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...Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory ...13 Intel® Q965 Express Chipset 15 Intel Q965 Graphics Subsystem 15 GMA 3000 Graphics Controller 15 Onboard Audio Subsystem 16 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 16 LAN Subsystem 17 LAN Subsystem Software 17 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 17 Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel...Speaker ...25 Battery ...25 Real-Time Clock 25 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 27 Installation Precautions 28 Prevent Power Supply Overload 28 Observe Safety ...
...Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory ...13 Intel® Q965 Express Chipset 15 Intel Q965 Graphics Subsystem 15 GMA 3000 Graphics Controller 15 Onboard Audio Subsystem 16 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 16 LAN Subsystem 17 LAN Subsystem Software 17 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 17 Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel...Speaker ...25 Battery ...25 Real-Time Clock 25 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 27 Installation Precautions 28 Prevent Power Supply Overload 28 Observe Safety ...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 30 Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 34 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 34 Removing the Processor 35 Installing and Removing Memory 35 Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory ...Panel Connectors 54 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 61 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 62 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 62 Updating the ...
Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 30 Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 34 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 34 Removing the Processor 35 Installing and Removing Memory 35 Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory ...Panel Connectors 54 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 61 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 62 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 62 Updating the ...
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... to the Processor Fan Header.......... 34 13. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 2 36 15. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 41 20. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 43 22. Back Panel Audio Connectors 48 24. Desktop Board DQ965GF Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Lift Socket Lever 31...Fan Headers 49 25. Lift the Load Plate 31 8. Install the Processor 33 11. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 3 37 16. Original SATA Port Mapping for Desktop Board DQ965GF After RAID is Enabled 66 vii Location of Other Connectors and Headers 51 27. Location of the ...
... to the Processor Fan Header.......... 34 13. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 2 36 15. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 41 20. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 43 22. Back Panel Audio Connectors 48 24. Desktop Board DQ965GF Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Lift Socket Lever 31...Fan Headers 49 25. Lift the Load Plate 31 8. Install the Processor 33 11. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 3 37 16. Original SATA Port Mapping for Desktop Board DQ965GF After RAID is Enabled 66 vii Location of Other Connectors and Headers 51 27. Location of the ...
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.../2* keyboard and mouse ports continued 9 Table 1 summarizes the major features of the desktop board. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces microATX (243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for up to 8 GB of system memory Intel® Q965 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DQ965GF.
.../2* keyboard and mouse ports continued 9 Table 1 summarizes the major features of the desktop board. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Peripheral Interfaces microATX (243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for up to 8 GB of system memory Intel® Q965 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DQ965GF.
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...Intel® 82566DM Gigabit Network Connection • Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) with System Defense Feature • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 16 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel... information about Desktop Board DQ965GF, 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 ...
...Intel® 82566DM Gigabit Network Connection • Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) with System Defense Feature • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 16 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel... information about Desktop Board DQ965GF, 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 ...
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..., will be powered and in damage to both memory and board. The supported processors list for Desktop Board DQ965GF is located on the screen at : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for normal operation. Processors are powered. Desktop Board Features Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and...
..., will be powered and in damage to both memory and board. The supported processors list for Desktop Board DQ965GF is located on the screen at : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for normal operation. Processors are powered. Desktop Board Features Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide The desktop board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations defined below. • Four 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) connectors with gold-plated contacts. • Support for: ― Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-sided DIMMs ― Non-ECC DDR2 memory... 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...
Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide The desktop board supports the dual or single channel memory configurations defined below. • Four 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) connectors with gold-plated contacts. • Support for: ― Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-sided DIMMs ― Non-ECC DDR2 memory... 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...
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...(ADD2/MEC) support • Dynamic Video Memory Technology support NOTE A minimum of 512 MB of the following devices: • Intel Q965 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect • Intel 82801HO I/O Controller Hub (ICH8DO) with DMI... 3000 Graphics Controller The GMA 3000 graphics controller features the following link for the Intel GMA 3000 integrated graphics controller to operate properly. 15 Desktop Board Features Intel® Q965 Express Chipset The Intel Q965 Express Chipset consists of system memory is disabled.
...(ADD2/MEC) support • Dynamic Video Memory Technology support NOTE A minimum of 512 MB of the following devices: • Intel Q965 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect • Intel 82801HO I/O Controller Hub (ICH8DO) with DMI... 3000 Graphics Controller The GMA 3000 graphics controller features the following link for the Intel GMA 3000 integrated graphics controller to operate properly. 15 Desktop Board Features Intel® Q965 Express Chipset The Intel Q965 Express Chipset consists of system memory is disabled.
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...board has several hardware management features including the following links for information about Trusted Platform Technology: http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...platform security above and below acceptable values • Intel Quiet System Technology, delivering acoustically-optimized thermal management NOTE Memory must be compatible with the Wired for Management ...on page 51 for the location of Desktop Board DQ965GF enable the board to be installed in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to enable Intel® Quiet System Technology. •...
...board has several hardware management features including the following links for information about Trusted Platform Technology: http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...platform security above and below acceptable values • Intel Quiet System Technology, delivering acoustically-optimized thermal management NOTE Memory must be compatible with the Wired for Management ...on page 51 for the location of Desktop Board DQ965GF enable the board to be installed in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to enable Intel® Quiet System Technology. •...
