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Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Specification Update. Intel® Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification August 2006 Order Number: D56013-001US The Intel® Desktop Board DG965MQ 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 DG965MQ Specification Update. Intel® Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification August 2006 Order Number: D56013-001US The Intel® Desktop Board DG965MQ may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications.
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...materials and information does not provide any license, express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DG965MQ with BIOS identifier MQ96510A.86A. The furnishing of others. Designers must not rely on request. Box 5937 Denver, ...documents which may be published in the Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Specification Update before placing your distributor to obtain the latest specifications before being incorporated into a revision of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in this document. Intel, the Intel logo, Pentium, and Celeron are ...
...materials and information does not provide any license, express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DG965MQ with BIOS identifier MQ96510A.86A. The furnishing of others. Designers must not rely on request. Box 5937 Denver, ...documents which may be published in the Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Specification Update before placing your distributor to obtain the latest specifications before being incorporated into a revision of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in this document. Intel, the Intel logo, Pentium, and Celeron are ...
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... the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Desktop Board DG965MQ and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this level of information. CAUTION Cautions are used in all... Notes call attention to important information. # INTEGRATOR'S NOTES Integrator's notes are included to system integrators. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board DG965MQ.
... the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Desktop Board DG965MQ and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this level of information. CAUTION Cautions are used in all... Notes call attention to important information. # INTEGRATOR'S NOTES Integrator's notes are included to system integrators. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board DG965MQ.
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...,576 bytes) Megabytes per second Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. Volts. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/sec Gbit KB Kbit kbits/sec MB MB/sec Mbit Mbit/sec xxh x.x V * Used after a signal...
...,576 bytes) Megabytes per second Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. Volts. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/sec Gbit KB Kbit kbits/sec MB MB/sec Mbit Mbit/sec xxh x.x V * Used after a signal...
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Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 2.5 Interrupts 48 2.6 PCI Interrupt Routing Map 49 2.7 Connectors and Headers 50 2.7.1 Back Panel Connectors 51 2.7.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers 52 2.8 Jumper ...
Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 2.5 Interrupts 48 2.6 PCI Interrupt Routing Map 49 2.7 Connectors and Headers 50 2.7.1 Back Panel Connectors 51 2.7.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers 52 2.8 Jumper ...
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.... Front and Rear Chassis Fan Headers 55 25. Processor Fan Header 55 26. Processor Core Power Connector 57 28. Desktop Board DG965MQ Environmental Specifications 70 38. Port 80h POST Code Ranges 80 46. Front Panel Header 58 30. Fan Header Current Capability 65 36.... BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 72 40. BIOS Error Messages 79 45. Product Certification Markings 93 viii Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 10. PCI Interrupt Routing Map 49 18. Supervisor and User Password Functions 78 43. Parallel Port Header 55...
.... Front and Rear Chassis Fan Headers 55 25. Processor Fan Header 55 26. Processor Core Power Connector 57 28. Desktop Board DG965MQ Environmental Specifications 70 38. Port 80h POST Code Ranges 80 46. Front Panel Header 58 30. Fan Header Current Capability 65 36.... BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 72 40. BIOS Error Messages 79 45. Product Certification Markings 93 viii Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 10. PCI Interrupt Routing Map 49 18. Supervisor and User Password Functions 78 43. Parallel Port Header 55...
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...a list of the Desktop Board DG965MQ. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Memory Chipset Video Audio Legacy I/O Control microBTX Form Factor (10.40 inches by 10.50 inches [264.16 millimeters by 266.70 millimeters]) Support for the following: • Intel® Core™2 Duo processor...; Support for up to Table 2 on PCI, RS-232, front panel, PS/2 devices, and USB ports continued 10 Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of manufacturing options for the ICH8 component. Table 1.
...a list of the Desktop Board DG965MQ. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Memory Chipset Video Audio Legacy I/O Control microBTX Form Factor (10.40 inches by 10.50 inches [264.16 millimeters by 266.70 millimeters]) Support for the following: • Intel® Core™2 Duo processor...; Support for up to Table 2 on PCI, RS-232, front panel, PS/2 devices, and USB ports continued 10 Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of manufacturing options for the ICH8 component. Table 1.
