Page 2 - Revision History
Revision History Revision Revision History Date -001 First release of the Intel ® Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide April 2007 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is present on the board, the following statement applies: FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the...
Page 3 - Preface; Intended Audience
iii Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel ® Desktop Board DG33TL. Intended Audience The Product Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel. It is not intended for general audiences. Use O...
Page 4 - Terminology; Box Contents
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide iv Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,5...
Page 5 - Contents; Desktop Board Features; Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
v Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................10 Desktop Board Components.................................................................................11 Processor .........................................
Page 6 - Updating the BIOS; Configuring for RAID (Intel
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide vi Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ...........................................................28 Installing and Removing a Processor .....................................................................29 Installing a Processor ........................
Page 7 - Error Messages and Indicators
Contents vii A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes ...............................................................................................69 BIOS Error Messages ..........................................................................................69 B Regulatory Compliance Safe...
Page 8 - Tables
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide viii Tables 1. Feature Summary .......................................................................................... 9 2. Desktop Board DG33TL Components ...............................................................12 3. DVI/VGA Port Status ..............
Page 9 - Desktop Board Features
9 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel ® Desktop Board DG33TL. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Desktop Board. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor microATX (243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Processor Support fo...
Page 10 - Supported Operating Systems
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 10 Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel ® Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 8 Mbit symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel ® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel ® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Sup...
Page 11 - Desktop Board Components
Desktop Board Features 11 Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Desktop Board DG33TL. Figure 1. Desktop Board DG33TL Components
Page 13 - Processor; Main Memory
Desktop Board Features 13 Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Desktop Board DG33TL http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Supported processors http://www.intel.com/go/findCPU • Audio software and utilities http:...
Page 15 - Intel G33 Graphics Subsystem; GMA 3100 Graphics Controller
Desktop Board Features 15 Intel G33 Graphics Subsystem The Intel G33 Express Chipset contains two separate, mutually exclusive graphics options. Either the integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 (Intel ® GMA 3100) graphics controller is used or a PCI Express x16 add-in card can be used. Wh...
Page 16 - Audio Subsystem
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 16 Digital Video Interface (DVI) The DVI port supports only DVI-D (digital only) displays. The maximum support resolution is 1600 x 1200 at a 60 Hz refresh rate. The DVI port is compliant with the DVI 1.0 specification. Depending on the type of add-in card in...
Page 17 - LAN Subsystem; RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs
Desktop Board Features 17 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller The I/O controller features the following: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) support • Low pin count (LPC) interface • One serial port interface via an onboard header • Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for PCI systems ...
Page 18 - Enhanced IDE Interface
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 18 Table 4 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is operating. Table 4. LAN Connector LEDs LED LED Color LED State Indicates A Off LAN link is not established Green On LAN link is established Blinking LAN activity is occu...
Page 19 - Serial ATA; Serial ATA RAID; Expandability; Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration
Desktop Board Features 19 Serial ATA The Desktop Board supports six Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH9R, connecting one device per channel. One channel is configured as an eSATA channel. Serial ATA RAID The ICH9R supports the following RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID...
Page 20 - Security Passwords; Hardware Management Features; Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 20 Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be accessed and who can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can be set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with th...
Page 21 - Chassis Intrusion; Power Management Features; ACPI; Power Connectors
Desktop Board Features 21 Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that can be connected to the chassis intrusion header on the Desktop Board. See Figure 23 for the...
Page 22 - Fan Headers; LAN Wake Capabilities; Instantly Available PC Technology
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 22 Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are on when the computer is in the ACPI S0 state. • The fans are off when the computer is in the ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state. • Each fan header is wired to a tachometer input of the hard...
Page 23 - +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED; Wake from USB
Desktop Board Features 23 +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off and the standby power indicator is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing or removing any devices connected to the board. Failure to do so could damage the board and any attached ...
Page 24 - ENERGY STAR* Qualified; Speaker
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 24 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the PCI Express bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S2, S3, S4, or S5 state. ENERGY STAR* Qualified In 2007, the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency revised t...
Page 25 - Before You Begin
25 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Ins...
Page 26 - Installation Precautions; Prevent Power Supply Overload
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 26 Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions in the installation instructions. To avoid injury, be careful of: • Sharp pins on connectors • Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies • Rough ed...
