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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory ...13 Intel® G965 Express Chipset 14 Intel G965 Graphics Subsystem 15 Onboard Audio Subsystem 16 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 17 LAN Subsystem 17 LAN Subsystem ...-up Support 24 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support 24 Speaker ...24 Battery ...24 Real-Time Clock 24 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 25 Installation Precautions 26 Prevent Power Supply Overload 26 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 26 Installing the I/O Shield...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory ...13 Intel® G965 Express Chipset 14 Intel G965 Graphics Subsystem 15 Onboard Audio Subsystem 16 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 17 LAN Subsystem 17 LAN Subsystem ...-up Support 24 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support 24 Speaker ...24 Battery ...24 Real-Time Clock 24 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 25 Installation Precautions 26 Prevent Power Supply Overload 26 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 26 Installing the I/O Shield...
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Intel Desktop Board DG965OT Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 29 Installing a Processor 29 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 32 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 32 Removing the Processor 33 Installing and Removing Memory 33 Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration 33 Two or Four DIMMs 33... Panel Connectors 52 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 59 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 60 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 60 Updating the BIOS ...
Intel Desktop Board DG965OT Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 29 Installing a Processor 29 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 32 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 32 Removing the Processor 33 Installing and Removing Memory 33 Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration 33 Two or Four DIMMs 33... Panel Connectors 52 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 59 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 60 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 60 Updating the BIOS ...
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.... Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 38 19. Back Panel Connectors 52 29. Desktop Board DG965OT Components 11 2. Desktop Board DG965OT Mounting Screw Hole Locations 28 6. Removing the Battery 57 vii Connecting the IDE Cable 40 21. Close the Load Plate 31 12. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 3 34 16. Lift the Load Plate 29 8. LAN Connector LEDs...
.... Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 38 19. Back Panel Connectors 52 29. Desktop Board DG965OT Components 11 2. Desktop Board DG965OT Mounting Screw Hole Locations 28 6. Removing the Battery 57 vii Connecting the IDE Cable 40 21. Close the Load Plate 31 12. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 3 34 16. Lift the Load Plate 29 8. LAN Connector LEDs...
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... 1394a ports ― One port routed to the back panel ― One port routed to 8 GB of system memory Intel® G965 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DG965OT. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces LAN Support microATX (243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60...
... 1394a ports ― One port routed to the back panel ― One port routed to 8 GB of system memory Intel® G965 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DG965OT. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces LAN Support microATX (243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60...
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... to detect out of range values • Intel® Quiet System Technology (Intel® QST) fan speed control Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board DG965OT, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft...
... to detect out of range values • Intel® Quiet System Technology (Intel® QST) fan speed control Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board DG965OT, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft...
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... or upgrading the processor, page 29 in Chapter 2 Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be purchased separately. Desktop Board DG965OT supports an Intel processor in damage to the board or the system may not function properly. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will attempt to...
... or upgrading the processor, page 29 in Chapter 2 Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be purchased separately. Desktop Board DG965OT supports an Intel processor in damage to the board or the system may not function properly. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will attempt to...
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Intel Desktop Board DG965OT Product Guide ― Memory configurations listed below: • Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 256 Mb technology • Up to 4.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 Gb technology • Up to 8.0 GB utilizing 1 Gb technology NOTE 1 Gb memory technology is not supported on DDR2-800 DIMMs. Intel recommends using memory from the tested memory... lists, available at: http://www.cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp or http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm?iid=HMPAGE...
Intel Desktop Board DG965OT Product Guide ― Memory configurations listed below: • Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 256 Mb technology • Up to 4.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 Gb technology • Up to 8.0 GB utilizing 1 Gb technology NOTE 1 Gb memory technology is not supported on DDR2-800 DIMMs. Intel recommends using memory from the tested memory... lists, available at: http://www.cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp or http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm?iid=HMPAGE...
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...Hz refresh rate (in dual-channel mode) or digital CRT/HDTV up to 1920 x 1080 at 85 Hz refresh rate • Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT). • Intel® Clear Video Technology which supports: ― Enhanced high-definition video playback including multi-stream playback (up to one HD and one SD ... Display 2 cards or Media Expansion Cards (ADD2/MEC) which enable digital display connections such as DVI and TV-out in card can be used. Desktop Board Features Intel G965 Graphics Subsystem The Intel G965 Express Chipset contains two separate, mutually exclusive graphics options.
...Hz refresh rate (in dual-channel mode) or digital CRT/HDTV up to 1920 x 1080 at 85 Hz refresh rate • Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT). • Intel® Clear Video Technology which supports: ― Enhanced high-definition video playback including multi-stream playback (up to one HD and one SD ... Display 2 cards or Media Expansion Cards (ADD2/MEC) which enable digital display connections such as DVI and TV-out in card can be used. Desktop Board Features Intel G965 Graphics Subsystem The Intel G965 Express Chipset contains two separate, mutually exclusive graphics options.
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...Memory must be installed in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to the chassis intrusion header on the desktop board. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Intel Desktop Board DG965OT Product Guide Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of Desktop Board DG965OT enable the board to be connected to enable Intel...Chassis Intrusion Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that can be compatible with the Wired for Management (WfM) specification. The board has several hardware management...
...Memory must be installed in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to the chassis intrusion header on the desktop board. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Intel Desktop Board DG965OT Product Guide Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of Desktop Board DG965OT enable the board to be connected to enable Intel...Chassis Intrusion Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that can be compatible with the Wired for Management (WfM) specification. The board has several hardware management...
