Intel BLKDQ67SW, BLKDQ67SWB3, DQ67SW Technical Product Specification
Intel® Desktop Board
DQ67SW
Technical Product Specification
Order Number: G14714-001US
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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 DQ67SW.
Intended Audience
The TPS is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the Intel Desktop
Board DQ67SW 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 DQ67SW
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
TDP Thermal Design Power
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
1 Product Description
1.1 Overview.......................................................................................... 9
1.1.1 Feature Summary .................................................................. 9
1.1.2 Board Layout ....................................................................... 11
1.1.3 Block Diagram ..................................................................... 13
1.2 Legacy Considerations...................................................................... 14
1.3 Online Support................................................................................ 14
1.4 Processor ....................................................................................... 14
1.5 Intel® Q67 Express Chipset............................................................... 15
1.6 System Memory .............................................................................. 15
1.6.1 Memory Configurations ......................................................... 16
1.7 Graphics Subsystem ........................................................................ 18
1.7.1 Integrated Graphics.............................................................. 18
1.7.2 PCI Express x16 Graphics ...................................................... 19
1.8 USB............................................................................................... 19
1.9 SATA Interfaces .............................................................................. 20
1.10 Legacy I/O Controller....................................................................... 21
1.10.1 Serial Port ........................................................................... 21
1.11 Audio Subsystem............................................................................. 22
1.11.1 Audio Subsystem Software .................................................... 22
1.11.2 Audio Headers and Connectors ............................................... 22
1.12 LAN Subsystem............................................................................... 24
1.12.1 Intel® 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller.............................. 24
1.12.2 LAN Subsystem Software....................................................... 24
1.12.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs .............................. 25
1.13 Real-Time Clock Subsystem .............................................................. 26
1.14 Thermal Monitoring.......................................................................... 27
1.15 Platform Management and Security.................................................... 28
1.15.1 Hardware Management Subsystem ......................................... 28
1.15.2 Hardware Monitoring............................................................. 28
1.15.3 Intel® vPro™ Technology....................................................... 29
1.16 Power Management ......................................................................... 33
1.16.1 ACPI................................................................................... 34
1.16.2 Hardware Support ................................................................ 37
2 Technical 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
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2.4 Intel® Management Engine BIOS Extension (Intel® MEBX)
Reset Header.................................................................................. 55
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
3 Overview 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
4 Error 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
5 Regulatory 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) ............................. 89
5.2 Battery Disposal Information............................................................. 90
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Contents
Figures
1. Major Board Components.................................................................. 11
2. Block Diagram ................................................................................ 13
3. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration........................................... 17
4. Back Panel Audio Connector Options .................................................. 23
5. LAN Connector LED Locations............................................................ 25
6. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers ..................................................... 27
7. Location of the Standby Power LED (Green) ........................................ 40
8. Detailed System Memory Address Map ............................................... 42
9. Back Panel Connectors ..................................................................... 44
10. Component-side Connectors and Headers ........................................... 45
11. Connection Diagram for Front Panel Header ........................................ 51
12. Connection Diagram for Front Panel USB Headers ................................ 53
13. Location of the Jumper Block............................................................. 54
14. Intel MEBX Reset Header.................................................................. 56
15. Board Dimensions ........................................................................... 57
16. Localized High Temperature Zones..................................................... 61
Tables
1. Feature Summary.............................................................................. 9
2. Components Shown in Figure 1 ......................................................... 12
3. Supported Memory Configurations ..................................................... 16
4. LAN Connector LED States................................................................ 25
5. Effects of Pressing the Power Switch .................................................. 34
6. Power States and Targeted System Power........................................... 35
7. Wake-up Devices and Events ............................................................ 36
8. System Memory Map ....................................................................... 43
9. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 10................ 46
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. Front Panel IEEE 1394a 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
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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............................................................ 89
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1 Product Description
1.1 Overview
1.1.1 Feature Summary
Table 1 summarizes the major features of the board.
