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...or office use in the United States and other Intel literature, may be obtained from published specifications. Desktop Board DQ963FX may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. Current characterized errata are available on the board, the following two conditions: (1) this device may ... RIGHT. Revision History Revision -001 -002 -003 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Added operating system support Date June 2006 September 2006 December 2006 If an FCC...
...or office use in the United States and other Intel literature, may be obtained from published specifications. Desktop Board DQ963FX may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. Current characterized errata are available on the board, the following two conditions: (1) this device may ... RIGHT. Revision History Revision -001 -002 -003 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Added operating system support Date June 2006 September 2006 December 2006 If an FCC...
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... environments, such as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. Use Only for Intel® Desktop Board DQ963FX. The suitability of this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. Preface This...
... environments, such as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. Use Only for Intel® Desktop Board DQ963FX. The suitability of this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. Preface This...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide. Term GB GHz KB MB Mbit MHz Description ... (1,073,741,824 bytes) Gigahertz (one billion hertz) Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents Intel® Desktop Board DQ963FX I/O shield One ATA-66/100 cable Two locking Serial ATA cables One Floppy Drive cable Quick Reference poster Configuration and battery caution statement label...
Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide. Term GB GHz KB MB Mbit MHz Description ... (1,073,741,824 bytes) Gigahertz (one billion hertz) Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents Intel® Desktop Board DQ963FX I/O shield One ATA-66/100 cable Two locking Serial ATA cables One Floppy Drive cable Quick Reference poster Configuration and battery caution statement label...
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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems ...10 Desktop Board Components...11 Processor ...13 Main Memory ...14 Intel® Q963 Express Chipset...15 Intel Q963 Graphics Subsystem...15 Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 (Intel® GMA 3000) ...15 Onboard Audio Subsystem ...16 Input/...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...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems ...10 Desktop Board Components...11 Processor ...13 Main Memory ...14 Intel® Q963 Express Chipset...15 Intel Q963 Graphics Subsystem...15 Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 (Intel® GMA 3000) ...15 Onboard Audio Subsystem ...16 Input/...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...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor...29 Installing a Processor ...29 Installing ...to Internal Headers...40 Connecting to the HD Audio Link Header ...41 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio ...41 Connecting to the Serial Port Header...42 Connecting to the Alternate Front Panel Power...Configuration Jumper ...48 Clearing Passwords...49 Back Panel Connectors...50 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility ...57 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the ...
Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor...29 Installing a Processor ...29 Installing ...to Internal Headers...40 Connecting to the HD Audio Link Header ...41 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio ...41 Connecting to the Serial Port Header...42 Connecting to the Alternate Front Panel Power...Configuration Jumper ...48 Clearing Passwords...49 Back Panel Connectors...50 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility ...57 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the ...
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... ...50 Removing the Battery ...55 vii Desktop Board DQ963FX Components ...11 LAN Connector LEDs ...17 Location of Standby Power Indicator ...23 Installing the I/O Shield ...27 Desktop Board DQ963FX Mounting Screw Hole Locations...28 Lift Socket Lever...Connectors and Headers...47 Location of Conformity Statement ...64 Product Ecology Statements ...65 Lead-Free Desktop Board ...68 EMC Regulations ...69 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance ...70 Product Certifications...71 Board-Level Certification Markings ...71 Chassis and Component Certifications ...72 Figures 1. 2. 3. 4. 5....
... ...50 Removing the Battery ...55 vii Desktop Board DQ963FX Components ...11 LAN Connector LEDs ...17 Location of Standby Power Indicator ...23 Installing the I/O Shield ...27 Desktop Board DQ963FX Mounting Screw Hole Locations...28 Lift Socket Lever...Connectors and Headers...47 Location of Conformity Statement ...64 Product Ecology Statements ...65 Lead-Free Desktop Board ...68 EMC Regulations ...69 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance ...70 Product Certifications...71 Board-Level Certification Markings ...71 Chassis and Component Certifications ...72 Figures 1. 2. 3. 4. 5....
