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... RIGHTS IS GRANTED BY THIS DOCUMENT. Intel may cause undesired operation. Desktop Board DQ965GF may contain design defects or errors known as the property of others. Intel, the Intel logo, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in a particular...the FCC Rules. Revision History Revision 001 002 003 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Added operating system support and updated Chapter 4 Date June 2006 August 2006...
... RIGHTS IS GRANTED BY THIS DOCUMENT. Intel may cause undesired operation. Desktop Board DQ965GF may contain design defects or errors known as the property of others. Intel, the Intel logo, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in a particular...the FCC Rules. Revision History Revision 001 002 003 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Added operating system support and updated Chapter 4 Date June 2006 August 2006...
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... medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board DQ965GF. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. The suitability of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology): information about configuring your system for RAID...
... medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board DQ965GF. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. The suitability of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel® Matrix Storage Technology): information about configuring your system for RAID...
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... (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF • I/O shield • One diskette drive cable • One ATA-66/100 cable • Two locking Serial ATA cables •...
... (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF • I/O shield • One diskette drive cable • One ATA-66/100 cable • Two locking Serial ATA cables •...
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Contents 1 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...
Contents 1 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...
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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 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...Jumper 52 Clearing Passwords 53 Back 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 ...
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 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...Jumper 52 Clearing Passwords 53 Back 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 ...
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...Installing the I/O Shield 29 5. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 32 9. Back Panel Audio Connectors 48 24. 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 71 ...the IDE Cable 42 21. Internal Headers 44 23. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 28. SATA Port Mapping for Desktop Board DQ965GF 65 31. Connecting Power Supply Cables 50 26. Install the Processor 33 11. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 2 36 15. ...
...Installing the I/O Shield 29 5. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 32 9. Back Panel Audio Connectors 48 24. 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 71 ...the IDE Cable 42 21. Internal Headers 44 23. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 28. SATA Port Mapping for Desktop Board DQ965GF 65 31. Connecting Power Supply Cables 50 26. Install the Processor 33 11. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 2 36 15. ...
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...Setup Program Modes 52 13. AC '97 Audio Header Signal Names 45 6. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 7. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 45 5. BIOS Error Messages 69 15. LAN Connector LED States 17 4. Feature Summary 9 2. IEEE 1394a Header ... Markings 79 viii Front Panel Header 46 8. Lead-Free Board Markings 76 17. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names 48 12. Safety Regulations 71 16. EMC Regulations 77 18. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Tables 1. Desktop Board DQ965GF Components 12 3. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 47 ...
...Setup Program Modes 52 13. AC '97 Audio Header Signal Names 45 6. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 7. Jumper Settings for Intel High Definition Audio 45 5. BIOS Error Messages 69 15. LAN Connector LED States 17 4. Feature Summary 9 2. IEEE 1394a Header ... Markings 79 viii Front Panel Header 46 8. Lead-Free Board Markings 76 17. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names 48 12. Safety Regulations 71 16. EMC Regulations 77 18. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Tables 1. Desktop Board DQ965GF Components 12 3. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 47 ...
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...-pin, DDR2 1.8 V SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 800/667/533 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package. For more information, go to a IEEE 1394a header • One IDE interface with ATA-66/100 support (two devices...; One VGA port • One parallel port • One serial port header • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports continued 9 Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board DQ965GF. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of the...
...-pin, DDR2 1.8 V SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 800/667/533 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA775 package. For more information, go to a IEEE 1394a header • One IDE interface with ATA-66/100 support (two devices...; One VGA port • One parallel port • One serial port header • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports continued 9 Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board DQ965GF. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of the...
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... • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links: For more 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 following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows Vista* Ultimate • Microsoft Windows Vista...
... • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links: For more 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 following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows Vista* Ultimate • Microsoft Windows Vista...
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Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board DQ965GF. Figure 1. Desktop Board DQ965GF Components 11
Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board DQ965GF. Figure 1. Desktop Board DQ965GF Components 11
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Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Table 2. Desktop Board DQ965GF 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 Description HD Audio Link header PCI bus connector 2 Front panel audio header...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
Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Table 2. Desktop Board DQ965GF 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 Description HD Audio Link header PCI bus connector 2 Front panel audio header...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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...memory, disconnect the system from the board while the memory slots are powered. Desktop Board Features Processor CAUTION Failure to use . The supported processors list for Desktop Board DQ965GF is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the ...following links or pages for it to the desktop board may result in damage to the desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The...