Table 1. Feature Summary
Form Factor
Processor
Chipset
Memory
Graphics
Audio
MicroATX (9.60 inches by 9.60 inches [243.84 millimeters by
243.84 millimeters])
®
• Intel
Intel
Hub (PCH)
• Four 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets
• Support for DDR3 1333 MHz and DDR3 1066 MHz DIMMs
• Support for 1 Gb, 2 Gb, and 4 Gb memory technology
• Support for up to 32 GB of system memory with four DIMMs using 4 Gb
• Support for non-ECC memory
• Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel
• Discrete graphics support for PCI Express 2.0 x16 add-in graphics card
• Intel
Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i3, and Intel® Pentium®
processors in an LGA1155 socket with up to 95 W TDP:
― Integrated graphics processing (processors with Intel
Technology)
― External graphics interface controller
― Integrated memory controller
®
Q67 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel
memory technology
― DVI-I
― DVI-D
― DisplayPort*
®
High Definition Audio:
― Realtek* ALC888S audio codec
― S/PDIF audio header
― DisplayPort Digital Audio
― Front panel audio header
― Mono speaker header
®
Graphics
®
Q67 Platform Controller
®
Graphics Technology:
continued
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Table 1. Feature Summary (continued)
Peripheral
Interfaces
Legacy I/O Control
BIOS
Instantly Available
PC Technology
LAN Support Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82579LM Gigabit
Expansion
Capabilities
Hardware Monitor
Subsystem
Intel® vPro™
Technology
• Fourteen USB ports:
― Two USB 3.0 ports are implemented with stacked back panel
connectors (blue)
― Four USB 2.0 ports are implemented with stacked back panel
connectors (black)
― Eight USB 2.0 front panel ports are implemented through four dual-port
internal headers
• Six SATA interfaces through the Intel Q67 Express Chipset with Intel
Storage Technology RAID support:
― Two internal SATA 6 Gb/s ports (blue)
― Two internal SATA 3 Gb/s ports (black)
― Two backpanel eSATA 3 Gb/s ports (red)
• One serial port header
• Two IEEE 1394a ports:
― One IEEE 1394a port header
― One back panel IEEE 1394a port
• Nuvoton* W83677HG-i Super I/O controller for hardware management and
serial port support
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• Intel
• Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play,
• Support for PCI* Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2
• Support for PCI Express*
• Suspend to RAM support
• Wake on PCI, PCI Express, LAN, front panel, serial, and USB ports
Ethernet Controller
• One PCI Express 2.0 x16 add-in card connector
• One PCI Express 2.0 x4 add-in card connector
• One PCI Express 2.0 x1 add-in card connectors
• One Conventional PCI bus connector
• Hardware monitoring through the Nuvoton I/O controller
• Voltage sense to detect out of range power supply voltages
• Thermal sense to detect out of range thermal values
• Three fan headers
• Two fan sense inputs used to monitor fan activity
• Fan speed control
• Intel
• Intel
• Intel
• Intel
• Intel
• KVM Remote Control
BIOS resident in the SPI Flash device
and SMBIOS
®
Advanced Management Technology (Intel® AMT) 7.0
®
Trusted Execution Technology (Intel® TXT)
®
Fast Call for Help (Intel® FCFH)
®
Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)
®
Virtualization for Directed I/O (Intel® VT-d)
®
Rapid
NOTE
Nuvoton parts may be labeled as Winbond* on the board.
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1.1.2 Board Layout
Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board
DQ67SW.
Product Description
Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Major Board Components
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Table 2. Components Shown in Figure 1
Item/callout
from Figure 1 Descript
A Conventional PCI bus add-in card connector
B Front panel audio header
C PCI Express x4 add-in card connector
D Internal mono speaker header
E PCI Express x1 add-in card connector
F PCI Express x16 add-in card connector
G Back panel connectors
H 12 V internal power connector (ATX12V)
I LGA1155 processor socket
J Processor fan header
K DIMM 3 (Channel A DIMM 0)
L DIMM 1 (Channel A DIMM 1)
M DIMM 4 (Channel B DIMM 0)
N DIMM 2 (Channel B DIMM 1)
O Serial port header
P Chassis intrusion header
Q Battery
R Front chassis fan header
S Main power connector (2 x 12)
T Standby power LED
U Piezoelectric speaker
V Intel Q67 Express Chipset
W Alternate front panel power LED header
X Front panel header
Y BIOS setup configuration jumper block
Z Intel® Management Engine BIOS Extension (Intel® MEBX) Reset header
AA SATA connectors
BB Intel Fast Call for Help (Intel FCFH) header
CC Front panel USB headers (4)
DD IEEE 1394a front panel header
EE S/PDIF header
FF Rear chassis fan header
ion
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1.1.3 Block Diagram
Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas of the board.
