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Intel® Desktop Board DG965SS
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Order Number: D46815-003

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  • Page 1 Intel® Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide Order Number: D46815-003...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Intel may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice. Desktop Board DG965SS 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.

  • 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: Box Contents

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS 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) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems................10 Desktop Board Components.................11 Processor......................13 Main Memory.....................14 ® Intel G965 Express Chipset................15 Intel G965 Graphics Subsystem ..............15 ® ® Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 (Intel GMA X3000) ....15 Onboard Audio Subsystem ..................16 Input/Output (I/O) Controller ................16 LAN Subsystem ....................17...
  • Page 6 Connecting to the HD Audio Link Header ............43 Connecting to the IEEE 1394a Header ............43 ® Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution for Intel High Definition Audio ....43 Connecting to the Serial Port Header .............45 Connecting to the Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header.......45 Connecting to the Front Panel Header............46...
  • Page 7 2. LAN Connector LEDs ..................17 3. Location of Standby Power Indicator..............23 4. Installing the I/O Shield ................27 5. Desktop Board DG965SS Mounting Screw Hole Locations ........28 6. Lift Socket Lever ..................29 7. Lift the Load Plate..................29 8. Remove the Protective Socket Cover ...............30 9.
  • Page 8 4. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names ...............43 5. IEEE 1394a Signal Header Names ..............43 6. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel High Definition Audio....43 7. AC ’97 Audio Header Signal Names ..............44 8. Serial Port Header Signal Names..............45 9.

  • Page 9: Desktop Board Features

    1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel Desktop Board DG965SS. ® Table 1 summarizes the major features of the desktop board. Table 1. Feature Summary microATX (243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters Form Factor [9.60 inches])

  • Page 10: Supported Operating Systems

    • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values LAN Support Intel 82566DC Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board DG965SS, 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: •...

  • Page 11: Desktop Board Components

    Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board DG965SS. Figure 1. Desktop Board DG965SS Components...

  • Page 12: Related Links

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide Table 2. Desktop Board DG965SS Components Label Description High Definition Audio Link header PCI bus connector 2 Front panel audio header PCI bus connector 1 PCI Express x 1 connector PCI Express x 16 connector...

  • Page 13: Processor

    Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. The processor connects to the desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The supported processors list for Desktop Board DG965SS is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links:...

  • Page 14: Main Memory

    Up to 4.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 Gb technology • Up to 8.0 GB 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 http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm?iid=HMPAGE+Header_2_Pro duct_MB Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about: •...

  • Page 15: Intel G965 Express Chipset

    Advanced Digital Display 2 card or Media Expansion Card (ADD2/MEC) support • Dynamic Video Memory Technology support • Digital Video Interface (DVI) support NOTE A minimum of 512 MB of system memory is required in order for the Intel GMA X3000 integrated graphics controller to operate properly.

  • Page 16: Onboard Audio Subsystem

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide Onboard Audio Subsystem Desktop Board DG965SS has a flexible 6-channel (5.1) onboard audio subsystem that includes a SigmaTel STAC9227 audio codec and an HD Audio Link header. The audio subsystem features: • Intel High Definition Audio interface •...

  • Page 17: Lan Subsystem

    Programmable transit threshold • Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the DG965SS 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 (see Figure 2).

  • Page 18: Hi-Speed Usb 2.0 Support

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port might not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed USB device is attached to the cable.

  • Page 19: Bios

    Desktop Board Features BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. The BIOS is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash. The BIOS can be updated by following the instructions on page 59 in Chapter 3. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the auto-configuration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device...

  • Page 20: Hardware Management Features

    Intel Quiet System Technology fan speed control, delivering acoustically-optimized thermal management NOTE ® Memory must be installed in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to enable Intel Quiet System Technology. • Fan speed controllers and sensors integrated into the ICH8 •...

  • Page 21: Power Management Features

    Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ― Power connectors ― Fan headers ― LAN wake capabilities ― Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to RAM) ―...

  • Page 22: Lan Wake Capabilities

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, 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.

  • Page 23: +5 V Standby Power Indicator Led

    For more information on standby current requirements for the desktop board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by going to the following link, finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB.

