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Intel® Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification March 2010 Order Number: E89691-001US The Intel® Desktop Board DG41TX may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Specification Update.
Intel® Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification March 2010 Order Number: E89691-001US The Intel® Desktop Board DG41TX may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Specification Update.
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.... All rights reserved. Box 5937 Denver, CO 80217-9808 or call in the Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Specification Update before placing your distributor to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DG41TX with BIOS identifier TXG4110H.86A. Current characterized errata are trademarks of this document, or other Countries 708-296-9333. Designers must not rely...
.... All rights reserved. Box 5937 Denver, CO 80217-9808 or call in the Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Specification Update before placing your distributor to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DG41TX with BIOS identifier TXG4110H.86A. Current characterized errata are trademarks of this document, or other Countries 708-296-9333. Designers must not rely...
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... abbreviations appear in this type. It describes the standard product and available manufacturing options. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board DG41TX. iii Preface This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors, power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for general audiences. CAUTION Cautions...
... abbreviations appear in this type. It describes the standard product and available manufacturing options. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board DG41TX. iii Preface This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors, power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for general audiences. CAUTION Cautions...
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... of their respective owners. Volts. This symbol is used to indicate third-party brands and names that are DC unless otherwise specified. iv Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/s Gb/s KB Kbit kbits/s MB MB/s Mbit Mbits/s xxh x.x V * # GB GB/s Gb/s KB Kbit kbits/s MB MB/s Mbit...
... of their respective owners. Volts. This symbol is used to indicate third-party brands and names that are DC unless otherwise specified. iv Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/s Gb/s KB Kbit kbits/s MB MB/s Mbit Mbits/s xxh x.x V * # GB GB/s Gb/s KB Kbit kbits/s MB MB/s Mbit...
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Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 2.4.1 Form Factor 55 2.5 Electrical Considerations 56 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations 56 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability 57 2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations 57 2.6 Thermal Considerations 57 2.7 Reliability 59 2.8 ...
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 2.4.1 Form Factor 55 2.5 Electrical Considerations 56 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations 56 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability 57 2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations 57 2.6 Thermal Considerations 57 2.7 Reliability 59 2.8 ...
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... User Password Functions 69 36. EMC Regulations 85 45. BIOS Error Messages 72 39. BIOS Beep Codes 71 37. Port 80h POST Codes 74 41. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Environmental Specifications 60 31. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 29. Thermal Considerations for BIOS Recovery 66 34.
... User Password Functions 69 36. EMC Regulations 85 45. BIOS Error Messages 72 39. BIOS Beep Codes 71 37. Port 80h POST Codes 74 41. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Environmental Specifications 60 31. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 29. Thermal Considerations for BIOS Recovery 66 34.
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Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces • Eight USB 2.0 ports: ― Four ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors ― Four ports...1000 Mbits/s LAN subsystem using Broadcom* BCM57788 Gigabit Ethernet Controller • Intel® BIOS (resident in the SPI Flash device) • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS • Support for PCI* Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 • Support for PCI Express* Revision 1.1 • ...
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces • Eight USB 2.0 ports: ― Four ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors ― Four ports...1000 Mbits/s LAN subsystem using Broadcom* BCM57788 Gigabit Ethernet Controller • Intel® BIOS (resident in the SPI Flash device) • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS • Support for PCI* Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 • Support for PCI Express* Revision 1.1 • ...
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...; No serial port on the web site above are only supported when falling within the wattage requirements of the board. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel® Desktop Board products, with a maximum wattage of 95 W. For information about ... The processors listed above . This board is...
...; No serial port on the web site above are only supported when falling within the wattage requirements of the board. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel® Desktop Board products, with a maximum wattage of 95 W. For information about ... The processors listed above . This board is...
