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- Page 1 Intel® Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Order Number: E35043-001...
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Page 2: Revision History
WARRANTIES RELATING TO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. Intel products are not intended for use in medical, life saving, or life sustaining applications. Intel may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice. -
Page 3: Intended Audience
The suitability of this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other environments, such as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows:... - Page 4 Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of data. NOTE Notes call attention to important information. Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components.................11 Processor......................13 Main Memory.....................13 ® Intel G31 Express Chipset .................14 Audio Subsystem ....................15 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller ..............15 LAN Subsystem ....................15 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support ..................16 Enhanced IDE Interface ..................17 Serial ATA......................17 Expandability.....................17 BIOS ........................17... - Page 6 Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Connecting the Diskette Drive Cable ..............35 Connecting the IDE Cable..................36 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables ..............38 Connecting to the Internal Headers and Connectors ..........39 Connecting to the Front Panel Audio Header ...........40 Connecting to the S/PDIF Connector..............40 Connecting to the Serial Port Header .............40...
- Page 7 1. Feature Summary..................9 2. Desktop Board DG31GL Components...............12 3. LAN Connector LEDs ..................16 4. Front Panel Intel High Definition Audio Header Signal Names ......40 5. S/PDIF Connector Signal Names ..............40 6. Serial Port Header Signal Names..............40 7. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names ........41 8.
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Page 9: Desktop Board Features
• 800/667 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Support for up to 4 GB of system memory ® Chipset Intel G31 Express Chipset consisting of: • Intel G31 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub ® ® (GMCH) with Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 (Intel 3100) ®... - Page 10 Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) ® BIOS • Intel Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 4-Mbit symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS ® • Intel Rapid BIOS Boot ® • Intel...
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Page 11: Desktop Board Components
Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board DG31GL. Figure 1. Desktop Board DG31GL Components... -
Page 12: Desktop Board Dg31Gl Components
Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Table 2. Desktop Board DG31GL Components Label Description PCI bus connector 2 PCI bus connector 1 Battery S/PDIF connector Back panel connectors 12 V processor core voltage connector (2 x 2 pin) Chassis fan header (3-pin) -
Page 13: Processor
Desktop Board may result in damage to the board, or the system may not function properly. Desktop Board DG31GL supports an Intel processor in the LGA775 package. Processors are not included with the Desktop Board and must be purchased separately. -
Page 14: Intel G31 Express Chipset
⎯ Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) support up to 256 MB NOTE A minimum of 512 MB of system memory is required in order for the Intel GMA 3100 integrated graphics controller to operate properly. For more information about the Intel G31 Express Chipset, go to... -
Page 15: Audio Subsystem
A signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of 90 dB for recording and 95 dB for playback • 4-channel audio (two independent 2-channel audio streams) using the back panel audio connectors and the Intel High Definition front panel audio header for use with front panel audio solutions •... -
Page 16: Hi-Speed Usb 2.0 Support
Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 2). These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN. Figure 2. LAN Status LEDs Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is operating. -
Page 17: Enhanced Ide Interface
Desktop Board Features Enhanced IDE Interface The board’s IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives. The interface supports: • Up to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) •... -
Page 18: Security Passwords
Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be accessed and who can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can be set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with the following restrictions: •... -
Page 19: Acpi
Desktop Board Features ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of a computer. The use of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can turn off the computer power through system... -
Page 20: Instantly Available Pc Technology
Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTIONS For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to provide adequate standby current when using this feature can damage the power supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. -
Page 21: Wake From Usb
Figure 3. Location of the Standby Power Indicator For information on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by going to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/, finding the product, and clicking on the Technical Documents tab. Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB. -
Page 22: Pme# Signal Wake-Up Support
ENERGY STAR* Capable In 2007, the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. Intel worked directly with these two governmental agencies to define the new requirements. Currently Intel Desktop Boards are capable of meeting the new ENERGY STAR requirements depending upon system configuration. -
Page 23: Installing And Replacing Desktop Board Components
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 • Connect the diskette drive cable •... -
Page 24: Installation Precautions
Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions in the installation instructions. To avoid injury, be careful of: • Sharp pins on connectors • Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies •... -
Page 25: Installing The I/O Shield
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing the I/O Shield The Desktop Board comes with an I/O shield. When installed in the chassis, the shield blocks radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis. Install the I/O shield before installing the Desktop Board in the chassis. -
Page 26: Installing And Removing The Desktop Board
Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should do this procedure. Disconnect the computer from its power source before performing the procedures described here. Failure to disconnect the power before you open the computer can result in personal injury or equipment damage. -
Page 27: Installing And Removing A Processor
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on how to install the processor on the Desktop Board are given below. Installing a Processor CAUTION Before installing or removing the processor, make sure the AC power has been removed by unplugging the power cord from the computer;... -
