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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 DG41RQ 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.
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components.................11 Processor......................13 Main Memory.....................14 ® Intel G41 Express Chipset .................15 Audio Subsystem ....................16 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller ..............17 LAN Subsystem ....................17 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support ..................18 Enhanced IDE Interface ..................18 Serial ATA......................18 Expandability.....................19 BIOS ........................19...
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Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory................34 Installing DIMMs ..................35 Removing DIMMs..................37 Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card ............37 Installing a PCI Express x16 Card ..............38 Removing the PCI Express x16 Card..............39 Connecting the IDE Cable..................40 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables ..............41...
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2. LAN Connector LEDs ..................17 3. Location of the Standby Power Indicator ............23 4. Installing the I/O Shield ................27 5. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Mounting Screw Hole Locations ......28 6. Lift the Socket Lever ..................29 7. Lift the Load Plate..................30 8.
• 800/667 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Support for up to 8 GB of system memory ® Chipset Intel G41 Express Chipset consisting of: • Intel G41 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub ® ® (GMCH) with Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 (Intel X4500) ®...
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home Related Links: For more information about Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ, 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 DG41RQ. Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Components...
Desktop Board may result in damage to the board, or the system may not function properly. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ supports an Intel processor in the LGA775 package. Processors are not included with the Desktop Board and must be purchased separately.
Main Memory NOTE ® To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will see a notification to this effect on the screen at power up.
3D, 2D, and display capabilities. The ICH7 is a centralized controller for the board’s I/O paths. Go to the following link for more information about the Intel G41 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/products/chipsets/index.htm The Intel G41 Express Chipset supports two separate, mutually exclusive graphics ®...
Realtek ALC662 audio codec • Back panel audio connectors • Onboard audio headers/connectors: ⎯ Front panel audio header supporting both Intel High Definition Audio and AC ’97 Audio ⎯ HD Audio Link header ⎯ S/PDIF connector The audio subsystem supports the following features: •...
Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem includes: • Intel ICH7 • Realtek 8111D Gigabit Ethernet Controller for operation at 10/100/1000 Mb/s • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs The subsystem features: •...
Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Table 4 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is operating. Table 4. LAN Connector LEDs LED Color LED State Indicates Green LAN link is not established...
Desktop Board Features Expandability For system expansion, the Desktop Board provides the following expansion slots: • One PCI Express x16 connector • Two PCI bus connectors 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 component.
For instructions on resetting the password, see Clearing Passwords on page 51. Hardware Management Features The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ enable the board to be compatible with the Wired for Management (WfM) specification. The board has several hardware management features including the following: •...
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) ⎯...
Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that can adjust the fan speed according to thermal conditions. • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and a 3-pin rear chassis fan header.
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 Support NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB.
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. This Desktop Board meets the ENERGY STAR Category B 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 • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card •...
Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ 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 5 shows the location of the mounting screw holes for Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ. Figure 5. Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Mounting Screw Hole Locations...
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;...
Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ 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.
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 (Figure 9). Do not discard the protective processor cover. Always replace the processor cover if the processor is removed from the socket.
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Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ 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 and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ 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.
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 14. All the notches should match with the DDR2 DIMM. Figure 14. Use DDR2 DIMMs...
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Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide To install 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 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 DG41RQ Product Guide Installing 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.
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 17, A) that secures the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel.
For correct function of the cable: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2. Attach the cable end with the single connector (blue) to the Intel Desktop Board (Figure 18, A). 3. Attach the cable end with the two closely spaced connectors (gray and black) to the drives (Figure 18, B).
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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 25. 2.
Before connecting cables to the internal headers and connectors, observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” on page 25. Figure 20 shows the location of the internal headers and connectors for Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ. Figure 20. Internal Headers and Connectors...
Definition (HD) Audio and AC’97 Audio. Table 5 shows the pin assignments and signal names for HD Audio and Table 6 shows the pin assignments and signal names for AC’97 Audio. Table 5. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for Intel HD Audio Signal Name Signal Name...
Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Serial Port Header See Figure 20, C on page 42 for the location of the serial port header. Table 8 shows the pin assignments for the serial port header. Table 8. Serial Port Header Signal Names...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Front Panel Header Before connecting to the front panel header, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. See Figure 20, E on page 42 for the location of the multi-colored front panel header. Table 10 shows the pin assignments for the front panel header.
Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide USB 2.0 Headers Before connecting to the USB 2.0 headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. See Figure 20, G on page 42 for the location of the USB 2.0 headers.
Connecting to the Back Panel Audio Connectors After installing the audio driver from the Intel Express Installer CD-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 figure. Refer to Table 3 on page 16 for audio connector retasking information.
Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables Connecting a Chassis Fan Cable Connect your chassis fan cable to the 3-pin rear chassis fan header on the Desktop Board. Figure 22 shows the location of the rear chassis fan header.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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.
Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ 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 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. 2.
Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ 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.
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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.
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Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide 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.
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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 батарей...
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Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide To replace the battery, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" (see page 25). 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).
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 DG41RQ page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ page, click “[view] Latest BIOS updates,”...
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. Related Links: 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...
A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ 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.
Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product ® Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ 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...
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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Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ Product Guide Table 17 shows the lead-free board markings as they appear on the board and accompanying collateral. Table 17. Lead-Free Board Markings Description Mark Lead-Free 2 Level Interconnect: This symbol is used to identify electrical...
Regulatory Compliance EMC Regulations Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 18 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 18. 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.
Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ 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...
Regulatory Compliance Product Certifications Board-Level Certification Markings Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ has the product certification markings shown in Table 19. Table 19. Product Certification Markings Description Mark UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file number for Intel Desktop Boards: E210882.
Intel Desktop Board DG41RQ 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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