Page 27 - Installing the I/O Shield
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 27 Installing the I/O Shield The Desktop Board comes with an I/O shield. When installed in the chassis, the shield blocks radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within t...
Page 28 - Installing and Removing the Desktop Board
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 28 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should do this procedure. Disconnect the computer from its power source before performing the procedures described here. Failure to disconnect the power before you open th...
Page 29 - Installing and Removing a Processor; Installing a Processor
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 29 Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on how to install the processor to the Desktop Board are given below. Installing a Processor CAUTION Before installing or removing the processor, make sure the AC power has been removed by unpluggin...
Page 32 - Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 32 7. Pressing down on the load plate (Figure 11, A), close and engage the socket lever (Figure 11, B). Figure 11. Close the Load Plate Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Desktop Board DG33TL has mounting holes for a processor fan heat sink. For instructi...
Page 33 - Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 33 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the 4-pin processor fan header (see Figure 12). A fan with a 4-pin connector as shown in Figure 12, A is recommended; however, a fan with a 3-pin connector (...
Page 34 - Removing the Processor; Installing and Removing Memory
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 34 Removing the Processor For instructions on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the processor installation manual. Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications,...
Page 35 - Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration; Two or Four DIMMs
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 35 Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel configuration. Two or Four DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size (see Figure 13) in DIMM 0 (blue) o...
Page 36 - Three DIMMs
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 36 Three DIMMs If you want to use three DIMMs in a dual-channel configuration, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) of channel A. Install a DIMM equal in speed and total size of the DIMMs installed in cha...
Page 37 - Installing DIMMs
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 37 Installing DIMMs To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration of the DDR2 DIMM in Figure 16. All the notches should match with the DDR2 DIMM. Figure 16. Use DDR2 DIMMs
Page 39 - Removing DIMMs
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 39 7. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket. 8. When the DIMM is inserted, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the retaining clips snap into place. Make sure the clips are firmly in place. 9. Replace the computer’s cover and reco...
Page 40 - Installing a PCI Express x16 Card
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 40 Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card CAUTION When installing a PCI Express x16 card on the Desktop Board, ensure that the card is fully seated in the PCI Express x16 connector before you power on the system. If the card is not fully seated in the...
Page 41 - Removing the PCI Express x16 Card
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 41 Removing the PCI Express x16 Card Follow these instructions to remove the PCI Express x16 card from the connector: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2. Remove the screw (Figure 19, A) that secures the card’s meta...
Page 42 - Connecting the IDE Cable
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 42 Connecting the IDE Cable The IDE cable can be used to connect two IDE drives to the Desktop Board. The cable supports the ATA-66/100 transfer protocol. Figure 20 shows the correct installation of the cable. NOTES ATA-66/100 compatible cables are backward c...
Page 44 - Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 44 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol. Each cable can be used to connect a single internal SATA drive to the Desktop Board. For correct cable function: 1. Observe the precaution in “Before You Begin” on page 25...
Page 46 - Connecting to the Internal Headers
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 46 Connecting to the Internal Headers Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” on page 25. Figure 23 shows the location of the internal headers. Item Description Item Description A HD Audio Link F Alterna...
Page 47 - Connecting to the HD Audio Link Header; Connecting to the IEEE 1394a Header
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 47 Connecting to the HD Audio Link Header See Figure 23, A for the location of the HD Audio Link header. Table 5 shows the pin assignments for the header. Table 5. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 BCLK 2 Ground 3 RS...
Page 48 - Connecting to the Consumer IR (CIR) Headers
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 48 To install the cable that connects the front panel audio solution to the front panel audio header, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn o...
Page 49 - Connecting to the Serial Port Header; Connecting to the Chassis Intrusion Header
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 49 Connecting to the Serial Port Header See Figure 23, D for the location of the serial port header. Table 10 shows the pin assignments for the header. Table 10. Serial Port Header Signal Names Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 DCD 2 RXD# 3 TXD# 4 DT...
Page 50 - Connecting to the Front Panel Header; Connecting to the USB 2.0 Headers
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 50 Connecting to the Front Panel Header Before connecting to the front panel header, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. See Figure 23, E on page 46 for the location of the multi-colored front panel header. Table 13 shows the pin...
