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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:...
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC 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)
Processor ......................13 Main Memory ...................... 13 ® Intel Q965 Express Chipset................. 15 Intel Q965 Graphics Subsystem..............15 GMA 3000 Graphics Controller ............... 15 Digital Video Interface (DVI)..............16 Onboard Audio Subsystem ................... 17 LAN Subsystem....................17 LAN Subsystem Software................17 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs ................
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Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology......... 65 SATA Port Mapping ..................65 Creating Your RAID Set ................66 Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software .... 67 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System ..............67 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes ....................
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28. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block..........53 29. Back Panel Connectors ................... 55 30. Removing the Battery ..................60 31. Original SATA Port Mapping for Desktop Board DQ965WC ........65 32. SATA Port Mapping for Desktop Board DQ965WC After RAID is Enabled ....66...
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3. DVI/VGA Port Status ..................16 4. LAN Connector LED States ................18 5. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel High Definition Audio....47 6. AC ’97 Audio Header Signal Names ..............47 7. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names................. 48 8.
1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC. ® Table 1 summarizes the major features of the desktop board. Table 1. Feature Summary picoBTX (266.70 millimeters [10.50 inches] x 203.20 millimeters Form Factor [8.00 inches])
• Remote diode temperature sensing • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Related Links: For more information about Desktop Board DQ965WC, 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: •...
Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board DQ965WC. Figure 1. Desktop Board DQ965WC Components...
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 DQ965WC is located on the web at: http://www.intel.com/go/FindCPU Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about: •...
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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: •...
Advanced Digital Display 2 card or Media Expansion Card (ADD2/MEC) support • Dynamic Video Memory Technology support • Digital Video Interface (DVI-D) NOTE A minimum of 512 MB of system memory is required in order for the Intel GMA 3000 integrated graphics controller to operate properly.
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Product Guide Digital Video Interface (DVI) The DVI port supports only DVI-D (digital only) displays. The maximum support resolution is 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz refresh rate. The DVI port is compliant with the DVI 1.0 specification.
® ― Virtual LAN driver support for Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel partitions • RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the DQ965WC link on Intel’s World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Product Guide RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 2). These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN. Figure 2. LAN Connector LEDs Table 4 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is operating.
• System Defense Feature - an Intel AMT feature for stopping the propagation of worms and viruses through the use of programmable packet filters in the integrated LAN controller. The packet filters inspect all incoming and all outgoing packets and determine whether to block or pass the packets as configured.
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC 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.
Desktop Board Features PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for that add-in card. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card.
• Intel Quiet System Technology, 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 • Thermal sensors in the processor, GMCH, and ICH8 plus an onboard remote sensor •...
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) ―...
Wake from LAN is disabled by default in the BIOS for power saving. Wake from S5 must be enabled in the BIOS in order for Intel AMT Out of Band management to function. Instantly Available PC Technology...
Desktop Board Features On-board Power Indicator LEDs CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off and the + 5 V standby power indicator is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing or removing any devices connected to the board.
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Product Guide Related Links: 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/...
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 DQ965WC 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.
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should do this procedure. Disconnect the computer from its power source before performing the procedures described here. Failure to disconnect the power before you open the computer can result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on how to install the processor on the desktop board are given below. Installing a Processor CAUTION Before installing or removing the processor, make sure the AC power has been removed by unplugging the power cord from the computer;...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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 (see Figure 8). Do not discard the protective socket cover.
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Product Guide 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 9). Do not discard the protective processor cover. Always replace the processor cover if the processor is removed from the socket.
Figure 11. Close the Load Plate Installing the Thermal Module Desktop board DQ965WC has four mounting holes for a BTX Thermal Module. The board will accept either a Type I or Type II Thermal Module. Use the correct Thermal Module for your chassis.
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Product Guide 3. Make sure not to pinch the Thermal Module Fan cable between the Thermal Module and the desktop board or SRM (see Figure 13). Figure 13. Use Care Routing the Thermal Module Fan Cable 4.