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... MHz, DDR3 1333 (OC) MHz SDRAM DIMMs NOTE To be fully compliant with the option to raise the voltage to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/ CS-025414.htm 15 Table 3. Tested Memory Refer to support higher performance DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs • Dual ...with the following memory features: • 1.9 V, 2.0 V, and 2.1 V DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs with gold plated contacts, with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with x16 organization are not supported. • 4 GB maximum total system memory. Product ...
... MHz, DDR3 1333 (OC) MHz SDRAM DIMMs NOTE To be fully compliant with the option to raise the voltage to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/ CS-025414.htm 15 Table 3. Tested Memory Refer to support higher performance DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs • Dual ...with the following memory features: • 1.9 V, 2.0 V, and 2.1 V DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs with gold plated contacts, with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with x16 organization are not supported. • 4 GB maximum total system memory. Product ...
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... single channel bandwidth operation for real world applications. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm 16 The bottommost DRAM memory (the memory that is nearest to populate both DIMM ...Flex mode results in multiple zones of dual and single channel operation across the whole of both channels. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82G41 GMCH supports the following types of memory organization: • Dual channel (Interleaved) mode.
... single channel bandwidth operation for real world applications. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm 16 The bottommost DRAM memory (the memory that is nearest to populate both DIMM ...Flex mode results in multiple zones of dual and single channel operation across the whole of both channels. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82G41 GMCH supports the following types of memory organization: • Dual channel (Interleaved) mode.
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... options. When a PCI Express x16 add-in card can be used by the chipset Refer to the CPU, memory, PCI Express, and the DMI interconnect. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.6 Intel® G41 Express Chipset** The Intel G41 Express Chipset** consists of memory installed 18
... options. When a PCI Express x16 add-in card can be used by the chipset Refer to the CPU, memory, PCI Express, and the DMI interconnect. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.6 Intel® G41 Express Chipset** The Intel G41 Express Chipset** consists of memory installed 18
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...USB headers Refer to Figure 9, page 43 Figure 10, page 44 20 When an ADD2/MEC/ADD2+ card is detected, the Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller is enabled and the PCI Express x16 connector is as an extended desktop configuration with different color depths and ... GB/s in 2.5 Gb/s each capable of 1.25 GHz resulting in each direction (1000 MB/s total). and EHCI-compatible drivers. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.6.1.5 Advanced Digital Display (ADD2/MEC/ADD2+) Card Support The GMCH routes two multiplexed SDVO ports that are routed to two separate front ...
...USB headers Refer to Figure 9, page 43 Figure 10, page 44 20 When an ADD2/MEC/ADD2+ card is detected, the Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller is enabled and the PCI Express x16 connector is as an extended desktop configuration with different color depths and ... GB/s in 2.5 Gb/s each capable of 1.25 GHz resulting in each direction (1000 MB/s total). and EHCI-compatible drivers. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.6.1.5 Advanced Digital Display (ADD2/MEC/ADD2+) Card Support The GMCH routes two multiplexed SDVO ports that are routed to two separate front ...
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... ATAPI devices (such as CD-ROM drives) and ATA devices. The BIOS supports Logical Block Addressing (LBA) and Extended Cylinder Head Sector (ECHS) translation modes. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.7 Parallel ATA IDE Controller The Parallel ATA IDE controller has one bus-mastering Parallel ATA IDE interface.
... ATAPI devices (such as CD-ROM drives) and ATA devices. The BIOS supports Logical Block Addressing (LBA) and Extended Cylinder Head Sector (ECHS) translation modes. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.7 Parallel ATA IDE Controller The Parallel ATA IDE controller has one bus-mastering Parallel ATA IDE interface.
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... lists the supported functions of 95 dB • 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 an AC '97 front panel will not be turned off before a...header The audio subsystem supports the following features: • A signal-to obtain the Microsoft Windows Vista logo. Table 4. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.9.2 PS/2 Interfaces The PS/2 connectors are located on the back panel. Audio Jack Retasking Support Audio Jack Microphone Headphones Front...
