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Order Number: E89691-001US The Intel Desktop Board DG41TX may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published ® specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Specification Update.
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Intended Audience The TPS is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the Intel Desktop Board DG41TX and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this level of information. It is specifically not intended for general audiences.
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Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation Used after a signal name to identify an active-low signal (such as USBP0#) Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GB/s Gigabytes per second Gb/s Gigabits per second Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Kbit Kilobit (1024 bits)
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14. Processor (4-pin) Fan Header ............46 15. Front and Rear Chassis Fan Headers ..........46 16. Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio........47 17. Front Panel Audio Header for AC ’97 Audio .......... 47 18. Intel HD Audio Link Header ............... 47 19.
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Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 29. Thermal Considerations for Components ..........59 30. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Environmental Specifications ....60 31. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar............62 32. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys............ 62 33. Acceptable Drives/Media Types for BIOS Recovery ....... 66 34.
Product Description Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Intel Desktop Board DG41TX. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor MicroATX (9.60 inches by 8.60 inches [243.84 millimeters by 218.44 millimeters]) Processor Support for the following: ®...
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Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) • Eight USB 2.0 ports: Peripheral Interfaces ― Four ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors ― Four ports are routed to two separate front panel headers •...
Product Description 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components. Figure 1. Major Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1.
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Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Table 2. Board Components Shown in Figure 1 Item/callout from Figure 1 Description Front panel audio header Conventional PCI bus add-in card connector Conventional PCI bus add-in card connector PCI Express x1 bus add-in card connector...
Other processors may be supported in the future. This board is designed to support processors with a maximum wattage of 95 W. The processors listed above are only supported when falling within the wattage requirements of the board. See the Intel web site listed below for the most up-to-date list of supported processors.
2 Gbit 2 Gb x8/2 Gb x8 Note: “DS” refers to double-sided memory modules (containing two rows of SDRAM) and “SS” refers to single-sided memory modules (containing one row of SDRAM). For information about… Refer to: Tested Memory http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/ CS-025414.htm...
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82G41 GMCH supports the following types of memory organization: • Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. This mode offers the highest throughput for real world applications. Dual channel mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of both DIMM channels are equal.
Either the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 (Intel GMA X4500) graphics controller (contained within the 82G41 GMCH) is used, or a PCI Express x16 add-in card can be used. When a PCI Express x16 add-in card is installed, the Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller is disabled.
Product Description • Display ⎯ Supports digital and analog displays up to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz refresh (QXGA); also supports 1920 x 1080 resolution for full high-definition video playback quality ⎯ Dual independent display support 1.6.1.2 Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT 5.0) DVMT enables enhanced graphics and memory performance through highly efficient memory utilization.
270 MHz pixel clock to the PCI Express x16 connector. When an ADD2/MEC/ADD2+ card is detected, the Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller is enabled and the PCI Express x16 connector is configured for SDVO mode. SDVO mode enables the SDVO ports to be accessed by the ADD2/MEC/ADD2+ card.
Product Description 1.6.3 Serial ATA Interfaces The board’s Serial ATA controller offers four independent Serial ATA ports with a theoretical maximum transfer rate of 3 Gbits/s per port. One device can be installed on each port for a maximum of four Serial ATA devices. A point-to-point interface is used for host to device connections, unlike Parallel ATA IDE which supports a master/slave configuration and two devices per channel.
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Parallel ATA IDE Controller The Parallel ATA IDE controller has one bus-mastering Parallel ATA IDE interface. The Parallel ATA IDE interface supports the following modes: • Programmed I/O (PIO): processor controls data transfer.
Product Description Real-Time Clock Subsystem 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.
Realtek ALC888VC audio codec • Back panel audio connectors • Component-side audio headers/connectors: ⎯ Intel High Definition Audio front panel header/AC ‘97 ⎯ Intel High Definition Audio Link header ⎯ S/PDIF Audio out header The audio subsystem supports the following features: •...
Product Description 1.10.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site. For information about Refer to Obtaining audio software and drivers Section 1.2, page 14 1.10.2 Audio Connectors and Headers The board contains audio connectors on the back panel and audio headers on the component side of the board.
For information about Refer to LAN software and drivers http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.11.1 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site. For information about Refer to Obtaining LAN software and drivers Section 1.2, page 14...
