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...this Product Guide are arranged as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in this product for Intel® Desktop Board DG41MJ. Document Organization The chapters in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. The suitability... applications or other environments, such as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. It is intended for general audiences. Preface This Product Guide gives information about safety standards, EMC regulations,...
...this Product Guide are arranged as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in this product for Intel® Desktop Board DG41MJ. Document Organization The chapters in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. The suitability... applications or other environments, such as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. It is intended for general audiences. Preface This Product Guide gives information about safety standards, EMC regulations,...
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... Components 11 Processor ...12 Main Memory...13 Intel® G41 Express Chipset 14 Graphics Support 14 Intel® GMA X4500 Graphics Controller 14 DVI Support 14 Audio Subsystem 15 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 15 LAN Subsystem 16 USB 2.0 Support 17 Serial ATA...17 Expandability...17 BIOS ... Passwords 18 Hardware Management Features 18 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 18 Power Management Features 19 ACPI ...19 Hardware Support 19 Power Connectors 19 Fan Headers 20 LAN Wake Capabilities 20 Instantly Available PC Technology 20 +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED...
... Components 11 Processor ...12 Main Memory...13 Intel® G41 Express Chipset 14 Graphics Support 14 Intel® GMA X4500 Graphics Controller 14 DVI Support 14 Audio Subsystem 15 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 15 LAN Subsystem 16 USB 2.0 Support 17 Serial ATA...17 Expandability...17 BIOS ... Passwords 18 Hardware Management Features 18 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 18 Power Management Features 19 ACPI ...19 Hardware Support 19 Power Connectors 19 Fan Headers 20 LAN Wake Capabilities 20 Instantly Available PC Technology 20 +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED...
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... Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to -Slimline SATA Adapter Cable 37 18. Location of the Chassis Fan Header 43 21. Audio Jack Retasking Support 15 4. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 39 8. Beep Codes 57 14. Lead-Free Board Markings 64 17. LAN Connector LEDs 16 3.... 2. Front Panel Header Signal Names 41 12. Product Certification Markings 67 vii Connecting Power Supply Cables 44 22. EMC Regulations 65 18. Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Components 11 2. Location of the Standby Power Indicator 21 4. Serial Port Header Signal Names 40 10. Dual Channel Memory ...
... Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to -Slimline SATA Adapter Cable 37 18. Location of the Chassis Fan Header 43 21. Audio Jack Retasking Support 15 4. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 39 8. Beep Codes 57 14. Lead-Free Board Markings 64 17. LAN Connector LEDs 16 3.... 2. Front Panel Header Signal Names 41 12. Product Certification Markings 67 vii Connecting Power Supply Cables 44 22. EMC Regulations 65 18. Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Components 11 2. Location of the Standby Power Indicator 21 4. Serial Port Header Signal Names 40 10. Dual Channel Memory ...
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... (170.18 millimeters [6.70 inches] x 170.18 millimeters [6.70 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in multistreaming mode, featuring: ― Realtek* ALC888VC audio codec ― Support for Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) and AC '97 Audio Realtek 8111D Gigabit Ethernet Controller... Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 800/667 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Support for up to 8 GB of system memory Intel® G41 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DG41MJ. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Desktop Board.
... (170.18 millimeters [6.70 inches] x 170.18 millimeters [6.70 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in multistreaming mode, featuring: ― Realtek* ALC888VC audio codec ― Support for Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) and AC '97 Audio Realtek 8111D Gigabit Ethernet Controller... Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • 800/667 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Support for up to 8 GB of system memory Intel® G41 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DG41MJ. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Desktop Board.
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.../desktop/chipsets/index.htm BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit 10 Visit this World Wide Web site: Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DG41MJ/index.htm Desktop Board Support http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/DG41MJ Available configurations for Advanced Configuration and Power...
.../desktop/chipsets/index.htm BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit 10 Visit this World Wide Web site: Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DG41MJ/index.htm Desktop Board Support http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/DG41MJ Available configurations for Advanced Configuration and Power...
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Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ supports an Intel processor in Chapter 2. 12 The processor connects to the board, or the system may result in damage to the Desktop Board through the LGA775 socket (Figure 1, G). Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Components Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R Description Front panel audio header Back panel ...may not function properly. Processors are not included with the Desktop Board and must be purchased separately. Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Product Guide Table 2. For instructions on installing a processor, refer to page 27 in the LGA775 package.
Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ supports an Intel processor in Chapter 2. 12 The processor connects to the board, or the system may result in damage to the Desktop Board through the LGA775 socket (Figure 1, G). Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Components Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R Description Front panel audio header Back panel ...may not function properly. Processors are not included with the Desktop Board and must be purchased separately. Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Product Guide Table 2. For instructions on installing a processor, refer to page 27 in the LGA775 package.
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...or 1 Gb technology • A minimum of 512 MB of total memory is required NOTE System resources and hardware require physical memory address locations that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. or double-sided DIMMs ⎯ Memory configurations listed below : • DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with DIMMs ... effect on the system configuration and operating system. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with the option in Chapter 2. 13 If your memory modules do not...
...or 1 Gb technology • A minimum of 512 MB of total memory is required NOTE System resources and hardware require physical memory address locations that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. or double-sided DIMMs ⎯ Memory configurations listed below : • DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with DIMMs ... effect on the system configuration and operating system. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with the option in Chapter 2. 13 If your memory modules do not...
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... interfaces to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz (QXGA). also supports 1920 x 1080 resolution for full High Definition video playback quality DVI Support The DVI-D port supports digital DVI displays. Intel® GMA X4500 Graphics Controller The Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller has the following devices: • Intel G41 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH...
... interfaces to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz (QXGA). also supports 1920 x 1080 resolution for full High Definition video playback quality DVI Support The DVI-D port supports digital DVI displays. Intel® GMA X4500 Graphics Controller The Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller has the following devices: • Intel G41 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH...
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... 95 dB • Independent 5.1 audio playback from the back panel connectors and stereo playback from the Intel High Definition Audio front panel header Table 3 lists the supported functions for PCI systems • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface •...codec • Back panel audio connectors (see Figure 19) • Front panel audio header supporting both Intel High Definition Audio and AC '97 Audio (see Figure 18, A) The audio subsystem supports the following functions: • One serial port interface via an onboard header • One ...
... 95 dB • Independent 5.1 audio playback from the back panel connectors and stereo playback from the Intel High Definition Audio front panel header Table 3 lists the supported functions for PCI systems • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface •...codec • Back panel audio connectors (see Figure 19) • Front panel audio header supporting both Intel High Definition Audio and AC '97 Audio (see Figure 18, A) The audio subsystem supports the following functions: • One serial port interface via an onboard header • One ...
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...drivers that add-in card. 17 Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash component. Serial ATA The Desktop Board supports three Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH7. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by following the instructions on page 53 ... in the BIOS Setup program. Expandability For system expansion, the Desktop Board includes one device per channel. Desktop Board Features USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports (four ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to two internal headers) via ICH7...
...drivers that add-in card. 17 Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash component. Serial ATA The Desktop Board supports three Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH7. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by following the instructions on page 53 ... in the BIOS Setup program. Expandability For system expansion, the Desktop Board includes one device per channel. Desktop Board Features USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports (four ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to two internal headers) via ICH7...
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...control. 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 ...RAM) ⎯ +5 V standby power indicator LED ⎯ Wake from USB ⎯ Power Management Event signal (PME#) wake-up support ⎯ Wake from PS/2 devices ⎯ Wake from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it was interrupted...
...control. 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 ...RAM) ⎯ +5 V standby power indicator LED ⎯ Wake from USB ⎯ Power Management Event signal (PME#) wake-up support ⎯ Wake from PS/2 devices ⎯ Wake from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it was interrupted...
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...and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it asserts a wake-up signal that can adjust the fan speed according to a fan tachometer input. Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are off . LAN wakeup ... buses exceeds power supply capacity, the Desktop Board may lose register settings stored in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. While in memory. Power supplies used with this feature can damage the power supply...
...and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it asserts a wake-up signal that can adjust the fan speed according to a fan tachometer input. Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are off . LAN wakeup ... buses exceeds power supply capacity, the Desktop Board may lose register settings stored in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. While in memory. Power supplies used with this feature can damage the power supply...
