Viglen D965GF User manual

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Quick Start Guide
Viglen Product Description: Intel D965GF Motherboard
Viglen order Code: PMPGF001
Viglen System: Genie (S775)
Product Photograph:
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Product Specification
Motherboard Form Factor microATX (243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters
[9.60 inches])
Motherboard chipset Intel® Q965 Express Chipset consisting of:
• Intel® 82G965 Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)
• Intel® 82801HB I/O Controller Hub (ICH8)
CPU connector type (s370,
slot1 etc) LGA 775
Number of CPUs supported 1
If >1 does it require a
terminator? N/A
Supported CPU types (C,
P3 or P4 etc) Support for the following:
• Intel® Core™2 Duo processor with 1066 or 800 MHz system bus
• Intel® Pentium® D processor with 800 or 533 MHz system bus
• Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with 800 or 533 MHz system bus
• Intel® Celeron® D processor with 533 MHz system bus
• Supports Intel® EM64T
Supported CPU speeds CPU No. CPU speed FSB L2 cache
E6300- E6400
E6600- E6700
1.86 –2.13GHz
2.40--2.66GHz
1066MHz
1066Mhz
2MB
4MB
805
820-840
915-960
2.66GhZ
2.80Ghz- 3.40GHz
2.80GHz-3.60GHz
533MHz
800MHz
800MHz
2MB
2MB
4MB
505-506
520-571
630-672
2.66GHz-2.66GHz
2.80GH – 3.80Ghz
3.00GHz-3.80GHz
533MHz
800MHz
800MHz
1MB
1MB
2MB
310-355
352,356
2.13-3.33GHz
320GHz-333GHz
533MHz
533MHz
256KB
512KB
Front side bus speed 1066MHz, 800MHz and 533MHz
Number of PCI slots 2
PCI slot speeds 33MHz
Number of PCI-E slots 1 x PCI-e x16
1 x PCI-e x1
Number of AGP slots 0
Number of AMR slots 0
Additional slots 0
On board video fitted?
Type Intel® Q965 Express Chipset with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator
3000
Ram size? N/A
Upgradeable? N/A
Onboard audio fitted? Type
6-channel (5.1) onboard subsystem, featuring:
•Intel® High Definition Audio interface
•SigmaTel* STAC9227 audio codec
•HD Audio Link header
Front facing audio header
and type Yes
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Audio Upgradeable? Yes via PCI
Onboard network fitted?
Type Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) LAN subsystem using the
Intel® 82566DM Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) with System
Defence Feature
Number of network
connections? 1
Upgradeable? Yes via PCI
Onboard SCSI fitted? Type No
No of channels? N/A
Manufacturer? N/A
Model Number? N/A
Speed? N/A
Number of IDE channels One Parallel ATA IDE interface with UDMA 33, ATA-66/100/133 support
Maximum number of disks 2
Number of SATA Channels Six Serial ATA (SATA) channels (3.0GB/s), via the ICH8, one device per
channel.
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5)
Diskette drive Interface 1
2 x USB connectors for 4 additional
USB 2.0 devices
1 x Chassis intrusion header
1 x HD Audio Link Header 1 x Front panel audio header
Internal connectors
1 x Serial port header
1 x Parallel Port 1 x RJ045 LAN Port
1 x VGA port 1 x Audio In
6 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Audio Out
Rear I/O connectors
1 x MIC
Memory type DDR2
Supports:
•Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-sided DIMMs
•Non-ECC memory
•Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only
For RIMMs install CRIMM in
empty sockets N/A
Number of memory sockets Four 240-pin DDR2 1.8 V SDRAM Dual Inline memory Module (DIMM)
sockets
Maximum memory support • Support up to 8GB of system memory using DDR2 667 or DDR2 533
DIMMS
• Support up to 4GB of system memory using DDR2 800 DIMMS
Supported memory speed DDR2 800/667/533 MHz single or Dual channel DDR2 DIMMS
BIOS
Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface
• 16 Mbit symmetrical flash memory
• Support for SMBIOS
• Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot
• Intel® Express BIOS Update
Power
Management
Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
• Suspend to RAM (STR)
• Wake on USB, PCI Express,, LAN, and front panel
Hardware
Management
• Intel® Quiet System Technology (Intel® QST) fan speed control
• Three fan headers
• Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity
• Remote diode temperature sensing
• Voltage sensing to detect out of range values
MTBF 117,142 hours
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Supported CPU List in Detail
See the table below for a complete list of supported processors.
