Intel DB65AL User manual

Intel® Desktop Board
DB65AL
Technical Product Specification
May 2010
Part Number: G15478-002
The Intel®Desktop Board DB65AL 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 DB65AL Specification Update.

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Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
-001 First release of the Intel®Desktop Board DB65AL Technical Product
Specification
February 2010
-002 Second release of the Intel®Desktop Board DB65AL Technical Product
Specification
May 2011
Disclaimer
This product specification applies to only the standard Intel®Desktop Board DB65AL with BIOS
identifier ALB6510H.86A.
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Board Identification Information
Basic Desktop Board DB65AL Identification Information
AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes
G12530-302 ALB6510H.86A.0033 1,2
G12530-303 ALB6510H.86A.0033 1,2
G12530-305 ALB6510H.86A.0041 1,2
G12530-306 ALB6510H.86A.0041 1,2
Notes:
1. The AA number is found on a small label on the component side of the board.
2. The B65 processor used on this AA revision consists of the following component:
Device Stepping S-Spec Numbers
82B65 Platform Controller
Hub (PCH)
B2 SLH98
82B65 Platform Controller
Hub (PCH)
B3 SLJ4A
Specification Changes or Clarifications
The table below indicates the Specification Changes or Specification Clarifications that
apply to the Intel®Desktop Board DB65AL.
Specification Changes or Clarifications
Date Type of Change Description of Change or Clarification
May 2011 Spec Clarifications •The Intel B65 Express Chipset does not support RAID.
The following sections of this manual have been updated:
―Reference to RAID in Table 1. Feature Summary has
been deleted
―Section 1.9.1.1 Serial ATA RAID has been deleted
―Section 1.9.1.2 Intel®Rapid Recover Technology has
been deleted
―The Caution in Section 3.7 Hard Disk Drive Password
Security Feature has been deleted
•The Korean Certification mark has changed. The following
sections of this manual have been updated:
―Section 5.1.4 EMC Regulations. The Korean Class B
Statement translation has been updated.
―Section 5.1.6 Regulatory Compliance Marks (Board
Level). The new Korean Certification mark has been
added.

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Errata
Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification
Update. See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm
for the latest documentation.

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Preface
This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components,
connectors, power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for the
Intel®Desktop Board DB65AL.
Intended Audience
The TPS is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the Intel Desktop
Board DB65AL 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.
What This Document Contains
Chapter Description
1 A description of the hardware used on the Intel Desktop Board DB65AL
2 A map of the resources of the Intel Desktop Board
3 The features supported by the BIOS Setup program
4 A description of the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes
5 Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information
Typographical Conventions
This section contains information about the conventions used in this specification. Not
all of these symbols and abbreviations appear in all specifications of this type.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE
Notes call attention to important information.
CAUTION
Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data.

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Other Common Notation
# Used after a signal name to identify an active-low signal (such as USBP0#)
GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes)
GB/s Gigabytes per second
Gb/s Gigabits per second
KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes)
Kbit Kilobit (1024 bits)
kbits/s 1000 bits per second
MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes)
MB/s Megabytes per second
Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits)
Mbits/s Megabits per second
xxh An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value.
x.x V Volts. Voltages are DC unless otherwise specified.
* This symbol is used to indicate third-party brands and names that are the property of their
respective owners.

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Contents
Revision History
Disclaimer............................................................................................... ii
Board Identification Information .................................................................iii
Specification Changes or Clarifications.........................................................iii
Errata.................................................................................................... iv
Preface
Intended Audience ................................................................................... v
What This Document Contains.................................................................... v
Typographical Conventions ........................................................................ v
1Product Description
1.1 Overview........................................................................................ 11
1.1.1 Feature Summary ................................................................ 11
1.1.2 Board Layout ....................................................................... 13
1.1.3 Block Diagram ..................................................................... 15
1.2 Legacy Considerations...................................................................... 16
1.3 Online Support................................................................................ 16
1.4 Processor ....................................................................................... 16
1.5 Intel®B65 Express Chipset ............................................................... 17
1.6 System Memory .............................................................................. 17
1.6.1 Memory Configurations ......................................................... 18
1.7 Graphics Subsystem ........................................................................ 20
1.7.1 Integrated Graphics.............................................................. 20
1.7.2 PCI Express x16 Graphics ...................................................... 20
1.8 USB............................................................................................... 21
1.9 SATA Interfaces .............................................................................. 21
1.10 Legacy I/O Controller....................................................................... 22
1.10.1 Serial Port........................................................................... 22
1.11 Audio Subsystem............................................................................. 23
1.11.1 Audio Subsystem Software .................................................... 23
1.11.2 Audio Headers and Connectors ............................................... 23
1.12 LAN Subsystem............................................................................... 25
1.12.1 Intel®82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller................................ 25
1.12.2 LAN Subsystem Software....................................................... 25
1.12.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs .............................. 26
1.13 Real-Time Clock Subsystem .............................................................. 27
1.14 Thermal Monitoring.......................................................................... 28
1.15 Platform Management and Security.................................................... 29
1.15.1 Hardware Management Subsystem ......................................... 29
1.15.2 Hardware Monitoring............................................................. 29