Product Description 1.11.2 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 5). Item Description Link LED (Green) Data Rate LED (Green/Yellow) Figure 5. LAN Connector LED Locations Table 5 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is operating.
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.12 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to be compatible with the Wired for Management (WfM) specification. The board has several hardware management features, including the following: • Fan monitoring and control •...
Product Description 1.12.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 6 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers. Item Description Rear chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on the processor die Thermal diode, located on the GMCH die Processor fan header Thermal diode, located on the ICH7 die Front chassis fan header Figure 6.
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.13 Power Management Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ⎯ Power connector ⎯ Fan headers ⎯ LAN wake capabilities ⎯...
Product Description 1.13.1.1 System States and Power States Under ACPI, the operating system directs all system and device power state transitions. The operating system puts devices in and out of low-power states based on user preferences and knowledge of how devices are being used by applications. Devices that are not being used can be turned off.
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.13.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 8 lists the devices or specific events that can wake the computer from specific states. Table 8. Wake-up Devices and Events These devices/events can wake up the computer…...
Product Description 1.13.2 Hardware Support CAUTION Ensure that the power supply provides adequate +5 V standby current if LAN wake capabilities and Instantly Available PC technology features are used. Failure to do so can damage the power supply. The total amount of standby current required depends on the wake devices supported and manufacturing options.
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.13.2.2 Fan Headers The function/operation of the fan headers is as follows: • The fans are on when the board is in the S0 state. • The fans are off when the board is off or in the S3, S4, or S5 state.
Product Description 1.13.2.4 Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the +5 V standby line from the power supply must be capable of providing adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to provide adequate standby current when implementing Instantly Available PC technology can damage the power supply.
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 1.13.2.9 Wake from Serial Port Serial port activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. 1.13.2.10 +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED The +5 V standby power indicator LED shows that power is still present even when the computer appears to be off.
ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and EuP 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 new requirements. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX meets the following program requirements in an...
Technical Reference Memory Map 2.1.1 Addressable Memory The board utilizes 4 GB of addressable system memory. Typically the address space that is allocated for Conventional PCI bus add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash), and chipset overhead resides above the top of DRAM (total system memory).
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification The amount of installed memory that can be used will vary based on add-in cards and BIOS settings. Figure 8 shows a schematic of the system memory map. All installed system memory can be used when there is no overlap of system addresses.
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Connectors and Headers CAUTION Only the following connectors and headers have overcurrent protection: Back panel and front panel USB, VGA, and PS/2. The other internal connectors/headers are not overcurrent protected and should connect only to devices inside the computer’s chassis, such as fans and internal peripherals.
Technical Reference 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors Figure 9 shows the locations of the back panel connectors. Item Description PS/2 keyboard/mouse port PS/2 keyboard/mouse port VGA output Parallel port DVI-D output USB ports (2) USB ports (2) Line in Line out Mic in Figure 9.
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers Figure 10 shows the locations of the component-side connectors and headers. Figure 10. Component-side Connectors and Headers...
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Main power connector (2 x 12) Serial ATA connectors (4) Front chassis fan header Chassis intrusion header Front panel USB header Front panel USB header Front panel header Alternate front panel power LED header Serial port header Intel High Definition Audio Link header S/PDIF header...
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.1 Signal Tables for the Connectors and Headers Table 11. Serial ATA Connectors Signal Name Ground Ground Ground Table 12. Serial Port Header Signal Name Signal Name RXD# TXD# Ground Key (no pin) Table 13.
Technical Reference Table 16. Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio Signal Name Signal Name [Port 1] Left channel Ground [Port 1] Right channel PRESENCE# (Dongle present) [Port 2] Right channel [Port 1] SENSE_RETURN SENSE_SEND (Jack detection) Key (no pin)
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.2 Add-in Card Connectors The board has the following add-in card connectors: • One PCI Express 2.0 x16: this connector supports simultaneous transfer speeds of up to 8 GB/s of peak bandwidth per direction.
Main power – a 2 x 12 connector. This connector is compatible with 2 x 10 connectors previously used on Intel Desktop boards. The board supports the use of ATX12V power supplies with either 2 x 10 or 2 x 12 main power cables. When...