Processor
Family Processor Number Processor Speed System Bus Frequency L2 Cache Size
E6700 2.66 GHz 1066 MHz 4 MB
E6600 2.40 GHz 1066 MHz 4 MB
E6400 2.13 GHz 1066 MHz 2 MB
Intel® Core™2
Duo E6300 1.86 GHz 1066 MHz 2 MB
960 3.60 GHz 800 MHz 2x2 MB
950 3.40 GHz 800 MHz 2x2 MB
945 3.40 GHz 800 MHz 2x2 MB
940 3.20 GHz 800 MHz 2x2 MB
930 3 GHz 800 MHz 2x2 MB
925 3 GHz 800 MHz 2x2 MB
920 2.80 GHz 800 MHz 2x2 MB
915 2.80 GHz 800 MHz 2x2 MB
840 3.20 GHz 800 MHz 2x1 MB
830 3 GHz 800 MHz 2x1 MB
820 2.80 GHz 800 MHz 2x1 MB
Intel®
Pentium® D
805 2.66 GHz 533 MHz 2x1 MB
670 3.80 GHz 800 MHz 2 MB
661 3.60 GHz 800 MHz 2 MB
660 3.60 GHz 800 MHz 2 MB
651 3.40 GHz 800 MHz 2 MB
650 3.40 GHz 800 MHz 2 MB
641 3.20 GHz 800 MHz 2 MB
640 3.20 GHz 800 MHz 2 MB
631 3 GHz 800 MHz 2 MB
Intel®
Pentium® 4
630 3 GHz 800 MHz 2 MB
360 3.46 GHz 533 MHz 512 KB
356 3.33 GHz 533 MHz 512 KB
355 3.33 GHz 533 MHz 256 KB
352 3.20 GHz 533 MHz 512 KB
351 3.20 GHz 533 MHz 256 KB
Intel®
Celeron® D 350 3.20 GHz 533 MHz 256 KB
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346 3.06 GHz 533 MHz 256 KB
345J 3.06 GHz 533 MHz 256 KB
341 2.93 GHz 533 MHz 256 KB
340J 2.93 GHz 533 MHz 256 KB
Intel®
Celeron® D 336 2.80 GHz 533 MHz 256 KB
Upgrading and ESD precautions
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WARNING
Unplug the system before carrying out the procedures described in this document.
Failure to disconnect power before you open the system can result in personal
injury or equipment damage. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are
present in this product. Power switch terminals can have hazardous Voltages
present even when the power switch is off.
The procedures assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with
personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance
required for using and modifying electronic equipment.
Do not operate the system with the cover removed. Always replace the cover
before turning on the system.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this computer may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked by the letter E or by the safety Earth symbol Ωor coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
Make sure you are earthed and free of static charge before you open the computer case. If you are
unsure about upgrading your computer, return it to Viglen so a qualified engineer can perform the
upgrade.
CAUTION!
The Viglen D965GF motherboard
and associated components are
sensitive electronic devices. A small
static shock from your body can
cause expensive damage to your
equipment.
Make sure you are earthed and free of static charge before you open the
computer case. If you are unsure about upgrading your computer, return it to
Viglen so a qualified engineer can perform the upgrade.
STEPS TO TAKE TO PREVENT STATIC DISCHARGE:
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1. The best way to prevent static discharge is to buy an anti-static strap from
your local electrical shop. While you are wearing the strap and it is earthed,
static charge will be harmlessly bled to ground.
2. Do not remove the component from its anti-static protective packaging until
you are about to install it.
3. Hold boards by the edges - try not to touch components / interface strips
etc.
