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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 DQ45EK 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.
Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller ..............16 LAN Subsystem ....................17 LAN Subsystem Software................17 LAN Status Indicators..................17 ® ® Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) 5.0 ..........18 Intel AMT Status Indicator ................19 ® ® Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT) ............20 ® ® Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT) ...........21...
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4 Configuring for RAID (Intel Matrix Storage Technology ® (Intel MST)) Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology ........63 Creating Your RAID Set ................63 Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software ....64 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System ...............64...
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Enabling Intel Rapid Recover Technology...............65 Creating a Recovery Volume ................66 Creating a Recovery Volume Using the RAID Option ROM .........66 Creating a Recovery Volume Using the Intel Matrix Storage Console ....66 Disk Synchronization Mode ..................67 Mounting the Recovery Disk ................67 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes ....................69...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide 23. Removing the Battery ..................57 24. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table.....79 Tables 1. Feature Summary..................9 2. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Components ............12 3. Audio Jack Retasking Support.................16 4. LAN Connector LEDs ..................18 5.
• 800/667 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Support for up to 4 GB of system memory ® Chipset Intel Q45 Express Chipset consisting of: • Intel 82Q45 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) ® • Intel 82801JDO I/O Controller Hub (ICH10DO) ®...
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• Microsoft Windows* XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home For more information about Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/.
Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK. Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Components...
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DDR2 DIMM 0 socket (channel B) DDR2 DIMM 0 socket (channel A) Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel header Serial ATA connectors (4) PCI Express x1 connector For more information about Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK, go to http://intel.com/design/motherbd.
Desktop Board may result in damage to the board, or the system may not function properly. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK supports an Intel processor in the LGA775 package. Processors are not included with the Desktop Board and must be purchased separately.
Intel Q45 Express Chipset The Intel Q45 Express Chipset consists of the following devices: • Intel 82Q45 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface (DMI) • Intel 82801JDO I/O Controller Hub (ICH10DO) with DMI The GMCH component provides interfaces to the processor, memory, PCI Express, and the DMI interconnect.
Desktop Board Features Intel Q45 Graphics Subsystem The Intel Q45 Express Chipset provides DVI-D and DVI-I support via the integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 (Intel GMA 4500) graphics controller. The Intel GMA 4500 graphics controller has the following features: •...
• Independent multi-streaming 6-channel (5.1) audio (using the back panel audio connectors) • Independent 2-channel stereo audio streams (using the Intel High Definition front panel audio header) Go to the following locations for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/...
PCI bus power management For information about LAN software and drivers go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK link on Intel’s World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. LAN Status Indicators Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector panel (see Figure 2).
On-board Intel AMT status indicator NOTE Software with Intel AMT capability is required to take advantage of the Intel AMT platform management capabilities. Related Links: Go to the following link for information about Intel AMT and the availability of third- party software: http://www.intel.com/technology/platform-technology/intel-amt...
The Intel AMT status indicator (red LED) shows the current state of the Intel Management Engine. Table 5 shows the states of the Intel Management Engine as indicated by the LED. Figure 3 shows the location of the Intel AMT status indicator. Table 5. Intel AMT Status Indicator...
⎯ Reliability: for recording and reporting to system software DMA and interrupt errors that may otherwise corrupt memory or impact VM isolation. NOTE Intel VT requires the use of a processor with Intel VT support. Additionally, a third- party VMM may also be required.
These Intel Trusted Execution Technology capabilities enable more secure platforms to address the increasing frequency and sophistication of software-based attacks. NOTE Intel TXT requires the use of a processor with Intel TXT support. Additionally, third- party software may also be required.
• RAID 1 - data mirroring • RAID 0+1 (or RAID 10) - data striping and mirroring • RAID 5 - distributed parity For information on configuring your system for RAID using Intel Matrix Storage Technology see Chapter 4. ®...
Desktop Board Features Expandability For system expansion, the Desktop Board provides one PCI Express 1.1 x1 connector. BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI Express and SATA auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. The BIOS is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device.
One major function of the monotonic counters is for anti-replay protection of the internal Intel TPM data. If the battery is removed or exhausted, the Intel TPM data will be deleted in accordance with Trusted Computing Group guidelines. Please read the Intel TPM user guide and back-up Intel TPM keys and data before removing the battery.
Desktop Board Features • Thermal sensors in the processor, GMCH, and ICH10DO, plus an onboard remote sensor NOTE The minimum thermal reporting threshold for the GMCH is 66 °C. The GMCH thermal sensor will display 66 °C until the temperature rises above this point. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed.
Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide The Desktop Board has two power connectors. See Figure 21 on page 49 for the location of the power connectors. Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are on when the computer is in the ACPI S0 state.
Figure 4. Location of the +5 V Standby Power Indicator For more 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.
ENERGY STAR* Qualified 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. This Desktop Board meets the ENERGY STAR Category A requirements.
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 Serial ATA cables •...
Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK 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 DQ45EK. Figure 6. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Mounting Screw Hole Locations...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing a Processor This section contains information on how to install and remove a processor on the Desktop Board. 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;...
Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide 3. Lift the load plate (Figure 8, A). Do not touch the socket contacts (Figure 8, B). Figure 8. Lift the Load Plate 4. Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the load plate (Figure 9). Do not discard the protective socket 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 10). Do not discard the protective processor cover. Always replace the processor cover if the processor is removed from the socket.
Figure 12. Close the Load Plate Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK 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...
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 13). A fan with a 4-pin connector as shown in Figure 13, A is recommended; however, a fan with a 3-pin connector (Figure 13, B) can be used.
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.
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 15. All the notches should match with the DDR2 DIMM. Figure 15. Use DDR2 DIMMs...
Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide To install a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 29. 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 7. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket. 8. When the DIMM is inserted, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the retaining clips snap into place. Make sure the clips are firmly in place. 9.
Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol. Each cable can be used to connect a single SATA drive to the Desktop Board. For correct cable function: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 29.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting to Internal Headers Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” on page 29. Figure 18 shows the location of the internal headers. Item Description Item Description HD Audio Serial Alternate front panel power LED...
Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Front Panel Audio Header The front panel audio header supports both High Definition (HD) Audio and AC’97 Audio. Table 6 shows the pin assignments and signal names for HD Audio and Table 7 shows the pin assignments and signal names for AC’97 Audio.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components USB 2.0 Headers See Figure 18, C for the location of the two USB 2.0 headers. Table 9 shows the pin assignments for each USB 2.0 header. Each USB header can be used to connect two USB devices.
Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Figure 18, D 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. If your chassis has a three-pin power LED cable, connect it to this header.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting to the Audio System After installing the Analog Devices audio driver from the Intel Express Installer DVD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Figure 19 shows the default back panel audio connector assignments. The audio connectors are retaskable via audio software.
Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables Chassis Fan Cables Connect chassis fan cables to the 3-pin chassis fan header on the Desktop Board. Figure 20 shows the location of the chassis fan headers.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Power Supply 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.
Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide 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.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Table 13. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Description Normal (default) (1-2) The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for booting. Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu.
One major function of the monotonic counters is for anti-replay protection of the internal Intel TPM data. If the battery is removed or exhausted, the Intel TPM data will be deleted in accordance with Trusted Computing Group guidelines. Please read the Intel TPM user guide and back-up Intel TPM keys and data before removing the battery.
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components PRÉCAUTION Risque d'explosion si la pile usagée est remplacée par une pile de type incorrect. Les piles usagées doivent être recyclées dans la mesure du possible. La mise au rebut des piles usagées doit respecter les réglementations locales en vigueur en matière de protection de l'environnement.
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Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide WAARSCHUWING Er bestaat ontploffingsgevaar als de batterij wordt vervangen door een onjuist type batterij. Batterijen moeten zoveel mogelijk worden gerecycled. Houd u bij het weggooien van gebruikte batterijen aan de plaatselijke milieuwetgeving. ATENÇÃO Haverá risco de explosão se a bateria for substituída por um tipo de bateria incorreto.
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components OSTRZEŻENIE Istnieje niebezpieczeństwo wybuchu w przypadku zastosowania niewłaściwego typu baterii. Zużyte baterie należy w miarę możliwości utylizować zgodnie z odpowiednimi przepisami ochrony środowiska. PRECAUŢIE Risc de explozie, dacă bateria este înlocuită cu un tip de baterie necorespunzător. Bateriile trebuie reciclate, dacă...
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components To replace the battery, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" (see page 29). 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.
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.
Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can obtain either of these files through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK page on the Intel World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop. Navigate to the Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK page. Under the “Software and drivers”...
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.
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. NOTE For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from a BIOS update failure, go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm.
4. Then save your settings by pressing <F10>. Creating Your RAID Set 1. Upon re-boot, you will see the following Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM status message on the screen: Press <Ctrl-I> to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Press <Ctrl-I> and enter the RAID Configuration Utility.
3. Finish the Windows installation and install all necessary drivers. 4. Install the Intel Matrix Storage Console software via the Intel Express Installer CD included with your desktop board or after downloading it from the Internet at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. The Intel Matrix Storage Console software can be used to manage the RAID configuration.
NOTE Intel Rapid Recover Technology does not support RAID 5. Intel Rapid Recover Technology can be Enabled or Disabled in the system BIOS menu. To enable Intel Rapid Recover Technology, complete following steps: 1. Enter the BIOS menu by pressing the <F2> key early during system POST.
Creating a Recovery Volume Using the Intel Matrix Storage Console To create a recovery volume using the Intel Matrix Storage Console, the system must be configured in RAID mode with two drives. Boot the system into Microsoft Windows and open the Intel Matrix Storage Console application.
– either continuous update or manual update. To change from Continuous Update mode to Update On Request mode using the Intel Matrix Storage Console, select the Advanced mode from the View menu, right- click on the recovery volume, and select Disable Continuous Update.
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To un-mount the recovery disk, complete the following steps: 1. In the Advanced mode, right-click on the recovery volume name. 2. Select Access Recovery Drive Files. 3. Select OK on the information dialog box. The recovery disk is now un-mounted and reappears in Intel Matrix Storage Console.
A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK 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.
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations • Product certifications Safety Standards Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK complies with the safety standards stated in Table 16 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 16. Safety Standards Regulation Title CSA/UL 60950-1, First Information Technology Equipment –...
Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK 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).
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 ®...
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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.
FLI is acceptable because of the RoHS "flip chip" or "die bump" interconnect exemption. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK is a lead-free second level interconnect product. Table 17 shows the lead-free second level interconnect marks as they appear on the board and accompanying collateral. These marks are based on JEDEC standard J-STD-609, “Marking and Labeling of Components, PCBs and PCBAs to Identify Lead,...
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) • Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) The maximum concentrations allowed are 0.1% or 1000 ppm (except for cadmium, which is limited to 0.01% or 100 ppm) by weight of homogeneous material. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK complies with these restrictions.
The EFUP for Intel Desktop Boards has been determined to be 10 years. The EFUP for Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK is shown in Table 18. Table 18. China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark...
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 Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK is shown in Figure 24. Figure 24. Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK China RoHS Material...
Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Product Guide EMC Regulations Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 19 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 19. EMC Regulations Regulation (Class B) Title FCC 47 CFR Part 15,...
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. 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 accordingly.
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.