Product Guide
Page 3
... Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are evaluated as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of data. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DG45FC. It is intended for Intel Rapid Recover Technology A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety standards, regulations, and...
... Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are evaluated as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of data. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DG45FC. It is intended for Intel Rapid Recover Technology A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety standards, regulations, and...
Product Guide
Page 5
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® G45 Express Chipset 14 Intel G45 Graphics Subsystem 15 DVI-I Support 15 HDMI* Technology Support 15 Intel® Viiv™ Technology 15 Audio Subsystem 16 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 17 LAN ... Status Indicators 17 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 18 Serial ATA...19 Serial ATA RAID 19 Intel® Rapid Recover Technology (Intel® RRT 19 Expandability...19 BIOS ...20 Serial ATA Auto Configuration 20 PCI Express* Auto Configuration 20 Security Passwords 20 Hardware...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® G45 Express Chipset 14 Intel G45 Graphics Subsystem 15 DVI-I Support 15 HDMI* Technology Support 15 Intel® Viiv™ Technology 15 Audio Subsystem 16 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 17 LAN ... Status Indicators 17 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 18 Serial ATA...19 Serial ATA RAID 19 Intel® Rapid Recover Technology (Intel® RRT 19 Expandability...19 BIOS ...20 Serial ATA Auto Configuration 20 PCI Express* Auto Configuration 20 Security Passwords 20 Hardware...
Product Guide
Page 6
Intel Desktop Board DG45FC Product Guide Installing the I/O Shield 29 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 30 Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink 34 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat ...Utility ...56 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 56 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File 56 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 57 Recovering the BIOS 58 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)) Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology 59 Creating...
Intel Desktop Board DG45FC Product Guide Installing the I/O Shield 29 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 30 Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink 34 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat ...Utility ...56 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 56 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File 56 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 57 Recovering the BIOS 58 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)) Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology 59 Creating...
Product Guide
Page 7
... RoHS 74 EMC Regulations 76 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 77 Product Certifications 78 Board-Level Certification Markings 78 Chassis and Component Certifications 79 Figures 1. Desktop Board DG45FC Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Contents A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes 65 BIOS Error Messages 65 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Standards 67 Place Battery Marking 67 European...
... RoHS 74 EMC Regulations 76 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 77 Product Certifications 78 Board-Level Certification Markings 78 Chassis and Component Certifications 79 Figures 1. Desktop Board DG45FC Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Contents A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes 65 BIOS Error Messages 65 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Standards 67 Place Battery Marking 67 European...
Product Guide
Page 8
... Emitter (Output) Header Signal Names 43 9. Beep Codes 65 15. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 43 10. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 42 6. EMC Regulations 76 20. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 73 18. China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use ...Certification Markings 78 viii Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 49 14. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header Signal Names 43 8. Serial Port Header Signal Names 44 11. Intel Desktop Board DG45FC Product Guide 5. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 44 12. ...
... Emitter (Output) Header Signal Names 43 9. Beep Codes 65 15. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 43 10. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 42 6. EMC Regulations 76 20. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 73 18. China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use ...Certification Markings 78 viii Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 49 14. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header Signal Names 43 8. Serial Port Header Signal Names 44 11. Intel Desktop Board DG45FC Product Guide 5. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 44 12. ...
Product Guide
Page 10
... symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power ...Media Center Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home For more information about Desktop Board DG45FC, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 10 Intel Desktop Board DG45FC...
... symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power ...Media Center Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home For more information about Desktop Board DG45FC, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 10 Intel Desktop Board DG45FC...
Product Guide
Page 13
... compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be purchased separately. Desktop Board DG45FC supports an Intel processor in damage to this effect on installing or upgrading the processor, page 31 in Chapter 2 • Supported processors for more information about: • Instructions on the screen at power up. The BIOS will see a notification...
... compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be purchased separately. Desktop Board DG45FC supports an Intel processor in damage to this effect on installing or upgrading the processor, page 31 in Chapter 2 • Supported processors for more information about: • Instructions on the screen at power up. The BIOS will see a notification...