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Feature Summary ...9 Desktop Board DQ963FX Components ...12 LAN Connector LEDs ...17 HD Audio Link Header Signal Names ...41 Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel High Definition Audio...41 AC '97 Audio Header Signal Names ...42 Serial Port Header Signal Names ...42 Alternate ... for the BIOS Setup Program Modes ...48 Beep Codes...61 BIOS Error Messages ...61 Safety Regulations...63 Lead-Free Board Markings ...68 EMC Regulations...69 Product Certification Markings ...71 viii Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Tables 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
Feature Summary ...9 Desktop Board DQ963FX Components ...12 LAN Connector LEDs ...17 HD Audio Link Header Signal Names ...41 Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel High Definition Audio...41 AC '97 Audio Header Signal Names ...42 Serial Port Header Signal Names ...42 Alternate ... for the BIOS Setup Program Modes ...48 Beep Codes...61 BIOS Error Messages ...61 Safety Regulations...63 Lead-Free Board Markings ...68 EMC Regulations...69 Product Certification Markings ...71 viii Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Tables 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
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...8213; Six ports routed to the back panel ― Four ports routed to 8 GB of system memory Chipset Intel® Q963 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DQ963FX. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory ATX (320.04 millimeters [11.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters ...[9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package • Four 240-pin, DDR2 1.8 V (only) SDRAM...
...8213; Six ports routed to the back panel ― Four ports routed to 8 GB of system memory Chipset Intel® Q963 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DQ963FX. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory ATX (320.04 millimeters [11.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters ...[9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package • Four 240-pin, DDR2 1.8 V (only) SDRAM...
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.../1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board DQ963FX, 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 Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft...* XP Media Center Edition 2005 Windows XP Professional Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows XP Home Windows 2000 10 Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Table 1.
.../1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board DQ963FX, 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 Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft...* XP Media Center Edition 2005 Windows XP Professional Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows XP Home Windows 2000 10 Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Table 1.
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Figure 1. Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board DQ963FX. Desktop Board DQ963FX Components 11
Figure 1. Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board DQ963FX. Desktop Board DQ963FX Components 11
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Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Table 2. Desktop Board DQ963FX Components Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA BB CC Description PCI bus connector 3 Auxiliary chassis fan header (4-pin) PCI Express x 1 ... links for more information about Desktop Board DQ963FX Supported processors Audio software and utilities LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 12
Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Table 2. Desktop Board DQ963FX Components Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA BB CC Description PCI bus connector 3 Auxiliary chassis fan header (4-pin) PCI Express x 1 ... links for more information about Desktop Board DQ963FX Supported processors Audio software and utilities LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd 12
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... be purchased separately. The processor connects to the board, or the system may result in damage to the desktop board through the LGA775 socket. Desktop Board DQ963FX supports an Intel processor in Chapter 2 13 The supported processors list for Desktop Board DQ963FX is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the following page for...
... be purchased separately. The processor connects to the board, or the system may result in damage to the desktop board through the LGA775 socket. Desktop Board DQ963FX supports an Intel processor in Chapter 2 13 The supported processors list for Desktop Board DQ963FX is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the following page for...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold-plated contacts. The desktop board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations defined below : • Up to 2.0 GB ...will see a notification to this effect on the screen at : http://www.cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp or http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm?iid=HMPAGE+Header_2_Pro duct_MB Related Links: Go to configure the memory controller for normal operation. Support for more...
Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold-plated contacts. The desktop board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations defined below : • Up to 2.0 GB ...will see a notification to this effect on the screen at : http://www.cmtlabs.com/mbsearch.asp or http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm?iid=HMPAGE+Header_2_Pro duct_MB Related Links: Go to configure the memory controller for normal operation. Support for more...