Note:
We recommend that you return your computer to the service department for
upgrading. Any work carried out is fully guaranteed. Upgrades should only be
carried out by persons who are familiar with handling IC's, as incorrect
installation will invalidate the guarantee.
•System Board Components
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Figure 1 - Motherboard Layout & Components
Table 1
Item Description Item Description
A Front panel audio header (HD or AC97) P Battery
B PCI Conventional bus add-in card
connector 1
Q Front chassis fan header
C PCI Express x1 connector R Chassis intrusion header
D PCI Express x16 connector S Intel 82801HO I/O Controller Hub
(ICH8DO)
E Back panel connectors T BIOS Setup configuration jumper block
F Processor core power connector U Auxiliary front panel power LED header
G Rear chassis fan header V Front panel header
H LGA775 processor socket W Serial ATA connectors [6]
I Intel 82Q965 GMCH X Front panel USB header
J Processor fan header Y Speaker
K DIMM Channel A sockets Z Front panel USB header
L Serial port header AA Parallel ATE IDE connector
M DIMM Channel B sockets BB PCI Conventional bus add-in card
connector 2
N Diskette drive connector CC High Definition Audio header
O Main Power connector - -
•Back Panel Connectors 5.1 SigmaTel audio STAC9227
The Motherboard external IO connectors are attached to a metallic I/O shield.
This shield serves several purposes:
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•It protects the sensitive Motherboard from any external EMC interference.
•It stops the computer from interfering with other electrical devices.
•It allows the Motherboard to be easily upgraded in the future without
having to resort to buying a whole new case. Simply change the I/O shield
to match the Motherboard.
The I/O shield provides external access to onboard VGA port, Parallel Port,
six USB connectors as well as one LAN Port and audio connectors.
Figure 2 - Back Panel Connectors
Table 2
Item Description Item Description
A Parallel port (Burgundy) E Audio line in/Retasking Jack
[Blue]
B VGA port (blue) F Line out/retasking jack
[Green]
C USB 2.0 ports (six) G Mic in/retasking jack
[Pink]
D LAN (RJ45) - -
•Internal headers
There are connector headers on the motherboard for Front Panel, Alternative
front panel Power LED, USB1/USB2, HD Audio Link, Audio and Serial
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connector headers. The location and or details of these internal headers are
shown below (Figure 3).
Figure 3 - Internal Headers
Table 3
Item Description
A Front Panel connectors
B Alternative Front Panel Power LED
C USB1/USB2
D Intel HD Audio Link
E Audio (HD/AC’97)
F Serial
•Front Panel connections
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The following are all connectors situated along the front edge of the
motherboard. They are often connected to buttons and LED’s situated on the
front panel.
Figure 4 – Front Panel Connectors
Table 4
Pin Connector Comments
1-3 HD LED This goes to the Hard Disk L.E.D. on the front
panel, which lights up when the SATA Hard Disk
is in use.
2-4 Power LED This attaches to the power L.E.D on the front
panel, to display if the computer is active or not.
5-7 Reset switch
connector
When these pins are shorted, it will cause the
computer to perform a cold reboot.
6-8 Power On/Off When these pins are shorted it turns the
computer on and off.
•Jumper settings
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CAUTION: Do not move any jumpers 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 5 - Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block
The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to be done
in the BIOS Setup program. The table below shows the jumper settings for the
BIOS Setup program modes.
Table 5
Function/Mode Jumper Setting Configuration
Normal (default) 1-2 The BIOS uses current configuration
information and passwords for booting.
Configure 2-3
After the power-On Self-Test (POST) runs,
the BIOS displays the Maintenance menu.
Use this menu to clear passwords.
Recovery None The BIOS attempts to recover the BIOS configuration. A recovery diskette is
required.
Note: The Default AMT 2.0 (Intel ® Management Engine) BIOS password is:
admin (all lower case)
System Memory
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The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory
features:
•1.8 V (only) DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with gold-plated contacts
•Unbuffered, single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with the following
restriction:
Double-sided DIMMS with x16 organization are not supported.
