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Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Specification Update. Intel® Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification September 2006 Order Number: D56018-001US The Intel® Desktop Board DQ965WC may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications.
Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Specification Update. Intel® Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification September 2006 Order Number: D56018-001US The Intel® Desktop Board DQ965WC may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications.
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...any such patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights that relate to deviate from : Intel Corporation P.O. Intel may be published in the Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Specification Update before placing your distributor to them. Box 5937 Denver, CO 80217-9808 or call...MEDICAL, LIFE SAVING, OR LIFE SUSTAINING APPLICATIONS. Intel, the Intel logo, Pentium, and Celeron are available on the absence or characteristics of the Intel® Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification. Contact your local Intel sales office or your product order. All rights...
...any such patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights that relate to deviate from : Intel Corporation P.O. Intel may be published in the Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Specification Update before placing your distributor to them. Box 5937 Denver, CO 80217-9808 or call...MEDICAL, LIFE SAVING, OR LIFE SUSTAINING APPLICATIONS. Intel, the Intel logo, Pentium, and Celeron are available on the absence or characteristics of the Intel® Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification. Contact your local Intel sales office or your product order. All rights...
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... the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Desktop Board DQ965WC and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this type. iii It describes the standard product and available... resources of the board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of information. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board DQ965WC.
... the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Desktop Board DQ965WC and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this type. iii It describes the standard product and available... resources of the board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of information. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board DQ965WC.
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Volts. This symbol is used to identify an active-low signal (such as USBP0#). Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/sec Gbit KB Kbit kbits/sec MB MB/sec Mbit Mbit/sec xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name ...
Volts. This symbol is used to identify an active-low signal (such as USBP0#). Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/sec Gbit KB Kbit kbits/sec MB MB/sec Mbit Mbit/sec xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name ...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 2.6 PCI Interrupt Routing Map 51 2.7 Connectors and Headers 52 2.7.1 Back Panel Connectors 53 2.7.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers 54 2.8 Jumper Block 61 2.9 ...
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 2.6 PCI Interrupt Routing Map 51 2.7 Connectors and Headers 52 2.7.1 Back Panel Connectors 53 2.7.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers 54 2.8 Jumper Block 61 2.9 ...
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... 61 31. Thermal Considerations for a Two-Color Power LED 59 29. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 72 36. EMC Regulations 91 48. Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 10. DMA Channels 47 13. Interrupts 50 16. Front Panel Audio Header 56 24. Front Panel Header 58 27. Desktop... Board DQ965WC Environmental Specifications 69 35. Boot Device Menu Options 76 39. Beep Codes 79 41. BIOS Error Messages 79 42. Port 80h POST Code...
... 61 31. Thermal Considerations for a Two-Color Power LED 59 29. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 72 36. EMC Regulations 91 48. Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 10. DMA Channels 47 13. Interrupts 50 16. Front Panel Audio Header 56 24. Front Panel Header 58 27. Desktop... Board DQ965WC Environmental Specifications 69 35. Boot Device Menu Options 76 39. Beep Codes 79 41. BIOS Error Messages 79 42. Port 80h POST Code...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82Q965 Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801HO I/O Controller Hub (ICH8DO) Intel® GMA 3000 onboard graphics subsystem 6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem using the SigmaTel* STAC9227 audio codec Support for USB 2.0 ...800, DDR2 667, or DDR2 533 MHz DIMMs • Support for up to 4 GB of system memory using DDR2 800 DIMMs Intel® Q965 Express Chipset, consisting of the Desktop Board DQ965WC. Table 1.
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82Q965 Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801HO I/O Controller Hub (ICH8DO) Intel® GMA 3000 onboard graphics subsystem 6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem using the SigmaTel* STAC9227 audio codec Support for USB 2.0 ...800, DDR2 667, or DDR2 533 MHz DIMMs • Support for up to 4 GB of system memory using DDR2 800 DIMMs Intel® Q965 Express Chipset, consisting of the Desktop Board DQ965WC. Table 1.
