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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 ... Card 41 Connecting the IDE Cable 42 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 43 Connecting to Internal Headers 44 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio 45 Connecting to the USB 2.0 Headers 46 Connecting to the Front Panel Header 46 Connecting to the Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header...
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 ... Card 41 Connecting the IDE Cable 42 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 43 Connecting to Internal Headers 44 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel® High Definition Audio 45 Connecting to the USB 2.0 Headers 46 Connecting to the Front Panel Header 46 Connecting to the Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header...
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... 37 17. Back Panel Audio Connectors 48 24. Back Panel Connectors 54 29. Installing the I/O Shield 29 5. Lift the Load Plate 31 8. Install the Processor 33 11. Location of Conformity Statement 72 Product Ecology Statements 73 Lead-Free Desktop Board 76 EMC Regulations 77 Ensure... Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 32 10. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 40 19. Original SATA Port Mapping for Desktop Board DQ965GF After RAID is Enabled 66 vii Contents A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes 69 BIOS Error Messages 69 B Regulatory Compliance...
... 37 17. Back Panel Audio Connectors 48 24. Back Panel Connectors 54 29. Installing the I/O Shield 29 5. Lift the Load Plate 31 8. Install the Processor 33 11. Location of Conformity Statement 72 Product Ecology Statements 73 Lead-Free Desktop Board 76 EMC Regulations 77 Ensure... Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 32 10. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 40 19. Original SATA Port Mapping for Desktop Board DQ965GF After RAID is Enabled 66 vii Contents A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes 69 BIOS Error Messages 69 B Regulatory Compliance...
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... Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 45 5. Safety Regulations 71 16. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 7. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 47 9. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Tables 1. Desktop Board DQ965GF Components 12 3. Beep Codes 69 14. BIOS Error Messages 69 15. Product Certification Markings 79...
... Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 45 5. Safety Regulations 71 16. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 7. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 47 9. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Tables 1. Desktop Board DQ965GF Components 12 3. Beep Codes 69 14. BIOS Error Messages 69 15. Product Certification Markings 79...
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Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board DQ965GF. Table 1. For more information, go to a IEEE 1394a header • One IDE interface with ATA-66/100 support (two devices) • One diskette drive ... 3000 • PCI Express* graphics card support via a PCI Express x16 connector • 6-channel (5.1) onboard subsystem, featuring: ― Intel® High Definition Audio interface ― SigmaTel* STAC9227 audio codec ― HD Audio Link header • One PCI Express x1 connector • One PCI Express x16 connector • Two PCI connectors • Up...
Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board DQ965GF. Table 1. For more information, go to a IEEE 1394a header • One IDE interface with ATA-66/100 support (two devices) • One diskette drive ... 3000 • PCI Express* graphics card support via a PCI Express x16 connector • 6-channel (5.1) onboard subsystem, featuring: ― Intel® High Definition Audio interface ― SigmaTel* STAC9227 audio codec ― HD Audio Link header • One PCI Express x1 connector • One PCI Express x16 connector • Two PCI connectors • Up...
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... 1394a header Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Desktop Board DQ965GF • 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
... 1394a header Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Desktop Board DQ965GF • 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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...or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing the front panel audio solution, page 45 • The location of audio connectors, Figure 23 on page 48 Input/Output ... in • Back panel audio connectors that includes a SigmaTel STAC9227 audio codec and an HD Audio Link header. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Onboard Audio Subsystem Desktop Board DQ965GF has a flexible 6-channel (5.1) onboard audio subsystem that are configurable through the audio device drivers: ― Line...
...or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing the front panel audio solution, page 45 • The location of audio connectors, Figure 23 on page 48 Input/Output ... in • Back panel audio connectors that includes a SigmaTel STAC9227 audio codec and an HD Audio Link header. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Onboard Audio Subsystem Desktop Board DQ965GF has a flexible 6-channel (5.1) onboard audio subsystem that are configurable through the audio device drivers: ― Line...
