Intel Desktop Board DG41RQProduct Guide

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Contents

1 Desktop Board Features

Desktop Board Components.................................................................................11

Processor..........................................................................................................13

Main Memory.....................................................................................................14

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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

Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration...........................................................19

PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration .....................................................19

Security Passwords.....................................................................................20

Hardware Management Features ..........................................................................20

Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control ..................................................20

Power Management Features ...............................................................................21

ACPI.........................................................................................................21

Hardware Support ......................................................................................21

Power Connectors ...............................................................................21

Fan Headers .......................................................................................21

LAN Wake Capabilities..........................................................................22

Instantly Available PC Technology..........................................................22

+5 V Standby Power Indicator LED ........................................................23

Wake from USB Support.......................................................................23

PME# Signal Wake-up Support..............................................................23

WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support ...........................................................24

Wake From PS/2 Devices......................................................................24

ENERGY STAR* Capable ..............................................................................24

Speaker............................................................................................................24

Battery.............................................................................................................24

Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................24

2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

Before You Begin ...............................................................................................25

Installation Precautions.......................................................................................26

Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................26

Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................26

Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................27

Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ...........................................................28

Installing and Removing a Processor.....................................................................29

Installing a Processor ..................................................................................29

Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink ...........................................................33

Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable................................................33

Removing the Processor ..............................................................................33