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Desktop Board Features Intel® Q963 Express Chipset The Intel Q963 Express Chipset consists of the following devices: • • Intel Q963 Express Chipset Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Intel 82801HB I/O Controller Hub (ICH8) Related Links: Go to the following link for more information about the Intel Q963 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Intel... Q963 Graphics Subsystem Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 (Intel® GMA 3000) The Intel GMA ...
Desktop Board Features Intel® Q963 Express Chipset The Intel Q963 Express Chipset consists of the following devices: • • Intel Q963 Express Chipset Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Intel 82801HB I/O Controller Hub (ICH8) Related Links: Go to the following link for more information about the Intel Q963 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Intel... Q963 Graphics Subsystem Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 (Intel® GMA 3000) The Intel GMA ...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Onboard Audio Subsystem Desktop Board DQ963FX has a flexible 6-channel (5.1) onboard audio subsystem that are configurable through the drivers of the audio devices: ― Line in/retasking jack ― Line out...; ― Microphone in /retasking jack Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Installing the front panel audio solution, page 41 The location of audio connectors, Figure 21 on page 44 • • Input/Output (I/O)...
Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Onboard Audio Subsystem Desktop Board DQ963FX has a flexible 6-channel (5.1) onboard audio subsystem that are configurable through the drivers of the audio devices: ― Line in/retasking jack ― Line out...; ― Microphone in /retasking jack Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Installing the front panel audio solution, page 41 The location of audio connectors, Figure 21 on page 44 • • Input/Output (I/O)...
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...is not established LAN link is established LAN activity is operating. Desktop Board Features LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem, with Intel 82801HB (ICH8) provides the following functions Intel 82566DC Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller Intel 82801HB I/O Controller Hub (ICH8) Support for RJ-45 connector ... contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the DQ963FX link on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located...
...is not established LAN link is established LAN activity is operating. Desktop Board Features LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem, with Intel 82801HB (ICH8) provides the following functions Intel 82566DC Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller Intel 82801HB I/O Controller Hub (ICH8) Support for RJ-45 connector ... contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the DQ963FX link on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located...
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...and peripheral devices such as CD-ROM drives) Older PIO Mode devices Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The desktop board supports four Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH8 (six ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to accommodate ...The interface supports Up to 10 USB 2.0 ports via ICH8, connecting one device per channel. Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. The desktop board supports up to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) ATAPI-style devices (such as ...
...and peripheral devices such as CD-ROM drives) Older PIO Mode devices Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols Serial ATA The desktop board supports four Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH8 (six ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to accommodate ...The interface supports Up to 10 USB 2.0 ports via ICH8, connecting one device per channel. Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. The desktop board supports up to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) ATAPI-style devices (such as ...
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... Setup program after you must enter either password to view and change all Setup options. If only the supervisor password is stored in your computer. Desktop Board Features BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and...
... Setup program after you must enter either password to view and change all Setup options. If only the supervisor password is stored in your computer. Desktop Board Features BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and...
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...Wired for all onboard fans, that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of Desktop Board DQ963FX enable the board to be connected to the chassis intrusion header on page 47 for the location of... power supply voltages to detect levels above and below acceptable values Intel Quiet System Technology fan speed control,...
...Wired for all onboard fans, that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Intel Desktop Board DQ963FX Product Guide Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of Desktop Board DQ963FX enable the board to be connected to the chassis intrusion header on page 47 for the location of... power supply voltages to detect levels above and below acceptable values Intel Quiet System Technology fan speed control,...
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... before power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as needed. The desktop board has two power connectors. The fans are on or off the computer power through the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Hardware ... fan header is implemented at several levels, including: • • Software support through system control. The use of ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system that can turn off ). Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can adjust the fan speed or switch the fan on...
... before power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as needed. The desktop board has two power connectors. The fans are on or off the computer power through the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Hardware ... fan header is implemented at several levels, including: • • Software support through system control. The use of ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system that can turn off ). Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can adjust the fan speed or switch the fan on...