Page 28: Lift The Load Plate
Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide 3. Lift the load plate (Figure 7, A). Do not touch the socket contacts (Figure 7, B). Figure 7. Lift the Load Plate 4. Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the load plate (Figure 8). Do not discard the protective socket cover. -
Page 29: Remove The Processor From The Protective Processor Cover
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 5. Remove the processor from the protective processor cover. Hold the processor only at the edges, being careful not to touch the bottom of the processor (see Figure 9). Do not discard the protective processor cover. Always replace the processor cover if the processor is removed from the socket. -
Page 30: Installing The Processor Fan Heat Sink
Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide 7. Pressing down on the load plate (Figure 11, A), close and engage the socket lever (Figure 11, B). Figure 11. Close the Load Plate Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Desktop Board DG31GL has mounting holes for a processor fan heat sink. For instructions on how to attach the processor fan heat sink to the Desktop Board, refer to the boxed processor manual. -
Page 31: Connecting The Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the 4-pin processor fan header (see Figure 12). A fan with a 4-pin connector as shown in Figure 12, A is recommended; however, a fan with a 3-pin connector (Figure 12, B) can be used. -
Page 32: Removing The Processor
Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. The desktop board has two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B. -
Page 33: Installing Dimms
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing DIMMs To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration of the DDR2 DIMM in Figure 14. All the notches should match with the DDR2 DIMM. Figure 14. Use DDR2 DIMMs... -
Page 34: Installing A Dimm
Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide To install a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. -
Page 35: Removing Dimms
For correct function of the cable: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. 2. Attach the cable end labeled P1 to the diskette drive connector on the Intel Desktop Board (Figure 16, A). 3. Attach the cable end labeled P2 to the diskette drive (Figure 16, B). -
Page 36: Connecting The Ide Cable
For correct function of the cable: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. 2. Attach the cable end with the single connector (blue) to the Intel Desktop Board (Figure 17, A). 3. Attach the cable end with the two closely spaced connectors (gray and black) to... -
Page 37: Connecting The Ide Cable
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Figure 17. Connecting the IDE Cable... -
Page 38: Connecting The Serial Ata (Sata) Cables
Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol. Each cable can be used to connect a single internal SATA drive to the Desktop Board. For correct cable function: 1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” on page 23. -
Page 39: Connecting To The Internal Headers And Connectors
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting to the Internal Headers and Connectors Before connecting cables to the internal headers and connectors, observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” on page 23. Figure 19 shows the location of the internal headers and connectors for Desktop Board DG31GL. Item Description Front panel audio... -
Page 40: Connecting To The Front Panel Audio Header
Figure 19, A on page 39 shows the location of the front panel audio header. Table 4 shows the pin assignments for the front panel audio header. Table 4. Front Panel Intel High Definition Audio Header Signal Names Signal Name... -
Page 41: Connecting To The Alternate Front Panel Power Led Header
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting to the Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Figure 19, D on page 39 shows the location of the alternate front panel power LED header. Pins 1 and 3 of this header duplicate the signals on pins 2 and 4 of the front panel header. -
Page 42: Connecting To The Usb 2.0 Headers
USB device. Connecting to the Audio System After installing the audio driver from the Intel Express Installer CD-ROM, the multi- channel audio feature can be enabled. Figure 20 shows the back panel audio connectors. The default connector assignments are shown in the figure. -
Page 43: Connecting Chassis Fan And Power Supply Cables
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components NOTE The back panel line out connector is designed to power either headphones or amplified speakers only. Poor audio quality may occur if passive (non-amplified) speakers are connected to this output. Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables Connecting the Chassis Fan Cable Connect a chassis fan cable to the 3-pin chassis fan header on the Desktop Board. -
Page 44: Connecting Supply Power Cables
Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Connecting Supply Power Cables CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the Desktop Board may result in damage to the board or the system may not function properly. -
Page 45: Setting The Bios Configuration Jumper
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation. -
Page 46: Clearing Passwords
Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that the board is installed in the computer and the configuration jumper block is set to normal mode. 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. -
Page 47: Replacing The Battery
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of three years. When the computer is plugged in, the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery. - Page 48 Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide VORSICHT Bei falschem Einsetzen einer neuen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Die Batterie darf nur durch denselben oder einen entsprechenden, vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp ersetzt werden. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien den Anweisungen des Herstellers entsprechend. AVVERTIMENTO Esiste il pericolo di un esplosione se la pila non viene sostituita in modo corretto.
- Page 49 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components VIGYÁZAT Ha a telepet nem a megfelelő típusú telepre cseréli, az felrobbanhat. A telepeket lehetőség szerint újra kell hasznosítani. A használt telepeket a helyi környezetvédelmi előírásoknak megfelelően kell kiselejtezni. AWAS Risiko letupan wujud jika bateri digantikan dengan jenis yang tidak betul. Bateri sepatutnya dikitar semula jika boleh.
- Page 50 Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide UYARI Yanlış türde pil takıldığında patlama riski vardır. Piller mümkün olduğunda geri dönüştürülmelidir. Kullanılmış piller, yerel çevre yasalarına uygun olarak atılmalıdır. OСТОРОГА Використовуйте батареї правильного типу, інакше існуватиме ризик вибуху. Якщо можливо, використані батареї слід утилізувати. Утилізація використаних...
- Page 51 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components To replace the battery, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" (see page 23). 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Disconnect the computer’s power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter). 3.
