Intel may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice. Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP may contain design defects or errors known as errata which may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are available on request.
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:...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) Gigahertz (one billion hertz) Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megahertz (one million hertz)
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Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update Utility.........67 Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key ............68 ® Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility...................69 Obtaining the BIOS Update File ..............69 Updating the BIOS with the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility......69...
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21. Back Panel Audio Connectors .................55 22. Location of the System Fan Header ..............56 23. Connecting Power Supply Cables ..............57 24. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block ..........58 25. Removing the Battery ...................65 26. Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table....80...
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3. LAN Status LEDs States .................18 4. Master Key and User Hard Disk Drive Password Functions ........22 5. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for Intel HD Audio..........51 6. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for AC ’97 Audio ........51 7. Serial Port Header ..................51 8.
• Support for up to 16 GB of system memory with two DIMMs using 4 Gb memory technology • Support for non-ECC memory Graphics Support • Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel Graphics Technology: ― DVI-I ― DVI-D ― DisplayPort* interface •...
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― Four USB 2.0 ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors (black) ― Six USB 2.0 front panel ports are implemented with three dual-port internal headers • Six SATA interfaces through the Intel Q67 Express Chipset with ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support: ―...
Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems The Desktop Board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 7 Ultimate 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32-bit edition •...
Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP. Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Components...
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Desktop Board Features Table 2. Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Components Label Description Back panel connectors Battery Serial port header 12 V processor core voltage connector (2 x 2 pin) SATA connectors Front panel USB 2.0 header PCI Express Mini Card connector...
Desktop Board may result in damage to the board, or the system may not function properly. Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP supports the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in the LGA1155 package. Processors are not included with the Desktop Board and must be purchased separately.
Intel Q67 Express Chipset The Intel Q67 Express Chipset, consisting of the Intel Q67 Platform Controller Hub (PCH), provides interfaces to the processor and the USB, SATA, LPC, audio, network, display, and PCI Express interfaces. The PCH is a centralized controller for the board’s I/O paths.
For more information about DisplayPort technology go to http://www.displayport.org. Digital Visual Interface Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP supports Digital Visual Interface (DVI) displays with two back panel ports: a DVI-D port and a DVI-I port. The DVI-I port supports both digital and analog DVI displays. The maximum supported resolution is 2048 x 1536 at a 75 Hz refresh rate (QXGA).
Desktop Board Features PCI Express* x16 Graphics The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in an LGA1155 socket support discrete add-in graphics cards via the PCI Express 2.0 x16 add-in card connector. The board supports the following PCI Express speeds: •...
Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Product Guide LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem includes: • Intel 82579LM Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller with support for: ⎯ Intel AMT 7.0 ⎯ ASF 2.0 • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs LAN software and drivers are available at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/.
USB 2.0 transfer rates. NOTE Intel recommends connecting USB keyboard and mouse devices to USB 2.0 ports (black). Operating system installation may be interrupted if keyboard and mouse devices are connected to the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports (blue) due to the lack of native USB 3.0 driver support from the operating system.
Rapid Recover Technology (Intel RRT). Intel RRT is a feature of Intel RST. Intel RRT uses RAID 1 (mirroring) functionality to copy data from a designated master drive to a designated recovery drive. The master drive data can be copied to the recovery drive either continuously or on request.
Desktop Board Features Legacy I/O The board’s Legacy I/O Controller provides the following legacy features: • One serial port header • Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for Conventional PCI bus systems • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake-up event interface •...
Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Product Guide • If both the supervisor and user passwords are set, you must enter either the supervisor password or the user password to access Setup. Setup options are then available for viewing and changing depending on whether the supervisor or user password was entered.
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Desktop Board Features During every POST, if a User hard disk drive password is set, POST execution will pause with the following prompt to force the user to enter the Master Key or User hard disk drive password: Enter Hard Disk Drive Password: Upon successful entry of the Master Key or User hard disk drive password, the system will continue with the normal POST.
® Intel vPro™ Technology Intel vPro Technology is a set of processor and platform capabilities designed to enable greater proactive security, enhanced maintenance, and improved remote management both inside and outside the corporate firewall. These include: •...
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PC Alarm Clock For more information about Intel AMT, go to http://www.intel.com/technology/platform-technology/intel-amt/index.htm. Intel AMT Software and Drivers Intel AMT software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site. The package usually consists of the following components: ® ®...
Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Product Guide ® Intel MEBX Reset Header This header (see Figure 3) allows you to reset the Intel AMT configuration to the factory defaults. Momentarily shorting pins 1 and 2 with a jumper (not supplied) will accomplish the following: •...