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... support • Wake on PCI, RS-232, front panel, and USB ports Expansion Capabilities Hardware Monitor Subsystem Intel® vPro™ Technology support One PCI Express x16 bus add-in card connector • Intel® Quiet System Technology implemented through the ICH8 Manageability Engine • Voltage sense to detect out of range... sense inputs used to monitor fan activity Provides remote management, improved security, and energy-efficient performance For information about Available configurations for the Desktop Board DQ965WC Refer to Section 1.2, page 15 11
... support • Wake on PCI, RS-232, front panel, and USB ports Expansion Capabilities Hardware Monitor Subsystem Intel® vPro™ Technology support One PCI Express x16 bus add-in card connector • Intel® Quiet System Technology implemented through the ICH8 Manageability Engine • Voltage sense to detect out of range... sense inputs used to monitor fan activity Provides remote management, improved security, and energy-efficient performance For information about Available configurations for the Desktop Board DQ965WC Refer to Section 1.2, page 15 11
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Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components. Major Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 12 Figure 1.
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components. Major Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 12 Figure 1.
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...MHz) PCI Express x16 Connector PCI Express x16 Interface Display Interface VGA Port Intel Q965 Express Chipset Intel 82Q965 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) PCI Express x1 Interface LPC Bus USB Intel 82801HO I/O Controller Hub (ICH8DO) TPM Component Back Panel/Front Panel USB Ports... Connectors (4) Audio Codec Mic In Line Out Line In/Retasking Jack Line Out/Retasking Jack Mic In/Retasking Jack Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 1.1.3 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas. Block Diagram High Definition Audio...
...MHz) PCI Express x16 Connector PCI Express x16 Interface Display Interface VGA Port Intel Q965 Express Chipset Intel 82Q965 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) PCI Express x1 Interface LPC Bus USB Intel 82801HO I/O Controller Hub (ICH8DO) TPM Component Back Panel/Front Panel USB Ports... Connectors (4) Audio Codec Mic In Line Out Line In/Retasking Jack Line Out/Retasking Jack Mic In/Retasking Jack Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 1.1.3 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas. Block Diagram High Definition Audio...
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... Support" Available configurations for the Desktop Board DQ965WC Processor data sheets ICH8DO addressing Audio software and utilities LAN software and drivers Supported video modes Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/wc/wc_available.htm http://www...
... Support" Available configurations for the Desktop Board DQ965WC Processor data sheets ICH8DO addressing Audio software and utilities LAN software and drivers Supported video modes Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/wc/wc_available.htm http://www...
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... 6-6-6 (tCL-tRCD-tRP) NOTE A minimum of 512 MB of system memory is required to fully enable both the onboard graphics and the manageability engine. Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 1.4 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.8 V (only) DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with gold...
... 6-6-6 (tCL-tRCD-tRP) NOTE A minimum of 512 MB of system memory is required to fully enable both the onboard graphics and the manageability engine. Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 1.4 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.8 V (only) DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with gold...
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... and device width can vary from one channel to single channel operation. This mode is used . • Single channel (Asymmetric) mode. Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 1.4.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82Q965 GMCH supports the following types of DRAM memory. This mode offers the highest throughput for real world applications. This mode...
... and device width can vary from one channel to single channel operation. This mode is used . • Single channel (Asymmetric) mode. Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 1.4.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82Q965 GMCH supports the following types of DRAM memory. This mode offers the highest throughput for real world applications. This mode...
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Also, the DIMMs are matched between DIMM0 and DIMM1 of the two DIMMs in Channel A equal the combined capacity of both channels. 256 MB 512 MB 256 MB 512 MB Channel A, DIMM 0 Channel A, DIMM 1 Channel B, DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 1 OM18359 Figure 6. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Four DIMMs 20 Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification Figure 6 shows a dual channel configuration using four DIMMs. In this example, the combined capacity of the two DIMMs in Channel B.
Also, the DIMMs are matched between DIMM0 and DIMM1 of the two DIMMs in Channel A equal the combined capacity of both channels. 256 MB 512 MB 256 MB 512 MB Channel A, DIMM 0 Channel A, DIMM 1 Channel B, DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 1 OM18359 Figure 6. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Four DIMMs 20 Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification Figure 6 shows a dual channel configuration using four DIMMs. In this example, the combined capacity of the two DIMMs in Channel B.