... lists the supported functions of 95 dB • 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 an AC '97 front panel will not be turned off before a...header The audio subsystem supports the following features: • A signal-to obtain the Microsoft Windows Vista logo. Table 4. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.9.2 PS/2 Interfaces The PS/2 connectors are located on the back panel. Audio Jack Retasking Support Audio Jack Microphone Headphones Front...
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For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to Section 1.2, page 14 26 Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.11 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82801GB ICH7 • Broadcom BCM57788 Gigabit Ethernet Controller for 10/100/1000 Mbits/s Ethernet LAN connectivity • RJ-... support ⎯ LAN wake capabilities • LAN subsystem software For information about Obtaining LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.11.1 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from...
For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to Section 1.2, page 14 26 Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.11 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82801GB ICH7 • Broadcom BCM57788 Gigabit Ethernet Controller for 10/100/1000 Mbits/s Ethernet LAN connectivity • RJ-... support ⎯ LAN wake capabilities • LAN subsystem software For information about Obtaining LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.11.1 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from...
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Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.12 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to be implemented using third-party software. The board has several hardware management features, ... of monitoring and control is dependent on the chassis that detects if the chassis cover is in the closed -loop fan control, for Management (WfM) specification. For information about The location of five voltages (+5 Vsb, +5V, +12 V, +3.3 V, and +VCCP) to detect levels above or below acceptable values • Thermally monitored closed...
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.12 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to be implemented using third-party software. The board has several hardware management features, ... of monitoring and control is dependent on the chassis that detects if the chassis cover is in the closed -loop fan control, for Management (WfM) specification. For information about The location of five voltages (+5 Vsb, +5V, +12 V, +3.3 V, and +VCCP) to detect levels above or below acceptable values • Thermally monitored closed...
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... state) Soft-off ) Wake-up (ACPI G0 - working state) Power-off ) On (ACPI G0 - Off (ACPI G2/G5 - working state) Sleep (ACPI G1 - Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.13 Power Management Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware...
... state) Soft-off ) Wake-up (ACPI G0 - working state) Power-off ) On (ACPI G0 - Off (ACPI G2/G5 - working state) Sleep (ACPI G1 - Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.13 Power Management Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware...
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Table 7 lists the power states supported by the system chassis' power supply. 2. See the ACPI specification for a complete description of how devices are not being used by battery or external source. Sleeping States S0 - Suspend to the system....state. D1, D2, D3 - The operating system uses information from the computer. sleeping state G1 - stop grant S3 - Context saved to RAM. device specification specific. Service can be performed safely. Power States and Targeted System Power Global States G0 - mechanical off . Context not saved. no power except for wake-...
Table 7 lists the power states supported by the system chassis' power supply. 2. See the ACPI specification for a complete description of how devices are not being used by battery or external source. Sleeping States S0 - Suspend to the system....state. D1, D2, D3 - The operating system uses information from the computer. sleeping state G1 - stop grant S3 - Context saved to RAM. device specification specific. Service can be performed safely. Power States and Targeted System Power Global States G0 - mechanical off . Context not saved. no power except for wake-...
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.... 32 Table 8. NOTE The use of these wake-up events from an ACPI state requires an operating system that can wake up the computer... ...from specific states. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.13.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 8 lists the devices or...
.... 32 Table 8. NOTE The use of these wake-up events from an ACPI state requires an operating system that can wake up the computer... ...from specific states. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.13.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 8 lists the devices or...
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....2.3 LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the +5 V standby line from the power supply must be capable of the computer through a network. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.13.2.2 Fan Headers The function/operation of the fan headers is wired to a fan tachometer input. The rear fan header has independent tachometer...
....2.3 LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the +5 V standby line from the power supply must be capable of the computer through a network. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.13.2.2 Fan Headers The function/operation of the fan headers is wired to a fan tachometer input. The rear fan header has independent tachometer...