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1.16 Intel Standard Manageability Technology ............................................ 30
1.16.1 Intel Standard Manageability Features..................................... 30
1.16.2 Intel®Active Management Technology Software and Drivers....... 32
1.17 Power Management ......................................................................... 32
1.17.1 ACPI................................................................................... 33
1.17.2 Hardware Support ................................................................ 36
2Technical Reference
2.1 Memory Resources .......................................................................... 41
2.1.1 Addressable Memory............................................................. 41
2.1.2 Memory Map........................................................................ 43
2.2 Connectors and Headers................................................................... 43
2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors .......................................................... 44
2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers ................................ 45
2.3 BIOS Configuration Jumper Block....................................................... 54
2.4 Intel®Management Engine BIOS Extension (Intel®MEBX) Reset Header . 56
2.5 Mechanical Considerations ................................................................ 57
2.5.1 Form Factor......................................................................... 57
2.6 Electrical Considerations................................................................... 58
2.6.1 Power Supply Considerations ................................................. 58
2.6.2 Fan Header Current Capability................................................ 59
2.6.3 Add-in Board Considerations .................................................. 59
2.7 Thermal Considerations.................................................................... 60
2.8 Reliability ....................................................................................... 62
2.9 Environmental ................................................................................ 62
3Overview of BIOS Features
3.1 Introduction ................................................................................... 63
3.2 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS)................................................. 65
3.3 Legacy USB Support ........................................................................ 65
3.4 BIOS Updates ................................................................................. 66
3.4.1 Language Support ................................................................ 66
3.4.2 Custom Splash Screen .......................................................... 67
3.5 BIOS Recovery................................................................................ 67
3.6 Boot Options................................................................................... 68
3.6.1 Optical Drive Boot ................................................................ 68
3.6.2 Network Boot....................................................................... 68
3.6.3 Booting Without Attached Devices........................................... 68
3.6.4 Changing the Default Boot Device During POST ........................ 68
3.7 Hard Disk Drive Password Security Feature ......................................... 69
3.8 BIOS Security Features .................................................................... 70

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4Error Messages and Beep Codes
4.1 Speaker ......................................................................................... 73
4.2 BIOS Beep Codes ............................................................................ 73
4.3 Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes.................................................... 74
4.4 BIOS Error Messages ....................................................................... 74
4.5 Port 80h POST Codes ....................................................................... 75
5Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information
5.1 Regulatory Compliance..................................................................... 81
5.1.1 Safety Standards.................................................................. 81
5.1.2 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement................ 82
5.1.3 Product Ecology Statements................................................... 83
5.1.4 EMC Regulations .................................................................. 85
5.1.5 ENERGY STAR* 5.0, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance ................. 88
5.1.6 Regulatory Compliance Marks (Board Level) ............................. 282H89
93H5.2 Battery Disposal Information............................................................. 283H90
Figures
94H1. Major Board Components.................................................................. 284H13
95H2. Block Diagram ................................................................................ 285H15
96H3. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration ........................................... 286H19
97H4. Back Panel Audio Connector Options .................................................. 287H24
98H5. LAN Connector LED Locations............................................................ 288H26
99H6. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers ..................................................... 289H28
100H7. Location of the Standby Power LED (Green) ........................................ 290H39
101H8. Detailed System Memory Address Map ............................................... 291H42
102H9. Back Panel Connectors ..................................................................... 292H44
103H10. Component-side Connectors and Headers ........................................... 293H45
104H11. Connection Diagram for Front Panel Header ........................................ 294H51
105H12. Connection Diagram for Front Panel USB Headers ................................ 295H53
106H13. Location of the Jumper Block............................................................. 296H54
107H14. Intel MEBX Reset Header.................................................................. 297H56
108H15. Board Dimensions ........................................................................... 298H57
109H16. Localized High Temperature Zones..................................................... 299H61
Tables
110H1. Feature Summary............................................................................ 300H11
111H2. Components Shown in Figure 1 ......................................................... 301H14
112H3. Supported Memory Configurations ..................................................... 302H18
113H4. LAN Connector LED States ................................................................ 303H26
114H5. Effects of Pressing the Power Switch .................................................. 304H33
115H6. Power States and Targeted System Power........................................... 305H34
116H7. Wake-up Devices and Events ............................................................ 306H35
117H8. System Memory Map ....................................................................... 307H43
118H9. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 10................ 308H46

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10. Serial Port Header ........................................................................... 47
11. S/PDIF Header ................................................................................ 47
12. Internal Mono Speaker Header .......................................................... 47
13. Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio........................................ 47
14. Front Panel Audio Header for AC ’97 Audio .......................................... 48
15. Front Panel USB Header ................................................................... 48
16. SATA Connectors............................................................................. 48
17. Chassis Intrusion Header.................................................................. 48
18. Processor (4-Pin) Fan Header ............................................................ 49
19. Front and Rear Chassis Fan Headers .................................................. 49
20. Intel FCFH Header ........................................................................... 49
21. Processor Core Power Connector........................................................ 50
22. Main Power Connector...................................................................... 50
23. Front Panel Header .......................................................................... 51
24. States for a One-Color Power LED...................................................... 52
25. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header............................................. 52
26. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings.......................................... 55
27. Intel MEBX Reset Header Signals ....................................................... 56
28. Recommended Power Supply Current Values ....................................... 58
29. Fan Header Current Capability........................................................... 59
30. Thermal Considerations for Components ............................................. 61
31. Environmental Specifications............................................................. 62
32. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar.......................................................... 64
33. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys.................................................... 64
34. AcceptableDrives/Media Types for BIOS Recovery ................................ 67
35. Boot Device Menu Options ................................................................ 68
36. Master Key and User Hard Drive Password Functions ............................ 69
37. Supervisor and User Password Functions............................................. 71
38. BIOS Beep Codes ............................................................................ 73
39. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes.................................................... 74
40. BIOS Error Messages ....................................................................... 74
41. Port 80h POST Code Ranges.............................................................. 75
42. Port 80h POST Codes ....................................................................... 76
43. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence........................................................ 80
44. Safety Standards............................................................................. 81
45. EMC Regulations ............................................................................. 85
46. Regulatory Compliance Marks............................................................ 345H89