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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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... countries. * Other names and brands may be obtained from: Intel Corporation P.O. Intel may make changes to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DG965MQ with BIOS identifier MQ96510A.86A. Intel reserves these for future definition and shall have no responsibility whatsoever .... Designers must not rely on request. Copies of the Intel® Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification. Intel Corporation may have an ordering number and are referenced in the Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Specification Update before placing your product order. Date August 2006...
... countries. * Other names and brands may be obtained from: Intel Corporation P.O. Intel may make changes to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DG965MQ with BIOS identifier MQ96510A.86A. Intel reserves these for future definition and shall have no responsibility whatsoever .... Designers must not rely on request. Copies of the Intel® Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification. Intel Corporation may have an ordering number and are referenced in the Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Specification Update before placing your product order. Date August 2006...
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... Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board DG965MQ. What This Document Contains Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 Description A description of the hardware used on the board A map of the resources of the board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A ..., 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....
... Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board DG965MQ. What This Document Contains Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 Description A description of the hardware used on the board A map of the resources of the board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A ..., 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....
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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 ...
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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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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...Memory Map 45 13. Serial ATA Connectors 54 21. Front Panel Audio Header 55 27. Desktop Board DG965MQ Environmental Specifications 70 38. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 72 39. Boot Device Menu Options 76 42. Lead-Free Board Markings 91 50. DMA Channels 45 14. Main Power Connector 57 29. PCI Interrupt Routing... 79 44. BIOS Error Messages 79 45. Product Certification Markings 93 viii Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 84 48. Safety Regulations 85 49. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 10. Wake-up Devices and Events 38 12.
...Memory Map 45 13. Serial ATA Connectors 54 21. Front Panel Audio Header 55 27. Desktop Board DG965MQ Environmental Specifications 70 38. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 72 39. Boot Device Menu Options 76 42. Lead-Free Board Markings 91 50. DMA Channels 45 14. Main Power Connector 57 29. PCI Interrupt Routing... 79 44. BIOS Error Messages 79 45. Product Certification Markings 93 viii Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 84 48. Safety Regulations 85 49. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 10. Wake-up Devices and Events 38 12.
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... using DDR2 667 or DDR2 533 DIMMs • Support for up to Table 2 on page 11 for 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 ..., 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. Intel® GMA X3000 onboard graphics subsystem Refer to 4 GB of system memory ...
... using DDR2 667 or DDR2 533 DIMMs • Support for up to Table 2 on page 11 for 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 ..., 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. Intel® GMA X3000 onboard graphics subsystem Refer to 4 GB of system memory ...
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... Manufacturing Options Table 2 describes the manufacturing options. Table 2. 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 •... 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 Section 1.2,...
... Manufacturing Options Table 2 describes the manufacturing options. Table 2. 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 •... 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 Section 1.2,...
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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. 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
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... listed on web site above. For information about ... Supported processors Refer to Section 2.7.2.2, page 57 15 Use of supported processors. 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...
... listed on web site above. For information about ... Supported processors Refer to Section 2.7.2.2, page 57 15 Use of supported processors. 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...
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...to fully enable both the onboard graphics and the manageability engine. 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...800 512 Mbit 256 MB 1 GB Maximum capacity with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. 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-...
...to fully enable both the onboard graphics and the manageability engine. 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...800 512 Mbit 256 MB 1 GB Maximum capacity with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. 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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...; Single channel (Asymmetric) mode. Channel A, DIMM 0 Channel A, DIMM 1 Channel B, DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 1 OM18413 Figure 3. Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.4.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82G965 GMCH supports the following types of DRAM memory. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to dual channel operation...
...; Single channel (Asymmetric) mode. Channel A, DIMM 0 Channel A, DIMM 1 Channel B, DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 1 OM18413 Figure 3. Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.4.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82G965 GMCH supports the following types of DRAM memory. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to dual channel operation...
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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. 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. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Four DIMMs 20
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. 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. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Four DIMMs 20
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... installed in single channel mode. 512 MB 1 GB Channel A, DIMM 0 Channel A, DIMM 1 Channel B, DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 1 Figure 9. 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.
... installed in single channel mode. 512 MB 1 GB Channel A, DIMM 0 Channel A, DIMM 1 Channel B, DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 1 Figure 9. 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.
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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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... and EHCI, and uses UHCIand EHCI-compatible drivers. The port arrangement is as an extended desktop configuration with the HD Audio Link) 1.5.2 USB The board supports up to a 200 MHz pixel clock to the PCI Express x16 connector. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.5.1.5 Advanced Digital Display (ADD2/MEC) Card Support The GMCH routes two...
... and EHCI, and uses UHCIand EHCI-compatible drivers. The port arrangement is as an extended desktop configuration with the HD Audio Link) 1.5.2 USB The board supports up to a 200 MHz pixel clock to the PCI Express x16 connector. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.5.1.5 Advanced Digital Display (ADD2/MEC) Card Support The GMCH routes two...
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... ATA IDE interface. NOTE If the battery and AC power fail, custom defaults, if previously saved, will be accurate. Replace the battery with 3.3 VSB applied. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.5.4 Parallel IDE Interface The Parallel ATA IDE controller has one . The ATA-133 logic is accurate to 66 MB/sec. When the...
... ATA IDE interface. NOTE If the battery and AC power fail, custom defaults, if previously saved, will be accurate. Replace the battery with 3.3 VSB applied. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.5.4 Parallel IDE Interface The Parallel ATA IDE controller has one . The ATA-133 logic is accurate to 66 MB/sec. When the...
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...an audio port. Blue Yes Yes Back panel - Pink Yes No Back panel - Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.7 Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82801HR/HH ICH8 • Sigmatel STAC9271 or STAC9271D audio codec • Back panel ... Yes Back panel - Orange Yes Yes Supports Microphone? Table 7. Within hardware constraints, the back panel audio jacks are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Green Yes Yes Front panel - Yes No No Yes No No No 1.7.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio...
...an audio port. Blue Yes Yes Back panel - Pink Yes No Back panel - Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.7 Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82801HR/HH ICH8 • Sigmatel STAC9271 or STAC9271D audio codec • Back panel ... Yes Back panel - Orange Yes Yes Supports Microphone? Table 7. Within hardware constraints, the back panel audio jacks are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Green Yes Yes Front panel - Yes No No Yes No No No 1.7.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio...
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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 • ...
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 • ...
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... with the Wired for all three fans, that attaches to the chassis intrusion header. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.9 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to be implemented using Intel Desktop Utilities or third-party software. The board has several hardware management features, including the following: • Fan monitoring and control •...
... with the Wired for all three fans, that attaches to the chassis intrusion header. Intel Desktop Board DG965MQ Technical Product Specification 1.9 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to be implemented using Intel Desktop Utilities or third-party software. The board has several hardware management features, including the following: • Fan monitoring and control •...