel Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program ...
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... Summary 9 1.1.2 Board Layout 11 1.1.3 Block Diagram 13 1.2 Legacy Considerations 14 1.3 Online Support 14 1.4 Processor 14 1.5 System Memory 15 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 17 1.6 Intel® G41 Express Chipset 19 1.6.1 Intel G41 Graphics Subsystem 19 1.6.2 USB 21 1.6.3 Serial ATA Interfaces 21 1.7 Real-Time Clock ... Chassis Intrusion and Detection 27 1.11.4 Thermal Monitoring 28 1.12 Power Management 29 1.12.1 ACPI 29 1.12.2 Hardware Support 32 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Map 37 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 37 2.2 Connectors and Headers 40 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors 41...
... Summary 9 1.1.2 Board Layout 11 1.1.3 Block Diagram 13 1.2 Legacy Considerations 14 1.3 Online Support 14 1.4 Processor 14 1.5 System Memory 15 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 17 1.6 Intel® G41 Express Chipset 19 1.6.1 Intel G41 Graphics Subsystem 19 1.6.2 USB 21 1.6.3 Serial ATA Interfaces 21 1.7 Real-Time Clock ... Chassis Intrusion and Detection 27 1.11.4 Thermal Monitoring 28 1.12 Power Management 29 1.12.1 ACPI 29 1.12.2 Hardware Support 32 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Map 37 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 37 2.2 Connectors and Headers 40 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors 41...
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... BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 59 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 60 3.3 Resource Configuration 60 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 60 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 61 3.5 Legacy USB Support 61 3.6 BIOS Updates 62 3.6.1 Language Support 62 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 63 3.7 BIOS Recovery 63 3.8 Boot Options 64 3.8.1 Optical Drive Boot 64 3.8.2 Network Boot 64 3.8.3 Booting Without Attached Devices 64...
... BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 59 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 60 3.3 Resource Configuration 60 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 60 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 61 3.5 Legacy USB Support 61 3.6 BIOS Updates 62 3.6.1 Language Support 62 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 63 3.7 BIOS Recovery 63 3.8 Boot Options 64 3.8.1 Optical Drive Boot 64 3.8.2 Network Boot 64 3.8.3 Booting Without Attached Devices 64...
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... 13 3. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 28 7. Feature Summary 9 2. Chassis Intrusion Header 44 13. Main Power Connector 46 21. Supported Memory Configurations 16 4. Serial ATA Connectors 44 12. Front Panel Audio Header for a One-Color Power LED 48 23. Processor Core Power...54 28. Effects of the Standby Power Indicator LED 35 8. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 1 12 3. States for Intel® HD Audio 45 17. Power States and Targeted System Power 30 8. Memory Channel Configuration and DIMM Configuration 18 4. Connection Diagram...
... 13 3. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 28 7. Feature Summary 9 2. Chassis Intrusion Header 44 13. Main Power Connector 46 21. Supported Memory Configurations 16 4. Serial ATA Connectors 44 12. Front Panel Audio Header for a One-Color Power LED 48 23. Processor Core Power...54 28. Effects of the Standby Power Indicator LED 35 8. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 1 12 3. States for Intel® HD Audio 45 17. Power States and Targeted System Power 30 8. Memory Channel Configuration and DIMM Configuration 18 4. Connection Diagram...
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...require specialized chassis or cable for use) • Parallel port on back panel LAN Support BIOS 10/100/1000 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem using a Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet Controller • Intel BIOS (resident in an LGA775 socket • Two 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual ...Intel® Core™2 Duo processor E4000/E5000/E6000/E8000 series in an LGA775 socket • Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8000s/Q9000s series in an LGA775 socket • Intel® Xeon® processor 3000/E3000 series in the SPI Flash device) • Support for support of Intel® Desktop Board DG41AN...
...require specialized chassis or cable for use) • Parallel port on back panel LAN Support BIOS 10/100/1000 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem using a Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet Controller • Intel BIOS (resident in an LGA775 socket • Two 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual ...Intel® Core™2 Duo processor E4000/E5000/E6000/E8000 series in an LGA775 socket • Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8000s/Q9000s series in an LGA775 socket • Intel® Xeon® processor 3000/E3000 series in the SPI Flash device) • Support for support of Intel® Desktop Board DG41AN...
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Intel Desktop Board DG41AN Technical Product Specification Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Instantly Available PC Technology Expansion Capabilities Hardware Monitor Subsystem • Support for PCI* Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 • Suspend to RAM support • Wake on PCI, LAN, serial port, front panel, PS/2 device, and USB ports • One Conventional PCI bus connector • Voltage...
Intel Desktop Board DG41AN Technical Product Specification Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Instantly Available PC Technology Expansion Capabilities Hardware Monitor Subsystem • Support for PCI* Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 • Suspend to RAM support • Wake on PCI, LAN, serial port, front panel, PS/2 device, and USB ports • One Conventional PCI bus connector • Voltage...
