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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...12 Main Memory...13 Intel® G41 Express Chipset 14 Graphics Support 14 Intel® GMA X4500 Graphics Controller 14 DVI Support 14 Audio Subsystem 15 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 15 LAN ...22 Wake From Serial Devices 22 ENERGY STAR* Capable 22 Speaker...22 Battery ...22 Real-Time Clock 22 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 23 Installation Precautions 24 Prevent Power Supply Overload 24 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 24 Installing the I/O Shield...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...12 Main Memory...13 Intel® G41 Express Chipset 14 Graphics Support 14 Intel® GMA X4500 Graphics Controller 14 DVI Support 14 Audio Subsystem 15 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 15 LAN ...22 Wake From Serial Devices 22 ENERGY STAR* Capable 22 Speaker...22 Battery ...22 Real-Time Clock 22 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 23 Installation Precautions 24 Prevent Power Supply Overload 24 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 24 Installing the I/O Shield...
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Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Product Guide Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 31 Removing the Processor 31 Installing and Removing Memory 32 Installing DIMMs 33 Removing DIMMs 35 Using the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 35 Connecting a Standard SATA Drive 36 Connecting a Slimline SATA Drive 37 Connecting ...
Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Product Guide Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 31 Removing the Processor 31 Installing and Removing Memory 32 Installing DIMMs 33 Removing DIMMs 35 Using the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 35 Connecting a Standard SATA Drive 36 Connecting a Slimline SATA Drive 37 Connecting ...
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... Names 40 9. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 41 11. BIOS Error Messages 57 15. Lead-Free Board Markings 64 17. Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Mounting Screw Hole Locations 26 6. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 32 14. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 45 23. Connecting Power Supply Cables 44 22. Front... Battery 51 Tables 1. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 39 8. Lift the Load Plate 28 8. Back Panel Audio Connectors 42 20. Beep Codes 57 14. Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Components 11 2. Safety Standards 59 16.
... Names 40 9. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 41 11. BIOS Error Messages 57 15. Lead-Free Board Markings 64 17. Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Mounting Screw Hole Locations 26 6. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 32 14. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 45 23. Connecting Power Supply Cables 44 22. Front... Battery 51 Tables 1. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 39 8. Lift the Load Plate 28 8. Back Panel Audio Connectors 42 20. Beep Codes 57 14. Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Components 11 2. Safety Standards 59 16.
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...; HD Audio) and AC '97 Audio Realtek 8111D Gigabit Ethernet Controller for up to 8 GB of system memory Intel® G41 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DG41MJ. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio LAN Support Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces Mini-ITX (170.18 millimeters [6.70 inches] x 170.18 millimeters [6.70...
...; HD Audio) and AC '97 Audio Realtek 8111D Gigabit Ethernet Controller for up to 8 GB of system memory Intel® G41 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DG41MJ. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio LAN Support Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces Mini-ITX (170.18 millimeters [6.70 inches] x 170.18 millimeters [6.70...
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... find information about... Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 8 Mb symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DG41MJ/index.htm Supported...
... find information about... Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 8 Mb symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DG41MJ/index.htm Supported...
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... support higher performance DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs • Support for normal operation. For instructions on the screen at power up. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with the option in a reduction of as much as 1 GB or more of total...
... support higher performance DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs • Support for normal operation. For instructions on the screen at power up. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with the option in a reduction of as much as 1 GB or more of total...
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... the following devices: • Intel G41 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) • Intel 82801GB I /O paths. The DVI port is 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz (QXGA). The component also provides integrated graphics capabilities supporting 3D, 2D, and display capabilities. Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Product Guide Intel® G41 Express Chipset The...
... the following devices: • Intel G41 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) • Intel 82801GB I /O paths. The DVI port is 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz (QXGA). The component also provides integrated graphics capabilities supporting 3D, 2D, and display capabilities. Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Product Guide Intel® G41 Express Chipset The...
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...Failure to provide adequate standby current when using this feature can adjust the fan speed according to provide adequate standby current when using this Desktop Board must be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Power supplies used with this feature can damage the power supply and/or ... off when the computer is in memory. LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up the computer. If the computer has a dual-colored power LED on when the computer is in the ACPI S0 state. • The fans are off . Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Product Guide Fan Headers The function/...
...Failure to provide adequate standby current when using this feature can adjust the fan speed according to provide adequate standby current when using this Desktop Board must be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Power supplies used with this feature can damage the power supply and/or ... off when the computer is in memory. LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up the computer. If the computer has a dual-colored power LED on when the computer is in the ACPI S0 state. • The fans are off . Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Product Guide Fan Headers The function/...