•8 GB maximum total system memory using DDR2 667 or DDR2
533 DIMMs;
•4 GB maximum total system memory using DDR2 800 DIMMs.
•Minimum total system memory: 512 MB
•Non-ECC DIMMs
•Serial Presence Detect
•DDR2 800, DDR2 667, or DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM DIMMs
•DDR2 800 DIMMs with SPD timings of only 5-5-5 or 6-6-6 (tCL-
tRCD-tRP)
NOTE: A minimum of 512 MB of system memory is required to fully enable
both the onboard graphics and the manageability engine.
NOTE: To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory
specifications, the board should be populated with DIMMs that support the
Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. This enables the BIOS to read
the SPD data and program the chipset to accurately configure memory
settings for optimum performance. If non-SPD memory is installed, the BIOS
will attempt to correctly configure the memory settings, but performance and
reliability may be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the
determined frequency. Table 6 - lists the supported DIMM configurations
Table 6- Supported Memory Configuration
DIMM
Type
SDRAM
Technology
Smallest
usable
DIMM (one x16
Single-sided
DIMM)
Largest usable
DIMM (one x8
Double-sided
DIMM)
Maximum
capacity
with four
identical
x8 Double-
sided
DIMMs
DDR2 533 256 Mbit 128 MB 512 MB 2 GB
DDR2 533 512 Mbit 256 MB 1 GB 4 GB
DDR2 533 1 Gbit 512 MB 2 GB 8 GB
DDR2 667 256 Mbit 128 MB 512 MB 2 GB
DDR2 667 512 Mbit 256 MB 1 GB 4 GB
DDR2 667 1 Gbit 512 MB 2 GB 8 GB
DDR2 800 256 Mbit 128 MB 512 MB 2 GB
DDR2 800 512 Mbit 256 MB 1 GB 4 GB
NOTE: Regardless of the DIMM type used, the memory frequency will either
be equal to or less than the processor system bus frequency. For example, if
DDR2 800 memory is used with a 533 MHz system bus frequency processor,
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the memory will operate at 533 MHz. Table 14 lists the resulting operating
memory frequencies based on the combination of DIMMs and processors.
Table 7- Operating Memory Frequencies
DIMM Type Processor system bus Resulting memory
frequency frequency
DDR2 533 533 MHz 533 MHz
DDR2 533 800 MHz 533 MHz
DDR2 533 1066 MHz 533 MHz
DDR2 667 533 MHz 533 MHz
DDR2 667 800 MHz 667 MHz
DDR2 667 1066 MHz 667 MHz
DDR2 800 533 MHz 533 MHz
DDR2 800 800 MHz 800 MHz
DDR2 800 1066 MHz 800 MHz
Memory Configurations
he Intel 82Q965 GMCH supports the following types of memory
ual channel (Interleaved) mode. This mode offers the highest throughput
used
ingle channel (Asymmetric) mode. This mode is equivalent to single
d
iming
lex mode. This mode provides the most flexible performance characteristics.
ny,
igure 6- illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration.
OTE: The DIMM0 sockets of both channels are blue. The DIMM1 sockets of
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T
organization:
D
for real world applications. Dual channel mode is enabled when the installed
memory capacities of both DIMM channels are equal. Technology and device
width can vary from one channel to the other but the installed memory
capacity for each channel must be equal. If different speeds DIMMs are
between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used.
S
channel bandwidth operation for real world applications. This mode is use
when only a single DIMM is installed or the memory capacities are unequal.
Technology and device width can vary from one channel to the other. If
different speed DIMMs is used between channels, the slowest memory t
will be used.
F
The bottommost DRAM memory (the memory that is lowest within the system
memory map) is mapped to dual channel operation; the topmost DRAM
memory (the memory that is nearest to the 8 GB address space limit), if a
is mapped to single channel operation. Flex mode results in multiple zones of
dual and single channel operation across the whole of DRAM memory. To use
flex mode, it is necessary to populate both channels.
F
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both channels
are black.