Product Description
Figure 2. Block Diagram
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1.2 Legacy Considerations
This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with specific changes
including (but not limited to) the following:
• No floppy drive connector
• No PS/2 connector
• No Parallel ATA (PATA) IDE drive connector
1.3 Online Support
To find information about… Visit this World Wide Web site:
Intel Desktop Board DQ67SW http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm
Desktop Board Support http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support
Available configurations for the Intel
Desktop Board DQ67SW
Supported processors http://processormatch.intel.com
Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm
BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com
Tested memory http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-
Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit
http://ark.intel.com
025414.htm
1.4 Processor
The board is designed to support the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and
Intel Pentium processors in an LGA1155 socket.
Other processors may be supported in the future. This board is designed to support
processors with a maximum TDP of 95 W. See the Intel web site listed below for the
most up-to-date list of supported processors.
For information about… Refer to:
Supported processors http://processormatch.intel.com
CAUTION
Use only the processors listed on the web site above. Use of unsupported processors
can damage the board, the processor, and the power supply.
NOTE
This board has specific requirements for providing power to the processor. Refer to
Section 2.6.1 on page 58 for information on power supply requirements for this board.
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Product Description
1.5 Intel
The Intel Q67 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel Q67 Platform Controller Hub
(PCH) provides interfaces to the processor and the USB, SATA, LPC, audio, network,
display, Conventional PCI, and PCI Express. The PCH is a centralized controller for the
board’s I/O paths.
For information about Refer to
The Intel Q67 Express chipset http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm
Resources used by the chipset Chapter 2
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Q67 Express Chipset
1.6 System Memory
The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features:
• Two independent memory channels with interleaved mode support
• Supports 1.2 V – 1.8 V DIMM memory voltage
• Support for non-ECC, unbuffered, single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with x8
organization
• 32 GB maximum total system memory (with 4 Gb memory technology). Refer to
Section 2.1.1 on page 41 for information on the total amount of addressable
memory.
• Minimum total system memory: 1 GB using 1 Gb x8 module
• Serial Presence Detect
• DDR3 1333 MHz and DDR3 1066 MHz SDRAM DIMMs
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 allows 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.
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Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations.
Table 3. Supported Memory Configurations
DIMM
Capacity
512 MB SS 1 Gbit 64 M x16/empty 4
1024 MB SS 1 Gbit 128 M x8/empty 8
1024 MB SS 2 Gbit 128 M x16/empty 4
2048 MB DS 1 Gbit 128 M x8/128 M x8 16
2048 MB SS 2 Gbit 128 M x16/empty 8
4096 MB DS 2 Gbit 256 M x8/256 M x8 16
8192 MB DS 4 Gbit 512 M x8/512 M x8 16
Note: “DS” refers to double-sided memory modules (containing two rows of SDRAM) and “SS” refers to
single-sided memory modules (containing one row of SDRAM).
Configuration
For information about… Refer to:
Tested Memory http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-
(Note)
SDRAM
025414.htm
Density
SDRAM Organization
Front-side/Back-side
Number of SDRAM
Devices
1.6.1 Memory Configurations
The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors support the
following types of memory organization:
• Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. This mode offers the highest throughput 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 speed DIMMs are used between channels, the slowest
memory timing will be used.
• Single channel (Asymmetric) mode. This mode is equivalent to single channel
bandwidth operation for real world applications. This mode is used 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 are
used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used.
For information about… Refer to:
Memory Configuration examples http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs-
011965.htm
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Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration.
Product Description
Figure 3. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration
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1.7 Graphics Subsystem
The board supports system graphics through either Intel Graphics Technology or a
PCI Express 2.0 x16 add-in graphics card.
1.7.1 Integrated Graphics
The board supports integrated graphics through the Intel® Flexible Display Interface
®
(Intel
NOTE
If using a processor with integrated graphics, the board will support only two of the
integrated graphics interfaces simultaneously: DisplayPort, DVI-I, DVI-D.
NOTE
The board will support up to two integrated graphics interfaces plus one PCI Express
Graphics card simultaneously with required changes to the BIOS setup.
FDI) for processors with Intel Graphics Technology.
1.7.1.1 DisplayPort*
DisplayPort is a digital communication interface that utilizes differential signaling to
achieve a high bandwidth bus interface designed to support connections between PCs
and monitors, projectors, and TV displays. DisplayPort is suitable for display
connections between consumer electronics devices such as high definition optical disc
players, set top boxes, and TV displays. DisplayPort output can also be converted to
High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) using a DisplayPort-HDMI converter.