775-Land Package (BTX) Removing the Processor For instructions on how to remove the Thermal Module and processor, refer to the processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: ® ® Integration Overview for Systems Based on the Boxed Intel...
Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel configuration. NOTE ® The Intel Management Engine in the chipset requires memory to be populated in Channel A, DIMM 0 in order for it to enable Intel Quiet System Technology and Intel Active Management Technology.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Two or Four DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size (see Figure 16) in DIMM 0 (blue) of both channels A and B. Figure 16. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 1 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 17).
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Product Guide NOTE All other memory configurations will result in single channel memory operation. Installing DIMMs To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration of the DDR2 DIMM in Figure 19. All the notches should match with the DDR2 DIMM.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components NOTE Memory must be installed in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to enable Intel Quiet System Technology and Intel Active Management Technology. To install a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27.
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Product Guide Removing DIMMs To remove a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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.
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Product Guide 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 27. 2. Remove the screw (Figure 22, A) that secures the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel.
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 27. 2.
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Product Guide Connecting to Internal Headers Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. Figure 24 shows the location of the internal headers. Item Description Front panel audio USB 2.0...
Figure 24, A on page 46 shows the location of the yellow front panel audio header. Table 5 shows the pin assignments for the front panel audio header. Table 5. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for Intel High Definition Audio...
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Product Guide To restore back panel audio, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 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 Connecting to the Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Figure 24, D on page 46 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.
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Product Guide Connecting to the Flexible Audio System After installing the SigmaTel audio driver, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Figure 25 shows the back panel audio connectors. The default connector assignments are shown in the table. The connectors are retaskable using the audio driver interface.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Cables Connecting Chassis Fan Cables Connect the chassis fan cables to the two chassis fan headers on the desktop board. Figure 26 shows the location of the chassis fan headers. Figure 26.
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Product Guide 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.
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.
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Product Guide The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to be done in the BIOS Setup program. Table 12 shows the jumper settings for the BIOS Setup program modes. Table 12. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 12. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below. 13. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, and turn on the computer. Back Panel Connectors NOTE The line out connector, located on the back panel, is designed to power either headphones or amplified speakers only.
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC 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 DQ965WC Product Guide VIGYAZAT 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...
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Product Guide To replace the battery, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" (see page 27). 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.
Desktop Board DQ965WC page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the DQ965WC page, click “[view] Latest BIOS updates,” and select the ISO Image BIOS Update or Iflash BIOS Update utility file. Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update...
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. For more information about recovering the BIOS for desktop board DQ965WC, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/...
Once RAID is enabled, the SATA port mapping for this desktop board changes. Figure 31 shows the original SATA port configuration for the board as indicated on the board silkscreen. Figure 32 shows the SATA port configuration after RAID is enabled. Figure 31. Original SATA Port Mapping for Desktop Board DQ965WC...
Press <Ctrl-I> to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Press <Ctrl-I> and enter the RAID Configuration Utility. 2. In the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Main Menu, select option #1: Create RAID Volume. Enter a volume name and press <Enter>.
Controller (Desktop ICH8R)” driver. 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/.
A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board DQ965WC 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.
Product Ecology statements • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations • Product certifications Safety Regulations Desktop Board DQ965WC 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 –...
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Product Guide European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel ® Desktop Board DQ965WC 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).
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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& 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.
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC Product Guide Türkçe Intel, çevre sorumluluğuna bağımlılığının bir parçası olarak, perakende tüketicilerin Intel markalı kullanılmış ürünlerini belirlenmiş merkezlere iade edip uygun şekilde geri dönüştürmesini amaçlayan Intel Ürünleri Geri Dönüşüm Programı’nı uygulamaya koymuştur. Bu programın ürün kapsamı, ürün iade merkezleri, nakliye talimatları, kayıtlar ve şartlar v.s dahil bütün ayrıntılarını...
Regulatory Compliance EMC Regulations Desktop Board DQ965WC 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.
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC 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 Desktop Board DQ965WC 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.
Intel Desktop Board DQ965WC 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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