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... to the Technical Product Specification at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connector. For example, when this specification can participate in cards that support this LED is lit, standby power is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing or removing any devices connected to do so could damage... board and any attached devices. Figure 3. Add-in power management and can be off and the standby power indicator is still present at http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DG41MJ/index.htm. 21 Failure to the board. Desktop Board Features The Desktop Board...
... to the Technical Product Specification at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connector. For example, when this specification can participate in cards that support this LED is lit, standby power is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing or removing any devices connected to do so could damage... board and any attached devices. Figure 3. Add-in power management and can be off and the standby power indicator is still present at http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DG41MJ/index.htm. 21 Failure to the board. Desktop Board Features The Desktop Board...
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... USB. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Product Guide Wake from USB Support NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. PME# Signal Wake-up... Support When the PME# signal on the Desktop Board keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off . Wake From Serial Devices Serial port activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Intel worked directly with these two governmental agencies...
... USB. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Product Guide Wake from USB Support NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. PME# Signal Wake-up... Support When the PME# signal on the Desktop Board keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off . Wake From Serial Devices Serial port activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Intel worked directly with these two governmental agencies...
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...sure that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements. If the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to the instructions in the installation instructions. Prevent Power Supply Overload Do not overload the power supply output. Observe Safety...24 Related Links For information about regulatory compliance, go to qualified technical personnel. Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions in this section and the instructions supplied...
...sure that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements. If the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to the instructions in the installation instructions. Prevent Power Supply Overload Do not overload the power supply output. Observe Safety...24 Related Links For information about regulatory compliance, go to qualified technical personnel. Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions in this section and the instructions supplied...
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Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Product Guide 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. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example NOTE All other memory configurations will result in speed and size (see Figure 13). The Desktop Board has two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B. Figure 13. For optimum dual-channel performance, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in single channel memory operation. 32
Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ Product Guide 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. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example NOTE All other memory configurations will result in speed and size (see Figure 13). The Desktop Board has two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B. Figure 13. For optimum dual-channel performance, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in single channel memory operation. 32
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... on page 38 shows the location of the chassis intrusion header. Table 7. This header can be connected to a mechanical switch on page 38 supports both Intel HD Audio and AC'97 Audio. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for AC'97 Audio Pin Signal Name 1 MIC 3 MIC_BIAS Pin Signal Name ... 2 Ground 39 Table 7 shows the pin assignments for AC'97 Audio. Table 5. Table 5 shows the pin assignments and signal names for Intel HD Audio and Table 6 shows the pin assignments and signal names for the chassis intrusion header. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Front Panel...
... on page 38 shows the location of the chassis intrusion header. Table 7. This header can be connected to a mechanical switch on page 38 supports both Intel HD Audio and AC'97 Audio. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for AC'97 Audio Pin Signal Name 1 MIC 3 MIC_BIAS Pin Signal Name ... 2 Ground 39 Table 7 shows the pin assignments for AC'97 Audio. Table 5. Table 5 shows the pin assignments and signal names for Intel HD Audio and Table 6 shows the pin assignments and signal names for the chassis intrusion header. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Front Panel...
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... update program. 6. This chapter tells you can update the system BIOS while in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Updating the BIOS with the...how to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive. (You can also save this file to your hard ...
... update program. 6. This chapter tells you can update the system BIOS while in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Updating the BIOS with the...how to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive. (You can also save this file to your hard ...
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...; Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to update the BIOS using either of these files through your computer supplier or by using the ISO Image BIOS ... not function properly. 54 It requires a blank CD-R, a read/writeable CD drive, and software capable of the BIOS by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ page on the computer's hard drive and without the need to upgrade the BIOS via the Iflash utility. The ISO Image BIOS...
...; Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to update the BIOS using either of these files through your computer supplier or by using the ISO Image BIOS ... not function properly. 54 It requires a blank CD-R, a read/writeable CD drive, and software capable of the BIOS by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DG41MJ page on the computer's hard drive and without the need to upgrade the BIOS via the Iflash utility. The ISO Image BIOS...
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... the BIOS. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to the USB device. 3. Due to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm 56 however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required...
... the BIOS. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to the USB device. 3. Due to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm 56 however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required...