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Figure 6 - Memory Channel Configuration and DIMM Configuration
OTE: Regardless of the memory configuration used (dual channel, single is
ual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configurations
igure 7 shows a dual channel configuration using two DIMMs. In this
h
N
channel, or flex mode), DIMM 0 of Channel A must always be populated. Th
is a requirement of the ICH8 Manageability Engine feature.
D
F
example, the DIMM0 (blue) sockets of both channels are populated wit
identical DIMMs.
Figure 7 - Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs
OTE: 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.
N
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Figure 8 shows a dual channel configuration using three DIMMs. In this
xample, the combined capacity of the two DIMMs in Channel A equal the
apacity of the single DIMM in the DIMM0 (blue) socket of Channel B.
e
c
Figure 8 - Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Three DIMMs
igure 9 - shows a dual channel configuration using four DIMMs. In this
xample, the combined capacity of the two DIMMs in Channel A equal the
ombined capacity of the two DIMMs in Channel B. Also, the DIMMs are
F
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c
matched between DIMM0 and DIMM1 of both channels.
Figure 9 - Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Four DIMMs
ingle Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configurations S
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NOTE: Dual channel (Interleaved) mode configurations provide the highest
emory throughput.
channel configuration using one DIMM. In this example, only the
annel A is populated. Channel B is not populated.
m
Figure 10 - shows a single
IMM0 (blue) socket of Ch
D
Figure 10 - Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with One DIMM
igure 11- shows a single channel configuration using three DIMMs. In this example, the
ombined capacity of the two DIMMs in Channel A does not equal the capacity of the single
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c
DIMM in the DIMM0 (blue) socket of Channel B.
Figure 11 - Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Three
DIMMs
Flex Mode Configuration
ode requires DIMMs to be installed in both channels.
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NOTE: The use of flex m
Figure 12 shows a flex mode configuration using two DIMMs. The operation is as follows:
•The 512 MB DIMM in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket and the lower 512 MB of the
DIMM in the Channel B, DIMM 0 socket operate together in dual channel mode.
•The remaining (upper) 512 MB of the DIMM in Channel B operates in single channe
mode.
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Figure 12 - Flex Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs
•Installing and Removing Memory
AUTION: When connected to AC power, the memory slots on the board will
stalling or removing memory from the board while the memory slots are powered may result
efore installing or removing memory, disconnect the system from AC power and wait for the
he motherboard has two on-board power indicators: a + 5 V standby power indicators (green
en
C
be powered and in use. A red LED (Figure 13) - B, located near the memory
slots, will be lit if the memory slots are powered.
In
in damage to both memory and board.
B
LED to go off before proceeding.
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LED) and a memory power indicator (red LED) shown in Figure 15. The + 5 V standby power
indicator (Figure 13) – A. is lit when there is standby power still present on the board even
when the computer appears to be off. The memory power indicator (Figure 15) – B. is lit wh
there is power to the memory slots.
Figure 13 - Location of the On-board Power Indicators
•Installing DIMMs
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o install a DIMM, follow these steps:
ected to the computer. Turn off the computer and
en
edge of the
e DIMM until the retaining
T
) Turn off all peripheral devices conn
1
disconnect the AC power cord.
2) Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to the op
position (see Figure 14)-A.
3) Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package.
4) Position the DIMM above the socket. Align the small notch at the bottom
DIMM with the keys in the socket (see inset in Figure 14)-B.
5) Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket.
dge of th
6) When the DIMM is inserted, push down on the top e
clips snap into place. Make sure the clips are firmly in place.
7) Replace computer cover and re-connect the AC power cord.
Installing a DIMMFigure 14 -
•Removing DIMMs
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o remove a DIMM, follow these steps:
cted to the computer. Turn off the computer.
he DIMM socket. The DIMM pops
T
) Turn off all peripheral devices conne
1
2) Remove the AC power cord from the computer.
3) Remove the computer’s cover.
each end of t
4) Gently spread the retaining clips at
out of the socket.
5) the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in anti-static
Hold the DIMM by
package.
6) nd reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM
Reinstall a
sockets.
7) Replace the computer cover and reconnect the AC power cord.
Figure 15 - Removing DIMMs
IOS Initial Release.
B
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