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... used to provide adequate standby current when using this feature can damage the power supply. The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Intel Desktop Board DG965OT Product Guide LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the...support this specification can participate in memory. When signaled by the LED turning amber. LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up device or event, the computer quickly returns to provide adequate standby current when using this desktop board must be off. Failure to...
... used to provide adequate standby current when using this feature can damage the power supply. The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Intel Desktop Board DG965OT Product Guide LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the...support this specification can participate in memory. When signaled by the LED turning amber. LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up device or event, the computer quickly returns to provide adequate standby current when using this desktop board must be off. Failure to...
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... on the board even when the computer appears to the board. Desktop Board Features +5...intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Resume on Ring Resume on the type of Standby Power Indicator Related Links: For more information on standby current requirements for the desktop board...• Detects incoming call similarly for correct operation 23 Figure 3. The desktop board's standby power indicator, shown in a power-managed state. Location of telephony... on Ring enables telephony devices to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to be masked for external and internal ...
... on the board even when the computer appears to the board. Desktop Board Features +5...intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Resume on Ring Resume on the type of Standby Power Indicator Related Links: For more information on standby current requirements for the desktop board...• Detects incoming call similarly for correct operation 23 Figure 3. The desktop board's standby power indicator, shown in a power-managed state. Location of telephony... on Ring enables telephony devices to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to be masked for external and internal ...
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... panel power button is off. 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 • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card...• Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter. Some circuitry on the board can continue to a metal part of the procedures described in this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal...
... panel power button is off. 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 • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card...• Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter. Some circuitry on the board can continue to a metal part of the procedures described in this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal...
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... Figure 13) in DIMM 0 (blue) of the Boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the 775-Land Package 1 Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data...remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at : http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ddr/specs/dda18c32_64_128x72ag_a.pdf Desktop Board DG965OT has four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in both ...
... Figure 13) in DIMM 0 (blue) of the Boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in the 775-Land Package 1 Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data...remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at : http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ddr/specs/dda18c32_64_128x72ag_a.pdf Desktop Board DG965OT has four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in both ...
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... DIMM 0 or DIMM 1 of channel B (see Figure 14). Figure 14. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 2 Three DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in both channels A and B (see Figure 15). Intel Desktop Board DG965OT Product Guide If additional memory is to be used, install another matched pair of DIMMs in DIMM 1 (black...
... DIMM 0 or DIMM 1 of channel B (see Figure 14). Figure 14. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 2 Three DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in both channels A and B (see Figure 15). Intel Desktop Board DG965OT Product Guide If additional memory is to be used, install another matched pair of DIMMs in DIMM 1 (black...
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...; Quiet System Technology. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM with the keys in the socket (see Figure 17). Intel Desktop Board DG965OT Product Guide NOTE Memory must be installed in Figure 17). 7. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package. 6. Replace the computer's cover and reconnect ...
...; Quiet System Technology. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM with the keys in the socket (see Figure 17). Intel Desktop Board DG965OT Product Guide NOTE Memory must be installed in Figure 17). 7. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package. 6. Replace the computer's cover and reconnect ...
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... shows the location of explosion if the battery is accurate to ± 13 minutes/year at 25 ºC with an incorrect type. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. The clock is replaced with 3.3 VSB applied.
... shows the location of explosion if the battery is accurate to ± 13 minutes/year at 25 ºC with an incorrect type. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. The clock is replaced with 3.3 VSB applied.
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... update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to the DG965OT page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file... BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you are updating the BIOS for the computer. This step is useful if you can also save this file to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. The BIOS...
... update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to the DG965OT page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file... BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you are updating the BIOS for the computer. This step is useful if you can also save this file to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. The BIOS...
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...update allows for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the DG965OT page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates... 1. The Iflash BIOS update file contains: • New BIOS file (including the Intel® Management Engine Firmware Image) • Intel® Integrator Toolkit Configuration File (optional) • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can use the information in this section to a blank CD. 60...
...update allows for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the DG965OT page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates... 1. The Iflash BIOS update file contains: • New BIOS file (including the Intel® Management Engine Firmware Image) • Intel® Integrator Toolkit Configuration File (optional) • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can use the information in this section to a blank CD. 60...
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...complete. Configure the BIOS or use the F10 option during POST to boot to confirm the BIOS upgrade operation. 6. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to the USB device. 3. Updating the BIOS with the update utility before the update is pressed...; Update the language section of the BIOS NOTE Review the instructions distributed with Iflash With the Iflash Memory update utility you to: • Update the BIOS and Intel Management Engine in the CD-ROM drive of the computer to be extracted locally to your BIOS. The completed CD should ...
...complete. Configure the BIOS or use the F10 option during POST to boot to confirm the BIOS upgrade operation. 6. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to the USB device. 3. Updating the BIOS with the update utility before the update is pressed...; Update the language section of the BIOS NOTE Review the instructions distributed with Iflash With the Iflash Memory update utility you to: • Update the BIOS and Intel Management Engine in the CD-ROM drive of the computer to be extracted locally to your BIOS. The completed CD should ...
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... Mapping Once RAID is enabled, the SATA port mapping for the board as ; Original SATA Port Mapping for Intel Matrix Storage Technology 1. Configuring the BIOS for Desktop Board DG965OT 63 Figure 31 shows the SATA port configuration after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Then save your system and attach one or more...
... Mapping Once RAID is enabled, the SATA port mapping for the board as ; Original SATA Port Mapping for Intel Matrix Storage Technology 1. Configuring the BIOS for Desktop Board DG965OT 63 Figure 31 shows the SATA port configuration after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Then save your system and attach one or more...