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may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DQ45EK. The suitability of this Product Guide are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in this product for other ...
may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DQ45EK. The suitability of this Product Guide are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in this product for other ...
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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® Q45 Express Chipset 14 Intel Q45 Graphics Subsystem 15 DVI Support 15 Audio Subsystem 16 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 16 LAN Subsystem 17 LAN Subsystem Software 17 LAN Status Indicators 17 Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) 5.0 18 Intel AMT Status Indicator 19 Intel®...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...13 Intel® Q45 Express Chipset 14 Intel Q45 Graphics Subsystem 15 DVI Support 15 Audio Subsystem 16 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 16 LAN Subsystem 17 LAN Subsystem Software 17 LAN Status Indicators 17 Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) 5.0 18 Intel AMT Status Indicator 19 Intel®...
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... 77 18. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Components 12 3. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 51 14. BIOS Error Messages 69 16. Product Certification Markings 82 viii Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 44 9. Jumper Settings for AC'97 Audio 44 8. Audio Jack Retasking Support 16 4. EMC... Audio Header Signal Names for HD Audio 44 7. Safety Standards 71 17. China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark 78 19. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 79 Tables 1. Beep Codes 69 15. Feature Summary...
... 77 18. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Components 12 3. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 51 14. BIOS Error Messages 69 16. Product Certification Markings 82 viii Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 44 9. Jumper Settings for AC'97 Audio 44 8. Audio Jack Retasking Support 16 4. EMC... Audio Header Signal Names for HD Audio 44 7. Safety Standards 71 17. China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark 78 19. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 79 Tables 1. Beep Codes 69 15. Feature Summary...
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Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Mini-ITX (170.18 millimeters [6.70 inches] x 170.18 millimeters [6.70 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package • Two 240-pin, DDR2 1.8 V SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • ... 10 USB 2.0 ports ― Six ports routed to the back panel ― Four ports routed to 4 GB of system memory Intel® Q45 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. Table 1. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DQ45EK.
Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Mini-ITX (170.18 millimeters [6.70 inches] x 170.18 millimeters [6.70 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package • Two 240-pin, DDR2 1.8 V SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • ... 10 USB 2.0 ports ― Six ports routed to the back panel ― Four ports routed to 4 GB of system memory Intel® Q45 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. Table 1. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DQ45EK.
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... used to monitor fan activity • Intel® Quiet System Technology (Intel® QST) fan speed control • Voltage sensing to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 10 Integrated Intel® Trusted Platform Module (Intel® TPM), revision 1.2 Intel TPM, revision 1.2, enhances platform security. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for EFI •...
... used to monitor fan activity • Intel® Quiet System Technology (Intel® QST) fan speed control • Voltage sensing to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. 10 Integrated Intel® Trusted Platform Module (Intel® TPM), revision 1.2 Intel TPM, revision 1.2, enhances platform security. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for EFI •...
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... Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets with gold-plated contacts • Support for Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK, http://processormatch.intel.com Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with x16 organization are not included with the Desktop Board and must be purchased separately. Go to the following locations...
... Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets with gold-plated contacts • Support for Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK, http://processormatch.intel.com Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with x16 organization are not included with the Desktop Board and must be purchased separately. Go to the following locations...
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... or http://intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm?iid=HMPAGE+Header_2_Product _MB Intel® Q45 Express Chipset The Intel Q45 Express Chipset consists of physical addressable memory being available to the operating system and applications, depending on the Intel Q45 Express Chipset go to the processor, memory, PCI Express, and the DMI interconnect. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide...
... or http://intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm?iid=HMPAGE+Header_2_Product _MB Intel® Q45 Express Chipset The Intel Q45 Express Chipset consists of physical addressable memory being available to the operating system and applications, depending on the Intel Q45 Express Chipset go to the processor, memory, PCI Express, and the DMI interconnect. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide...
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Desktop Board Features Intel Q45 Graphics Subsystem The Intel Q45 Express Chipset provides DVI-D and DVI-I port supports both digital and analog DVI displays while the DVI-D port supports digital DVI displays only. The maximum supported resolution is 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz refresh rate (QXGA); DVI analog output can be converted to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz...
Desktop Board Features Intel Q45 Graphics Subsystem The Intel Q45 Express Chipset provides DVI-D and DVI-I port supports both digital and analog DVI displays while the DVI-D port supports digital DVI displays only. The maximum supported resolution is 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz refresh rate (QXGA); DVI analog output can be converted to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz...
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... the front panel and back panel audio jacks. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following: • Intel ICH10DO I /O controller features the following locations for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Location of the onboard audio headers, Figure 18 on page 43...
... the front panel and back panel audio jacks. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following: • Intel ICH10DO I /O controller features the following locations for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Location of the onboard audio headers, Figure 18 on page 43...
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... • LAN connect interface between ICH10DO and the LAN controller • PCI bus power management For information about LAN software and drivers go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK link on Intel's World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop.