Product Guide
Page 18
...2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. 18 Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two internal headers) via ICH10R. Intel Desktop Board DG45FC Product Guide Figure 2. LAN Connector LEDs LED A (Link) B (Speed) LED Color Green N/A Green Yellow LED State... 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...
...2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that do not support USB 2.0. 18 Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two internal headers) via ICH10R. Intel Desktop Board DG45FC Product Guide Figure 2. LAN Connector LEDs LED A (Link) B (Speed) LED Color Green N/A Green Yellow LED State... 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...
Product Guide
Page 20
... you can boot the computer. For instructions on resetting the password, see Clearing Passwords on page 55 in the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS is booted. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash...the following the instructions on page 49. 20 Intel Desktop Board DG45FC Product Guide BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI Express and SATA auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by following restrictions...
... you can boot the computer. For instructions on resetting the password, see Clearing Passwords on page 55 in the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS is booted. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash...the following the instructions on page 49. 20 Intel Desktop Board DG45FC Product Guide BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI Express and SATA auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by following restrictions...
Product Guide
Page 22
... ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. See Figure 20 on or off the computer power through the Advanced... AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The computer's response can turn off ). The Desktop Board has two power connectors. Intel Desktop Board DG45FC Product Guide Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: •...
... ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. See Figure 20 on or off the computer power through the Advanced... AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The computer's response can turn off ). The Desktop Board has two power connectors. Intel Desktop Board DG45FC Product Guide Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: •...
Product Guide
Page 27
...discharge (ESD) can result in personal injury or equipment damage. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • ...Connect the Serial ATA cables • Connect to the internal headers • Connect to the onboard audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS ...
...discharge (ESD) can result in personal injury or equipment damage. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • ...Connect the Serial ATA cables • Connect to the internal headers • Connect to the onboard audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS ...
Product Guide
Page 43
.... Table 9. Use a shielded cable that have an unshielded cable attached to the cable. Press at boot to enter the system BIOS, and go to Advanced > Peripheral Configuration > Enhanced Consumer IR, and set this option to connect two USB devices. Front Panel...3 D- 4 5 D+ 6 7 Ground 8 9 Key 10 Note: USB ports may be used to Enabled. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components NOTE The Consumer IR option must be enabled in the system BIOS before it can be assigned as needed. Back Panel CIR Emitter (Output) Header Signal Names Pin Signal Name 1 Emitter...
.... Table 9. Use a shielded cable that have an unshielded cable attached to the cable. Press at boot to enter the system BIOS, and go to Advanced > Peripheral Configuration > Enhanced Consumer IR, and set this option to connect two USB devices. Front Panel...3 D- 4 5 D+ 6 7 Ground 8 9 Key 10 Note: USB ports may be used to Enabled. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components NOTE The Consumer IR option must be enabled in the system BIOS before it can be assigned as needed. Back Panel CIR Emitter (Output) Header Signal Names Pin Signal Name 1 Emitter...
Product Guide
Page 48
Location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 21. Intel Desktop Board DG45FC Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper. Figure 21 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. Table 13 shows the jumper settings for the BIOS Setup program modes. 48 Moving the jumper with the power on may result in the BIOS Setup program.
Location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 21. Intel Desktop Board DG45FC Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper. Figure 21 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. Table 13 shows the jumper settings for the BIOS Setup program modes. 48 Moving the jumper with the power on may result in the BIOS Setup program.
Product Guide
Page 49
...BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 21). 5. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 8. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter). 3. Turn off the computer. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source. 11. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board... Components Table 13. Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that you confirm clearing the password. Remove the computer cover. 4. Press and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that the board ...
...BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 21). 5. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 8. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter). 3. Turn off the computer. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source. 11. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board... Components Table 13. Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that you confirm clearing the password. Remove the computer cover. 4. Press and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that the board ...
