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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. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Specification Update.
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...for conflicts or incompatibilities arising from future changes to the presented subject matter. All rights reserved. Intel may be published in the Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Specification Update before placing your product order. Current characterized errata are available on the absence or ... OTHERWISE, TO ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IS GRANTED BY THIS DOCUMENT. Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DG965MQ with BIOS identifier MQ96510A.86A. Designers must not rely on request. Changes to any such...
...for conflicts or incompatibilities arising from future changes to the presented subject matter. All rights reserved. Intel may be published in the Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Specification Update before placing your product order. Current characterized errata are available on the absence or ... OTHERWISE, TO ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IS GRANTED BY THIS DOCUMENT. Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DG965MQ with BIOS identifier MQ96510A.86A. Designers must not rely on request. Changes to any such...
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..., 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 system integrators. CAUTION Cautions are included to important information. # INTEGRATOR'S NOTES Integrator's notes are ...the BIOS Setup program A description of this specification. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board DG965MQ. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE Notes call attention to information that may be useful to the vendors, ...
..., 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 system integrators. CAUTION Cautions are included to important information. # INTEGRATOR'S NOTES Integrator's notes are ...the BIOS Setup program A description of this specification. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board DG965MQ. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE Notes call attention to information that may be useful to the vendors, ...
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... (1,048,576 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. 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 name...
... (1,048,576 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. 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 name...
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... 10 1.1.1 Feature Summary 10 1.1.2 Manufacturing Options 11 1.1.3 Board Layout 12 1.1.4 Block Diagram 14 1.2 Online Support 15 1.3 Processor 15 1.4 System Memory 16 1.4.1 Memory Configurations 18 1.5 Intel® G965 Express Chipset 23 1.5.1 Intel G965 Graphics Subsystem 23 1.5.2 USB 26 1.5.3 Serial ATA ...Optional 29 1.7 Audio Subsystem 30 1.7.1 Audio Subsystem Software 30 1.7.2 Audio Connectors and Headers 31 1.8 LAN Subsystem 32 1.8.1 Intel® 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller 32 1.8.2 LAN Subsystem Software 33 1.8.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs 33 1.9...
... 10 1.1.1 Feature Summary 10 1.1.2 Manufacturing Options 11 1.1.3 Board Layout 12 1.1.4 Block Diagram 14 1.2 Online Support 15 1.3 Processor 15 1.4 System Memory 16 1.4.1 Memory Configurations 18 1.5 Intel® G965 Express Chipset 23 1.5.1 Intel G965 Graphics Subsystem 23 1.5.2 USB 26 1.5.3 Serial ATA ...Optional 29 1.7 Audio Subsystem 30 1.7.1 Audio Subsystem Software 30 1.7.2 Audio Connectors and Headers 31 1.8 LAN Subsystem 32 1.8.1 Intel® 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller 32 1.8.2 LAN Subsystem Software 33 1.8.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs 33 1.9...
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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...Considerations 62 2.9.1 Form Factor 62 2.9.2 I/O Shield 63 2.10 Electrical Considerations 65 2.10.1 DC Loading 65 2.10.2 Fan Header Current Capability 65 2.10.3 Add-in Board Considerations 66 2.10.4 Power Supply Considerations 66 2.11 Thermal Considerations 67 2.12 Reliability 69 2.13 Environmental 70 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 71 3.2 BIOS Flash...
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...Considerations 62 2.9.1 Form Factor 62 2.9.2 I/O Shield 63 2.10 Electrical Considerations 65 2.10.1 DC Loading 65 2.10.2 Fan Header Current Capability 65 2.10.3 Add-in Board Considerations 66 2.10.4 Power Supply Considerations 66 2.11 Thermal Considerations 67 2.12 Reliability 69 2.13 Environmental 70 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 71 3.2 BIOS Flash...