DisplayPort’s maximum supported display resolution is 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz refresh
with a 16:10 aspect ratio (WQXGA). DisplayPort 1.1 adds support for High Bandwidth
Digital Content Protection (HDCP) version 1.3. HDCP support enables viewing of
protected content from Blu-ray Disc* and HD-DVD optical media over DisplayPort 1.1
connections.
For information about Refer to
DisplayPort technology http://www.displayport.org
1.7.1.2 Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
The DVI-I port supports both digital and analog DVI displays. The maximum
supported resolution is 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz refresh (QXGA). The DVI port is
compliant with the DVI 1.0 specification. DVI analog output can also be converted to
VGA using a DVI-VGA converter.
The DVI-D port supports only digital DVI displays. The maximum supported resolution
is 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz refresh (QXGA). The DVI-D port is compliant with the
DVI 1.0 specification.
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1.7.2 PCI Express x16 Graphics
The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in an
LGA1155 socket support discrete add in graphics cards through the PCI Express 2.0
x16 graphics connector:
• Supports PCI Express GEN2 frequency of 2.5 GHz resulting in 5.0 Gb/s each
direction (500 MB/s) per lane. Maximum theoretical bandwidth on interface is
8 GB/s in each direction, simultaneously, when operating in x16 mode.
• Supports PCI Express GEN1 frequency of 1.25 GHz resulting in 2.5 Gb/s each
direction (250 MB/s) per lane. Maximum theoretical bandwidth on interface is
4 GB/s in each direction, simultaneously, when operating in x16 mode.
For information about Refer to
PCI Express technology http://www.pcisig.com
1.8 USB
The board supports up to 12 USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports.
The Intel Q67 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for the 2.0 ports. The two
USB 3.0 ports are provided by the NEC* UPD720200 controller. The port arrangement
is as follows:
• Two USB 3.0 ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors (blue)
• Four USB 2.0 ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors (black)
• Eight USB 2.0 front panel ports implemented through four internal headers
All 14 USB ports are high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable. The USB 3.0 ports
are super-speed capable.
NOTES
Computer systems that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port may not
meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device is attached to the cable. Use a
shielded cable that meets the requirements for full-speed devices.
In order to use supported USB 3.0 features, you must first install the USB 3.0 drivers.
Operating system installation may be interrupted if keyboard and mouse devices are
connected to the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports (blue) during installation due to the lack
of native USB 3.0 driver support from the operating system.
For information about Refer to
The location of the USB connectors on the back panel Figure 9, page 44
The location of the front panel USB headers Figure 10, page 45
Obtaining USB 3.0 software and drivers Section 1.3, page 14
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1.9 SATA Interfaces
The board provides six SATA connectors through the PCH, which support one device
per connector:
• Two internal SATA 6 Gb/s ports (blue)
• Two internal SATA 3 Gb/s ports (black)
• Two backpanel eSATA 3 Gb/s ports for external connectivity (red)
The PCH provides independent SATA ports with a theoretical maximum transfer rate of
6 Gb/s for two ports and 3 Gb/s for four ports. A point-to-point interface is used for
host to device connections.
The underlying SATA functionality is transparent to the operating system. The SATA
controller can operate in both legacy and native modes. In legacy mode, standard IDE
I/O and IRQ resources are assigned (IRQ 14 and 15). In Native mode, standard PCI
Conventional bus resource steering is used. Native mode is the preferred mode for
configurations using the Windows* XP, Windows Vista*, and Windows 7* operating
systems.
For more information, see: http://www.serialata.org/
For information about Refer to
The location of the SATA connectors Figure 10, page 45
.
1.9.1.1 Serial ATA RAID
The board supports the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (Intel RST) which provides the
following RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels:
• RAID 0 - data striping
• RAID 1 - data mirroring
• RAID 0+1 (or RAID 10) - data striping and mirroring
• RAID 5 - distributed parity
NOTE
In order to use supported RAID features, you must first enable RAID in the BIOS.
Also, during Microsoft Windows XP installation, you must press F6 to install the RAID
drivers. See your Microsoft Windows XP documentation for more information about
installing drivers during installation. Both Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft
Windows 7 include the necessary RAID drivers for both AHCI and RAID without the
need to install separate RAID drivers using the F6 switch in the operating system
installation process.