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Page 53: Updating The Bios
Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. This chapter tells you how to update the BIOS by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to recover the BIOS if an update fails. -
Page 54: Updating The Bios With The Iso Image Bios Update File Or The Iflash Memory Update Utility
Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can obtain either of these files through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Desktop Board DG31GL page on the Intel World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. Navigate to the DG31GL page, click “[view] Latest BIOS updates,” and select the ISO Image BIOS Update or Iflash BIOS Update utility file. -
Page 55: Updating The Bios With The Iflash Memory Update Utility
CD-ROM, bootable USB flash drive, or other bootable USB media. The utility available on the Intel World Wide Web site provides a simple method for creating a bootable CD-ROM that will automatically update your BIOS. The Iflash BIOS update files can also be extracted locally to your hard drive and copied to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. -
Page 56: Recovering The Bios
BIOS could be damaged. Due to BIOS size and recovery requirements, a CD-R with the .BIO file in the root directory will be required. For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from a BIOS update failure, go to... -
Page 57: A Error Messages And Indicators
A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board DG31GL reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on the monitor BIOS Beep Codes The BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone followed by two short tones) during POST if the video configuration fails (a faulty video card or no card installed) or if an external ROM module does not properly checksum to zero. - Page 58 Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide...
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Page 59: B Regulatory Compliance
B Regulatory Compliance This appendix contains the following regulatory compliance information for Desktop Board DG31GL: • Safety standards • European Union Declaration of Conformity statement • Product Ecology statements • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations • Product certifications Safety Standards Desktop Board DG31GL complies with the safety standards stated in Table 13 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. -
Page 60: European Union Declaration Of Conformity Statement
Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel ® Desktop Board DG31GL is in conformity with all applicable essential requirements necessary for CE marking, following the provisions of the European Council Directives 2004/108/EC (EMC Directive) and 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive). -
Page 61: Product Ecology Statements
The following information is provided to address worldwide product ecology concerns and regulations. Recycling Considerations As part of its commitment to environmental responsibility, Intel has implemented the Intel Product Recycling Program to allow retail consumers of Intel’s branded products ®... - Page 62 Français Dans le cadre de son engagement pour la protection de l'environnement, Intel a mis en œuvre le programme Intel Product Recycling Program (Programme de recyclage des produits Intel) pour permettre aux consommateurs de produits Intel de recycler les produits usés en les retournant à...
- Page 63 Regulatory Compliance Portuguese Como parte deste compromisso com o respeito ao ambiente, a Intel implementou o Programa de Reciclagem de Produtos para que os consumidores finais possam enviar produtos Intel usados para locais selecionados, onde esses produtos são reciclados de maneira adequada.
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Page 64: Lead-Free 2Li/Pb-Free 2Li Board
These marks are based on JEDEC standard J-STD-609, “Marking and Labeling of Components, PCBs and PCBAs to Identify Lead, Lead Free and Other Attributes.” For more information concerning Intel’s lead-free initiatives, refer to http://www.intel.com/technology/silicon/leadfree.htm. -
Page 65: Restriction Of Hazardous Substances (Rohs)
Regulatory Compliance Table 14. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks Description Mark This symbol is used to identify electrical and electronic assemblies and components in which the Pb concentration level in the Desktop Board substrate and the solder connections from the board to the components (second-level interconnect) is not greater than 0.1% by weight... -
Page 66: China Rohs
Period (EFUP). The EFUP is defined as the number of years for which listed controlled substances will not leak or chemically deteriorate while in the product. The EFUP for Intel Desktop Boards has been determined to be 10 years. The EFUP for Desktop Board DG31GL is shown in Table 15. -
Page 67: Desktop Board Dg31Gl China Rohs Material Self Declaration Table
Regulatory Compliance The China MII stipulates that a material Self Declaration Table (SDT) must be included in a product’s user documentation. The SDT for Desktop Board DG31GL is shown in Figure 25. Figure 25. Desktop Board DG31GL China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table... -
Page 68: Emc Regulations
Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide EMC Regulations Desktop Board DG31GL complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 16 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 16. EMC Regulations Regulation (Class B) Title FCC 47 CFR Part 15,... - Page 69 Regulatory Compliance Korean Class B statement translation: This is household equipment that is certified to comply with EMC requirements. You may use this equipment in residential environments and other non-residential environments. Before computer integration, make sure that the power supply and other modules or peripherals, as applicable, have passed Class B EMC testing and are marked accordingly.
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Page 70: Product Certifications
Description Mark UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file number for Intel Desktop Boards: E210882. FCC Declaration of Conformity logo mark for Class B equipment. Includes Intel name and DG31GL model designation. CE mark. Declaring compliance to European Union (EU) EMC directive and Low Voltage directive. -
Page 71: Chassis And Component Certifications
Regulatory Compliance Chassis and Component Certifications Ensure that the chassis and certain components; such as the power supply, peripheral drives, wiring, and cables; are components certified for the country or market where used. Agency certification marks on the product are proof of certification. Typical product certifications include: In Europe The CE marking signifies compliance with all applicable European requirements. - Page 72 Intel Desktop Board DG31GL Product Guide...