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... Connectors 51 16. Location of Conformity Statement 86 5.1.3 Product Ecology Statements 88 5.1.4 EMC Regulations 92 5.1.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 93 5.2 Battery Disposal Information 94 Figures 1. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Three DIMMs ......... 19 6. Single ... Configuration with Two DIMMs 22 10. Flex Mode Configuration with Three DIMMs....... 21 9. LAN Connector LED Locations 33 12. Board Dimensions 62 22. Localized High Temperature Zones 68 Tables 1. LAN Connector LED States 33 9. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers ...
... Connectors 51 16. Location of Conformity Statement 86 5.1.3 Product Ecology Statements 88 5.1.4 EMC Regulations 92 5.1.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 93 5.2 Battery Disposal Information 94 Figures 1. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Three DIMMs ......... 19 6. Single ... Configuration with Two DIMMs 22 10. Flex Mode Configuration with Three DIMMs....... 21 9. LAN Connector LED Locations 33 12. Board Dimensions 62 22. Localized High Temperature Zones 68 Tables 1. LAN Connector LED States 33 9. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers ...
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...Header 54 23. Front Panel Header 58 30. Thermal Considerations for a Two-Color Power LED 59 32. Beep Codes 79 44. Lead-Free Board Markings 91 50. Front and Rear Chassis Fan Headers 55 25. Parallel Port Header 55 24. Processor Core Power Connector 57 28. BIOS Setup ...Configuration Jumper Settings 61 34. Desktop Board DG965MQ Environmental Specifications 70 38. BIOS Error Messages 79 45. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 84 48. Wake-up Devices and Events 38 12. ...
...Header 54 23. Front Panel Header 58 30. Thermal Considerations for a Two-Color Power LED 59 32. Beep Codes 79 44. Lead-Free Board Markings 91 50. Front and Rear Chassis Fan Headers 55 25. Parallel Port Header 55 24. Processor Core Power Connector 57 28. BIOS Setup ...Configuration Jumper Settings 61 34. Desktop Board DG965MQ Environmental Specifications 70 38. BIOS Error Messages 79 45. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 84 48. Wake-up Devices and Events 38 12. ...
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... Revision 2.3 • Support for PCI Express* Revision 1.0a • Suspend to 4 GB of system memory using DDR2 800 DIMMs Intel® G965 Express Chipset, consisting of system memory using DDR2 667 or DDR2 533 DIMMs • Support for up to RAM support ...PCI, RS-232, front panel, PS/2 devices, and USB ports continued 10 Intel® GMA X3000 onboard graphics subsystem Refer to Table 2 on page 11 for a list of the Desktop Board DG965MQ. Table 1. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features...
... Revision 2.3 • Support for PCI Express* Revision 1.0a • Suspend to 4 GB of system memory using DDR2 800 DIMMs Intel® G965 Express Chipset, consisting of system memory using DDR2 667 or DDR2 533 DIMMs • Support for up to RAM support ...PCI, RS-232, front panel, PS/2 devices, and USB ports continued 10 Intel® GMA X3000 onboard graphics subsystem Refer to Table 2 on page 11 for a list of the Desktop Board DG965MQ. Table 1. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features...
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... manufacturing options are available to Section 1.2, page 15 11 Not every manufacturing option is available in card connector • Intel® Quiet System Technology implemented through the ICH8 • Voltage sense to detect out of range power supply voltages ... of the following: • Intel® 82801HR ICH8R • Intel® 82801HH ICH8DH Support for Intel® Quick Resume Technology Drivers (Intel® QRTD) Back panel PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard connection For information about Available configurations for the Desktop Board DG965MQ Refer to you. Table 2....
... manufacturing options are available to Section 1.2, page 15 11 Not every manufacturing option is available in card connector • Intel® Quiet System Technology implemented through the ICH8 • Voltage sense to detect out of range power supply voltages ... of the following: • Intel® 82801HR ICH8R • Intel® 82801HH ICH8DH Support for Intel® Quick Resume Technology Drivers (Intel® QRTD) Back panel PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard connection For information about Available configurations for the Desktop Board DG965MQ Refer to you. Table 2....
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OM18412 12 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. 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.
OM18412 12 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. 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.