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1.9.1.2 Intel
®
Rapid Recover Technology
The board incorporates the Intel® Rapid Recover Technology (Intel® RRT). Intel Rapid
Recover Technology is a feature of Intel Rapid Storage Technology. It uses RAID 1
(mirroring) functionality to copy data from a designated master drive to a designated
recovery drive. The master drive data can be copied to the recovery drive either
continuously or on request.
When using the continuous update policy, changes made to the data on the master
drive while the recovery drive is disconnected or offline are automatically copied to the
recovery drive when it is reconnected. When using the on request update policy, the
master drive data can be restored to a previous state by copying the data on the
recovery drive back to the master drive.
For information about Refer to
Intel Rapid Recovery Technology http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/
imsm/sb/CS-026142.htm
1.10 Legacy I/O Controller
The Legacy I/O Controller provides the following features:
• One serial port
• Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for PCI Conventional
bus systems
• Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake-up event interface
• PCI Conventional bus power management support
The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for the Legacy I/O controller.
1.10.1 Serial Port
The serial port is implemented as a 10-pin header on the board. The serial port
supports data transfers at speeds up to 115.2 kbits/s with BIOS support.
For information about Refer to
The location of the serial port header Figure 10, page 45
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1.11 Audio Subsystem
The board supports Intel High Definition Audio through the Realtek ALC888S audio
codec as well as the DisplayPort interface.
The Realtek ALC888S-based audio subsystem supports the following features:
• 8-channel audio with independent multi-streaming stereo.
• Advanced jack sense for the back panel audio jacks that enables the audio codec to
recognize the device that is connected to an audio port. The back panel audio
jacks are capable of retasking according to the user’s definition, or can be
automatically switched depending on the recognized device type.
• Stereo input and output through back panel jacks
• Headphone and Mic in functions for front panel audio jacks
• S/PDIF audio header
• A signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of 90 dB
1.11.1 Audio Subsystem Software
Audio software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site.
For information about Refer to
Obtaining audio software and drivers Section 1.3, page 14
1.11.2 Audio Headers and Connectors
The board contains audio connectors and headers on both the back panel and the
component side of the board. The component-side audio headers include the
following:
• Front panel audio (a 2 x 5-pin header that provides headphone and mic in signals
for front panel audio connectors) (yellow)
• S/PDIF audio header (1 x 4-pin header) (yellow)
• Internal mono speaker header (1 x 2-pin header) (yellow)
For information about Refer to
The locations of the front panel audio header, S/PDIF header, and
internal mono speaker header
The signal names of the front panel audio header Table 13 and Table 14, page 47
The signal names of the S/PDIF header Table 11, page 47
The signal names of the internal mono speaker header Table 12, page 47
The back panel audio connectors Section 2.2.1, page 44
Figure 10, page 45
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1.11.2.1 Analog Audio Connectors
The available configurable back panel audio connectors are shown in Figure 4.
Item Description
A Audio line in
B Audio line out
C Mic in
Figure 4. Back Panel Audio Connector Options
Product Description
The back panel audio connectors are configurable through the audio device drivers.
For information about Refer to
The back panel audio connectors Section 2.2.1, page 44
The front panel headphone output is supported using a separate audio channel pair
allowing multi-streaming audio configurations such as simultaneous 5.1 surround
playback and stereo audio conferencing (through back panel speakers and a front
panel headset, respectively).
1.11.2.2 S/PDIF Header
The S/PDIF header allows connections to coaxial or optical dongles for digital audio
output.
1.11.2.3 Internal Mono Speaker Header
The internal mono speaker header allows connection to an internal, low-power speaker
for basic system sound capability. The subsystem is capable of driving a speaker load
of 8 Ohms at 1 W (rms) or 4 Ohms at 1.5 W (rms).
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1.12 LAN Subsystem
The LAN subsystem consists of the following:
• Intel 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mbits/s)
• RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs
For information about Refer to
Obtaining LAN software and drivers Section 1.3, page 14
1.12.1 Intel
The Intel 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features:
• 10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE 802.3 compliant
• PCI Express link
• Compliant to IEEE 802.3x flow control support
• 802.1p and 802.1q
• TCP, IP, and UDP checksum offload (for IPv4 and IPv6)
• Transmit TCP segmentation
• Full device driver compatibility
• PCI Express power management support
• Intel AMT 7.0
®
82579LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller
1.12.2 LAN Subsystem Software
LAN software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site.