...memory, disconnect the system from the board while the memory slots are powered. Desktop Board Features Processor CAUTION Failure to use . The supported processors list for Desktop Board DQ965GF is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the ...following links or pages for it to the desktop board may result in damage to the desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The...
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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 ... 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+Header_2_Pro duct_MB Related Links: Go to the following links or pages...
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 ... 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+Header_2_Pro duct_MB Related Links: Go to the following links or pages...
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... system memory is required in order for more information about the Intel Q965 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Intel Q965 Graphics Subsystem The Intel Q965 Express Chipset contains two separate, mutually exclusive graphics options. Desktop Board Features Intel® Q965 Express Chipset The Intel Q965 Express Chipset consists of the following devices: •...
... system memory is required in order for more information about the Intel Q965 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm Intel Q965 Graphics Subsystem The Intel Q965 Express Chipset contains two separate, mutually exclusive graphics options. Desktop Board Features Intel® Q965 Express Chipset The Intel Q965 Express Chipset consists of the following devices: •...
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...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 in...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 45 • The location of audio connectors, Figure 23...
...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 in...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 45 • The location of audio connectors, Figure 23...
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... Indicates LAN link is not established LAN link is established LAN activity is operating. LAN Connector LEDs Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is occurring 10 Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate 17 These LEDs ...8226; RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the DQ965GF 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 on the back panel...
... Indicates LAN link is not established LAN link is established LAN activity is operating. LAN Connector LEDs Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is occurring 10 Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate 17 These LEDs ...8226; RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the DQ965GF 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 on the back panel...
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...to offering encrypted and persistent asset management and remote diagnostics and/or recovery capabilities for networked platforms. With Intel AMT, IT organizations can easily get accurate platform information, and can significantly reduce desk-side visits and ... • System Defense Feature - Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) with System Defense Feature Intel Active Management Technology offers IT organizations tamper-resistant and persistent management capabilities. NOTE Intel AMT enabled enterprise management software is...
...to offering encrypted and persistent asset management and remote diagnostics and/or recovery capabilities for networked platforms. With Intel AMT, IT organizations can easily get accurate platform information, and can significantly reduce desk-side visits and ... • System Defense Feature - Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) with System Defense Feature Intel Active Management Technology offers IT organizations tamper-resistant and persistent management capabilities. NOTE Intel AMT enabled enterprise management software is...
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... both an operating system and drivers that meets the requirements for hot plug • RAID 0,1,5, and 10 Expandability For system expansion, the desktop board provides the following: • One PCI Express x16 connector • One PCI Express x1 connector • Two PCI bus connectors 19 The...per channel. • Support for Native Command Queuing (NCQ) • Support for a full-speed USB device. Enhanced IDE Interface The desktop board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices ...
... both an operating system and drivers that meets the requirements for hot plug • RAID 0,1,5, and 10 Expandability For system expansion, the desktop board provides the following: • One PCI Express x16 connector • One PCI Express x1 connector • Two PCI bus connectors 19 The...per channel. • Support for Native Command Queuing (NCQ) • Support for a full-speed USB device. Enhanced IDE Interface The desktop board's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices ...
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... and IDE Auto Configuration If you can override the auto-configuration options by following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to access Setup. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities...
... and IDE Auto Configuration If you can override the auto-configuration options by following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to access Setup. Intel Desktop Board DQ965GF Product Guide BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities...
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... http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of the chassis intrusion header. 21 The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. The board has several ... or switch the fans off as needed Chassis Intrusion Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that can be compatible with the Wired for the location of Desktop Board DQ965GF enable the board to shield unencrypted keys and platform authentication information from softwarebased attacks....
... http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of the chassis intrusion header. 21 The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. The board has several ... or switch the fans off as needed Chassis Intrusion Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that can be compatible with the Wired for the location of Desktop Board DQ965GF enable the board to shield unencrypted keys and platform authentication information from softwarebased attacks....