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... listed above . This board is designed to : http://processormatch.intel.com CAUTION Use only the processors listed on the back panel • No diskette drive connector 1.3 Online Support To find information about ... Intel Desktop Board DG41AN Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel® Desktop Board products, with a maximum wattage of...
... listed above . This board is designed to : http://processormatch.intel.com CAUTION Use only the processors listed on the back panel • No diskette drive connector 1.3 Online Support To find information about ... Intel Desktop Board DG41AN Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel® Desktop Board products, with a maximum wattage of...
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... Use only ATX12V-compliant power supplies. Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory, including if used with two 2 GB DIMMs). For information about Power supply connectors Refer to Section 2.2.2.4, page 46 1.5 System Memory The board has two DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • ...fit for any particular purpose. Refer to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv) cause additional heat or other damage; Intel has not tested, and does not warranty, the operation of addressable memory. • Minimum total system memory: 512 MB • Non-...
... Use only ATX12V-compliant power supplies. Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory, including if used with two 2 GB DIMMs). For information about Power supply connectors Refer to Section 2.2.2.4, page 46 1.5 System Memory The board has two DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • ...fit for any particular purpose. Refer to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv) cause additional heat or other damage; Intel has not tested, and does not warranty, the operation of addressable memory. • Minimum total system memory: 512 MB • Non-...
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...determined frequency. This enables the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/ CS-025414.htm 16 Supported Memory Configurations DIMM Capacity Configuration (Note) SDRAM Density SDRAM Organization Front-side/Back-side 1024 MB Single-... speed cannot exceed the Front Side Bus (FSB) speed of SDRAM Devices 8 16 8 For information about... Intel Desktop Board DG41AN Technical Product Specification The Desktop Board supports multiple processor and memory speeds. It is installed, the BIOS will attempt to 1333 MHz;
...determined frequency. This enables the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/ CS-025414.htm 16 Supported Memory Configurations DIMM Capacity Configuration (Note) SDRAM Density SDRAM Organization Front-side/Back-side 1024 MB Single-... speed cannot exceed the Front Side Bus (FSB) speed of SDRAM Devices 8 16 8 For information about... Intel Desktop Board DG41AN Technical Product Specification The Desktop Board supports multiple processor and memory speeds. It is installed, the BIOS will attempt to 1333 MHz;
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... from one channel to populate both DIMM channels are used when only a single DIMM is mapped to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm 17 Dual channel mode is necessary to the other but the installed memory capacity for real ...and single channel operation across the whole of memory organization: • Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. Product Description 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82G41 GMCH supports the following types of DRAM memory. This mode is used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used . • Single...
... from one channel to populate both DIMM channels are used when only a single DIMM is mapped to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm 17 Dual channel mode is necessary to the other but the installed memory capacity for real ...and single channel operation across the whole of memory organization: • Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. Product Description 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82G41 GMCH supports the following types of DRAM memory. This mode is used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used . • Single...
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...; Dynamic Video Memory Technology • USB • Serial ATA For information about The Intel G41 Express chipset Resources used . The component also provides integrated graphics capabilities supporting 3D, 2D, and display capabilities. Product Description 1.6 Intel® G41 Express Chipset The Intel G41 Express chipset consists of memory installed 19 When a PCI graphics card is...
...; Dynamic Video Memory Technology • USB • Serial ATA For information about The Intel G41 Express chipset Resources used . The component also provides integrated graphics capabilities supporting 3D, 2D, and display capabilities. Product Description 1.6 Intel® G41 Express Chipset The Intel G41 Express chipset consists of memory installed 19 When a PCI graphics card is...
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...board are assumed. 1.6.1.4 Analog Display (VGA) The VGA port supports analog displays. An example of over 2 GB can be when using VGA graphics under DOS. Intel Desktop Board DG41AN Technical Product Specification • Display ⎯ Supports digital and analog displays up to 2048 x 1536 at a ...most efficient use a minimal fixed portion of the DVI-D connector status. 1.6.1.5 Digital Visual Interface (DVI-D) The DVI-D port supports digital DVI displays. The maximum supported resolution is compliant with the DVI 1.0 specification. 20 The DVI port is 2048 x 1536 (QXGA) at a 75 Hz...
...board are assumed. 1.6.1.4 Analog Display (VGA) The VGA port supports analog displays. An example of over 2 GB can be when using VGA graphics under DOS. Intel Desktop Board DG41AN Technical Product Specification • Display ⎯ Supports digital and analog displays up to 2048 x 1536 at a ...most efficient use a minimal fixed portion of the DVI-D connector status. 1.6.1.5 Digital Visual Interface (DVI-D) The DVI-D port supports digital DVI displays. The maximum supported resolution is compliant with the DVI 1.0 specification. 20 The DVI port is 2048 x 1536 (QXGA) at a 75 Hz...