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Board Components Shown in Figure 1 Item/callout from Figure 1 Description A Back panel connectors B High Definition Audio header C Remote thermal sensor D Serial ATA connectors [6] E Front panel USB headers [2] F Intel 82801HR/HH I/O Controller Hub (ICH8) G Chassis intrusion header H PCI Express x16... P Front chassis fan header Q Auxiliary front panel power LED header R Parallel port header S Speaker T LGA775 processor socket U Intel 82G965 GMCH V Processor core power connector W Processor fan header X DIMM Channel A sockets Y DIMM Channel B sockets Z Rear ...
Board Components Shown in Figure 1 Item/callout from Figure 1 Description A Back panel connectors B High Definition Audio header C Remote thermal sensor D Serial ATA connectors [6] E Front panel USB headers [2] F Intel 82801HR/HH I/O Controller Hub (ICH8) G Chassis intrusion header H PCI Express x16... P Front chassis fan header Q Auxiliary front panel power LED header R Parallel port header S Speaker T LGA775 processor socket U Intel 82G965 GMCH V Processor core power connector W Processor fan header X DIMM Channel A sockets Y DIMM Channel B sockets Z Rear ...
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Intel® Desktop Board DG965MQ under "Desktop Board Products" or "Desktop Board 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...
Intel® Desktop Board DG965MQ under "Desktop Board Products" or "Desktop Board 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...
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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-plated contacts • Unbuffered, single-sided or double-... configure memory settings for information on page 43 for optimum performance. Table 4. NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with four identical x8 Double-sided DIMMs 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 2 GB 4 GB 16...
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-plated contacts • Unbuffered, single-sided or double-... configure memory settings for information on page 43 for optimum performance. Table 4. NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with four identical x8 Double-sided DIMMs 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 2 GB 4 GB 16...
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... results in multiple zones of dual and single channel operation across the whole of memory organization: • Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.4.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82G965 GMCH supports the following types of DRAM memory. Dual channel mode is installed or the memory capacities are used between channels...
... results in multiple zones of dual and single channel operation across the whole of memory organization: • Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.4.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82G965 GMCH supports the following types of DRAM memory. Dual channel mode is installed or the memory capacities are used between channels...
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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 B. Also, the DIMMs are matched between DIMM0 and DIMM1 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.
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 B. Also, the DIMMs are matched between DIMM0 and DIMM1 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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Flex Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs OM18419 22 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 ...
Flex Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs OM18419 22 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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... X3000 graphics controller (contained within the 82G965 GMCH) is disabled. 1.5.1.1 Intel® GMA X3000 Graphics Controller The Intel GMA X3000 graphics controller features the following : ⎯ Intel 82801HR I/O Controller Hub (ICH8R) with DMI interconnect ⎯ Intel 82801HH I /O paths. The ICH8 is a centralized controller for the board's I /O Controller Hub (ICH8DH) with DMI interconnect The GMCH component...
... X3000 graphics controller (contained within the 82G965 GMCH) is disabled. 1.5.1.1 Intel® GMA X3000 Graphics Controller The Intel GMA X3000 graphics controller features the following : ⎯ Intel 82801HR I/O Controller Hub (ICH8R) with DMI interconnect ⎯ Intel 82801HH I /O paths. The ICH8 is a centralized controller for the board's I /O Controller Hub (ICH8DH) with DMI interconnect The GMCH component...
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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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...the digital signal will be displayed. The DVI port is compliant with legacy applications. Up to 256 MB of available system memory for the Intel GMA X3000 graphics controller is 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz. Table 6. Product Description 1.5.1.2 Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) DVMT enables ...a downloadable document. Once loaded, the operating system and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to the graphics buffer as needed for the board Refer to DVMT on the type of add-in card installed in the PCI Express x16 connector, the DVI port will always use ...
...the digital signal will be displayed. The DVI port is compliant with legacy applications. Up to 256 MB of available system memory for the Intel GMA X3000 graphics controller is 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz. Table 6. Product Description 1.5.1.2 Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) DVMT enables ...a downloadable document. Once loaded, the operating system and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to the graphics buffer as needed for the board Refer to DVMT on the type of add-in card installed in the PCI Express x16 connector, the DVI port will always use ...