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...PC technology, the 5 V standby line for Intel AMT Out of the computer through a network. On-board Power Indicator LEDs CAUTION If the AC power has...functionality. If the standby current necessary to function. The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Wake from...the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may lose register settings stored in the S3 sleep state, the...computer quickly returns to provide adequate standby current when using this desktop board must be off and the + 5 V standby power indicator is ...
...PC technology, the 5 V standby line for Intel AMT Out of the computer through a network. On-board Power Indicator LEDs CAUTION If the AC power has...functionality. If the standby current necessary to function. The desktop board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Wake from...the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may lose register settings stored in the S3 sleep state, the...computer quickly returns to provide adequate standby current when using this desktop board must be off and the + 5 V standby power indicator is ...
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... indicator (green LED) and a memory power indicator (red LED) shown in use. Figure 3. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide CAUTION When connected to AC power, the memory slots on the board will be lit if the memory slots are powered may result in damage to both memory and board. Installing or removing memory from the board while the memory slots are powered. Location...
... indicator (green LED) and a memory power indicator (red LED) shown in use. Figure 3. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide CAUTION When connected to AC power, the memory slots on the board will be lit if the memory slots are powered may result in damage to both memory and board. Installing or removing memory from the board while the memory slots are powered. Location...
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... station is not available, you can continue to operate even though the front panel power button is off. Some circuitry on the board can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the procedures described in ...perform any of the computer chassis. 27 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 •...
... station is not available, you can continue to operate even though the front panel power button is off. Some circuitry on the board can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the procedures described in ...perform any of the computer chassis. 27 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 •...
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... on how to 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 DQ965GF has four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in order for it to go...
... on how to 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 DQ965GF has four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in order for it to go...
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Figure 13. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 2 36 Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 1 If additional memory is to be used, install another matched pair of both channels A and B. Figure 14. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Two or Four DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in DIMM 0 (blue) of DIMMs in DIMM 1 (black) in both channels A and B (see Figure 13) in speed and size (see Figure 14).
Figure 13. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 2 36 Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 1 If additional memory is to be used, install another matched pair of both channels A and B. Figure 14. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Two or Four DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in DIMM 0 (blue) of DIMMs in DIMM 1 (black) in both channels A and B (see Figure 13) in speed and size (see Figure 14).
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.... Figure 16. All the notches should match with the DDR2 DIMM. Figure 15. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 3 NOTE All other memory configurations will result in Figure 16. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Three DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in either DIMM 0 or DIMM 1 of channel B (see...
.... Figure 16. All the notches should match with the DDR2 DIMM. Figure 15. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 3 NOTE All other memory configurations will result in Figure 16. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Three DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in either DIMM 0 or DIMM 1 of channel B (see...
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...of the DIMM until the retaining clips snap into the socket. 8. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to enable Intel Quiet System Technology and Intel Active Management Technology. Position the DIMM above the socket. Make sure the clips are pushed outward to the open ...'s cover and reconnect the AC power cord. 38 Installing a DIMM 4. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide NOTE Memory must be installed in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to the computer. To install a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Remove the...
...of the DIMM until the retaining clips snap into the socket. 8. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to enable Intel Quiet System Technology and Intel Active Management Technology. Position the DIMM above the socket. Make sure the clips are pushed outward to the open ...'s cover and reconnect the AC power cord. 38 Installing a DIMM 4. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide NOTE Memory must be installed in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to the computer. To install a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Remove the...
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... of the battery. FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Batteries should be in accordance with 3.3 VSB applied. Les piles usagées doivent être recycl...
... of the battery. FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Batteries should be in accordance with 3.3 VSB applied. Les piles usagées doivent être recycl...
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...DQ965GF page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Your system will be used to your hard drive where it was saved. The BIOS file is useful if you how to update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory...This runs the update program. 6. Follow the instructions provided in the Windows environment. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Download the file to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. ...
...DQ965GF page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Your system will be used to your hard drive where it was saved. The BIOS file is useful if you how to update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory...This runs the update program. 6. Follow the instructions provided in the Windows environment. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Download the file to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. ...
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...8226; Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can use the information in this section to update the BIOS using either of these instructions to update the BIOS. It requires a blank CD-R, a read/writeable CD drive, and software capable of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board DQ965GF page on... CD. Download the ISO Image BIOS file. 2. Using software capable of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to create a bootable CD that can update to a new version of uncompressing and writing the ISO ...
...8226; Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can use the information in this section to update the BIOS using either of these instructions to update the BIOS. It requires a blank CD-R, a read/writeable CD drive, and software capable of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board DQ965GF page on... CD. Download the ISO Image BIOS file. 2. Using software capable of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to create a bootable CD that can update to a new version of uncompressing and writing the ISO ...
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The system will boot from CD-ROM" prompt appears, press the Enter key. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to continue booting from the hard drive if no key is complete. Updating the BIOS with the ...; 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 Iflash BIOS update files can update...
The system will boot from CD-ROM" prompt appears, press the Enter key. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to continue booting from the hard drive if no key is complete. Updating the BIOS with the ...; 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 Iflash BIOS update files can update...