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... to Figure 9, page 41 Figure 10, page 42 1.6.3 Serial ATA Interfaces The board provides three Serial ATA (SATA) connectors, which supports a master/slave configuration and two devices per port. The port arrangement is as follows: • Four ports are implemented with stacked back...port for host to eight USB 2.0 ports, supports UHCI and EHCI, and uses UHCI- Product Description 1.6.2 USB The board supports up to device connections, unlike Parallel ATA IDE which support one device per connector. 1.6.3.1 Serial ATA Support The board's Serial ATA controller offers three ...
... to Figure 9, page 41 Figure 10, page 42 1.6.3 Serial ATA Interfaces The board provides three Serial ATA (SATA) connectors, which supports a master/slave configuration and two devices per port. The port arrangement is as follows: • Four ports are implemented with stacked back...port for host to eight USB 2.0 ports, supports UHCI and EHCI, and uses UHCI- Product Description 1.6.2 USB The board supports up to device connections, unlike Parallel ATA IDE which support one device per connector. 1.6.3.1 Serial ATA Support The board's Serial ATA controller offers three ...
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... following features: • One serial port header • One parallel port • Serial IRQ interface compatible with 3.3 VSB applied. Replace the battery with BIOS support. Intel Desktop Board DG41AN Technical Product Specification 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. For information about The location...
... following features: • One serial port header • One parallel port • Serial IRQ interface compatible with 3.3 VSB applied. Replace the battery with BIOS support. Intel Desktop Board DG41AN Technical Product Specification 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. For information about The location...
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... • Independent 5.1 audio playback from back panel connectors and stereo playback from the Intel High Definition Audio front panel header NOTE Systems built with support for Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) and AC '97 audio The audio subsystem supports the following features: • A signal-to obtain the Microsoft Windows Vista logo...
... • Independent 5.1 audio playback from back panel connectors and stereo playback from the Intel High Definition Audio front panel header NOTE Systems built with support for Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) and AC '97 audio The audio subsystem supports the following features: • A signal-to obtain the Microsoft Windows Vista logo...
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...Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer to this output. Back Panel Audio Connectors NOTE The back panel audio line out connector is supported for the front panel. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-amplified) speakers are shown in Figure 4. The front panel... B C Description Line in Line out Mic in and line out signals for both the front and back panel microphone connectors. Intel Desktop Board DG41AN Technical Product Specification 1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are configurable through the audio device drivers. The available configurable back ...
...Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer to this output. Back Panel Audio Connectors NOTE The back panel audio line out connector is supported for the front panel. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-amplified) speakers are shown in Figure 4. The front panel... B C Description Line in Line out Mic in and line out signals for both the front and back panel microphone connectors. Intel Desktop Board DG41AN Technical Product Specification 1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are configurable through the audio device drivers. The available configurable back ...
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...and drivers Refer to Section 1.2, page 14 25 Product Description 1.10 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82801GB ICH7 • Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet controller for 10/100/1000 Mbits/s Ethernet LAN connectivity • RJ-45 LAN connector with ... • LAN connect interface between ICH7 and the LAN controller • Conventional PCI bus power management ⎯ ACPI technology support ⎯ LAN wake capabilities • LAN subsystem software For information about Obtaining LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter...
...and drivers Refer to Section 1.2, page 14 25 Product Description 1.10 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82801GB ICH7 • Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet controller for 10/100/1000 Mbits/s Ethernet LAN connectivity • RJ-45 LAN connector with ... • LAN connect interface between ICH7 and the LAN controller • Conventional PCI bus power management ⎯ ACPI technology support ⎯ LAN wake capabilities • LAN subsystem software For information about Obtaining LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter...
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... sensor) • Power supply monitoring of the fan headers Refer to Section 1.12.2.2, page 33 Figure 6, page 28 1.11.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that detects if the chassis cover is in the closed -loop fan control, for Management (WfM) specification. When the chassis cover is...
... sensor) • Power supply monitoring of the fan headers Refer to Section 1.12.2.2, page 33 Figure 6, page 28 1.11.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that detects if the chassis cover is in the closed -loop fan control, for Management (WfM) specification. When the chassis cover is...
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... switch is pressed, depending on /standby sleeping state • A Soft-off (ACPI G2/G5 - working state) Power-off feature that provides full ACPI support. Soft off /Standby (ACPI G1 - sleeping state) Less than four seconds On (ACPI G0 - Table 7. The use of ACPI with an ACPI-aware... require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives • Methods for Off (ACPI G2/G5 - working state) Soft-off ) Wake-up support ⎯ Wake from PS/2 device ⎯ Power Management Event signal (PME#) wake-up (ACPI G0 - ACPI features include: • Plug and Play ...
... switch is pressed, depending on /standby sleeping state • A Soft-off (ACPI G2/G5 - working state) Power-off feature that provides full ACPI support. Soft off /Standby (ACPI G1 - sleeping state) Less than four seconds On (ACPI G0 - Table 7. The use of ACPI with an ACPI-aware... require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives • Methods for Off (ACPI G2/G5 - working state) Soft-off ) Wake-up support ⎯ Wake from PS/2 device ⎯ Power Management Event signal (PME#) wake-up (ACPI G0 - ACPI features include: • Plug and Play ...