Inside the firewall, this feature adapts Client Initiated Local Access (CILA); outside the firewall it uses Client Initiated Remote Access (CIRA). Many of the features of Intel AMT are available with Intel Fast Call for Help. These include Serial-over-LAN, IDE Redirection, KVM Remote Control, and PC Alarm Clock.
Fan Speed Control and Hardware Monitoring The features of the hardware monitoring and fan speed control include: • Thermal sensors in the processor and the Intel PCH, as well as near the CPU voltage regulators and system memory • Monitoring of system voltages to detect levels above or below acceptable values •...
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Desktop Board Features The Desktop Board has two power connectors. See Figure 23 on page 57 for the location of the power connectors. Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are on when the board is in the ACPI S0 state. •...
Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Product Guide The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Add-in cards that support this specification can participate in power management and can be used to wake the computer. The use of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and PCI Express add-in cards and drivers.
Desktop Board Features Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB and an operating system that supports Wake from USB. USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S3 state. PCI Express WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on a PCI Express bus add-in card is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state.
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 •...
Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP 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 •...
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.
Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the Desktop Board. Figure 6 shows the location of the mounting screw holes for Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP. Figure 6. Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Mounting Screw Hole Locations...
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 a processor, make sure the AC power has been removed by unplugging the power cord from the computer;...
Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Product Guide 3. Rotate the socket lever to lift the load plate away from the socket (Figure 8, A). Make sure that the load plate is in the fully open position (Figure 8, B) while being careful not to damage adjacent components.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 4. Remove the processor from its protective cover. Hold the processor only at the edges, being careful not to touch the bottom of the processor (see Figure 9). NOTE Do not discard the processor cover. Always replace the processor cover if you remove the processor from the socket.
Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Product Guide 6. Carefully lower the socket lever (Figure 11, A) while making sure that the front edge of the load plate slides under the shoulder screw cap as the lever is lowered. Latch the socket lever under the load plate tab (Figure 11, C, D). The socket cover (Figure 11, B) will pop off as shown.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP 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 or boxed thermal solution manual.
Installing and Removing System 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 DDR3 DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing DIMMs To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration of the DDR3 DIMM in Figure 14. All the notches should match with the DDR3 DIMM. Figure 14. Use DDR3 DIMMs...
Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Product Guide To install a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 33. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Removing DIMMs To remove a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 33. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. 3.
Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Product Guide Follow these instructions to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 33. 2. Place the card in the PCI Express x16 connector (Figure 16, A) and press down on the card until it is completely seated in the connector and the card retention notch on the card snaps into place around the retention mechanism pin on the connector.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Follow these instructions to remove a PCI Express x16 graphics card from a connector: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 33. 2. Disconnect the monitor cable from the graphics card back panel connector. 3.
Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Product Guide Installing a Wireless LAN Card in the PCI Express Half-Mini Card Slot (Optional) A wireless LAN card can be installed in the Desktop Board’s PCI Express Half-Mini Card slot. Wireless LAN cards are not included with the Desktop Board and must be purchased separately.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol. Each cable can be used to connect one internal SATA drive to the Desktop Board. For correct cable function: 1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” on page 33. 2.
Connecting to the Internal Headers Before connecting cables to any of the internal headers, observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” on page 33. Figure 20 shows the location of the internal headers and connectors on Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP. Figure 20. Internal Headers...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Front Panel Audio Header The front panel audio header shown in Figure 20, A supports both Intel High Definition Audio and AC ’97 Audio. Table 5 shows the pin assignments and signal names for HD Audio and Table 6 lists the pin assignments and signal names for AC ’97 Audio.
Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Product Guide Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers Figure 20, C shows the location of the front panel USB 2.0 headers and Table 8 lists the pin assignments and signal names. Table 8. Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers Signal Names...
No pin Front panel LED- Intel FCFH Header Figure 20, F shows the location of the Intel FCFH header. Table 11 lists the pin assignments and signal names for the Intel FCFH header. Table 11. Intel FCFH Header Signal Names...
Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Product Guide S/PDIF Header Figure 20, H shows the location of the S/PDIF output header. Table 13 lists the pin assignments and signal names for the S/PDIF output header. Table 13. S/PDIF Header Signal Names Description...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting to the Audio System ® After installing the Realtek audio driver from the Intel Express Installer DVD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Figure 21 shows the back panel audio connectors. The default connector assignments are shown in the table.
Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Product Guide Connecting System Fan and Power Supply Cables Connecting a System Fan Cable Connect a fan cable to the system fan header on the Desktop Board. Figure 22 shows the location of the system fan header.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Power Supply Cables CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V power connector (Figure 23, A) to the Desktop Board may result in damage to the board or the system may not function properly.
Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power to the computer before moving the jumper. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation. Figure 24 shows the location of the Desktop Board’s BIOS configuration jumper block.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables board configuration to be done in the BIOS Setup program. Table 15 shows the jumper settings for the BIOS Setup program modes. Table 15. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Description...
Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Product Guide 8. Use the arrow keys to select Clear Passwords. Press <Enter> and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that you confirm clearing the password. Select Yes and press <Enter>. Setup displays the maintenance menu again.
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components OBS! Det kan oppstå eksplosjonsfare hvis batteriet skiftes ut med feil type. Brukte batterier bør kastes i henhold til gjeldende miljølovgivning. VIKTIGT! Risk för explosion om batteriet ersätts med felaktig batterityp. Batterier ska kasseras enligt de lokala miljövårdsbestämmelserna.
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Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Product Guide UPOZORNÌNÍ V případě výměny baterie za nesprávný druh může dojít k výbuchu. Je-li to možné, baterie by měly být recyklovány. Baterie je třeba zlikvidovat v souladu s místními předpisy o životním prostředí. Προσοχή Υπάρχει κίνδυνος για έκρηξη σε περίπτωση που η μπαταρία αντικατασταθεί από μία...
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components UPOZORNENIE Ak batériu vymeníte za nesprávny typ, hrozí nebezpečenstvo jej výbuchu. Batérie by sa mali podľa možnosti vždy recyklovať. Likvidácia použitých batérií sa musí vykonávať v súlade s miestnymi predpismi na ochranu životného prostredia. POZOR Zamenjava baterije z baterijo drugačnega tipa lahko povzroči eksplozijo.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components To replace the battery, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" (see page 33). 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer and turn off the computer. Disconnect the computer’s power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter).
1. Go to the Intel World Wide Web site Download Center at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ 2. Navigate to the DQ67EP page. Click on the “BIOS Update” link and then select the Express BIOS Update file. 3. Download the file to your hard drive. (You can also save this file to a removable USB device.
Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Product Guide Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key To use this BIOS update method: 1. Download and save the Recovery BIOS (.BIO) file to a temporary directory. 2. Copy the .BIO file to a USB thumb drive. The USB thumb drive does not need to be bootable, only formatted.
Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP page on the Intel World Wide Web site Download Center at http://downloadcenter.intel.com. On the DQ67EP page, click on the “BIOS Update” link and then select the the Iflash BIOS Update file. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Flash Memory Update...
Enter key. The system will boot from the hard drive if no key is pressed within 15 seconds. 5. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to confirm the BIOS upgrade operation.
CD-R with the .BIO file in the root directory will be required. You can obtain the Recovery BIOS Update file through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP page on the Intel World Wide Web site Download Center at http://downloadcenter.intel.com.
A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code and blinking the front panel power LED • By displaying an error message on the monitor BIOS Error Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board’s...
Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Product Guide Table 17. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type Pattern Note F2 Setup/F10 Boot None Menu Prompt BIOS update in Off when the update begins, then on for progress 0.5 seconds, then off for 0.5 seconds. The pattern repeats until the BIOS update is complete.
Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Product Guide European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel ® Desktop Board DQ67EP 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), 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive), and 2002/95/EC (ROHS Directive).
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 to return used products to selected locations for proper recycling.
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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...
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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.
The China Ministry of Information Industry (MII) stipulates that a material Self Declaration Table (SDT) must be included in a product’s user documentation. The SDT for Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP is shown in Figure 26. Figure 26. Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP China RoHS Material...
Regulatory Compliance EMC Regulations Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 20 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 20. EMC Regulations Regulation Title FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 15, Subpart B, Subpart B Radio Frequency Devices.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Intel Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use.
Regulatory Compliance Korea Class B Statement Korea Class B Statement translation: This equipment is for home use, and has acquired electromagnetic conformity registration, so it can be used not only in residential areas, but also other areas. Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 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...
Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP Product Guide Product Certifications Board-Level Certifications Intel Desktop Board DQ67EP has the regulatory compliance marks shown in Table 21. Table 21. Regulatory Compliance Marks Description Mark UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file number for Intel Desktop Boards: E210882.
Compliance The US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency have continually revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. Intel has worked directly with these two governmental agencies in the definition of the new requirements. This Desktop Board meets the ENERGY STAR Program for Computers: Version 5.0 Category A requirements.