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...; Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect to the internal headers • Connect the flexible audio system • Connect the... networks, or modems before performing any procedures can result in this chapter. If such a station is off. Some circuitry on the board can continue to operate even though the front panel power button is not available, you can damage components. Follow these guidelines before you...
...; Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect to the internal headers • Connect the flexible audio system • Connect the... networks, or modems before performing any procedures can result in this chapter. If such a station is off. Some circuitry on the board can continue to operate even though the front panel power button is not available, you can damage components. Follow these guidelines before you...
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Internal Headers 44 Figure 22 shows the location of the internal headers. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Connecting to Internal Headers Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. Item Description A HD Audio Link B IEEE 1394a C Front panel audio D Serial port E Alternate front panel power LED F Front panel G USB 2.0 Figure 22.
Internal Headers 44 Figure 22 shows the location of the internal headers. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Connecting to Internal Headers Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. Item Description A HD Audio Link B IEEE 1394a C Front panel audio D Serial port E Alternate front panel power LED F Front panel G USB 2.0 Figure 22.
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... page 27. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the front panel audio solution. 6. The front panel audio jacks will need to be manually configured for Intel® High Definition Audio Figure 22, C on the board. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for microphone or line out functionality in "Before You Begin" on...
... page 27. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the front panel audio solution. 6. The front panel audio jacks will need to be manually configured for Intel® High Definition Audio Figure 22, C on the board. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for microphone or line out functionality in "Before You Begin" on...
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...Pin 1 POWER 2 3 D- 4 5 D+ 6 7 GND 8 9 KEY 10 Note: USB ports may be assigned as needed. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide To restore back panel audio, follow these steps: 1. Remove the cover. 4. Front Panel Header Pin Description Hard Drive Activity LED 1 Hard disk LED pull-up to... the computer. Table 7. Remove the front panel audio cable. 5. Table 6. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to +5 V 3 Hard disk active LED Reset Switch 5 Ground 7 Reset switch...
...Pin 1 POWER 2 3 D- 4 5 D+ 6 7 GND 8 9 KEY 10 Note: USB ports may be assigned as needed. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide To restore back panel audio, follow these steps: 1. Remove the cover. 4. Front Panel Header Pin Description Hard Drive Activity LED 1 Hard disk LED pull-up to... the computer. Table 7. Remove the front panel audio cable. 5. Table 6. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to +5 V 3 Hard disk active LED Reset Switch 5 Ground 7 Reset switch...
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... 48 Item Description A Line in/retasking jack B Line out/retasking jack C Mic in the table. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 BLCK 3 RST 5 SYNC 2 Ground 4 3.3V/1.5V I/O 6 Ground 7 SDO 8 ... back panel audio connectors. Table 9 shows the pin assignments for the location of the HD Audio Link header. The default connector assignments are retaskable using the audio driver interface. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Connecting to the Flexible Audio System After installing the SigmaTel audio driver, the multi-channel audio feature can ...
... 48 Item Description A Line in/retasking jack B Line out/retasking jack C Mic in the table. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 BLCK 3 RST 5 SYNC 2 Ground 4 3.3V/1.5V I/O 6 Ground 7 SDO 8 ... back panel audio connectors. Table 9 shows the pin assignments for the location of the HD Audio Link header. The default connector assignments are retaskable using the audio driver interface. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Connecting to the Flexible Audio System After installing the SigmaTel audio driver, the multi-channel audio feature can ...
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Back Panel Connectors 54 Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Back Panel Connectors NOTE The line out connector, located on the back panel, is designed to this output. Figure 28 shows the back panel connectors. Figure 28. Poor audio quality may occur if passive (nonamplified) speakers are connected to power either headphones or amplified speakers only.
Back Panel Connectors 54 Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Back Panel Connectors NOTE The line out connector, located on the back panel, is designed to this output. Figure 28 shows the back panel connectors. Figure 28. Poor audio quality may occur if passive (nonamplified) speakers are connected to power either headphones or amplified speakers only.