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.4 Front Panel Header This section describes the functions of the front panel header. Table 22 lists the signal names of the front panel header. Figure 11 is a connection diagram for the front panel header.
Technical Reference 2.2.2.4.2 Reset Switch Header Pins 5 and 7 can be connected to a momentary single pole, single throw (SPST) type switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs the POST. 2.2.2.4.3 Power/Sleep LED Header Pins 2 and 4 can be connected to a one- or two-color LED.
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.6 Front Panel USB Headers Figure 12 is a connection diagram for the front panel USB headers. NOTES The +5 V DC power on the front panel USB headers is fused. Use only a front panel USB connector that conforms to the USB 2.0 specification for high-speed USB devices.
Technical Reference Jumper Block CAUTION Do not move the jumper with the power on. Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing a jumper setting. Otherwise, the board could be damaged. Figure 13 shows the location of the jumper block. The jumper determines the BIOS Setup program’s mode.
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Table 26. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings Function/Mode Jumper Setting Configuration The BIOS uses current configuration information and Normal passwords for booting. After the POST runs, Setup runs automatically. The Configure maintenance menu is displayed.
Technical Reference Mechanical Considerations 2.4.1 Form Factor The board is designed to fit into an ATX-form-factor chassis. Figure 14 illustrates the mechanical form factor of the board. Dimensions are given in inches [millimeters]. The outer dimensions are 9.60 inches by 8.60 inches [243.84 millimeters by 218.44 millimeters].
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Electrical Considerations 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations CAUTION The +5 V standby line from the power supply must be capable of providing adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to do so can damage the power supply. The total amount of standby current required depends on the wake devices supported and manufacturing options.
Failure to ensure appropriate airflow may result in reduced performance of both the processor and/or voltage regulator or, in some instances, damage to the board. For a list of chassis that have been tested with Intel desktop boards please refer to the following website: http://www3.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/tech_reference/53211.htm...
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Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification CAUTION Ensure that proper airflow is maintained in the processor voltage regulator circuit. Failure to do so may result in damage to the voltage regulator circuit. The processor voltage regulator area (shown in Figure 15) can reach a temperature of up to 95 C in an open chassis.
Method I Case 1 50% electrical stress, 40 ºC ambient. The MTBF prediction is used to estimate repair rates and spare parts requirements. The MTBF data is calculated from predicted data at 40 ºC. The Intel Desktop Board DG41TX MTBF is 484,154 hours.
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Environmental Table 30 lists the environmental specifications for the board. Table 30. Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Environmental Specifications Parameter Specification Temperature Non-Operating -20 °C to +70 °C Operating 0 °C to +55 °C...
Overview of BIOS Features Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated using a disk-based program. The SPI Flash contains the BIOS Setup program, POST, the PCI auto-configuration utility, and Plug and Play support.
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Table 31 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features. Table 31. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar Maintenance Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Clears Displays Configures Sets Configures Selects boot Saves or passwords and...
Overview of BIOS Features 3.3.2 PCI IDE Support The IDE interface supports hard drives up to ATA-66/100 and recognizes any ATAPI compliant devices, including optical drives, tape drives, and Ultra DMA drives. To use ATA-66/100 features the following items are required: •...
Legacy USB support from the BIOS is no longer used. ® 7. Additional USB legacy feature options can be access by using Intel Integrator Toolkit. To install an operating system that supports USB, verify that Legacy USB support in the BIOS Setup program is set to Enabled and follow the operating system’s...
Overview of BIOS Features BIOS Updates The BIOS can be updated using either of the following utilities, which are available on the Intel World Wide Web site: ® • Intel Express BIOS Update utility, which enables automated updating while in the Windows environment.
Integrator Assistant that are available from Intel can be used to create a custom splash screen. NOTE If you add a custom splash screen, it will share space with the Intel branded logo. For information about Refer to Intel Integrator Toolkit http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software/itk/...
Overview of BIOS Features Boot Options In the BIOS Setup program, the user can choose to boot from a hard drive, optical drive, removable drive, or the network. The default setting is for the optical drive to be the first boot device, the hard drive second, removable drive third, and the network fourth.
It is possible to optimize the boot process to the point where the system boots so quickly that the Intel logo screen (or a custom logo splash screen) will not be seen. Monitors and hard disk drives with minimum initialization times can also contribute to a boot time that might be so fast that necessary logo screens and POST messages cannot be seen.