  • Page 24: Pme# Signal Wake-Up Support

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide PME# Signal Wake-up Support When the PME# signal on the PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state. WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the PCI Express bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S2, S3, S4, or S5 state.

  • Page 25: 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 • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card •...

  • Page 26: Installation Precautions

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS 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 27: 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 28: Installing And Removing The Desktop Board

    Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the desktop board. Figure 5 shows the location of the mounting screw holes for Desktop Board DG965SS. Figure 5. Desktop Board DG965SS Mounting Screw Hole Locations...

  • Page 29: Installing And Removing A Processor

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on how to install the processor to 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 30: Remove The Protective Socket Cover

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide 4. Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the load plate (Figure 8). Do not discard the protective socket cover. Always replace the socket cover if the processor is removed from the socket. Figure 8. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 5.

  • Page 31: Install Processor

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 6. Hold the processor with your thumb and index fingers oriented as shown in Figure 10. Make sure fingers align to the socket cutouts (Figure 10, A). Align notches (Figure 10, B) with the socket (Figure 10, C). Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding the processor in the socket.

  • Page 32: Installing The Processor Fan Heat Sink

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Desktop Board DG965SS has an integrated processor fan heat sink retention mechanism (RM). For instructions on how to attach the processor fan heat sink to the integrated processor fan heat sink RM, refer to the boxed processor manual or the...

  • Page 33: Removing The Processor

    DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. You can access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ddr/specs/dda18c32_64_128x72ag_a.pdf Desktop board DG965SS has four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in both Channel A and Channel B. Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel configuration.

  • Page 34: Three Dimms

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide If additional memory is to be used, install another matched pair of DIMMs in DIMM 1 (black) in both channels A and B (see Figure 14). Figure 14. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 2...

  • Page 35: 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 16. All the notches should match with the DDR2 DIMM. Figure 16. Use DDR2 DIMMs...

  • Page 36: Installing A Dimm

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide NOTE Memory must be installed in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to enable Intel Quiet System Technology. To install a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25.

  • Page 37: Removing Dimms

    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 25. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. 3.

  • Page 38: Installing And Removing A Pci Express X16 Card

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card CAUTION When installing a PCI Express x16 card on the desktop board, ensure that the card is fully seated in the PCI Express x16 connector before you power on the system. If the card is not fully seated in the PCI Express connector, an electrical short may result across the PCI Express connector pins.

  • Page 39: Removing The Pci Express X16 Card

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Removing the PCI Express x16 Card Follow these instructions to remove the PCI Express x16 card from the connector: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2. Remove the screw (Figure 19, A) that secures the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel.

  • Page 40: Connecting The Ide Cable

    • Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. • Attach the cable end with the single connector (blue) to the Intel desktop board (Figure 20, A). • Attach the cable end with the two closely spaced connectors (gray and black) to the drives (Figure 20, B).

  • Page 41: Connecting The Serial Ata (Sata) Cable

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable The SATA cable supports the Serial ATA protocol and connects a single drive to the desktop board. For correct cable function: 1. Observe the precaution in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2.

  • Page 42: Connecting To Internal Headers

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide Connecting to Internal Headers Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. Figure 22 shows the location of the internal headers. Item Description HD Audio Link...

  • Page 43: Connecting To The Hd Audio Link Header

    Figure 22, C on page 42 shows the location of the yellow front panel audio header. Table 6 shows the pin assignments for the front panel audio header. Table 6. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel High Definition Audio...

  • Page 44: Ac '97 Audio Header Signal Names

    Refer to Table 7 below to connect an AC ’97 front panel solution to the front panel audio header on the board. The front panel audio jacks will need to be manually configured for microphone or line out functionality in the Intel Audio Studio ®...

  • Page 45: Connecting To The Serial Port Header

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting to the Serial Port Header See Figure 22, D for the location of the green serial port header. Table 8 shows the pin assignments for the header. Table 8. Serial Port Header Signal Names Signal Name Signal Name RXD#...

  • Page 46: Connecting To The Front Panel Header

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide Connecting to the Front Panel Header Before connecting to the front panel header, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. See Figure 22, F on page 42 for the location of the multi-colored front panel header.