Page 51 - Connecting to the Flexible Audio System
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 51 Connecting to the Flexible Audio System After installing the SigmaTel* audio driver from the Intel Express Installer DVD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Figure 24 shows the back panel audio connectors. The default connector as...
Page 52 - Connecting Chassis Fan Cables
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 52 Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables Connecting Chassis Fan Cables Connect chassis fan cables to the 3-pin chassis fan headers on the Desktop Board. Figure 25 shows the location of the chassis fan headers. Figure 25. Location of the Chassis Fan H...
Page 53 - Connecting Supply Power Cables
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 53 Connecting Supply Power Cables CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 2 pin) power connector to the Desktop Board may result in damage to the board or the system may not function properly. The 2 x 12...
Page 54 - Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 54 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation. Figure 27 shows the location of the ...
Page 56 - Clearing Passwords
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 56 Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that the board is installed in the computer and the configuration jumper block is set to normal mode. 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connecte...
Page 57 - Replacing the Battery
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 57 Replacing the Battery 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 curr...
Page 58 - Προσοχή
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 58 VORSICHT Bei falschem Einsetzen einer neuen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Die Batterie darf nur durch denselben oder einen entsprechenden, vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp ersetzt werden. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien den Anweisungen des H...
Page 63 - Updating the BIOS
63 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be used to view and change the BIOS settings for the computer. You can access the BIOS Setup program by pressing the <F2> key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. This chapter tells...
Page 64 - Utility; Obtaining the BIOS Update File
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 64 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility You can use the information in this section to update the BIOS using either the Iflash Memory Update Utility or the ISO Image BIOS update file. Obtaining the BIOS Upd...
Page 66 - Recovering the BIOS
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 66 CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly. 1. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. 2. Configure the BIOS o...
Page 67 - Creating Your RAID Set
67 4 Configuring for RAID (Intel ® Matrix Storage Technology) NOTE Intel Matrix Storage Technology requires Microsoft Windows Vista or Microsoft Windows XP operating system and SATA hard drives. Configuring the BIOS for Intel Matrix Storage Technology 1. Assemble your system and attach one or more S...
Page 68 - Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 68 Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software 1. Begin Windows Setup by booting from the Windows installation CD. 2. If you will be using Microsoft Windows XP, press <F6> at the beginning of Windows Setup to install a third-pa...
Page 69 - A Error Messages and Indicators; BIOS Beep Codes; BIOS Error Messages
69 A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board DG33TL reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on the monitor BIOS Beep Codes The BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone followed by two short tones) during POST if the video configuration fails...
Page 71 - B Regulatory Compliance; Safety Regulations; Place Battery Marking
71 B Regulatory Compliance This appendix contains the following regulatory compliance information for Desktop Board DG33TL: • Safety regulations • European Union Declaration of Conformity statement • Product Ecology statements • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations • Product certification...
Page 74 - Product Ecology Statements; Recycling Considerations
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 74 Product Ecology Statements The following information is provided to address worldwide product ecology concerns and regulations. Recycling Considerations As part of its commitment to environmental responsibility, Intel has implemented the Intel ® Product Re...
Page 76 - Lead-Free Desktop Board
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 76 Türkçe Intel, çevre sorumlulu ğ una ba ğ ı ml ı l ı ğ ı n ı n bir parças ı olarak, perakende tüketicilerin Intel markal ı kullan ı lm ı ş ürünlerini belirlenmi ş merkezlere iade edip uygun ş ekilde geri dönü ş türmesini amaçlayan Intel Ürünleri Geri Dönü ş...
Page 78 - EMC Regulations
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 78 EMC Regulations Desktop Board DG33TL complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 20 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 20. EMC Regulations Regulation Title FCC Class B Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 2 and ...
Page 80 - Product Certifications; Board-Level Certification Markings
Intel Desktop Board DG33TL Product Guide 80 Product Certifications Board-Level Certification Markings Desktop Board DG33TL has the following product certification markings: Table 21. Product Certification Markings Description Mark UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL fi...
Page 81 - Chassis and Component Certifications
Regulatory Compliance 81 Chassis and Component Certifications Ensure that the chassis and certain components; such as the power supply, peripheral drives, wiring, and cables; are components certified for the country or market where used. Agency certification marks on the product are proof of certifi...