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... installed in single channel mode. 512 MB 1 GB Channel A, DIMM 0 Channel A, DIMM 1 Channel B, DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 1 Figure 9. Flex Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs OM18406 22 Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 1.4.1.3 Flex Mode Configuration NOTE The use of the DIMM in Channel B operates in both channels.
... installed in single channel mode. 512 MB 1 GB Channel A, DIMM 0 Channel A, DIMM 1 Channel B, DIMM 0 Channel B, DIMM 1 Figure 9. Flex Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs OM18406 22 Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 1.4.1.3 Flex Mode Configuration NOTE The use of the DIMM in Channel B operates in both channels.
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...the operating system. The embedded packet filters and sensors in the Intel Q965 Express Chipset provides remote hardware management capabilities regardless of the state of an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and compatible third-party applications. The ...to http://www.intel.com/vpro/ 24 Intel vPro technology with Active Management Technology provides remote management, improved security, and energy-efficient performance. Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 1.6 Intel® vPro™ Technology Support The board supports Intel vPro technology, Intel's platform for...
...the operating system. The embedded packet filters and sensors in the Intel Q965 Express Chipset provides remote hardware management capabilities regardless of the state of an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and compatible third-party applications. The ...to http://www.intel.com/vpro/ 24 Intel vPro technology with Active Management Technology provides remote management, improved security, and energy-efficient performance. Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 1.6 Intel® vPro™ Technology Support The board supports Intel vPro technology, Intel's platform for...
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...graphics subsystem. DVMT ensures the most efficient use a minimal fixed portion of system physical memory (as needed for performing graphics functions. 26 Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification ⎯ Maximum 3D supported resolution of 1600 x 1200 x 32 at 85 Hz ⎯ Vertex cache ⎯ Anti...for TV-out/TV-in and DVI digital display connections ⎯ Supports flat panels up to 256 MB • Intel® Zoom Utility 1.7.1.2 Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) DVMT enables enhanced graphics and memory performance through highly efficient memory utilization.
...graphics subsystem. DVMT ensures the most efficient use a minimal fixed portion of system physical memory (as needed for performing graphics functions. 26 Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification ⎯ Maximum 3D supported resolution of 1600 x 1200 x 32 at 85 Hz ⎯ Vertex cache ⎯ Anti...for TV-out/TV-in and DVI digital display connections ⎯ Supports flat panels up to 256 MB • Intel® Zoom Utility 1.7.1.2 Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) DVMT enables enhanced graphics and memory performance through highly efficient memory utilization.
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..., see: http://www.serialata.org/ For information about The location of the USB connectors on each port for a maximum of 3 Gbits/sec per channel. Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 1.7.2 USB The board supports up to the operating system. For compatibility, the underlying Serial ATA functionality is used for all ports...
..., see: http://www.serialata.org/ For information about The location of the USB connectors on each port for a maximum of 3 Gbits/sec per channel. Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 1.7.2 USB The board supports up to the operating system. For compatibility, the underlying Serial ATA functionality is used for all ports...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 1.8 Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the front panel and back panel audio jacks. Within hardware constraints, the back panel audio jacks are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Green Front panel - Yes Yes Yes... type. • A signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of 95 dB Table 6 lists the supported retasking functions of the following: • Intel 82801HO ICH8DO • Sigmatel STAC9227 audio codec • Back panel audio connectors • Component-side audio headers: ⎯ Front panel audio...
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 1.8 Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the front panel and back panel audio jacks. Within hardware constraints, the back panel audio jacks are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Green Front panel - Yes Yes Yes... type. • A signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of 95 dB Table 6 lists the supported retasking functions of the following: • Intel 82801HO ICH8DO • Sigmatel STAC9227 audio codec • Back panel audio connectors • Component-side audio headers: ⎯ Front panel audio...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 1.9 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82566DM Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) Ethernet LAN controller • Intel 82801HO ICH8DO • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs Additional...Supports LAN wake capabilities ⎯ LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. 1.9.1 Intel® 82566DM Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82566DM Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features: • PCI Express link •...
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Technical Product Specification 1.9 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82566DM Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) Ethernet LAN controller • Intel 82801HO ICH8DO • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs Additional...Supports LAN wake capabilities ⎯ LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. 1.9.1 Intel® 82566DM Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82566DM Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features: • PCI Express link •...