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...• One PCI Express x16 bus add-in all marketing channels. Please contact your Intel representative to determine which manufacturing options are available to Section 1.2, page 15 11 Manufacturing ... the manufacturing options. Not every manufacturing option is available in card connector • Intel® Quiet System Technology implemented through the ICH8 • Voltage sense to detect ... out of the following: • Intel® 82801HR ICH8R • Intel® 82801HH ICH8DH Support for Intel® Quick Resume Technology Drivers (Intel® QRTD) Back panel PS/2 ...
...• One PCI Express x16 bus add-in all marketing channels. Please contact your Intel representative to determine which manufacturing options are available to Section 1.2, page 15 11 Manufacturing ... the manufacturing options. Not every manufacturing option is available in card connector • Intel® Quiet System Technology implemented through the ICH8 • Voltage sense to detect ... out of the following: • Intel® 82801HR ICH8R • Intel® 82801HH ICH8DH Support for Intel® Quick Resume Technology Drivers (Intel® QRTD) Back panel PS/2 ...
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Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.1.3 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components. A F GH I DD J CC E BB AA Z D B C K L Y X M WV U T S R QP O N Figure 1. OM18412 12 Major Board Components Table 3 lists the components identified in Figure 1.
Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.1.3 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components. A F GH I DD J CC E BB AA Z D B C K L Y X M WV U T S R QP O N Figure 1. OM18412 12 Major Board Components Table 3 lists the components identified in Figure 1.
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... Support" Available configurations for the Desktop Board DG965MQ Processor data sheets ICH8 addressing Audio software and utilities LAN software and drivers Supported video modes Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/mq/mq_available.htm http://www...
... Support" Available configurations for the Desktop Board DG965MQ Processor data sheets ICH8 addressing Audio software and utilities LAN software and drivers Supported video modes Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/mq/mq_available.htm http://www...
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... the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to accurately configure memory settings for information on page 43 for optimum performance. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.4 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.8 V (only) DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with gold...
... the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to accurately configure memory settings for information on page 43 for optimum performance. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.4 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.8 V (only) DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with gold...
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... is installed or the memory capacities are equal. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to single channel operation. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.4.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82G965 GMCH supports the following types of DRAM memory. The DIMM1 sockets of both channels are blue. The bottommost DRAM memory...
... is installed or the memory capacities are equal. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to single channel operation. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.4.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82G965 GMCH supports the following types of DRAM memory. The DIMM1 sockets of both channels are blue. The bottommost DRAM memory...
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Also, the DIMMs are matched between DIMM0 and DIMM1 of the two DIMMs in Channel B. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Four DIMMs 20 Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification Figure 6 shows a dual channel configuration using four DIMMs. In this example, the combined capacity of the two DIMMs in Channel A equal the combined capacity of both channels. 256 MB 512 MB 256 MB 512 MB Channel A, DIMM 0 Channel A, DIMM 1 Channel B, DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 1 OM18416 Figure 6.
Also, the DIMMs are matched between DIMM0 and DIMM1 of the two DIMMs in Channel B. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Four DIMMs 20 Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification Figure 6 shows a dual channel configuration using four DIMMs. In this example, the combined capacity of the two DIMMs in Channel A equal the combined capacity of both channels. 256 MB 512 MB 256 MB 512 MB Channel A, DIMM 0 Channel A, DIMM 1 Channel B, DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 1 OM18416 Figure 6.
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Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.4.1.3 Flex Mode Configuration NOTE The use of the DIMM in Channel B operates in both channels. Figure 9 shows a flex mode configuration using two ...
Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.4.1.3 Flex Mode Configuration NOTE The use of the DIMM in Channel B operates in both channels. Figure 9 shows a flex mode configuration using two ...