  • Page 47: Connecting To The Flexible Audio System

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting to the Flexible Audio System After installing the SigmaTel audio driver from the Intel Express Installer driver CD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Figure 23 shows the back panel audio connectors. The default connector assignments are shown in the table.

  • Page 48: Connecting Chassis Fan And Power Cables

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Cables Connecting Chassis Fan Cables Connect the chassis fan cables to the 3-pin chassis fan headers on the desktop board. Figure 24 shows the location of the chassis fan headers.

  • Page 49: Connecting Power Cables

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Power Cables CAUTION Failure to use the 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 50: Other Connectors And Headers

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide Other Connectors and Headers Figure 26 shows the location of the other connectors and headers on the desktop board. Item Description PCI bus connector 2 PCI bus connector 1 PCI Express x1 connector Diskette drive connector Chassis intrusion header Figure 26.

  • Page 51: 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 52: Clearing Passwords

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS 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 25.

  • Page 53: Back Panel Connectors

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Back Panel Connectors NOTE The line out connector, located on the back panel, 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. Figure 28 shows the back panel connectors.

  • Page 54: Replacing The Battery

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide 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 55 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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. Utilizzare solo pile uguali o di tipo equivalente a quelle consigliate dal produttore. Per disfarsi delle pile usate, seguire le istruzioni del produttore.
  • Page 56 Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide AWAS Risiko letupan wujud jika bateri digantikan dengan jenis yang tidak betul. Bateri sepatutnya dikitar semula jika boleh. Pelupusan bateri terpakai mestilah mematuhi peraturan alam sekitar tempatan. OSTRZEŻENIE Istnieje niebezpieczeństwo wybuchu w przypadku zastosowania niewłaściwego typu baterii.
  • Page 57 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components OСТОРОГА Використовуйте батареї правильного типу, інакше існуватиме ризик вибуху. Якщо можливо, використані батареї слід утилізувати. Утилізація використаних батарей має бути виконана згідно місцевих норм, що регулюють охорону довкілля. To replace the battery, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 58: Removing The Battery

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide 4. Locate the battery on the board (see Figure 29). 5. With a medium flat-bladed screwdriver, gently pry the battery free from its connector. Note the orientation of the “+” and “-” on the battery.

  • Page 59: 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 60: 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 files through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Desktop Board DG965SS page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the DG965SS page, click “[view] Latest BIOS updates,” and select the ISO Image BIOS Update or Iflash BIOS Update utility file.

  • Page 61: Updating The Bios With Iflash

    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 62: 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 recovering the BIOS for desktop board DG965SS, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/...

  • Page 63: A Error Messages And Indicators

    A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board DG965SS 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 64 Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide...

  • Page 65: B Regulatory Compliance

    Product Ecology statements • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations • Product certifications Safety Regulations Desktop Board DG965SS complies with the safety regulations stated in Table 15 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 15. Safety Regulations Regulation Title UL 60950-1:2003/ Information Technology Equipment –...

  • Page 66: European Union Declaration Of Conformity Statement

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel ® Desktop Board DG965SS is in conformity with all applicable essential requirements necessary for CE marking, following the provisions of the European Council Directive 89/336/EEC (EMC Directive) and Council Directive 73/23/EEC (Safety/Low Voltage Directive).

  • Page 67: 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 68 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 69 & syarat, dsb. 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.

  • Page 70: Lead-Free Desktop Board

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide Lead-Free Desktop Board This desktop board is lead-free although certain discrete components used on the board contain a small amount of lead which is necessary for component performance and/or reliability. This desktop board is referred to as “Lead-free second level interconnect.”...

  • Page 71: Emc Regulations

    Regulatory Compliance EMC Regulations Desktop Board DG965SS complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 17 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 17. EMC Regulations Regulation Title FCC Class B Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 2 and 15, Subpart B, Radio Frequency Devices.

  • Page 72: Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc) Compliance

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide 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. Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance...

  • Page 73: Product Certifications

    Regulatory Compliance Product Certifications Board-Level Certification Markings Desktop Board DG965SS has the following product certification markings: Table 18. Product Certification Markings 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.

  • Page 74: Chassis And Component Certifications

    Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide 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...

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