Overview of BIOS Features 3.10 BIOS Security Features The BIOS includes security features that restrict access to the BIOS Setup program and who can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can be set for the BIOS Setup program and for booting the computer, with the following restrictions: •...
Error Messages and Beep Codes Speaker The board-mounted speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during POST. For information about Refer to The location of the onboard speaker Figure 1, page 11 BIOS Beep Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board’s speaker to beep an error message describing the problem (see Table 36).
Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board’s front panel power LED to blink an error message describing the problem (see Table 37). Table 37. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes...
Error Messages and Beep Codes Port 80h POST Codes During the POST, the BIOS generates diagnostic progress codes (POST codes) to I/O port 80h. If the POST fails, execution stops and the last POST code generated is left at port 80h. This code is useful for determining the point where an error occurred. Displaying the POST codes requires a PCI bus add-in card, often called a POST card.
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Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Table 40. Port 80h POST Codes POST Code Description of POST Operation Host Processor Power-on initialization of the host processor (Boot Strap Processor) Host processor Cache initialization (including APs) Starting Application processor initialization...
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Error Messages and Beep Codes Table 40. Port 80h POST Codes (continued) POST Code Description of POST Operation Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) Resetting keyboard Disabling keyboard Detecting presence of keyboard Enabling the keyboard Clearing keyboard input buffer Instructing keyboard controller to run Self Test (PS/2 only) Mouse (USB) Resetting mouse Disabling mouse...
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Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Table 40. Port 80h POST Codes (continued) POST Code Description of POST Operation DXE Drivers Waiting for user input Checking password Entering BIOS setup Calling Legacy Option ROMs Runtime Phase/EFI OS Boot EFI boot service ExitBootServices ( ) has been called...
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards • Product certification markings 5.1.1 Safety Standards The Intel Desktop Board DG41TX complies with the safety standards stated in Table 42 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 42. Safety Standards Standard Title CSA/UL 60950-1, First Edition Information Technology Equipment –...
European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement ® We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel Desktop Board DG41TX is in conformity with all applicable essential requirements necessary for CE marking, following the provisions of the European Council Directive 2004/108/EC (EMC Directive) and 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive).
恰当的重复使用处理。 请参考http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology 了解此计划的详情,包括涉及产品之范围、回收地点、运送指导、条款和条件等。 Deutsch Als Teil von Intels Engagement für den Umweltschutz hat das Unternehmen das Intel Produkt-Recyclingprogramm implementiert, das Einzelhandelskunden von Intel Markenprodukten ermöglicht, gebrauchte Produkte an ausgewählte Standorte für ordnungsgemäßes Recycling zurückzugeben. Details zu diesem Programm, einschließlich der darin eingeschlossenen Produkte, verfügbaren Standorte, Versandanweisungen, Bedingungen usw., finden Sie auf der...
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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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5.1.3.3 Lead Free Intel Desktop Board This Intel Desktop Board is a European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (EU RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC) compliant product. EU RoHS restricts the use of six materials. One of the six restricted materials is lead.
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Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification Table 43. Lead-Free Board Markings Description Mark Lead-Free 2 Level Interconnect: This symbol is used to identify electrical and electronic assemblies and components in which the lead (Pb) concentration level in the desktop board...
Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information 5.1.4 EMC Regulations The Intel Desktop Board DG41TX complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 44 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 44. EMC Regulations Regulation Title FCC 47 CFR Part 15,...
EMC requirements. You may use this equipment in residential environments and other non-residential environments. 5.1.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level) Intel Desktop Board DG41TX has the product certification markings shown in Table 45: Table 45. Product Certification Markings Description Mark UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark.
Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information Battery Disposal Information CAUTION Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries should be recycled where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local environmental regulations. PRÉCAUTION Risque d'explosion si la pile usagée est remplacée par une pile de type incorrect.
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Intel Desktop Board DG41TX Technical Product Specification PRECAUCIÓN Existe peligro de explosión si la pila no se cambia de forma adecuada. Utilice solamente pilas iguales o del mismo tipo que las recomendadas por el fabricante del equipo. Para deshacerse de las pilas usadas, siga igualmente las instrucciones del fabricante.
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Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information 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.