Product Guide
Page 50
... Risque d'explosion si la pile usagée est remplacée par une pile de type incorrect. Batterier bør om muligt genbruges. Intel Desktop Board DG45FC Product Guide 12. Batterier ska kasseras enligt de lokala miljövårdsbestämmelserna. 50 Bortskaffelse af brugte batterier bør foregå...Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. Figure 22 on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in the computer, and turn on the computer. VIKTIGT! Replace the cover, plug in CMOS RAM (for ...
... Risque d'explosion si la pile usagée est remplacée par une pile de type incorrect. Batterier bør om muligt genbruges. Intel Desktop Board DG45FC Product Guide 12. Batterier ska kasseras enligt de lokala miljövårdsbestämmelserna. 50 Bortskaffelse af brugte batterier bør foregå...Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. Figure 22 on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in the computer, and turn on the computer. VIKTIGT! Replace the cover, plug in CMOS RAM (for ...
Product Guide
Page 55
...(You can also save this file to locate the latest BIOS files. Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Under the "Software and drivers" heading.... Navigate to recover the BIOS if an update fails. You can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to the DG45FC page. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted...
...(You can also save this file to locate the latest BIOS files. Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Under the "Software and drivers" heading.... Navigate to recover the BIOS if an update fails. You can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to the DG45FC page. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted...
Product Guide
Page 56
... of these files through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Desktop Board DG45FC page on the Intel World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility You can be used... the ISO image file to upgrade the BIOS via the Iflash utility. 56 Intel Desktop Board DG45FC 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 ...
... of these files through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Desktop Board DG45FC page on the Intel World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility You can be used... the ISO image file to upgrade the BIOS via the Iflash utility. 56 Intel Desktop Board DG45FC 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 ...
Product Guide
Page 57
...NOT POWER DOWN YOUR COMPUTER before attempting a BIOS update. 57 The Iflash BIOS update files can update the system BIOS from a bootable CD-ROM, bootable USB flash drive, or other bootable USB media. Download the ISO Image BIOS file. 2. NOTE Copying the ISO Image BIOS file to continue booting from the hard ... Do not interrupt the process or the system may take up to confirm the BIOS upgrade operation. 6. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to 5 minutes. The Iflash Memory update utility allows you to complete. Using software capable...
...NOT POWER DOWN YOUR COMPUTER before attempting a BIOS update. 57 The Iflash BIOS update files can update the system BIOS from a bootable CD-ROM, bootable USB flash drive, or other bootable USB media. Download the ISO Image BIOS file. 2. NOTE Copying the ISO Image BIOS file to continue booting from the hard ... Do not interrupt the process or the system may take up to confirm the BIOS upgrade operation. 6. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to 5 minutes. The Iflash Memory update utility allows you to complete. Using software capable...
Product Guide
Page 58
..., a CD-R with the .BIO file in the root directory will interrupt the BIOS update; Intel Desktop Board DG45FC Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly. 1. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm...
..., a CD-R with the .BIO file in the root directory will interrupt the BIOS update; Intel Desktop Board DG45FC Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly. 1. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm...
Product Guide
Page 59
...option #1: Create RAID Volume. Select the strip size, if necessary, and press . 6. Configuring the BIOS for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)) NOTE Intel Matrix Storage Technology requires a Microsoft Windows Vista or Microsoft Windows XP operating system and SATA hard drives. ...LEVEL. 4. Enter system BIOS Setup by pressing or going to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Exit the Option ROM user interface by pressing the key after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. 4 Configuring for Intel Matrix Storage Technology 1. ensure...
...option #1: Create RAID Volume. Select the strip size, if necessary, and press . 6. Configuring the BIOS for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)) NOTE Intel Matrix Storage Technology requires a Microsoft Windows Vista or Microsoft Windows XP operating system and SATA hard drives. ...LEVEL. 4. Enter system BIOS Setup by pressing or going to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Exit the Option ROM user interface by pressing the key after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. 4 Configuring for Intel Matrix Storage Technology 1. ensure...