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Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification • 3D Graphics Rendering enhancements ⎯ 1.3 dual texture GigaPixel/sec fill rate ⎯ 16 and 32 bit color ⎯ Maximum 3D supported ... SDVO port interfaces with 270 MHz pixel clocks using an ADD2/MEC card • Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) support up to 256 MB • Intel® Zoom Utility 24
Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification • 3D Graphics Rendering enhancements ⎯ 1.3 dual texture GigaPixel/sec fill rate ⎯ 16 and 32 bit color ⎯ Maximum 3D supported ... SDVO port interfaces with 270 MHz pixel clocks using an ADD2/MEC card • Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) support up to 256 MB • Intel® Zoom Utility 24
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...to 10 USB 2.0 ports, supports UHCI and EHCI, and uses UHCIand EHCI-compatible drivers. When an ADD2/MEC card is detected, the Intel GMA X3000 graphics controller is enabled and the PCI Express x16 connector is configured for all ports. ADD2/MEC cards can be designed to support...Computer systems that are each capable of the front panel USB headers Refer to Figure 15, page 51 Figure 16, page 52 26 Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.5.1.5 Advanced Digital Display (ADD2/MEC) Card Support The GMCH routes two multiplexed SDVO ports that have an unshielded cable...
...to 10 USB 2.0 ports, supports UHCI and EHCI, and uses UHCIand EHCI-compatible drivers. When an ADD2/MEC card is detected, the Intel GMA X3000 graphics controller is enabled and the PCI Express x16 connector is configured for all ports. ADD2/MEC cards can be designed to support...Computer systems that are each capable of the front panel USB headers Refer to Figure 15, page 51 Figure 16, page 52 26 Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.5.1.5 Advanced Digital Display (ADD2/MEC) Card Support The GMCH routes two multiplexed SDVO ports that have an unshielded cable...
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..., the date and time) might not be loaded into CMOS RAM at 25 ºC with an equivalent one bus-mastering Parallel ATA IDE interface. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.5.4 Parallel IDE Interface The Parallel ATA IDE controller has one . The Parallel ATA IDE interface supports the following modes: • Programmed...
..., the date and time) might not be loaded into CMOS RAM at 25 ºC with an equivalent one bus-mastering Parallel ATA IDE interface. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.5.4 Parallel IDE Interface The Parallel ATA IDE controller has one . The Parallel ATA IDE interface supports the following modes: • Programmed...
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...recognized device type. • A signal-to Section 1.2, page 15 30 Within hardware constraints, the back panel audio jacks are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. For information about Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer to -noise (S/N) ratio of 95 dB • Dolby Home... front/back panel audio jacks that enables the audio codec to recognize the device that is connected to an audio port. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.7 Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the front panel and back panel audio jacks. Table...
...recognized device type. • A signal-to Section 1.2, page 15 30 Within hardware constraints, the back panel audio jacks are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. For information about Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer to -noise (S/N) ratio of 95 dB • Dolby Home... front/back panel audio jacks that enables the audio codec to recognize the device that is connected to an audio port. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.7 Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the front panel and back panel audio jacks. Table...
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Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.8 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82566DC Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) Ethernet LAN controller • Intel 82801HR/HH ICH8 • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs Additional...Supports LAN wake capabilities ⎯ LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. 1.8.1 Intel® 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features: • PCI Express link • 10...
Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.8 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82566DC Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) Ethernet LAN controller • Intel 82801HR/HH ICH8 • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs Additional...Supports LAN wake capabilities ⎯ LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. 1.8.1 Intel® 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features: • PCI Express link • 10...
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...; Chassis intrusion detection 1.9.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control The features of the hardware monitoring and fan control include: • Intel Quiet System Technology, delivering acoustically-optimized thermal management • Fan speed control controllers and sensors integrated into the ICH8 •...that attaches to the chassis intrusion header. When the chassis cover is removed, the mechanical switch is removed. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.9 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to be compatible with the ...
...; Chassis intrusion detection 1.9.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control The features of the hardware monitoring and fan control include: • Intel Quiet System Technology, delivering acoustically-optimized thermal management • Fan speed control controllers and sensors integrated into the ICH8 •...that attaches to the chassis intrusion header. When the chassis cover is removed, the mechanical switch is removed. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.9 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to be compatible with the ...