... • LAN connect interface between ICH10DO and the LAN controller • PCI bus power management For information about LAN software and drivers go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK link on Intel's World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop.
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Additionally, a thirdparty VMM may otherwise corrupt memory or impact VM isolation. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) consists of components that may also be required. 20 This... enables simple, robust and reliable VMM software. VMM software relies on hardware support on Intel processors, thereby enabling the running of a processor with Intel VT support. NOTE Intel VT requires the use of multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions....
Additionally, a thirdparty VMM may otherwise corrupt memory or impact VM isolation. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) consists of components that may also be required. 20 This... enables simple, robust and reliable VMM software. VMM software relies on hardware support on Intel processors, thereby enabling the running of a processor with Intel VT support. NOTE Intel VT requires the use of multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions....
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Desktop Board Features Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (Intel® TXT) Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (Intel® TXT) is a highly versatile set of a processor with Intel TXT support. Additionally, thirdparty software may also be processed out of view of any other software. • Sealed storage shields encryption keys and other data from attack ...
Desktop Board Features Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (Intel® TXT) Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (Intel® TXT) is a highly versatile set of a processor with Intel TXT support. Additionally, thirdparty software may also be processed out of view of any other software. • Sealed storage shields encryption keys and other data from attack ...
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... Technology also provides the added benefit of your data in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to your system for Intel Rapid Recover Technology see Chapter 4. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports (six ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to be recovered...
... Technology also provides the added benefit of your data in the BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to your system for Intel Rapid Recover Technology see Chapter 4. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports (six ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to be recovered...
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... Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ⎯ Power connectors ⎯ Fan headers ⎯ LAN wake capabilities ⎯ Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to the chassis intrusion header on or off the computer power through system control. The use of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that detects if...
... Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ⎯ Power connectors ⎯ Fan headers ⎯ LAN wake capabilities ⎯ Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to the chassis intrusion header on or off the computer power through system control. The use of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that detects if...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide The Desktop Board has two power connectors. Failure to provide adequate standby current when using this Desktop Board must be off when the computer is indicated by a wake-up the computer. The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon ...adequate +5 V standby current. When signaled by the LED turning amber. Failure to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are on ...
Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide The Desktop Board has two power connectors. Failure to provide adequate standby current when using this Desktop Board must be off when the computer is indicated by a wake-up the computer. The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon ...adequate +5 V standby current. When signaled by the LED turning amber. Failure to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are on ...
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... computer appears to be off. Figure 4. Failure to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/, finding the product, and clicking on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by going to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to the board. The Desktop Board's standby power indicator, shown in Figure 4, is lit...
... computer appears to be off. Figure 4. Failure to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/, finding the product, and clicking on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by going to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to the board. The Desktop Board's standby power indicator, shown in Figure 4, is lit...
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...Protection Agency revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. Intel worked directly with these two governmental agencies to replace the battery. Speaker A speaker is mounted on the Desktop Board keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off . This Desktop Board meets the ENERGY STAR Category A requirements...337748.htm. Go to page 52 for instructions on how to define the new requirements. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the Desktop Board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current when the computer is turned off...
...Protection Agency revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. Intel worked directly with these two governmental agencies to replace the battery. Speaker A speaker is mounted on the Desktop Board keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off . This Desktop Board meets the ENERGY STAR Category A requirements...337748.htm. Go to page 52 for instructions on how to define the new requirements. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the Desktop Board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current when the computer is turned off...
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... the power supply output. If you do not follow these instructions or the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to qualified technical personnel. For information about regulatory compliance, go to Appendix B on the chassis • Hot components (such ... pins on printed circuit assemblies • Rough edges and sharp corners on page 71. 30 Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all the modules within the computer is less than the output current rating of each...
... the power supply output. If you do not follow these instructions or the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to qualified technical personnel. For information about regulatory compliance, go to Appendix B on the chassis • Hot components (such ... pins on printed circuit assemblies • Rough edges and sharp corners on page 71. 30 Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all the modules within the computer is less than the output current rating of each...
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Figure 14. The desktop board has two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example NOTE All other memory configurations will result in speed and size (see Figure 14). Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide 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 structure. For dual-channel performance, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in single-channel memory operation. 38
Figure 14. The desktop board has two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example NOTE All other memory configurations will result in speed and size (see Figure 14). Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide 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 structure. For dual-channel performance, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in single-channel memory operation. 38
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Each cable can be used to connect a single SATA drive to the SATA drive (Figure 17, B). Figure 17. Attach the other end of the SATA connectors on page 29. 2. For correct cable function: 1. Attach one end the SATA cable to one of the SATA cable to the Desktop Board. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 17, A). 3. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 42
Each cable can be used to connect a single SATA drive to the SATA drive (Figure 17, B). Figure 17. Attach the other end of the SATA connectors on page 29. 2. For correct cable function: 1. Attach one end the SATA cable to one of the SATA cable to the Desktop Board. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 17, A). 3. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 42