For information about Refer to
Obtaining LAN software and drivers Section 1.3, page 14
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1.12.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs
Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 5).
Item Description
A Link/Activity LED (green)
B Link Speed LED (green/yellow)
Figure 5. LAN Connector LED Locations
Table 4 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN
subsystem is operating.
Table 4. LAN Connector LED States
LED LED Color LED State Condition
Off LAN link is not established.
Link/Activity Green
Link Speed Green/Yellow
On LAN link is established.
Blinking LAN activity is occurring.
Off 10 Mbits/s data rate is selected or negotiated.
Green 100 Mbits/s data rate is selected or negotiated.
Yellow 1000 Mbits/s data rate is selected or negotiated.
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1.13 Real-Time Clock Subsystem
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.
The clock is accurate to ± 13 minutes/year at 25 ºC with power applied through the
power supply 5V STBY rail.
NOTE
If the battery and AC power fail date and time values will be reset and the user will be
notified during POST.
When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored
in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be accurate. Replace the
battery with an equivalent one. Figure 1 on page 11 shows the location of the battery.
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1.14 Thermal Monitoring
Figure 6 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers.
Product Description
Item Description
A Thermal diode, located on processor die
B Processor fan header
C Front chassis fan header
D Thermal diode, located on the Intel Q67 PCH
E Rear chassis fan header
Figure 6. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers
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1.15 Platform Management and Security
In addition to Intel AMT the Intel DQ67SW Desktop Board integrates several functions
designed to manage the system and lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) of the
system. These system management functions are designed to report errors, diagnose
the system, and recover from system lockups without the aid of an external
microcontroller.
1.15.1 Hardware Management Subsystem
The hardware management features enable the board to be compatible with the Wired
for Management (WfM) specification. The board has several hardware management
features, including the following:
• Fan monitoring and control
• Thermal and voltage monitoring
• Chassis intrusion detection
1.15.2 Hardware Monitoring
The hardware monitoring and fan control subsystem is based on the Nuvoton
W83677HG-i device, which supports the following:
• Processor and system ambient temperature monitoring
• Chassis fan speed monitoring
• Power monitoring of +12 V, +5 V, +3.3 V, V_SM, and +VCCP
• SMBus interface
1.15.2.1 Fan Monitoring
Fan monitoring can be observed through the BIOS setup user interface, Intel® Desktop
Utilities or third-party software.
For information about Refer to
The functions of the fan headers Section 1.16.2.2, page 38
1.15.2.2 Chassis Intrusion and Detection
The board supports a chassis security feature that detects if the chassis cover is
removed. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that attaches
to the chassis intrusion header. When the chassis cover is removed, the mechanical
switch is in the closed position.
For information about Refer to
The location of the chassis intrusion header Figure 10, page 45
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1.15.3 Intel® vPro™ Technology
Intel® vPro™ Technology is a set of processor and platform capabilities designed to
enable greater proactive security, enhanced maintenance, and improved remote
management both inside and outside the corporate firewall. These include:
• Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT)
• Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT)
• Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT)
• Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel VT-d)
• Intel Fast Call for Help
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
• KVM Remote Control
1.15.3.1 Intel
®
Active Management Technology
(Intel® AMT)
Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) offers IT organizations tamperresistant and persistent management capabilities. Specifically, Intel
hardware-based solution that uses out of band communication to manage access to
client systems in addition to offering encrypted and persistent asset management and
remote diagnostics and/or recovery capabilities for networked platforms. With Intel
AMT, IT organizations can easily get accurate platform information, and can perform
remote updating, diagnostics, debugging and repair of a system, regardless of the
state of the operating system or the power state of the system.
The Intel Active Management Technology subsystem consists of:
PCH
®
Management Engine (Intel® ME) microcontroller embedded in the Intel Q67
• Intel
• Intel 82579LM Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) Ethernet LAN controller
• BIOS/SPI Flash (64 Mbits)
NOTE
Software with AMT capability is required to take advantage of Intel AMT platform
management capabilities.
AMT is a
1.15.3.1.1 Intel AMT Features
The key features of Intel AMT include:
• Secure Out of Band (OOB) system management that allows remote management
of PCs regardless of system power or operating system state.
⎯ SSL 3.1/TLS encryption
⎯ HTTP authentication
⎯ TCP/IP
⎯ HTTP web GUI
⎯ XML/SOAP API
⎯ Web Services for Management (WS-MAN) protocol support
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