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... power indicator, shown in Figure 3, is lit when there is standby power still present on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to the board. Failure to wake the computer. +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . For ... Technical Product Specification at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connector. Add-in power management and can be off and the standby power indicator is still present at http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DG41MJ/index.htm. 21 Desktop Board Features The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power ...
... power indicator, shown in Figure 3, is lit when there is standby power still present on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to the board. Failure to wake the computer. +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . For ... Technical Product Specification at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connector. Add-in power management and can be off and the standby power indicator is still present at http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DG41MJ/index.htm. 21 Desktop Board Features The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power ...
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... and a conductive foam pad. Follow these 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 • Use the Serial ATA cables • Connect to the internal headers and connectors • Connect to operate even though the...
... and a conductive foam pad. Follow these 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 • Use the Serial ATA cables • Connect to the internal headers and connectors • Connect to operate even though the...
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Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example NOTE All other memory configurations will result in speed and size (see Figure 13). The Desktop Board has two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B. Figure 13. Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Product Guide 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 optimum dual-channel performance, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in single channel memory operation. 32
Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example NOTE All other memory configurations will result in speed and size (see Figure 13). The Desktop Board has two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B. Figure 13. Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Product Guide 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 optimum dual-channel performance, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in single channel memory operation. 32
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... en vigueur en matière de protection de l'environnement. OBS! Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. PRÉCAUTION Risque d'explosion si la pile usagée est remplacée par une pile de type incorrect. Batterier bør om muligt genbruges. Replace... be recycled where possible. Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. Risk för explosion om batteriet ersätts med felaktig batterityp. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 12.
... en vigueur en matière de protection de l'environnement. OBS! Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. PRÉCAUTION Risque d'explosion si la pile usagée est remplacée par une pile de type incorrect. Batterier bør om muligt genbruges. Replace... be recycled where possible. Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. Risk för explosion om batteriet ersätts med felaktig batterityp. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 12.
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...provided 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. Download the file to the Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ page, click "Latest BIOS," and select the Express BIOS Update ...utility file. 3. This step is useful if you are updating the BIOS for the computer. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/...
...provided 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. Download the file to the Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ page, click "Latest BIOS," and select the Express BIOS Update ...utility file. 3. This step is useful if you are updating the BIOS for the computer. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/...
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...latest production release regardless of the BIOS by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ page on the computer's hard drive and without the need to update the BIOS. Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility You can use the information in this section to... file that will update the BIOS. Obtaining the BIOS Update File You can update to a new version of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to remove the BIOS configuration jumper.
...latest production release regardless of the BIOS by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ page on the computer's hard drive and without the need to update the BIOS. Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility You can use the information in this section to... file that will update the BIOS. Obtaining the BIOS Update File You can update to a new version of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to remove the BIOS configuration jumper.
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... properly. 55 When the "Press ENTER to be extracted locally to upgrade the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS file: 1. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to 5 minutes. Download the ISO Image BIOS file. 2. The completed CD should contain multiple files and a ... bootable USB media. The Iflash BIOS update files can update the system BIOS from CD-ROM" prompt appears, press the Enter key. The Iflash Memory update utility allows you can also be upgraded and boot the system. 4. CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may take up to...
... properly. 55 When the "Press ENTER to be extracted locally to upgrade the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS file: 1. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to 5 minutes. Download the ISO Image BIOS file. 2. The completed CD should contain multiple files and a ... bootable USB media. The Iflash BIOS update files can update the system BIOS from CD-ROM" prompt appears, press the Enter key. The Iflash Memory update utility allows you can also be upgraded and boot the system. 4. CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may take up to...
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... has detected that a CMOS Checksum Error occurred. Properly programmed SPD device data is achieved with equal amounts of memory in Channel A is not equal to a thermal event (overheating). The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery failure...memory in Channel B. The firmware has detected that a Single-Bit ECC Error occurred. The system chassis was previously shutdown due to the amount of the BIOS error messages. Table 13 lists the BIOS codes. The firmware has detected that the system date/time has not been set. A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ...
... has detected that a CMOS Checksum Error occurred. Properly programmed SPD device data is achieved with equal amounts of memory in Channel A is not equal to a thermal event (overheating). The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery failure...memory in Channel B. The firmware has detected that a Single-Bit ECC Error occurred. The system chassis was previously shutdown due to the amount of the BIOS error messages. Table 13 lists the BIOS codes. The firmware has detected that the system date/time has not been set. A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ...