Intel® Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification DQ77MK_Tech Prod Spec01 Tech

DQ77MK_TechProdSpec01 DQ77MK_TechProdSpec01

User Manual: DQ77MK_TechProdSpec01

Open the PDF directly: View PDF PDF.
Page Count: 102

DownloadIntel® Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification DQ77MK_Tech Prod Spec01 Tech
Open PDF In BrowserView PDF
Intel® Desktop Board
DQ77MK
Technical Product Specification

May 2012
Part Number: G54941-001

The Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK 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 DQ77MK Specification Update.

Revision History
Revision
-001

Revision History

Date
®

First release of the Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product
Specification

May 2012

This product specification applies to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board with BIOS identifier
MKQ7710H.86A.
INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. NO LICENSE,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IS
GRANTED BY THIS DOCUMENT. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN INTEL’S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR
SUCH PRODUCTS, INTEL ASSUMES NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER, AND INTEL DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY, RELATING TO SALE AND/OR USE OF INTEL PRODUCTS INCLUDING LIABILITY OR
WARRANTIES RELATING TO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR INFRINGEMENT
OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED IN
WRITING BY INTEL, THE INTEL PRODUCTS ARE NOT DESIGNED NOR INTENDED FOR ANY APPLICATION IN
WHICH THE FAILURE OF THE INTEL PRODUCT COULD CREATE A SITUATION WHERE PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH MAY OCCUR.
All Intel® desktop boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal
computers (PC) for installation in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. The
suitability of this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other environments, such as
medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. may not be supported without further evaluation by
Intel.
Intel Corporation may have patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other
intellectual property rights that relate to the presented subject matter. The furnishing of documents and
other materials and information does not provide any license, express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise,
to any such patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights.
Intel may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice.
Designers must not rely on the absence or characteristics of any features or instructions marked “reserved”
or “undefined.” Intel reserves these for future definition and shall have no responsibility whatsoever for
conflicts or incompatibilities arising from future changes to them.
Intel desktop boards may contain design defects or errors known as errata, which may cause the product to
deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are available on request.
Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to obtain the latest specifications before placing your
product order.
Intel, 3rd generation Intel Core processor family, and 2nd generation Intel Core processor family are
trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
Copyright  2012, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.

Board Identification Information
Basic Desktop Board DQ77MK Identification Information
AA Revision

BIOS Revision

Notes

G39642-300

MKQ7710H.86A.0034

1,2

Notes:
1. The AA number is found on a small label on the component side of the board.
2. The Q77 processor used on this AA revision consists of the following component:

Device

Stepping

S-Spec Numbers

Intel Q77 Express Chipset

C1

SLJ83

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.

iii

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

iv

Preface
This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components,
connectors, power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for Intel® Desktop
Board DQ77MK.

Intended Audience
The TPS is intended to provide detailed, technical information about Intel Desktop
Board DQ77MK 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 Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK

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.

v

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

Other Common Notation

vi

#

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

I/O

Input/Output

KB

Kilobyte (1024 bytes)

Kb

Kilobit (1024 bits)

kb/s

1000 bits per second

MB

Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes)

MB/s

Megabytes per second

Mb

Megabit (1,048,576 bits)

Mb/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.

Contents
1 Product 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 Online Support ................................................................................. 16
1.3 Processor ........................................................................................ 16
1.3.1 Graphics Subsystem .............................................................. 17
1.4 System Memory ............................................................................... 19
1.4.1 Memory Configurations .......................................................... 20
1.5 Intel® Q77 Express Chipset ................................................................ 22
1.5.1 Direct Media Interface (DMI) .................................................. 22
1.5.2 Display Interfaces ................................................................. 22
1.5.3 USB ..................................................................................... 24
1.5.4 SATA Interfaces .................................................................... 24
1.6 Real-Time Clock Subsystem ............................................................... 26
1.7 Legacy I/O Controller ........................................................................ 26
1.8 Audio Subsystem .............................................................................. 27
1.8.1 Audio Subsystem Software ..................................................... 27
1.8.2 Audio Connectors and Headers................................................ 28
1.9 LAN Subsystem ................................................................................ 29
1.9.1 Intel® 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller and
Intel® 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controller................................. 29
1.9.2 LAN Subsystem Software ....................................................... 30
1.9.3 RJ-45 LAN Connectors with Integrated LEDs ............................. 30
1.10 Hardware Management Subsystem ..................................................... 31
1.10.1 Hardware Monitoring ............................................................. 31
1.10.2 Fan Monitoring ...................................................................... 31
1.10.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection .............................................. 31
1.10.4 Thermal Monitoring ............................................................... 32
1.11 Intel® Security and Manageability Technologies .................................... 33
1.11.1 Intel® vPro™ Technology ........................................................ 33
1.11.2 Intel Small Business Technology ............................................. 36
1.11.3 Intel® Management Engine (Intel® ME) Software and Drivers ...... 37
1.12 Power Management .......................................................................... 38
1.12.1 ACPI .................................................................................... 38
1.12.2 Hardware Support ................................................................. 40

2 Technical Reference
2.1 Memory Resources ........................................................................... 45
2.1.1 Addressable Memory.............................................................. 45
2.1.2 Memory Map ......................................................................... 47

vii

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

2.2 Connectors and Headers .................................................................... 47
2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors ........................................................... 48
2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers................................. 49
2.3 Jumper Block ................................................................................... 61
2.4 Intel® Management Engine BIOS Extension (Intel® MEBX)
Reset Header ................................................................................... 62
2.5 Mechanical Considerations ................................................................. 63
2.5.1 Form Factor .......................................................................... 63
2.6 Electrical Considerations .................................................................... 64
2.6.1 Power Supply Considerations .................................................. 64
2.6.2 Power Supervisor .................................................................. 65
2.6.3 Fan Header Current Capability ................................................ 65
2.6.4 Add-in Board Considerations ................................................... 65
2.7 Thermal Considerations ..................................................................... 65
2.8 Reliability ........................................................................................ 68
2.9 Environmental .................................................................................. 68

3 Overview of BIOS Features
3.1 Introduction ..................................................................................... 69
3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization ........................................................ 70
3.3 Resource Configuration ..................................................................... 70
3.3.1 PCI Express Autoconfiguration ................................................ 70
3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) ................................................. 71
3.5 Legacy USB Support ......................................................................... 71
3.6 BIOS Updates .................................................................................. 72
3.6.1 Language Support ................................................................. 72
3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen ........................................................... 73
3.7 BIOS Recovery ................................................................................. 73
3.8 Boot Options .................................................................................... 74
3.8.1 Optical Drive Boot ................................................................. 74
3.8.2 Network Boot........................................................................ 74
3.8.3 Booting Without Attached Devices ........................................... 74
3.8.4 Changing the Default Boot Device During POST......................... 74
3.9 Adjusting Boot Speed ........................................................................ 75
3.9.1 Peripheral Selection and Configuration ..................................... 75
3.9.2 BIOS Boot Optimizations ........................................................ 75
3.10 BIOS Security Features ..................................................................... 76
3.11 BIOS Performance Features ............................................................... 77

4 Error Messages and Beep Codes
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5

viii

Speaker .......................................................................................... 79
BIOS Beep Codes ............................................................................. 79
Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes ..................................................... 80
BIOS Error Messages ........................................................................ 80
Port 80h Power On Self Test (POST) Codes .......................................... 81

Contents

5 Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information
5.1 Regulatory Compliance ...................................................................... 87
5.1.1 Safety Standards................................................................... 87
5.1.2 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement ................ 88
5.1.3 Product Ecology Statements ................................................... 89
5.1.4 China RoHS .......................................................................... 92
5.1.5 EMC Regulations ................................................................... 93
5.1.6 ENERGY STAR* 5.0, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance ................. 95
5.1.7 Regulatory Compliance Marks (Board Level) ............................. 96
5.2 Battery Disposal Information.............................................................. 97

Figures
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

Major Board Components .................................................................. 13
Block Diagram .................................................................................. 15
Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration............................................ 21
Back Panel Audio Connectors ............................................................. 28
LAN Connectors LED Locations ........................................................... 30
Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers ...................................................... 32
Location of the Intel ME “M” State LED ................................................ 37
Location of the Standby Power LED ..................................................... 43
Detailed System Memory Address Map ................................................ 46
Back Panel Connectors ...................................................................... 48
Component-side Connectors and Headers ............................................ 49
Connection Diagram for Front Panel Header ......................................... 58
Connection Diagram for Front Panel USB 2.0 Connectors ....................... 60
Location of the Jumper Block ............................................................. 61
Intel MEBX Reset Header ................................................................... 62
Board Dimensions ............................................................................. 63
Localized High Temperature Zones ..................................................... 66
Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK China RoHS Material Self
Declaration Table.............................................................................. 92

Tables
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Feature Summary ............................................................................. 11
Components Shown in Figure 1 .......................................................... 14
Supported Memory Configurations ...................................................... 19
DVI Port Status Conditions................................................................. 23
DisplayPort Status Conditions............................................................. 23
Audio Formats Supported by the DisplayPort Interface .......................... 23
Audio Jack Support ........................................................................... 27
LAN Connector LED States ................................................................. 31
Intel ME “M” State LED Behavior ........................................................ 37
Effects of Pressing the Power Switch ................................................... 38
Power States and Targeted System Power ........................................... 39

ix

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
49.
50.
51.
52.
53.
54.
55.

x

Wake-up Devices and Events ............................................................. 40
System Memory Map......................................................................... 47
Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 11 ................ 50
Serial Port Connector ........................................................................ 51
Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio ........................................ 51
Front Panel Audio Header for AC ’97 Audio ........................................... 51
Front Panel USB 2.0 Connectors ......................................................... 51
Front Panel USB 3.0 Connector........................................................... 52
IEEE 1394a Connector....................................................................... 52
Internal Mono Speaker Header ........................................................... 52
PCI Express Full-/Half-Mini Card Connector .......................................... 53
SATA Connectors .............................................................................. 54
S/PDIF Header ................................................................................. 55
Chassis Intrusion Header ................................................................... 55
Processor, Front, and Rear Chassis (4-Pin) Fan Headers ....................... 55
LPC Debug Header ............................................................................ 55
Processor Core Power Connector ........................................................ 57
Main Power Connector ....................................................................... 57
Front Panel Header ........................................................................... 58
States for a One-Color Power LED....................................................... 59
States for a Two-Color Power LED....................................................... 59
Alternate Front Panel Power/Sleep LED Header..................................... 59
BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings .......................................... 61
Intel MEBX Reset Header Signals ........................................................ 62
Recommended Power Supply Current Values (High Power) .................... 64
Recommended Power Supply Current Values (Low Power) ..................... 64
Fan Header Current Capability ............................................................ 65
Thermal Considerations for Components .............................................. 67
Tcontrol Values for Components ......................................................... 67
Environmental Specifications .............................................................. 68
BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar........................................................... 70
BIOS Setup Program Function Keys .................................................... 70
Acceptable Drives/Media Types for BIOS Recovery................................ 73
Boot Device Menu Options ................................................................. 74
Supervisor and User Password Functions ............................................. 76
BIOS Beep Codes ............................................................................. 79
Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes ..................................................... 80
BIOS Error Messages ........................................................................ 80
Port 80h POST Code Ranges .............................................................. 81
Port 80h POST Codes ........................................................................ 82
Typical Port 80h POST Sequence ........................................................ 86
Safety Standards .............................................................................. 87
EMC Regulations ............................................................................... 93
Regulatory Compliance Marks ............................................................ 96

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

Micro-ATX (9.60 inches by 9.60 inches [243.84 millimeters by
243.84 millimeters])

Processor

• 3rd generation Intel® Core processor family and 2nd generation Intel® Core
processor family processors with up to 95 W TDP in an LGA1155 socket
― One PCI Express* 3.0 x16 graphics interface
― Integrated memory controller with dual channel DDR3 memory support
― Integrated graphics processing (processors with Intel® HD Graphics)
― External graphics interface controller

Memory

• Four 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets
• Support for DDR3 1600 MHz, 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
memory technology
• Support for non-ECC memory
• Support for 1.5 V (standard voltage) and 1.35 V (low voltage) JEDEC memory
• Support for XMP memory
Note:

DDR3 1600 MHz DIMMs are only supported by 3rd generation Intel Core
processor family processors

Chipset

Intel® Q77 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel® Q77 Express Platform
Controller Hub (PCH)

Graphics

• Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel® Graphics Technology:
― DisplayPort*
― DVI-I
― DVI-D
• Support for a PCI Express 3.0 x16 add-in graphics card
Note:

Audio

PCI Express 3.0 is only supported by 3rd generation Intel Core
processor family processors

• 8-channel (6+2) Intel High Definition Audio via the Realtek* ALC892 audio
codec
• 8-channel (7.1) Intel HD Audio via the DisplayPort connector from the PCH

continued

11

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

Table 1. Feature Summary (continued)
Peripheral
Interfaces

Expansion
Capabilities

BIOS

Instantly Available
PC Technology
LAN Support

Two Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) LAN subsystems using the Intel® 82579LM
Gigabit Ethernet Controller (red connector) and Intel® 82574L Gigabit Ethernet
Controller (black connector)

Legacy I/O Control

Nuvoton NCT6776D I/O controller for serial port and hardware management
support
• 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® vPro™ Technology
• Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) 8.0
• Intel® Small Business Technology (Intel® SBT)
• Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)
• Intel® Virtualization for Directed I/O (Intel® VT-d)
• Intel® Anti-Theft (Intel® AT)

Hardware Monitor
Subsystem

Intel® Security and
Manageability
Technologies

12

• Four USB 3.0 ports:
― Two USB 3.0 ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors
(blue)
― Two front panel USB 3.0 ports are implemented through one internal
connector (blue)
• Ten USB 2.0 ports:
― Four ports implemented with stacked back panel connectors (two black and
two orange high current charging ports)
― Four front panel ports implemented through two internal headers (black)
― Two ports are implemented in the PCI Express Full-/Half–Mini Card slot
• Six Serial ATA (SATA) ports:
― Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface through the Intel Q77 Express Chipset with
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (blue)
― Two internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s interfaces through Intel Q77 Express Chipset
with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (black)
― One internal SATA connector (multiplexed with an mSATA port, routed to
the PCI Express Full-/Half-Mini Card slot) (gray)
― One external eSATA 3.0 Gb/s interface (red)
• One serial port connector
• Two IEEE 1394a ports:
― One port via a back panel connector
― One port via a front-panel connector (blue)
• One PCI Express 3.0 x16 add-in card connector
• One PCI Express 2.0 x4 bus add-in card connector from the PCH
• One PCI Express 2.0 x1 bus add-in card connector from the PCH
• One Conventional PCI bus add-in card connectors from the PCH
• One PCI Express Full-/Half-Mini Card connector from the PCH (supporting
mSATA and USB capabilities)
Note: PCI Express 3.0 is only supported by 3rd generation Intel Core processor
family processors
• Intel® BIOS resident in the SPI Flash device
• Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play,
and SMBIOS
• Support for PCI Express* Revision 3.0
• Suspend to RAM support
• Wake on PCI, PCI Express, LAN, front panel, serial, and USB ports

Product Description

1.1.2

Board Layout

Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK.

Figure 1. Major Board Components

13

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1.
Table 2. Components Shown in Figure 1

14

Item/callout
from Figure 1

Description

A

PCI Express x4 add-in card connector

B

Conventional PCI add-in card connector

C

IEEE 1394 a front panel header

D

PCI Express x1 add-in card connector

E

PCI Express x16 add-in card connector

F

Back panel connectors

G

12 V processor core voltage connector (2 x 2 pin)

H

LGA1155 processor socket

I

Rear chassis fan header

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

Front chassis fan header

P

Low Pin Count (LPC) Debug header

Q

Chassis intrusion header

R

Main power connector (2 x 12)

S

Intel® Management Engine BIOS Extension (Intel® MEBX) Reset header

T

Battery

U

Piezoelectric speaker

V

Intel® Management Engine “M” state LED

W

PCI Express Full-/Half-Mini Card slot

X

SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (multiplexed with an mSATA port, routed to the PCI
Express Full-/Half-Mini Card slot) (gray)

Y

SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors through the PCH (black)

Z

Alternate front panel power/sleep LED header

AA

Front panel connector

BB

Standby power LED

CC

BIOS Setup configuration jumper block

DD

SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors through the PCH (blue)

EE

Front panel USB 3.0 connector (blue)

FF

Intel Q77 Express Chipset

GG

Front panel USB 2.0 connector

HH

Front panel USB 2.0 connector

II

Serial port connector

JJ

S/PDIF out header

KK

Front panel audio connector

LL

Internal mono speaker header

Product Description

1.1.3

Block Diagram

Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas of the board.

Figure 2. Block Diagram

15

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

1.2

1.3

Online Support
To find information about…

Visit this World Wide Web site:

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK

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 Intel
Desktop Board DQ77MK

http://ark.intel.com

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/CS025414.htm

Integration information

http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit

Processor

The board supports 3rd generation Intel Core processor family and 2nd generation Intel
Core processor family processors.
Other processors may be supported in the future. This board supports processors with
a maximum wattage of 95 W Thermal Design Power (TDP). The processors listed
above are only supported when falling within the wattage requirements of Intel
Desktop Board DQ77MK. 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 64 for information on power supply requirements for this board.

16

Product Description

1.3.1

Graphics Subsystem

The board supports graphics through either the processor Intel HD Graphics or a PCI
Express x16 add-in graphics card.

1.3.1.1

Processor Graphics

The board supports integrated graphics through the Intel® Flexible Display Interface
(Intel® FDI) for processors with Intel HD Graphics.
1.3.1.1.1

Intel® High Definition (Intel® HD) Graphics

The Intel HD graphics controller features the following:
•

3D Features
 DirectX* 11 (2nd generation Intel Core processor family processors support
CS4.0 only) support
 OpenGL* 3.0 support

•

 Shader Model 4.0
Video
 High-Definition content at up to 1080p resolution
 Hardware accelerated MPEG-2, VC-1/WMV, and H.264/AVC Hi-Definition video
formats
 Intel® HD Graphics with Advanced Hardware Video Transcoding (Intel® Quick
Sync Video)
Note: Intel Quick Sync is enabled with the appropriate software application
 Blu-ray* S3D via DisplayPort 1.1a
 Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) 5.0 support
 Support of up to 1.7 GB Video Memory with 4 GB and above system memory
configuration

17

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

1.3.1.2

PCI Express x16 Graphics

rd

3 generation Intel Core processor family processors support PCI Express 3.0, 2.x,
and 1.x and 2nd generation Intel Core processor family processors support PCI
Express 2.x and 1.x:
•

•

•

18

PCI Express 3.0 with a raw bit rate of 8.0 GT/s results in an effective bandwidth of
1 GB/s each direction per lane. The maximum theoretical bandwidth of the x16
interface is 16 GB/s in each direction, simultaneously, for a total bandwidth of
32 GB/s.
PCI Express 2.x with a raw bit rate of 5.0 GT/s results in an effective bandwidth of
500 MB/s each direction per lane. The maximum theoretical bandwidth of the x16
interface is 8 GB/s in each direction, simultaneously, for a total bandwidth of
16 GB/s.
PCI Express 1.x with a raw bit rate of 2.5 GT/s results in an effective bandwidth of
250 MB/s each direction per lane. The maximum theoretical bandwidth of the x16
interface is 4 GB/s in each direction, simultaneously, for a total bandwidth of
8 GB/s.

For information about

Refer to

PCI Express technology

http://www.pcisig.com

Product Description

1.4

System Memory

The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features:
•
•
•
•

1.5 V DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs with gold plated contacts, with the option to raise the
voltage to support higher performance DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs.
1.35 V Low Voltage DDR3 DIMMs (JEDEC specification)
Two independent memory channels with interleaved mode support
Unbuffered, single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with the following restriction:
DIMMs with x16 organization are not supported.

•

•
•
•
•

32 GB maximum total system memory (with 4 Gb memory technology). Refer to
Section 2.1.1 on page 45 for information on the total amount of addressable
memory.
Minimum recommended total system memory: 1 GB
Non-ECC DIMMs
Serial Presence Detect
DDR3 1600 MHz, DDR3 1333 MHz, and DDR3 1066 MHz SDRAM DIMMs
Note: DDR3 1600 MHz DIMMs are only supported by 3rd generation Intel Core
processor family processors

•

XMP version 1.3 performance profile support for memory speeds of 1600 MHz or
lower

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.
Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations.
Table 3. Supported Memory Configurations
DIMM
Capacity
1024 MB
2048 MB
2048 MB
4096 MB
4096 MB
8192 MB
Note:

Configuration (Note)
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS

SDRAM
Density
1 Gbit
1 Gbit
2 Gbit
2 Gbit
4 Gbit
4 Gbit

SDRAM Organization
Front-side/Back-side
128 M x8/empty
128 M x8/128 M x8
256 M x8/empty
256 M x8/256 M x8
512 M x8/empty
512 M x8/512 M x8

Number of SDRAM
Devices
8
16
8
16
8
16

“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).

19

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

For information about…

Refer to:

Tested Memory

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb
/CS-025414.htm

1.4.1

Memory Configurations

The 3rd generation Intel Core processor family and 2nd generation Intel Core processor
family processors support the following types of memory organization:
•

•

•

20

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.
Flex mode. This mode provides the most flexible performance characteristics.
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 any, 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.

For information about…

Refer to:

Memory Configuration Examples

http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm

Product Description

Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration.

Figure 3. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration

NOTE
For best memory performance always install memory in the blue DIMM sockets if
installing only two DIMMs on your board.
Populate DIMM sockets in the order in which they are numbered.

21

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

Intel® Q77 Express Chipset

1.5

Intel Q77 Express Chipset with Intel Flexible Display Interconnect (Intel FDI) and
Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect provides interfaces to the processor and the
display, USB, SATA, LPC, LAN, and PCI Express interfaces. The Intel Q77 Express
Chipset is a centralized controller for the board’s I/O paths.
For information about

Refer to

The Intel Q77 chipset

http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm

Resources used by the chipset

Chapter 2

1.5.1

Direct Media Interface (DMI)

Direct Media Interface (DMI) is the chip-to-chip connection between the processor and
PCH. This high-speed interface integrates advanced priority-based servicing allowing
for concurrent traffic and true isochronous transfer capabilities.

1.5.2

Display Interfaces

Display is divided between the processor and the PCH. The processor houses the
memory interface, display planes, and pipes while the PCH has transcoder and display
interface or ports.
The PCH receives the display data over Intel FDI and transcodes the data as per the
display technology protocol and sends the data through the display interface.

1.5.2.1

Intel® Flexible Display Interconnect (Intel® FDI)

Intel FDI connects the display engine in the processor with the display interfaces on
the PCH. The display data from the frame buffer is processed in the display engine of
the processor and sent to the PCH over the Intel FDI where it is transcoded as per the
display protocol and driven to the display monitor.

1.5.2.2

Digital Visual Interface (DVI-D)

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.

1.5.2.3

Digital Visual Interface (DVI-I)

The DVI-I port supports both digital and analog DVI displays. The maximum
supported resolution is 1900 x 1200 (WUXGA). The DVI port is compliant with the
DVI 1.0 specification. DVI analog output can also be converted to VGA using a DVIVGA converter.
Depending on the type of add-in card installed in the PCI Express x16 connector, the
DVI port will behave as described in Table 4.

22

Product Description

Table 4. DVI Port Status Conditions
PCI Express x16 Connector Status

DVI Digital (DVI-D)
Port Status

DVI Analog (DVI-A)
Port Status (Note 1)

No add-in card installed

Enabled

Enabled

PCI Express x16 add-in card installed

Enabled

(Note 2)

Enabled

(Note 2)

Notes:
1. DVI analog output can also be converted to VGA with a DVI-VGA converter.
2. May require BIOS setup menu changes.

1.5.2.4

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
HDMI using a DisplayPort-HDMI converter. The DisplayPort interface supports the 1.1a
specification.
DisplayPort’s maximum supported display resolution is 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz refresh
with a 16:10 aspect ratio (WQXGA).
Table 5. DisplayPort Status Conditions
PCI Express x16 Connector Status

DisplayPort Status

No add-in card installed

Enabled

PCI Express x16 add-in card installed

Enabled

(Note)

Note: May require BIOS setup menu changes.

For information about

Refer to

DisplayPort technology

http://www.displayport.org

1.5.2.5

Integrated Audio Provided by the DisplayPort Interface

The DisplayPort interface from the PCH supports audio. Table 6 shows the specific
audio technologies supported by the PCH.
Table 6. Audio Formats Supported by the DisplayPort Interface
Audio Formats

DisplayPort

AC-3 - Dolby* Digital

No

Dolby Digital Plus

No

DTS-HD*

No

LPCM, 192 kHz/24 bit, 8 Channel

Yes

23

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

1.5.3

USB

The PCH contains up to two Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) host controllers
that support USB high-speed signaling. High-speed USB 2.0 allows data transfers up to
480 Mb/s. All ports are high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable.
The PCH also contains an integrated eXtensible Host Controller Interface (xHCI) host
controller which supports USB 3.0 ports. This controller allows data transfers up to
5 Gb/s. The controller supports SuperSpeed (SS), high-speed (HS), full-speed (FS),
and low-speed (LS) traffic on the bus.
The board supports up to four USB 3.0 ports and ten USB 2.0 ports.
The Intel Q77 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for the 2.0/3.0 ports. The
port arrangement is as follows:
•
•
•
•
•

Two USB 3.0 ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors (blue)
Two front panel USB 3.0 ports are implemented through one internal connector
(blue)
Four USB 2.0 ports implemented with stacked back panel connectors (two black
and two orange high current charging ports)
Four USB 2.0 front panel ports implemented through two internal headers (black)
Two USB 2.0 ports are implemented in the PCI Express Full-/Half–Mini Card slot

NOTE
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.
For information about

Refer to

The location of the USB connectors on the back panel

Figure 10, page 48

The location of the front panel USB headers

Figure 11, page 49

1.5.4

SATA Interfaces

The board provides six SATA connectors, through the PCH, which support one device
each:
•
•
•
•

Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel Q77 Express Chipset with Intel®
Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (blue)
Two internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s interfaces through Intel Q77 Express Chipset with Intel
Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (black)
One internal SATA connector (multiplexed with an mSATA port, routed to the PCI
Express Full-/Half-Mini Card slot) (gray)
One external eSATA 3.0 Gb/s interface (red)

The PCH provides independent SATA ports with a theoretical maximum transfer rate of
6.0 Gb/s for two port and 3.0 Gb/s for four ports. A point-to-point interface is used for
host-to-device connections.

24

Product Description

The PCH supports the Serial ATA Specification, Revision 3.0. The PCH also supports
several optional sections of the Serial ATA II: Extensions to Serial ATA 1.0
Specification, Revision 1.0 (AHCI support is required for some elements).
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.

NOTE
When an mSATA module is plugged into the PCI Express Full-Mini Card slot, SATA port
4 (colored gray) will be disabled automatically.

NOTE
Many SATA drives use new low-voltage power connectors and require adapters or
power supplies equipped with low-voltage power connectors.
For more information, see: http://www.serialata.org/.
For information about

Refer to

The location of the SATA connectors

Figure 11, page 49

25

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

1.6

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 3.3 VSB applied via 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 the 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 13 shows the location of the battery.

1.7

Legacy I/O Controller

The I/O controller provides the following features:
•
•
•
•

One serial port
Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for PCI systems
Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake-up event interface
Conventional PCI bus power management support

The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for the I/O controller.

26

Product Description

1.8

Audio Subsystem

The board supports the Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) subsystem. The
audio subsystem consists of the following:
•
•

Intel Q77 Express Chipset
Realtek ALC892 audio codec

The audio subsystem has the following features:
•

•
•
•
•

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.
Front panel Intel HD Audio and AC ’97 audio support.
3-port analog audio out stack.
A signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of 95 dB.
Windows 7 Ultimate certification.

Table 7 lists the supported functions of the front panel and back panel audio jacks.
Table 7. Audio Jack Support
Audio Jack

Microphone

Front panel – Green
Front panel – Pink

Headphones

Line Out
(Front Spks)

Line In
(Surround)

Default
Default

Back panel – Blue
Back panel – Green

Default
(ctrl panel)
(ctrl panel)

Default
(ctrl panel)

Back panel – Pink

1.8.1

Mic-In
(Center/Sub)

Default
(ctrl panel)

Audio Subsystem Software

The latest audio software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site.
For information about

Refer to

Obtaining audio software and drivers

Section 1.2, page 16

27

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

1.8.2

Audio Connectors and Headers

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 front panel
audio (a 2 x 5-pin header that provides mic in and line out signals for front panel audio
connectors). The available configurable back panel audio connectors are shown in
Figure 4.

Item

Description

A

Line in/surround

B

Line out/front speakers

C

Mic in/center/sub

Figure 4. Back Panel Audio Connectors

NOTE
The back panel audio line out connector is designed to power headphones or amplified
speakers only. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-amplified) speakers are
connected to this output.
For information about

Refer to

The locations of the front panel audio header and S/PDIF audio header

Figure 11, page 49

The signal names of the front panel audio header and S/PDIF audio header

Section 2.2.2.1, page 51

The back panel audio connectors

Section 2.2.1, page 48

1.8.2.1

S/PDIF Header

The S/PDIF header allows connections to coaxial or optical dongles for digital audio
output.

1.8.2.2

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).

28

Product Description

1.9

LAN Subsystem

The two LAN subsystems consists of the following:
•
•
•

Intel 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller and Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet
Controller (10/100/1000 Mb/s)
Intel Q77 Express Chipset
RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs

Additional features of the LAN subsystem include:
• CSMA/CD protocol engine
• LAN connect interface between the PCH and the LAN controller
• Conventional PCI bus power management
 ACPI technology support
•
•
•

 LAN wake capabilities
ACPI technology support
LAN wake capabilities
LAN subsystem software

For information about

Refer to

LAN software and drivers

http://downloadcenter.intel.com

1.9.1

Intel® 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller and
Intel® 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controller

The ethernet controllers support the following features:
•
•
•

10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE 802.3 compliant
Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) IEEE802.3az support (Low Power Idle [LPI] mode)
Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN Controller and the Physical Layer
(PHY):
 PCI Express-based interface for active state operation (S0) state

•
•
•
•

 SMBUS for host and management traffic (Sx low power state)
Compliant to IEEE 802.3x flow control support
802.1p and 802.1q
TCP, IP, and UDP checksum offload (for IPv4 and IPv6)
Full device driver compatibility

In addition, the Intel 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports Intel AMT, which is
a part of Intel’s vPro™ technology. The associated RJ-45 LAN connector has been
colored red for easy identification.

29

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

1.9.2

LAN Subsystem Software

When Intel AMT is not configured, the LAN controllers support features of Intel®
Advanced Network Services (Intel® ANS). Intel ANS is included in the LAN driver
software and contains support for teaming adapters in:
•
•
•
•
•

Adapter Fault Tolerance
Switch Fault Tolerance
Adaptive Load Balancing for both transmit and receive
Static Link Aggregation
IEEE 802.3ad Dynamic Link Aggregation.

LAN software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site.
For information about

Refer to

Obtaining LAN software and drivers

http://downloadcenter.intel.com

Intel® Advanced Network Services and adapter teaming

http://www.intel.com/support/ne
twork/sb/cs-009747.htm

1.9.3

RJ-45 LAN Connectors with Integrated LEDs

Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connectors (shown in Figure 5).

Item

Description

A

Link LED (Green)

B

Data Rate LED (Green/Yellow)

C

Link LED (Green)

D

Data Rate LED (Green/Yellow)

Figure 5. LAN Connectors LED Locations

30

Product Description

Table 8 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN
subsystem is operating.
Table 8. LAN Connector LED States
LED
Link

Data Rate

LED Color
Green

Green/Yellow

LED State

Condition

Off

LAN link is not established.

On

LAN link is established.

Blinking

LAN activity is occurring.

Off

10 Mb/s data rate is selected.

Green

100 Mb/s data rate is selected.

Yellow

1000 Mb/s data rate is selected.

1.10 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:
•
•

Thermal and voltage monitoring
Chassis intrusion detection

1.10.1

Hardware Monitoring

The hardware monitoring and fan control subsystem is based on the Nuvoton
NCT6776D 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, 3.3 Vstandby, V_SM, +VCCP, and
PCH VCC
SMBus interface

1.10.2

Fan Monitoring

Fan monitoring can be implemented using Intel® Desktop Utilities or third-party
software.
For information about

Refer to

The functions of the fan headers

Section 1.12.2.2, page 41

1.10.3

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 11, page 49

31

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

1.10.4

Thermal Monitoring

Figure 6 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers.

Item

Description

A

Thermal diode, located on the processor die

B

Rear chassis fan header

C

Processor fan header

D

Front chassis fan header

E

Thermal diode, located on the Intel Q77 PCH

Figure 6. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers

32

Product Description

1.11 Intel® Security and Manageability
Technologies
Intel® Security and Manageability Technologies provides tools and resources to help
small business owners and IT organizations protect and manage their assets in a
business or institutional environment.

NOTE
Software with security and/or manageability capability is required to take advantage of
Intel platform security and/or management technologies.

Intel® vPro™ Technology

1.11.1

Intel® vPro™ Technology is a collection of platform capabilities that support enhanced
manageability, security, virtualization and power efficiency. The key platform
capabilities include:
Intel®
Intel®
Intel®
Intel®
Intel®
Intel®
Intel®
Intel®

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Turbo Boost Technology for increased performance and power efficiency
Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT) for higher performance
Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)
Virtualization (Intel® VT)
Virtualization for Directed I/O (Intel® VT-d)
Trusted Execution Technology (Intel® TXT)
Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)
Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)

For information about

Refer to

Intel vPro Technology

http://support.intel.com/support/vpro/

1.11.1.1

Intel® Active Management Technology

When used with third-party management and security applications, Intel Active
Management Technology (Intel AMT) allows business owners and IT organizations to
better discover, heal, and protect their networked computing assets.
Some of the features of Intel AMT include:
•
•
•
•
•

Out-of-band (OOB) system access, to discover assets even while PCs are
powered off
Remote trouble-shooting and recovery, which allows remote diagnosis and
recovery of systems after OS failures
Hardware-based agent presence checking that automatically detects and alerts
when critical software agents have been stopped or are missing
Proactive network defense, which uses filters to block incoming threats while
isolating infected clients before they impact the network
Remote hardware and software asset tracking, helping to track computer assets
and keep virus protection up-to-date

33

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

•

Keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) remote control, which allows redirection of a
managed system’s video to a remote console which can then interact with it
using the console’s own mouse and keyboard.

NOTE
Intel AMT requires the computer system to have an Intel AMT-enabled chipset,
network hardware and software, as well as connection with a power source, a
corporate network connection, and an Intel AMT-enabled remote management console.
Setup requires additional configuration of the platform.
For information about

Refer to

Intel Active Management Technology

http://www.intel.com/technology/platformtechnology/intel-amt/index.htm

1.11.1.2

®

Intel® Virtualization Technology

Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) is a hardware-assisted technology that,
when combined with software-based virtualization solutions, provides maximum
system utilization by consolidating multiple environments into a single server or
client.

NOTE
A processor with Intel VT does not guarantee that virtualization will work on your
system. Intel VT requires a computer system with a chipset, BIOS, enabling software
and/or operating system, device drivers, and applications designed for this feature.
For information about

Refer to

Intel Virtualization Technology

http://www.intel.com/technology/virtualization/tec
hnology.htm

1.11.1.3

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel® VT-d) allows addresses in
incoming I/O device memory transactions to be remapped to different host addresses.
This provides Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) software with:
•
•

34

Improved reliability and security through device isolation using hardware assisted
remapping
Improved I/O performance and availability by direct assignment of devices.
For information about

Refer to

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O

http://www.intel.com/technology/itj/2006/v10i3/2-io/4virtualization-techniques.htm

Product Description

Intel® Trusted Execution Technology

1.11.1.4

Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (Intel® TXT) is a hardware security solution that
protects systems against software-based attacks by validating the behavior of key
components at startup against a known good source. It requires that Intel VT be
enabled and the presence of a TPM.
For information about

Refer to

Intel Trusted Execution Technology

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architectureand-technology/trusted-execution-technology/malwarereduction-general-technology.html

Intel® Identity Protection Technology

1.11.1.5

Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) provides a simple way for websites
and enterprises to validate that a user is logging in from a trusted computer. This is
accomplished by using the Intel Manageability Engine embedded in the chipset to
generate a six-digit number that, when coupled with a user name and password, will
generate a One-Time Password (OTP) when visiting Intel IPT-enabled websites. Intel
IPT eliminates the need for the additional token or key fob required previously for
two-factor authentication.
For information about

Refer to

Intel Identity Protection Technology

http://ipt.intel.com

1.11.1.6

Intel Anti-Theft Technology
®

Intel Anti-Theft (Intel® AT) provides local, tamper-resistant defense that works like
a poison pill that disables the computer and access to its data even if the operating
system (OS) is reimaged, a new hard drive is installed, or the computer is
disconnected from the network.

NOTE
No computer system can provide absolute security under all conditions. Intel AT
requires the computer system to have an Intel® AT-enabled chipset, BIOS, firmware
release, software, and an Intel AT-capable Service Provider/ISV application and
service subscription. The detection (triggers), response (actions), and recovery
mechanisms only work after the Intel® AT functionality has been activated and
configured. Certain functionality may not be offered by some ISVs or service
providers and may not be available in all countries. Intel assumes no liability for lost
or stolen data and/or systems or any other damages resulting thereof.
For information about

Refer to

Intel Anti-Theft

http://antitheft.intel.com/welcome.aspx

35

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

1.11.2

Intel Small Business Technology
®

Intel Small Business Technology (Intel® SBT) provides small businesses with security
and productivity capabilities to help keep their PCs up-to-date, protected and running
well. Intel SBT is the firmware component of Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel®
SBA) and includes this hardware functionality:
•
•

Local Maintenance Timer – Enables applications to “wake-up” the host platform
when it is powered down or in a sleep state.
Local Software Monitor – Provides a common reporting mechanism to monitor
applications running on the host operating system.

NOTE
Systems configured for use with Intel SBA will not be configurable for Intel AMT, and
vice versa. To change from one usage to the other, the system must first be
unprovisioned back to factory defaults. This may be done by entering BIOS Setup
Configuration Mode.

36

For information about

Refer to

Intel Small Business Advantage

http://www.intel.com/go/SBA

Entering BIOS Setup Configuration Mode

Section 2.3 on page 61

Product Description

1.11.3

Intel® Management Engine (Intel® ME) Software
and Drivers

Intel ME software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site.
For information about

Refer to

Obtaining Intel ME software and drivers

Section 1.2 on page 16

1.11.3.1

Intel® Management Engine “M” State LED

The board has a blue-colored Intel ME “M” state LED (see Figure 7). The “M” state is
based on Intel ME status, as follows:
•
•
•

M0 = Intel ME is in full control in S0
M3 = Intel ME is in full control in S3-S5 for “out of bound” Intel manageability
Moff = Intel ME is in sleep state after Intel ME timeout has occurred

Table 9 shows expected behavior of the “M” state LED.
Table 9. Intel ME “M” State LED Behavior
Sx/M3

Sx/Moff

S0/M0

LED blinks

Off

On

Figure 7. Location of the Intel ME “M” State LED

37

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

1.12 Power Management
Power management is implemented at several levels, including:
•
•

Software support through Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
Hardware support:
 Power connector
 Fan headers
 LAN wake capabilities
 Instantly Available PC technology
 Wake from USB
 Power Management Event signal (PME#) wake-up support
 PCI Express WAKE# signal support
 Wake from serial port
 Wake from S5
 +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED

1.12.1

ACPI

ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug
and Play functions of a computer. The use of ACPI with this board requires an
operating system that provides full ACPI support. ACPI features include:
•
•
•
•
•
•

Plug and Play (including bus and device enumeration)
Power management control of individual devices, add-in boards (some add-in
boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives
Methods for achieving less than 15-watt system operation in the power-on/standby
sleeping state
A Soft-off feature that enables the operating system to power-off the computer
Support for multiple wake-up events (see Table 12 on page 40)
Support for a front panel power and sleep mode switch

Table 10 lists the system states based on how long the power switch is pressed,
depending on how ACPI is configured with an ACPI-aware operating system.
Table 10. Effects of Pressing the Power Switch
If the system is in this
state…
Off
(ACPI G2/G5 – Soft off)
On
(ACPI G0 – working state)
On
(ACPI G0 – working state)
Sleep
(ACPI G1 – sleeping state)
Sleep
(ACPI G1 – sleeping state)

38

…and the power switch is
pressed for
Less than four seconds
Less than four seconds
More than six seconds
Less than four seconds
More than six seconds

…the system enters this state
Power-on
(ACPI G0 – working state)
Soft-off/Standby
(ACPI G1 – sleeping state)
Fail safe power-off
(ACPI G2/G5 – Soft off)
Wake-up
(ACPI G0 – working state)
Power-off
(ACPI G2/G5 – Soft off)

Product Description

1.12.1.1

System States and Power States

Under ACPI, the operating system directs all system and device power state
transitions. The operating system puts devices in and out of low-power states based
on user preferences and knowledge of how devices are being used by applications.
Devices that are not being used can be turned off. The operating system uses
information from applications and user settings to put the system as a whole into a
low-power state.
Table 11 lists the power states supported by the board along with the associated
system power targets. See the ACPI specification for a complete description of the
various system and power states.
Table 11. Power States and Targeted System Power
Global States

Sleeping States

Processor
States

G0 – working
state

S0 – working

C0 – working

D0 – working
state.

Full power > 30 W

G1 – sleeping
state

S3 – Suspend to
RAM. Context
saved to RAM.

No power

D3 – no power
except for
wake-up logic.

Power < 5 W

(Note 2)

G1 – sleeping
state

S4 – Suspend to
disk. Context
saved to disk.

No power

D3 – no power
except for
wake-up logic.

Power < 5 W

(Note 2)

G2/S5

S5 – Soft off.
Context not saved.
Cold boot is
required.

No power

D3 – no power
except for
wake-up logic.

Power < 5 W

(Note 2)

G3 –
mechanical off

No power to the
system.

No power

D3 – no power for
wake-up logic,
except when
provided by
battery or
external source.

No power to the system.
Service can be performed
safely.

AC power is
disconnected
from the
computer.

Device States

Targeted System
Power (Note 1)

Notes:
1. Total system power is dependent on the system configuration, including add-in boards and peripherals
powered by the system chassis’ power supply.
2. Dependent on the standby power consumption of wake-up devices used in the system.

39

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

1.12.1.2

Wake-up Devices and Events

Table 12 lists the devices or specific events that can wake the computer from specific
states.
Table 12. Wake-up Devices and Events
These devices/events can wake up the computer…

…from this state

Power switch

S3, S4, S5

RTC alarm

S3, S4, S5

(Note)

LAN

S3, S4, S5

(Note)

USB

S3

PME# signal

S3, S4, S5

(Note)

WAKE#

S3, S4, S5

(Note)

Serial port

S3

(Note)

Note: S4 implies operating system support only.

NOTE
The use of these wake-up events from an ACPI state requires an operating system
that provides full ACPI support. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must
fully support ACPI wake events.

1.12.2

Hardware Support

CAUTION
Ensure that the power supply provides adequate +5 V standby current if LAN wake
capabilities and Instantly Available PC technology features are used. Failure to do so
can damage the power supply. The total amount of standby current required depends
on the wake devices supported and manufacturing options.
The board provides several power management hardware features, including:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Power connector
Fan headers
LAN wake capabilities
Instantly Available PC technology
Wake from USB
Power Management Event signal (PME#) wake-up support
PCI Express WAKE# signal support
Wake from serial port
Wake from S5
+5 V Standby Power Indicator LED

LAN wake capabilities and Instantly Available PC technology require power from the
+5 V standby line.

NOTE
The use of Wake from USB from an ACPI state requires an operating system that
provides full ACPI support.

40

Product Description

1.12.2.1

Power Connector

ATX12V-compliant power supplies can turn off the system power through system
control. When an ACPI-enabled system receives the correct command, the power
supply removes all non-standby voltages.
When resuming from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it
was in before power was interrupted (on or off). The computer’s response can be set
using the Last Power State feature in the BIOS Setup program’s Boot menu.
For information about

Refer to

The location of the main power connector

Figure 11, page 49

The signal names of the main power connector

Table 29, page 57

1.12.2.2

Fan Headers

The function/operation of the fan headers is as follows:
•
•
•
•
•
•

The fans are on when the board is in the S0 state
The fans are off when the board is off or in the S3, S4, or S5 state
Each fan header is wired to a fan tachometer input of the hardware monitoring and
fan control ASIC
All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that can adjust the fan speed or
switch the fan on or off as needed
All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection
The fan headers are controlled by Pulse Width Modulation

For information about

Refer to

The location of the fan headers

Figure 11, page 49

The location of the fan headers and sensors for thermal monitoring

Figure 6, page 32

1.12.2.3

LAN Wake Capabilities

CAUTION
For LAN wake capabilities, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable
of providing adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to provide adequate standby
current when implementing LAN wake capabilities can damage the power supply.
LAN wake capabilities enable remote wake-up of the computer through a network.
The LAN subsystem PCI bus network adapter monitors network traffic at the Media
Independent Interface. Upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, the LAN subsystem
asserts a wake-up signal that powers up the computer. Depending on the LAN
implementation, the board supports LAN wake capabilities with ACPI in the following
ways:
•
•
•
•

The PCI Express WAKE# signal
By Ping
Magic Packet
The onboard LAN subsystem

41

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

1.12.2.4

Instantly Available PC Technology

CAUTION
For Instantly Available PC technology, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must
be capable of providing adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to provide adequate
standby current when implementing Instantly Available PC technology can damage the
power supply.
Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep-state. While in the S3 sleep-state, the computer will appear to be off (the
power supply is off, and the front panel LED is amber if dual colored, or off if single
colored.) When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system quickly returns to
its last known wake state. Table 12 on page 40 lists the devices and events that can
wake the computer from the S3 state.
The board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Add-in
boards that also support this specification can participate in power management and
can be used to wake the computer.
The use of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and
PCI Express add-in cards and drivers.

1.12.2.5

Wake from USB

USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S3 state.

NOTE
Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB.

1.12.2.6

PME# Signal Wake-up Support

When the PME# signal on the Conventional PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes
from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state (with Wake on PME enabled in the BIOS).

1.12.2.7

WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support

When the WAKE# signal on the PCI Express bus is asserted, the computer wakes from
an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state.

1.12.2.8

Wake from Serial Port

Serial port activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S3 state.

1.12.2.9

Wake from S5

When the RTC Date and Time is set in the BIOS, the computer will automatically wake
from an ACPI S5 state.

42

Product Description

1.12.2.10 +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED
The +5 V standby power indicator LED shows that power is still present even when the
computer appears to be off. Figure 8 shows the location of the standby power LED.

CAUTION
If 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 devices.

Figure 8. Location of the Standby Power LED

43

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

44

2

Technical Reference

2.1

Memory Resources

2.1.1

Addressable Memory

The board utilizes 32 GB of addressable system memory. Typically the address space
that is allocated for Conventional PCI bus add-in cards, PCI Express configuration
space, BIOS (SPI Flash device), and chipset overhead resides above the top of DRAM
(total system memory). On a system that has 32 GB of system memory installed, it is
not possible to use all of the installed memory due to system address space being
allocated for other system critical functions. These functions include the following:
•
•
•
•
•
•

BIOS/SPI Flash device (96 Mb)
Local APIC (19 MB)
Direct Media Interface (40 MB)
PCI Express configuration space (256 MB)
PCH base address registers PCI Express ports (up to 256 MB)
Memory-mapped I/O that is dynamically allocated for Conventional PCI and PCI
Express add-in cards (256 MB)

The board provides the capability to reclaim the physical memory overlapped by the
memory mapped I/O logical address space. The board remaps physical memory from
the top of usable DRAM boundary to the 4 GB boundary to an equivalent sized logical
address range located just above the 4 GB boundary. Figure 9 shows a schematic of
the system memory map. All installed system memory can be used when there is no
overlap of system addresses.

45

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

Figure 9. Detailed System Memory Address Map

46

Technical Reference

2.1.2

Memory Map

Table 13 lists the system memory map.
Table 13. System Memory Map
Address Range
(decimal)

Address Range
(hex)

Size

Description

1024 K - 33550336 K

100000 – 7FFC00000

32764 MB

Extended memory

960 K - 1024 K

F0000 - FFFFF

64 KB

Runtime BIOS

896 K - 960 K

E0000 - EFFFF

64 KB

Reserved

800 K - 896 K

C8000 - DFFFF

96 KB

Potential available high DOS
memory (open to the PCI
Conventional bus). Dependent on
video adapter used.

640 K - 800 K

A0000 - C7FFF

160 KB

Video memory and BIOS

639 K - 640 K

9FC00 - 9FFFF

1 KB

Extended BIOS data (movable by
memory manager software)

512 K - 639 K

80000 - 9FBFF

127 KB

Extended conventional memory

0 K - 512 K

00000 - 7FFFF

512 KB

Conventional memory

2.2

Connectors and Headers

CAUTION
Only the following connectors and headers have overcurrent protection: back panel
and front panel USB, as well as IEEE 1394a.
The other internal connectors and headers are not overcurrent protected and should
connect only to devices inside the computer’s chassis, such as fans and internal
peripherals. Do not use these connectors or headers to power devices external to the
computer’s chassis. A fault in the load presented by the external devices could cause
damage to the computer, the power cable, and the external devices themselves.
Furthermore, improper connection of USB or 1394a header single wire connectors may
eventually overload the overcurrent protection and cause damage to the board.
This section describes the board’s connectors. The connectors can be divided into
these groups:
•
•

Back panel I/O connectors
Component-side connectors and headers (see page 49)

47

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

2.2.1

Back Panel Connectors

Figure 10 shows the location of the back panel connectors for the board.

Item

Description

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M

USB 2.0 high current charging ports
eSATA connector
IEEE 1394a connector
LAN port
USB 2.0 ports
DisplayPort connector
DVI-I connector
DVI-D connector
LAN port
USB 3.0 ports
Line in/surround
Line out/front speakers
Mic-in/center/subwoofer

Figure 10. Back Panel Connectors

NOTE
The back panel audio line out connector is designed to power headphones or amplified
speakers only. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-amplified) speakers are
connected to this output.

48

Technical Reference

2.2.2

Component-side Connectors and Headers

Figure 11 shows the locations of the component-side connectors and headers.

Figure 11. Component-side Connectors and Headers

49

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

Table 14 lists the component-side connectors and headers identified in Figure 11.
Table 14. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 11

50

Item/callout f
rom Figure 11

Description

A

PCI Express x4 add-in card connector

B

Conventional PCI add-in card connector

C

IEEE 1394a front panel connector

D

PCI Express x1 add-in card connector

E

PCI Express x16 add-in card connector

F

12 V processor core voltage connector (2 x 2 pin)

G

Rear chassis fan header

H

Processor fan header

I

Front chassis fan header

J

LPC Debug header

K

Chassis intrusion header

L

Main power connector (2 x 12)

M

Intel MEBX reset header

N

PCI Express Full-/Half-Mini Card slot

O

SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (multiplexed with an mSATA port, routed to the PCI
Express Full-/Half-Mini Card slot) (gray)

P

SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors through the PCH (black)

Q

Alternate front panel power/sleep LED header

R

Front panel connector

S

SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors through the PCH (blue)

T

Front panel USB 3.0 connector (blue)

U

Front panel USB 2.0 connector

V

Front panel USB 2.0 connector

W

Serial port connector

X

S/PDIF out header

Y

Front panel audio connector

Z

Internal mono speaker header

Technical Reference

2.2.2.1

Signal Tables for the Connectors and Headers

Table 15. Serial Port Connector
Pin

Signal Name

Pin

Signal Name

1

DCD (Data Carrier Detect)

2

RXD# (Receive Data)

3

TXD# (Transmit Data)

4

DTR (Data Terminal Ready)

5

Ground

6

DSR (Data Set Ready)

7

RTS (Request To Send)

8

CTS (Clear To Send)

9

RI (Ring Indicator)

10

Key (no pin)

Table 16. Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio
Pin

Signal Name

Pin

Signal Name

1

[Port 1] Left channel

2

Ground

3

[Port 1] Right channel

4

PRESENCE# (Dongle present)

5

[Port 2] Right channel

6

[Port 1] SENSE_RETURN

7

SENSE_SEND (Jack detection)

8

Key (no pin)

9

[Port 2] Left channel

10

[Port 2] SENSE_RETURN

Table 17. Front Panel Audio Header for AC ’97 Audio
Pin

Signal Name

Pin

Signal Name

1
3

MIC

2

AUD_GND

MIC_BIAS

4

AUD_GND

5

FP_OUT_R

6

FP_RETURN_R

7

AUD_5V

8

KEY (no pin)

9

FP_OUT_L

10

FP_RETURN_L

Table 18. Front Panel USB 2.0 Connectors
Pin

Signal Name

Pin

Signal Name

1

+5 V DC

2

+5 V DC

3

D-

4

D-

5

D+

6

D+

7

Ground

8

Ground

9

KEY (no pin)

10

No Connect

51

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

Table 19. Front Panel USB 3.0 Connector
Pin

Signal Name

Description

1

Vbus

Power

2

IntA_P1_SSRX−

USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx−

3

IntA_P1_SSRX+

USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx+

4

GND

Ground

5

IntA_P1_SSTX−

USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Tx−

6

IntA_P1_SSTX+

USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Tx+

7

GND

Ground

8

IntA_P1_D−

USB3 ICC Port1 D− (USB2 Signal D−)

9

IntA_P1_D+

USB3 ICC Port1 D+ (USB2 Signal D+)

10

ID

Over Current Protection

11

IntA_P2_D+

USB3 ICC Port2 D+ (USB2 Signal D+)

12

IntA_P2_D−

USB3 ICC Port2 D− (USB2 Signal D−)

13

GND

Ground

14

IntA_P2_SSTX+

USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Tx+

15

IntA_P2_SSTX−

USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Tx−

16

GND

Ground

17

IntA_P2_SSRX+

USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Rx+

18

IntA_P2_SSRX−

USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Rx+

19

Vbus

Power

20

Key

No pin

Table 20. IEEE 1394a Connector
Pin

Signal Name

Pin

Signal Name

1

Data A (positive)

2

Data A (negative)

3

Ground

4

Ground

5

Data B (positive)

6

Data B (negative)

7

+12 V DC

8

+12 V DC

9

Key (no pin)

10

Ground

Table 21. Internal Mono Speaker Header

52

Pin

Signal Name

1

−

2

+

Technical Reference

Table 22. PCI Express Full-/Half-Mini Card Connector
Pin

Signal Name

1

WAKE#

2

+3.3 V aux

3

Reserved

4

GND

5

Reserved

6

1.5 V

7

CLKREQ#

8

Reserved

9

GND

10

Reserved

11

REFCLK-

12

Reserved

13

REFCLK+

14

Reserved

15

GND

16

Reserved

17

Reserved

18

GND

19

Reserved

20

Reserved

21

GND

22

PERST#

23

PERn0

24

+3.3 V aux

25

PERp0

26

GND

27

GND

28

+1.5 V

29

GND

30

SMB_CLK

31

PETn0

32

SMB_DATA

33

PETp0

34

GND

35

GND

36

USB_D-

37

GND

38

USB_D+

Additional Signal Name

(mSATA) GND

continued

53

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

Table 22. PCI Express Full-/Half-Mini Card Connector (continued)
Pin

Signal Name

Additional Signal Name

39

+3.3 V aux

(mSATA) 3.3 V

40

GND

41

+3.3 V aux

42

LED_WWAN#

43

Reserved

44

LED_WLAN#

45

Reserved

46

LED_WPAN#

47

Reserved

48

+1.5V

(mSATA) 3.3 V
NC (mSATA indicator)
(mSATA) Vendor;
(Intel AMT) C-Link_CLK*
(mSATA) Vendor
(Intel AMT) C-Link_DAT*
(mSATA) DA/DSS

49

Reserved

50

GND

51

Reserved

52

+3.3 V aux

(Intel AMT) C-Link_RST*
(mSATA) Presence Detection

NOTE
The Intel AMT C-Link signals are routed to the PCIe full-/half-mini card connector
to support Intel AMT Wake-on-LAN for wireless cards.

Table 23. SATA Connectors

54

Pin

Signal Name

1

Ground

2

TXP

3

TXN

4

Ground

5

RXN

6

RXP

7

Ground

Technical Reference

Table 24. S/PDIF Header
Pin

Signal Name

1

Ground

2

S/PDIF out

3

Key (no pin)

4

+5 V DC

Table 25. Chassis Intrusion Header
Pin

Signal Name

1

Intruder#

2

Ground

Table 26. Processor, Front, and Rear Chassis
(4-Pin) Fan Headers
Pin

Signal Name

1

Ground (Note)

2

+12 V

3

FAN_TACH

4

FAN_CONTROL

Note:

These fan headers use Pulse Width Modulation control for fan speed.

Table 27. LPC Debug Header
Pin

Signal Name

Pin

Signal Name

1
3

CK_33M_DEBUG

2

GND

PLTRST#

4

LFRAME#

5

LAD0

6

LAD1

7

LAD2

8

LAD3

9

GND

10

GND

11

+3.3 V

12

+3.3 V

13

Key (no pin)

14

+3.3 V

55

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

2.2.2.2

Add-in Card Connectors

The board has the following add-in card connectors:
•
•
•
•

One
One
One
One

PCI Express x16 (3.0/2.x/1.x)
PCI Express x4 (2.x/1.x)
PCI Express x1 (2.x/1.x)
Conventional PCI (rev 2.3)

Note the following considerations for the Conventional PCI bus connector:
•
•

The Conventional PCI bus connector is bus master capable.
SMBus signals are routed to the Conventional PCI bus connector. This enables
Conventional PCI bus add-in boards with SMBus support to access sensor data on
the desktop board. The specific SMBus signals are as follows:
 The SMBus clock line is connected to pin A40.
 The SMBus data line is connected to pin A41.

NOTE
PCI Express 3.0 is only supported by 3rd generation Intel Core processor family
processors.

56

Technical Reference

2.2.2.3

Power Supply Connectors

The board has the following power supply connectors:
•

•

Main power – a 2 x 12 connector. This connector is compatible with 2 x 10
connectors previously used on Intel Desktop boards. The board supports the use
of ATX12V power supplies with either 2 x 10 or 2 x 12 main power cables. When
using a power supply with a 2 x 10 main power cable, attach that cable to the main
power connector, leaving pins 11, 12, 23, and 24 unconnected.
Processor core power – a 2 x 2 connector. This connector provides power
directly to the processor voltage regulator and must always be used. Failure to do
so will prevent the board from booting.

Table 28. Processor Core Power Connector
Pin

Signal Name

Pin

Signal Name

1

Ground

2

Ground

3

+12 V

4

+12 V

Table 29. Main Power Connector
Pin

Signal Name

Pin

Signal Name

1

+3.3 V

13

+3.3 V

2

+3.3 V

14

-12 V

3

Ground

15

Ground

4

+5 V

16

PS-ON# (power supply remote on/off)

5

Ground

17

Ground

6

+5 V

18

Ground

7

Ground

19

Ground

8

PWRGD (Power Good)

20

No connect

9

+5 V (Standby)

21

+5 V

10

+12 V

22

+5 V

11

+12 V (Note)

23

+5 V (Note)

12

2 x 12 connector detect (Note)

24

Ground (Note)

Note: When using a 2 x 10 power supply cable, this pin will be unconnected.

For information about

Refer to

Power supply considerations

Section 2.6.1 on page 64

57

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

2.2.2.4

Front Panel Header

This section describes the functions of the front panel header. Table 30 lists the signal
names of the front panel header. Figure 12 is a connection diagram for the front panel
header.
Table 30. Front Panel Header
Pin

Signal Name

Description

Pin

Signal Name

Description

1

HDD_POWER_LED

Pull-up resistor
(750 Ω) to +5V

2

POWER_LED_MAIN

[Out] Front panel LED
(main color)

3

HDD_LED#

[Out] Hard disk
activity LED

4

POWER_LED_ALT

[Out] Front panel LED
(alt color)

5

GROUND

Ground

6

POWER_SWITCH#

[In] Power switch

7

RESET_SWITCH#

[In] Reset switch

8

GROUND

Ground

9

+5V_DC

Power

10

Key

No pin

Figure 12. Connection Diagram for Front Panel Header
2.2.2.4.1

Hard Drive Activity LED Header

Pins 1 and 3 can be connected to an LED to provide a visual indicator that data is
being read from or written to a hard drive. Proper LED function requires a SATA hard
drive or optical drive connected to an onboard SATA connector.
2.2.2.4.2

Reset Switch Header

Pins 5 and 7 can be connected to a momentary single pole, single throw (SPST) type
switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs the
POST.

58

Technical Reference

2.2.2.4.3

Power/Sleep LED Header

Pins 2 and 4 can be connected to a one- or two-color LED. Table 31 shows the
possible states for a one-color LED. Table 32 shows the possible states for a two-color
LED.
Table 31. States for a One-Color Power LED
LED State

Description

Off

Power off/sleeping

Steady Green

Running

Table 32. States for a Two-Color Power LED
LED State

Description

Off

Power off

Steady Green

Running

Steady Yellow

Sleeping

NOTE
The colors listed in Table 31 and Table 32 are suggested colors only. Actual LED colors
are chassis-specific.
2.2.2.4.4

Power Switch Header

Pins 6 and 8 can be connected to a front panel momentary-contact power switch. The
switch must pull the SW_ON# pin to ground for at least 50 ms to signal the power
supply to switch on or off. (The time requirement is due to internal debounce circuitry
on the board.) At least two seconds must pass before the power supply will recognize
another on/off signal.

2.2.2.5

Alternate Front Panel Power/Sleep LED Header

Pins 1 and 3 of this header duplicate the signals on pins 2 and 4 of the front panel
header.
Table 33. Alternate Front Panel Power/Sleep LED Header
Pin

Signal Name

Description

1

POWER_LED_MAIN

[Out] Front panel LED (main color)

2

Key (no pin)

3

POWER_LED_ALT

[Out] Front panel LED (alt color)

59

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

2.2.2.6

Front Panel USB 2.0 Connectors

Figure 13 is a connection diagram for the front panel USB 2.0 connectors.

NOTE

•
•

The +5 V DC power on the USB connectors is fused.
Use only a front panel USB connector that conforms to the USB 2.0 specification for
high-speed USB devices.

Figure 13. Connection Diagram for Front Panel USB 2.0 Connectors

60

Technical Reference

2.3

Jumper Block

CAUTION
Do not move the jumper 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 14 shows the location of the jumper block. The 3-pin jumper block determines
the BIOS Setup program’s mode. Table 34 describes the jumper settings for the three
modes: normal, configure, and recovery. When the jumper is set to configure mode
and the computer is powered-up, the BIOS compares the processor version and the
microcode version in the BIOS and reports if the two match.

Figure 14. Location of the Jumper Block

Table 34. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings
Function/Mode

Jumper Setting

Configuration

Normal

1-2

The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords
for booting.

Configure

2-3

After the POST runs, Setup runs automatically. The
maintenance menu is displayed.
Note that this Configure mode is the only way to clear the
BIOS/CMOS settings. Press F9 (restore defaults) while in
Configure mode to restore the BIOS/CMOS settings to their
default values.

Recovery

None

The BIOS attempts to recover the BIOS configuration. A
recovery CD or flash drive is required.

61

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

Intel® Management Engine BIOS Extension
(Intel® MEBX) Reset Header

2.4

The Intel® MEBX reset header (see Figure 15) allows you to reset the Intel ME
configuration to the factory defaults. Momentarily shorting pins 1 and 2 with a jumper
(not supplied) will accomplish the following:
•
•

Return all Intel ME parameters to their default values.
Reset the Intel MEBX password to the default value (admin).

CAUTION
Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before
installing an MEBX reset jumper. The jumper must be removed before reapplying
power. The system must be allowed to reach end of POST before reset is complete.
Otherwise, the board could be damaged.

NOTE
After using the MEBX Reset, a “CMOS battery failure” warning will occur during the
next POST. This is expected and does not indicate a component failure.

Figure 15. Intel MEBX Reset Header
Table 35. Intel MEBX Reset Header Signals

62

Pin

Function

1

PCH_RTCRST_PULLUP

2

Ground

3

No connection

Technical Reference

2.5
2.5.1

Mechanical Considerations
Form Factor

The board is designed to fit into an ATX-form-factor chassis. Figure 16 illustrates the
mechanical form factor for the board. Dimensions are given in inches [millimeters].
The outer dimensions are 9.60 inches by 9.60 inches [243.84 millimeters by
243.84 millimeters]. Location of the I/O connectors and mounting holes are in
compliance with the ATX specification.

Figure 16. Board Dimensions

63

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

2.6

Electrical Considerations

2.6.1

Power Supply Considerations

CAUTION
The +5 V standby line from the power supply must be capable of providing adequate
+5 V standby current. Failure to do so can damage the power supply. The total
amount of standby current required depends on the wake devices supported and
manufacturing options.
Additional power required will depend on configurations chosen by the integrator.
The power supply must comply with the indicated parameters of the ATX form factor
specification.
•
•
•
•

The potential relation between 3.3 V DC and +5 V DC power rails
The current capability of the +5 VSB line
All timing parameters
All voltage tolerances

For example, for a high power system consisting of a supported 95 W processor (see
Section 1.3 on page 16 for a list of supported processors), 4 GB DDR3 RAM, one high
end video card, one hard disk drive, one optical drive, and all board peripherals
enabled, the minimum recommended power supply is 460 W. Table 36 lists possible
recommended power supply current rail values.
Table 36. Recommended Power Supply Current Values (High Power)
Output Voltage

3.3 V

5V

12 V1

12 V2

-12 V

5 VSB

Current

22 A

20 A

20 A

20 A

0.3 A

2.5 A

For example, for a low power system consisting of a supported 45 W processor (see
Section 1.3 on page 16 for a list of supported processors), 2 GB DDR3 RAM, integrated
graphics, one SSD, one optical drive, and no extra onboard peripherals enabled, the
minimum recommended power supply is a 320 W. Table 37 lists possible
recommended power supply current rail values. Note: If the correct power supply and
system configuration is used, a smaller power supply will work.
Table 37. Recommended Power Supply Current Values (Low Power)

64

Output Voltage

3.3 V

5V

12 V1

12 V2

-12 V

5 VSB

Current

20 A

20 A

15 A

15 A

0.3 A

1.5 A

For information about

Refer to

Selecting an appropriate power supply

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb
/CS-026472.htm

Technical Reference

2.6.2

Power Supervisor

This board supports a version of the Power Supervisor feature which adds protection to
the 5 VSB power rail by limiting potential electrical overstress events to a nondestructive level.

2.6.3

Fan Header Current Capability

CAUTION
The processor fan must be connected to the processor fan header, not to a chassis fan
header. Connecting the processor fan to a chassis fan header may result in onboard
component damage that will halt fan operation.
Table 38 lists the current capability of the fan headers.
Table 38. Fan Header Current Capability
Fan Header

Maximum Available Current

Processor fan

2.0 A

Front chassis fan

1.5 A

Rear chassis fan

1.5 A

2.6.4

Add-in Board Considerations

The board is designed to provide 2 A (average) of current for each add-in board from
the +5 V rail. The total +5 V current draw for add-in boards for a fully loaded board
(all three expansion slots filled) must not exceed the system’s power supply +5 V
maximum current or 14 A in total.

2.7

Thermal Considerations

CAUTION
A chassis with a maximum internal ambient temperature of 38 oC at the processor fan
inlet is a requirement. Use a processor heat sink that provides omni-directional airflow
to maintain required airflow across the processor voltage regulator area.

CAUTION
Failure to ensure appropriate airflow may result in reduced performance of both the
processor and/or voltage regulator or, in some instances, damage to the board. For a
list of chassis that have been tested with Intel desktop boards please refer to the
following website:
http://www3.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/tech_reference/53211.htm
All responsibility for determining the adequacy of any thermal or system design
remains solely with the reader. Intel makes no warranties or representations that
merely following the instructions presented in this document will result in a system
with adequate thermal performance.

65

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

CAUTION
Ensure that the ambient temperature does not exceed the board’s maximum operating
temperature. Failure to do so could cause components to exceed their maximum case
temperature and malfunction. For information about the maximum operating
temperature, see the environmental specifications in Section 2.9.

CAUTION
Ensure that proper airflow is maintained in the processor voltage regulator circuit.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the voltage regulator circuit. The processor
voltage regulator area (shown in Figure 17) can reach a temperature of up to 120 oC in
an open chassis.
Figure 17 shows the locations of the localized high temperature zones.

Item

Description

A
B
C

Processor voltage regulator area
Processor
Intel Q77 Express Chipset

Figure 17. Localized High Temperature Zones

66

Technical Reference

Table 39 provides maximum case temperatures for the components that are sensitive
to thermal changes. The operating temperature, current load, or operating frequency
could affect case temperatures. Maximum case temperatures are important when
considering proper airflow to cool the board.
Table 39. Thermal Considerations for Components
Component

Maximum Case Temperature

Processor

For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and
processor specification updates

Intel Q77 Express Chipset

104 oC

To ensure functionality and reliability, the component is specified for proper operation
when Case Temperature is maintained at or below the maximum temperature listed in
Table 39. This is a requirement for sustained power dissipation equal to Thermal
Design Power (TDP is specified as the maximum sustainable power to be dissipated by
the components). When the component is dissipating less than TDP, the case
temperature should be below the Maximum Case Temperature. The surface
temperature at the geometric center of the component corresponds to Case
Temperature.
It is important to note that the temperature measurement in the system BIOS is a
value reported by embedded thermal sensors in the components and does not directly
correspond to the Maximum Case Temperature. The upper operating limit when
monitoring this thermal sensor is Tcontrol.
Table 40. Tcontrol Values for Components
Component

Tcontrol

Processor

For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and
processor specification updates

Intel Q77 Express Chipset

104 oC

For information about

Refer to

Processor datasheets and specification updates

Section 1.2, page 16

Intel Q77 Express Chipset

http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/
chipsets/

67

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

2.8

Reliability

The Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) prediction is calculated using parts count
method. The calculation is based on the Telcordia SR-332, Issue 2; Method I Case 3
50% electrical stress, 50 ºC ambient. The MTBF prediction is used to estimate repair
rates and spare parts requirements. The MTBF data is calculated from predicted data
at 50 ºC. The MTBF for the Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK is 211,190 hours.

2.9

Environmental

Table 41 lists the environmental specifications for the board.
Table 41. Environmental Specifications
Parameter

Specification

Temperature
Non-Operating

-20 °C to +70 °C

Operating

0 °C to +55 °C

Shock
Unpackaged

50 g trapezoidal waveform
Velocity change of 170 inches/s²

Packaged

Half sine 2 millisecond
Product Weight (pounds)

Free Fall (inches)

Velocity Change (inches/s²)

<20

36

167

21-40

30

152

41-80

24

136

81-100

18

118

Vibration
Unpackaged

5 Hz to 20 Hz: 0.01 g² Hz sloping up to 0.02 g² Hz
20 Hz to 500 Hz: 0.02 g² Hz (flat)

Packaged

5 Hz to 40 Hz: 0.015 g² Hz (flat)
40 Hz to 500 Hz: 0.015 g² Hz sloping down to 0.00015 g² Hz

68

3

Overview of BIOS Features

3.1

Introduction

The board uses an Intel BIOS that is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash
Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated using a disk-based program. The SPI Flash
contains the BIOS Setup program, POST, the PCI auto-configuration utility, LAN
EEPROM information, and Plug and Play support.
The BIOS displays a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS and a revision
code. The initial production BIOSs are identified as MKQ7710H.86A.
When the BIOS Setup configuration jumper is set to configure mode and the computer
is powered-up, the BIOS compares the CPU version and the microcode version in the
BIOS and reports if the two match.
The BIOS Setup program can be used to view and change the BIOS settings for the
computer. The BIOS Setup program is accessed by pressing the  key after the
Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot
begins. The menu bar is shown below.
Maintenance

Main

Configuration

Performance

Security

Power

Boot

Exit

NOTE
The maintenance menu is displayed only when the board is in configure mode.
Section 2.3 on page 61 shows how to put the board in configure mode.

69

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

Table 42 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features.
Table 42. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar
Maintenance

Main

Clears
passwords and
displays
processor
information

Displays
processor
and memory
configuration

Configuration
Performance
Configures
advanced
features
available
through the
chipset

Configures
Memory, Bus
and Processor
overrides

Security

Power

Boot

Exit

Sets
passwords
and
security
features

Configures
power
management
features and
power supply
controls

Selects
boot
options

Saves or
discards
changes to
Setup
program
options

Table 43 lists the function keys available for menu screens.
Table 43. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys
BIOS Setup Program
Function Key

Description

<←> or <→>

Selects a different menu screen (Moves the cursor left or right)

<↑> or <↓>

Selects an item (Moves the cursor up or down)



Selects a field (Not implemented)



Executes command or selects the submenu



Load the default configuration values for the current menu



Save the current values and exits the BIOS Setup program



Exits the menu

3.2

BIOS Flash Memory Organization

The Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) includes a 96 Mbit
(12288 KB) flash memory device.

3.3
3.3.1

Resource Configuration
PCI Express Autoconfiguration

The BIOS can automatically configure PCI Express devices. PCI Express devices may
be onboard or add-in cards. Autoconfiguration lets a user insert or remove PCI
Express cards without having to configure the system. When a user turns on the
system after adding a PCI Express card, the BIOS automatically configures interrupts,
the I/O space, and other system resources. Any interrupts set to Available in Setup
are considered to be available for use by the add-in card.

70

Overview of BIOS Features

3.4

System Management BIOS (SMBIOS)

SMBIOS is a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant method for managing
computers in a managed network.
The main component of SMBIOS is the Management Information Format (MIF)
database, which contains information about the computing system and its
components. Using SMBIOS, a system administrator can obtain the system types,
capabilities, operational status, and installation dates for system components. The
MIF database defines the data and provides the method for accessing this information.
The BIOS enables applications such as third-party management software to use
SMBIOS. The BIOS stores and reports the following SMBIOS information:
•
•
•
•

BIOS data, such as the BIOS revision level
Fixed-system data, such as peripherals, serial numbers, and asset tags
Resource data, such as memory size, cache size, and processor speed
Dynamic data, such as event detection and error logging

Non-Plug and Play operating systems require an additional interface for obtaining the
SMBIOS information. The BIOS supports an SMBIOS table interface for such operating
systems. Using this support, an SMBIOS service-level application running on a
non-Plug and Play operating system can obtain the SMBIOS information. Additional
board information can be found in the BIOS under the Additional Information header
under the Main BIOS page.

3.5

Legacy USB Support

Legacy USB support enables USB devices to be used even when the operating
system’s USB drivers are not yet available. Legacy USB support is used to access the
BIOS Setup program, and to install an operating system that supports USB. By
default, Legacy USB support is set to Enabled.
Legacy USB support operates as follows:
1. When you apply power to the computer, legacy support is disabled.
2. POST begins.
3. Legacy USB support is enabled by the BIOS allowing you to use a USB keyboard to
enter and configure the BIOS Setup program and the maintenance menu.
4. POST completes.
5. The operating system loads. While the operating system is loading, USB
keyboards and mice are recognized and may be used to configure the operating
system. (Keyboards and mice are not recognized during this period if Legacy USB
support was set to Disabled in the BIOS Setup program.)
6. After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB
devices are recognized by the operating system, and Legacy USB support from the
BIOS is no longer used.
7. Additional USB legacy feature options can be access by using Intel® Integrator
Toolkit.

71

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

To install an operating system that supports USB, verify that Legacy USB support in
the BIOS Setup program is set to Enabled and follow the operating system’s
installation instructions.

3.6

BIOS Updates

The BIOS can be updated using either of the following utilities, which are available on
the Intel World Wide Web site:
•

•

Intel® Express BIOS Update utility, which enables automated updating while in the
Windows environment. Using this utility, the BIOS can be updated from a file on a
hard disk, a USB drive (a flash drive or a USB hard drive), or a CD-ROM, or from
the file location on the Web.
Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, which requires booting from DOS. Using this
utility, the BIOS can be updated from a file on a hard disk, a USB drive (a flash
drive or a USB hard drive), or a CD-ROM.

Both utilities verify that the updated BIOS matches the target system to prevent
accidentally installing an incompatible BIOS.

NOTE
Review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS
update.
For information about

Refer to

BIOS update utilities

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb
/CS-022312.htm.

3.6.1

Language Support

The BIOS Setup program and help messages are supported in US English. Check the
Intel web site for support.

72

Overview of BIOS Features

3.6.2

Custom Splash Screen

During POST, an Intel® splash screen is displayed by default. This splash screen can
be augmented with a custom splash screen. The Intel Integrator’s Toolkit that is
available from Intel can be used to create a custom splash screen.

NOTE
If you add a custom splash screen, it will share space with the Intel branded logo.
For information about

Refer to

Intel Integrator Toolkit

http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software/itk/

®

Additional Intel software tools

3.7

http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software.htm

BIOS Recovery

It is unlikely that anything will interrupt a BIOS update; however, if an interruption
occurs, the BIOS could be damaged. Table 44 lists the drives and media types that
can and cannot be used for BIOS recovery. The BIOS recovery media does not need
to be made bootable.
Table 44. Acceptable Drives/Media Types for BIOS Recovery
Media Type

Can be used for BIOS recovery?

CD-ROM drive connected to the SATA interface

Yes

USB removable drive (a USB Flash Drive, for example)

Yes

USB diskette drive (with a 1.44 MB diskette)

No

USB hard disk drive

No

For information about

Refer to

BIOS recovery

http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/
cs-023360.htm

73

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

3.8

Boot Options

In the BIOS Setup program, the user can choose to boot from a hard drive, optical
drive, removable drive, or the network. The default setting is for the optical drive to
be the first boot device, the hard drive second, removable drive third, and the network
fourth.

3.8.1

Optical Drive Boot

Booting from the optical drive is supported in compliance to the El Torito bootable
CD-ROM format specification. Under the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup program, the
optical drive is listed as a boot device. Boot devices are defined in priority order.
Accordingly, if there is not a bootable CD in the optical drive, the system will attempt
to boot from the next defined drive.

3.8.2

Network Boot

The network can be selected as a boot device. This selection allows booting from the
onboard LAN or a network add-in card with a remote boot ROM installed.
Pressing the  key during POST automatically forces booting from the LAN. To
use this key during POST, the User Access Level in the BIOS Setup program's Security
menu must be set to Full.

3.8.3

Booting Without Attached Devices

For use in embedded applications, the BIOS has been designed so that after passing
the POST, the operating system loader is invoked even if the following devices are not
present:
•
•
•

Video adapter
Keyboard
Mouse

3.8.4

Changing the Default Boot Device During POST

Pressing the  key during POST causes a boot device menu to be displayed. This
menu displays the list of available boot devices. Table 45 lists the boot device menu
options.
Table 45. Boot Device Menu Options

74

Boot Device Menu Function Keys

Description

<↑> or <↓>

Selects a default boot device



Exits the menu, and boots from the selected device



Exits the menu and boots according to the boot priority
defined through BIOS setup

Overview of BIOS Features

3.9

Adjusting Boot Speed

These factors affect system boot speed:
•
•
•

Selecting and configuring peripherals properly
Optimized BIOS boot parameters
Enabling the Fast Boot feature

3.9.1

Peripheral Selection and Configuration

The following techniques help improve system boot speed:
•
•
•

•

Choose a hard drive with parameters such as “power-up to data ready” in less than
eight seconds that minimizes hard drive startup delays.
Select a CD-ROM drive with a fast initialization rate. This rate can influence POST
execution time.
Eliminate unnecessary add-in adapter features, such as logo displays, screen
repaints, or mode changes in POST. These features may add time to the boot
process.
Try different monitors. Some monitors initialize and communicate with the BIOS
more quickly, which enables the system to boot more quickly.

3.9.2

BIOS Boot Optimizations

Use of the following BIOS Setup program settings reduces the POST execution time.
•

•

•

In the Boot menu, enable the settings for Fast Boot. This option will allow BIOS to
skip through various stages of POST and boot quickly to the last detected boot
device.
In the Boot Menu, set the hard disk drive as the first boot device. As a result, the
POST does not first seek a diskette drive, which saves about one second from the
POST execution time.
In the Peripheral Configuration submenu, disable the LAN device if it will not be
used. This can reduce up to four seconds of option ROM boot time.

NOTE
It is possible to optimize the boot process to the point where the system boots so
quickly that the Intel logo screen (or a custom logo splash screen) will not be seen.
Monitors and hard disk drives with minimum initialization times can also contribute to
a boot time that might be so fast that necessary logo screens and POST messages
cannot be seen.
This boot time may be so fast that some drives might be not be initialized at all. If
this condition should occur, it is possible to introduce a programmable delay ranging
from zero to 30 seconds by 5 second increments (using the Hard Disk Pre-Delay
feature of the Advanced Menu in the Drive Configuration Submenu of the BIOS Setup
program).

75

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

3.10 BIOS Security Features
The BIOS includes security features that restrict access to the BIOS Setup program
and who can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can be
set for the BIOS Setup program and for booting the computer, with the following
restrictions:
•
•
•
•

•

•
•

The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to view and change all the
Setup options in the BIOS Setup program. This is the supervisor mode.
The user password gives restricted access to view and change Setup options in the
BIOS Setup program. This is the user mode.
If only the supervisor password is set, pressing the  key at the password
prompt of the BIOS Setup program allows the user restricted access to Setup.
If both the supervisor and user passwords are set, users can enter either the
supervisor password or the user password to access Setup. Users have access to
Setup respective to which password is entered.
Setting the user password restricts who can boot the computer. The password
prompt will be displayed before the computer is booted. If only the supervisor
password is set, the computer boots without asking for a password. If both
passwords are set, the user can enter either password to boot the computer.
For enhanced security, use different passwords for the supervisor and user
passwords.
Valid password characters are A-Z, a-z, and 0-9. Passwords may be up to
16 characters in length.

Table 46 shows the effects of setting the supervisor password and user password.
This table is for reference only and is not displayed on the screen.
Table 46. Supervisor and User Password Functions
Password
During
Boot

None

None

None

Can change a
limited
number of
options

Supervisor Password

Supervisor

None

N/A

Can change all
options

Enter Password
Clear User Password

User

User

Can change all
options

Can change a
limited
number of
options

Supervisor Password
Enter Password

Supervisor or
user

Supervisor or
user

Supervisor
Mode

User Mode

Neither

Can change all
options (Note)

Can change all
options (Note)

Supervisor
only

Can change all
options

User only
Supervisor
and user set

Note:

76

Setup Options

Password
to Enter
Setup

Password
Set

If no password is set, any user can change all Setup options.

Overview of BIOS Features

NOTE
The BIOS complies with NIST Special Publication 800-147 BIOS Protection Guidelines /
Recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Refer to
http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/800-147/NIST-SP800-147-April2011.pdf for
more information.

3.11 BIOS Performance Features
The BIOS includes the following options to provide custom performance enhancements
when using 3rd generation Intel Core processor family and 2nd generation Intel Core
processor family processors in an LGA1155 socket.
•
•
•
•

Processor Maximum Non-Turbo Ratio (processor multiplier can only be adjusted
down)
Memory multiplier adjustment
Memory voltage adjustment
Graphics multiplier adjustment

77

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

78

4

Error Messages and Beep Codes

4.1

Speaker

The board-mounted speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information
during POST.

4.2

For information about

Refer to

The location of the onboard speaker

Figure 1, page 13

BIOS Beep Codes

Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board’s
speaker to beep an error message describing the problem (see Table 47).
Table 47. BIOS Beep Codes
Type

Pattern

Frequency

F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu One 0.5 second beep when BIOS is ready to
Prompt
accept keyboard input
BIOS update in progress

None

Video error

On-off (1.0
2.5-second
(beeps and
continue to

Memory error

On-off (1.0 second each) three times, then
2.5-second pause (off), entire pattern repeats
(beeps and pause) until the system is powered
off.

Thermal trip warning

Alternate high and low beeps (1.0 second each)
for eight beeps, followed by system shut down.

second each) two times, then
pause (off), entire pattern repeats
pause) once and the BIOS will
boot.

932 Hz

932 Hz
When no VGA option ROM is
found.
932 Hz

High beep 2000 Hz
Low beep 1500 Hz

79

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

4.3

Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes

Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board’s front
panel power LED to blink an error message describing the problem (see Table 48).
Table 48. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes
Type

Pattern

Note

F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu None
Prompt

4.4

BIOS update in progress

Off when the update begins, then on for
0.5 seconds, then off for 0.5 seconds. The
pattern repeats until the BIOS update is
complete.

Video error

On-off (1.0 second each) two times, then
2.5-second pause (off), entire pattern repeats
(blink and pause) until the system is powered
off.

Memory error

On-off (1.0 second each) three times, then
2.5-second pause (off), entire pattern repeats
(blinks and pause) until the system is powered
off.

Thermal trip warning

Each beep will be accompanied by the following
blink pattern: .25 seconds on, .25 seconds off,
.25 seconds on, .25 seconds off. This will result
in a total of 16 blinks.

When no VGA option ROM is
found.

BIOS Error Messages

Table 49 lists the error messages and provides a brief description of each.
Table 49. BIOS Error Messages

80

Error Message

Explanation

CMOS Battery Low

The battery may be losing power. Replace the battery soon.

CMOS Checksum Bad

The CMOS checksum is incorrect. CMOS memory may have been
corrupted. Run Setup to reset values.

Memory Size Decreased

Memory size has decreased since the last boot. If no memory
was removed, then memory may be bad.

No Boot Device Available

System did not find a device to boot.

Error Messages and Beep Codes

4.5

Port 80h Power On Self Test (POST) Codes

During the POST, the BIOS generates diagnostic progress codes (POST codes) to I/O
port 80h. If the POST fails, execution stops and the last POST code generated is left
at port 80h. This code is useful for determining the point where an error occurred.
Displaying the POST codes on a medium such as a seven-segment display, requires a
POST card that can interface with the Low Pin Count (LPC) Debug header or a POST
card that can be installed in one of the Conventional PCI connectors. Refer to the
location of the LPC Debug header in Figure 1.
The following tables provide information about the POST codes generated by the BIOS:
•
•
•

Table 50 lists the Port 80h POST code ranges
Table 51 lists the Port 80h POST codes themselves
Table 52 lists the Port 80h POST sequence

NOTE
In the tables listed above, all POST codes and range values are listed in hexadecimal.
Table 50. Port 80h POST Code Ranges
Range

Subsystem

0x00 – 0x05

Entering SX states S0 to S5.

0x10, 0x20, 0x30,
0x40, 0x50

Resuming from SX states. 0x10 – S1, 0x20 – S2, 0x30 – S3, etc.

0x08 – 0x0F

Security (SEC) phase

0x11 – 0x1F

PEI phase pre MRC execution

0x21 – 0x29

MRC Memory detection

0x2A – 0x2F

PEI phase post MRC execution

0x31 – 0x35

Recovery

0x36 – 0x3F

Platform DXE driver

0x41 – 0x4F

CPU Initialization (PEI, DXE, SMM)

0x50 – 0x5F

I/O Buses: PCI, USB, ISA, ATA etc. 0x5F is an unrecoverable error. Start with PCI.

0x60 – 0x6F

BDS

0x70 – 0x7F

Output Devices: All output consoles.

0x80 – 0x8F

For future use

0x90 – 0x9F

Input devices: Keyboard/Mouse.

0xA0 – 0xAF

For future use

0xB0 – 0xBF

Boot Devices: Includes fixed media and removable media. Not that critical since
consoles should be up at this point.

0xC0 – 0xCF

For future use

0xD0 – 0xDF

For future use

0xF0 – 0xFF

81

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

Table 51. Port 80h POST Codes
Port 80 Code

Progress Code Enumeration
ACPI S States

0x00,0x01,0x02,0x03,0x04,0x05

Entering S0, S2, S3, S4, or S5 state

0x10,0x20,0x30,0x40,0x50

Resuming from S2, S3, S4, S5

0x08

Starting BIOS execution after CPU BIST

0x09

SPI prefetching and caching

0x0A

Load BSP microcode

0x0B

Load APs microcodes

0x0C

Platform program baseaddresses

0x0D

Wake Up All APs

0x0E

Initialize NEM

0x0F

Pass entry point of the PEI core

Security Phase (SEC)

PEI before MRC
PEI Platform driver
0x11

Set bootmode, GPIO init

0x12

Early chipset register programming including graphics init

0x13

Basic PCH init, discrete device init (1394, SATA)

0x14

LAN init

0x15

Exit early platform init driver

0x16

SMBUSriver init

0x17

Entry to SMBUS execute read/write

0x18

Exit SMBUS execute read/write

PEI SMBUS

PEI CK505 Clock Programming
0x19

Entry to CK505 programming

0x1A

Exit CK505 programming
PEI Over-Clock Programming

0x1B

Entry to entry to PEI over-clock programming

0x1C

Exit PEI over-clock programming
Memory

0x21

MRC entry point

0x23

Reading SPD from memory DIMMs

0x24

Detecting presence of memory DIMMs

0x27

Configuring memory

0x28

Testing memory

0x29

Exit MRC driver

continued

82

Error Messages and Beep Codes

Table 51. Port 80h POST Codes (continued)
Port 80 Code

Progress Code Enumeration
PEI after MRC

0x2A

Start to Program MTRR Settings

0x2B

Done Programming MTRR Settings
PEIMs/Recovery

0x31

Crisis Recovery has initiated

0x33

Loading recovery capsule

0x34

Start recovery capsule/ valid capsule is found
CPU Initialization
CPU PEI Phase

0x41

Begin CPU PEI Init

0x42

XMM instruction enabling

0x43

End CPU PEI Init

0x44

Begin CPU SMM Init smm relocate bases

0x45

Smm relocate bases for APs

0x46

End CPU SMM Init

CPU PEI SMM Phase

CPU DXE Phase
0x47

CPU DXE Phase begin

0x48

Refresh memory space attributes according to MTRRs

0x49

Load the microcode if needed

0x4A

Initialize strings to HII database

0x4B

Initialize MP Support

0x4C

CPU DXE Phase End

0x4D

CPU DXE SMM Phase begin

0x4E

Relocate SM bases for all APs

0x4F

CPU DXE SMM Phase end

CPU DXE SMM Phase

IO BUSES
0x50

Enumerating PCI buses

0x51

Allocating resources to PCI bus

0x52

Hot Plug PCI controller initialization

0x58

Resetting USB bus

0x59

Reserved for USB

USB

ATA/ATAPI/SATA
0x5A

Resetting PATA/SATA bus and all devices

0x5B

Reserved for ATA

continued

83

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

Table 51. Port 80h POST Codes (continued)
Port 80 Code

Progress Code Enumeration
BDS

0x60

BDS driver entry point initialize

0x61

BDS service routine entry point (can be called multiple times)

0x62

BDS Step2

0x63

BDS Step3

0x64

BDS Step4

0x65

BDS Step5

0x66

BDS Step6

0x67

BDS Step7

0x68

BDS Step8

0x69

BDS Step9

0x6A

BDS Step10

0x6B

BDS Step11

0x6C

BDS Step12

0x6D

BDS Step13

0x6E

BDS Step14

0x6F

BDS return to DXE core (should not get here)

0x90

Resetting keyboard

0x91

Disabling the keyboard

0x92

Detecting the presence of the keyboard

0x93

Enabling the keyboard

0x94

Clearing keyboard input buffer

0x95

Instructing keyboard controller to run Self Test (PS2 only)

Keyboard (PS2 or USB)

Mouse (PS2 or USB)
0x98

Resetting mouse

0x99

Detecting mouse

0x9A

Detecting presence of mouse

0x9B

Enabling mouse
Fixed Media

0xB0

Resetting fixed media

0xB1

Disabling fixed media

0xB2

Detecting presence of a fixed media (IDE hard drive detection etc.)

0xB3

Enabling/configuring a fixed media

continued

84

Error Messages and Beep Codes

Table 51. Port 80h POST Codes (continued)
Port 80 Code

Progress Code Enumeration
Removable Media

0xB8

Resetting removable media

0xB9

Disabling removable media

0xBA

Detecting presence of a removable media (IDE, CDROM detection
etc.)

0xBB

Enabling/configuring a removable media
DXE Core

0xE4

Entered DXE phase
BDS

0xE7

Waiting for user input

0xE8

Checking password

0xE9

Entering BIOS setup

0xEB

Calling Legacy Option ROMs
Runtime Phase/EFI OS Boot

0xF8

EFI boot service ExitBootServices ( ) has been called

0xF9

EFI runtime service SetVirtualAddressMap ( ) has been called

85

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

Table 52. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence

86

POST Code

Description

21

Initializing a chipset component

22

Reading SPD from memory DIMMs

23

Detecting presence of memory DIMMs

25

Configuring memory

28

Testing memory

34

Loading recovery capsule

E4

Entered DXE phase

12

Starting application processor initialization

13

SMM initialization

50

Enumerating PCI buses

51

Allocating resourced to PCI bus

92

Detecting the presence of the keyboard

90

Resetting keyboard

94

Clearing keyboard input buffer

95

Keyboard Self Test

EB

Calling Video BIOS

58

Resetting USB bus

5A

Resetting PATA/SATA bus and all devices

92

Detecting the presence of the keyboard

90

Resetting keyboard

94

Clearing keyboard input buffer

5A

Resetting PATA/SATA bus and all devices

28

Testing memory

90

Resetting keyboard

94

Clearing keyboard input buffer

E7

Waiting for user input

01

INT 19

00

Ready to boot

5

Regulatory Compliance and Battery
Disposal Information

5.1

Regulatory Compliance

This section contains the following regulatory compliance information for Intel Desktop
Board DQ77MK:
•
•
•
•
•

5.1.1

Safety standards
European Union Declaration of Conformity statement
Product Ecology statements
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards
Product certification markings

Safety Standards

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK complies with the safety standards stated in Table 53
when correctly installed in a compatible host system.
Table 53. Safety Standards
Standard

Title

CSA/UL 60950-1

Information Technology Equipment – Safety - Part 1: General
Requirements (USA and Canada)

EN 60950-1

Information Technology Equipment – Safety - Part 1: General
Requirements (European Union)

IEC 60950-1

Information Technology Equipment – Safety - Part 1: General
Requirements (International)

87

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

5.1.2

European Union Declaration of Conformity
Statement

We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel®
Desktop Board DQ77MK is in conformity with all applicable essential requirements
necessary for CE marking, following the provisions of the European Council Directive
2004/108/EC (EMC Directive), 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive), and 2002/95/EC
(ROHS Directive).
The product is properly CE marked demonstrating this conformity and is for
distribution within all member states of the EU with no restrictions.

This product follows the provisions of the European Directives 2004/108/EC,
2006/95/EC, and 2002/95/EC.
Čeština Tento výrobek odpovídá požadavkům evropských směrnic 2004/108/EC,
2006/95/EC a 2002/95/EC.
Dansk Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europæiske direktiv
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC.
Dutch Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC.
Eesti Antud toode vastab Euroopa direktiivides 2004/108/EC, ja 2006/95/EC ja
2002/95/EC kehtestatud nõuetele.
Suomi Tämä tuote noudattaa EU-direktiivin 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC
määräyksiä.
Français Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la Directive Européenne
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC.
Deutsch Dieses Produkt entspricht den Bestimmungen der Europäischen Richtlinie
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC.
Ελληνικά Το παρόν προϊόν ακολουθεί τις διατάξεις των Ευρωπαϊκών Οδηγιών
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC και 2002/95/EC.
Magyar E termék megfelel a 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC és 2002/95/EC Európai
Irányelv előírásainak.
Icelandic Þessi vara stenst reglugerð Evrópska Efnahags Bandalagsins númer
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, & 2002/95/EC.
Italiano Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva Europea 2004/108/EC,
2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC.
Latviešu Šis produkts atbilst Eiropas Direktīvu 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC un
2002/95/EC noteikumiem.
Lietuvių Šis produktas atitinka Europos direktyvų 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, ir
2002/95/EC nuostatas.
Malti Dan il-prodott hu konformi mal-provvedimenti tad-Direttivi Ewropej
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC u 2002/95/EC.
Norsk Dette produktet er i henhold til bestemmelsene i det europeiske direktivet
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC.
Polski Niniejszy produkt jest zgodny z postanowieniami Dyrektyw Unii Europejskiej
2004/108/EC, 206/95/EC i 2002/95/EC.

88

Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information

Portuguese Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Européia 2004/108/EC,
2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC.
Español Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo 2004/108/EC,
2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC.
Slovensky Tento produkt je v súlade s ustanoveniami európskych direktív
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC a 2002/95/EC.
Slovenščina Izdelek je skladen z določbami evropskih direktiv 2004/108/EC,
2006/95/EC in 2002/95/EC.
Svenska Denna produkt har tillverkats i enlighet med EG-direktiv 2004/108/EC,
2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC.
Türkçe Bu ürün, Avrupa Birliği’nin 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC ve 2002/95/EC
yönergelerine uyar.

5.1.3

Product Ecology Statements

The following information is provided to address worldwide product ecology concerns
and regulations.

5.1.3.1

Disposal Considerations

This product contains the following materials that may be regulated upon disposal:
lead solder on the printed wiring board assembly.

5.1.3.2

Recycling Considerations

As part of its commitment to environmental responsibility, Intel has implemented the
Intel Product Recycling Program to allow retail consumers of Intel’s branded products
to return used products to selected locations for proper recycling.
Please consult the http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology for the
details of this program, including the scope of covered products, available locations,
shipping instructions, terms and conditions, etc.
中文
作为其对环境责任之承诺的部分,英特尔已实施 Intel Product Recycling Program (英特尔产品
回收计划),以允许英特尔品牌产品的零售消费者将使用过的产品退还至指定地点作恰当的重复使用
处理。
请参考http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology 了解此计划的详情,包括涉及
产品之范围、回收地点、运送指导、条款和条件等。
Deutsch
Als Teil von Intels Engagement für den Umweltschutz hat das Unternehmen das Intel
Produkt-Recyclingprogramm implementiert, das Einzelhandelskunden von Intel
Markenprodukten ermöglicht, gebrauchte Produkte an ausgewählte Standorte für
ordnungsgemäßes Recycling zurückzugeben.
Details zu diesem Programm, einschließlich der darin eingeschlossenen Produkte,
verfügbaren Standorte, Versandanweisungen, Bedingungen usw., finden Sie auf der
http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology

89

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

Español
Como parte de su compromiso de responsabilidad medioambiental, Intel ha
implantado el programa de reciclaje de productos Intel, que permite que los
consumidores al detalle de los productos Intel devuelvan los productos usados en los
lugares seleccionados para su correspondiente reciclado.
Consulte la http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology para ver los detalles
del programa, que incluye los productos que abarca, los lugares disponibles,
instrucciones de envío, términos y condiciones, etc.
Français
Dans le cadre de son engagement pour la protection de l'environnement, Intel a mis
en œuvre le programme Intel Product Recycling Program (Programme de recyclage
des produits Intel) pour permettre aux consommateurs de produits Intel de recycler
les produits usés en les retournant à des adresses spécifiées.
Visitez la page Web http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology pour en
savoir plus sur ce programme, à savoir les produits concernés, les adresses
disponibles, les instructions d'expédition, les conditions générales, etc.
日本語
インテルでは、環境保護活動の一環として、使い終えたインテル ブランド製品を指定の場所へ返送していただき、リ
サイクルを適切に行えるよう、インテル製品リサイクル プログラムを発足させました。
対象製品、返送先、返送方法、ご利用規約など、このプログラムの詳細情報は、
http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology (英語)をご覧ください。
Malay
Sebagai sebahagian daripada komitmennya terhadap tanggungjawab persekitaran,
Intel telah melaksanakan Program Kitar Semula Produk untuk membenarkan
pengguna-pengguna runcit produk jenama Intel memulangkan produk terguna ke
lokasi-lokasi terpilih untuk dikitarkan semula dengan betul.
Sila rujuk http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology untuk mendapatkan
butir-butir program ini, termasuklah skop produk yang dirangkumi, lokasi-lokasi
tersedia, arahan penghantaran, terma & syarat, dsb.
Portuguese
Como parte deste compromisso com o respeito ao ambiente, a Intel implementou o
Programa de Reciclagem de Produtos para que os consumidores finais possam enviar
produtos Intel usados para locais selecionados, onde esses produtos são reciclados de
maneira adequada.
Consulte o site http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology (em Inglês)
para obter os detalhes sobre este programa, inclusive o escopo dos produtos cobertos,
os locais disponíveis, as instruções de envio, os termos e condições, etc.

90

Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information

Russian
В качестве части своих обязательств к окружающей среде, в Intel создана
программа утилизации продукции Intel (Product Recycling Program) для
предоставления конечным пользователям марок продукции Intel возможности
возврата используемой продукции в специализированные пункты для должной
утилизации.
Пожалуйста, обратитесь на веб-сайт
http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology за информацией об этой
программе, принимаемых продуктах, местах приема, инструкциях об отправке,
положениях и условиях и т.д.
Türkçe
Intel, çevre sorumluluğuna bağımlılığının bir parçası olarak, perakende tüketicilerin
Intel markalı kullanılmış ürünlerini belirlenmiş merkezlere iade edip uygun şekilde geri
dönüştürmesini amaçlayan Intel Ürünleri Geri Dönüşüm Programı’nı uygulamaya
koymuştur.
Bu programın ürün kapsamı, ürün iade merkezleri, nakliye talimatları, kayıtlar ve
şartlar v.s dahil bütün ayrıntılarını ögrenmek için lütfen
http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology Web sayfasına gidin.

91

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

5.1.4

China RoHS

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK is a China RoHS-compliant product.
The China Ministry of Information Industry (MII) stipulates that a material Self
Declaration Table (SDT) must be included in a product’s user documentation. The SDT
for Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK is shown in Figure 18.

Figure 18. Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK China RoHS Material
Self Declaration Table

92

Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information

5.1.5

EMC Regulations

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 54
when correctly installed in a compatible host system.
Table 54. EMC Regulations
Regulation

Title

FCC 47 CFR Part 15,
Subpart B

Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 15, Subpart B, Radio
Frequency Devices. (USA)

ICES-003

Interference-Causing Equipment Standard, Digital Apparatus. (Canada)

EN55022

Limits and methods of measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics
of Information Technology Equipment. (European Union)

EN55024

Information Technology Equipment – Immunity Characteristics Limits and
methods of measurement. (European Union)

EN55022

Australian Communications Authority, Standard for Electromagnetic
Compatibility. (Australia and New Zealand)

CISPR 22

Limits and methods of measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics of
Information Technology Equipment. (International)

CISPR 24

Information Technology Equipment – Immunity Characteristics – Limits and
Methods of Measurement. (International)

VCCI V-3, V-4

Voluntary Control for Interference by Information Technology Equipment.
(Japan)

KN-22, KN-24

Korean Communications Commission – Framework Act on
Telecommunications and Radio Waves Act (South Korea)

CNS 13438

Bureau of Standards, Metrology, and Inspection (Taiwan)

FCC Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
For questions related to the EMC performance of this product, contact:
Intel Corporation, 5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124
1-800-628-8686
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
•
•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

93

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

•
•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit other than the one to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Intel
Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use.
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numerique német pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B prescrites dans le
Réglement sur le broullage radioélectrique édicté par le ministére des Communications
du Canada.
Japan VCCI Statement
Japan VCCI Statement translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard of
the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment
(VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it
may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the
instruction manual.

Korea Class B Statement
Korea Class B Statement translation: This equipment is for home use, and has
acquired electromagnetic conformity registration, so it can be used not only in
residential areas, but also other areas.

94

Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information

5.1.6

ENERGY STAR* 5.0, e-Standby, and ErP
Compliance

The US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency have
continually revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. Intel has worked directly with
these two governmental agencies in the definition of new requirements.
Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK meets the following program requirements in an
adequate system configuration, including appropriate selection of an efficient power
supply:
•
•
•
•

Energy Star v5.0, category A
EPEAT*
Korea e-Standby
European Union Energy-related Products Directive 2009 (ErP) Lot 6

NOTE
Energy Star compliance is based at the system level not the board level. Use of an
Intel Desktop Board alone does not guarantee Energy Star compliance.
For information about

Refer to

ENERGY STAR requirements and recommended configurations

http://www.intel.com/go/energystar

Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT)

http://www.epeat.net/

Korea e-Standby Program

http://www.kemco.or.kr/new_eng/pg02/
pg02100300.asp

European Union Energy-related Products Directive 2009 (ErP)

http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/s
ustainable-business/sustainableproduct-policy/ecodesign/index_en.htm

95

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

5.1.7

Regulatory Compliance Marks (Board Level)

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK has the regulatory compliance marks shown in Table 55.
Table 55. Regulatory Compliance Marks
Description

Mark

UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file
number for Intel Desktop Boards: E210882.
FCC Declaration of Conformity logo mark for Class B equipment.

CE mark. Declaring compliance to the European Union (EU) EMC directive,
Low Voltage directive, and RoHS directive.

Australian Communications Authority (ACA) and New Zealand Radio
Spectrum Management (NZ RSM) C-tick mark. Includes adjacent Intel
supplier code number, N-232.
Japan VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Interference) mark.

Korea Certification mark. Includes an adjacent KCC (Korean Communications
Commission) certification number:
KCC-REM-CPU-DQ77MK.
Taiwan BSMI (Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspections) mark.
Includes adjacent Intel company number, D33025.
Printed wiring board manufacturer’s recognition mark. Consists of a unique
UL recognized manufacturer’s logo, along with a flammability rating (solder
side).
China RoHS/Environmentally Friendly Use Period Logo: This is an example of
the symbol used on Intel Desktop Boards and associated collateral. The color
of the mark may vary depending upon the application. The Environmental
Friendly Usage Period (EFUP) for Intel Desktop Boards has been determined
to be 10 years.

96

V-0

Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information

5.2

Battery Disposal Information

CAUTION

Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries should be
recycled where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local
environmental regulations.

PRÉCAUTION

Risque d'explosion si la pile usagée est remplacée par une pile de type incorrect. Les
piles usagées doivent être recyclées dans la mesure du possible. La mise au rebut des
piles usagées doit respecter les réglementations locales en vigueur en matière de
protection de l'environnement.

FORHOLDSREGEL

Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. Batterier
bør om muligt genbruges. Bortskaffelse af brugte batterier bør foregå i
overensstemmelse med gældende miljølovgivning.

OBS!

Det kan oppstå eksplosjonsfare hvis batteriet skiftes ut med feil type. Brukte batterier
bør kastes i henhold til gjeldende miljølovgivning.

VIKTIGT!

Risk för explosion om batteriet ersätts med felaktig batterityp. Batterier ska kasseras
enligt de lokala miljövårdsbestämmelserna.

VARO

Räjähdysvaara, jos pariston tyyppi on väärä. Paristot on kierrätettävä, jos se on
mahdollista. Käytetyt paristot on hävitettävä paikallisten ympäristömääräysten
mukaisesti.

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 Herstellers entsprechend.

AVVERTIMENTO

Esiste il pericolo di un esplosione se la pila non viene sostituita in modo corretto.
Utilizzare solo pile uguali o di tipo equivalente a quelle consigliate dal produttore. Per
disfarsi delle pile usate, seguire le istruzioni del produttore.

97

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

PRECAUCIÓN

Existe peligro de explosión si la pila no se cambia de forma adecuada. Utilice
solamente pilas iguales o del mismo tipo que las recomendadas por el fabricante del
equipo. Para deshacerse de las pilas usadas, siga igualmente las instrucciones del
fabricante.

WAARSCHUWING

Er bestaat ontploffingsgevaar als de batterij wordt vervangen door een onjuist type
batterij. Batterijen moeten zoveel mogelijk worden gerecycled. Houd u bij het
weggooien van gebruikte batterijen aan de plaatselijke milieuwetgeving.

ATENÇÃO

Haverá risco de explosão se a bateria for substituída por um tipo de bateria incorreto.
As baterias devem ser recicladas nos locais apropriados. A eliminação de baterias
usadas deve ser feita de acordo com as regulamentações ambientais da região.

AŚCIAROŽZNAŚĆ

Існуе рызыка выбуху, калі заменены акумулятар неправільнага тыпу.
Акумулятары павінны, па магчымасці, перепрацоўвацца. Пазбаўляцца ад старых
акумулятараў патрэбна згодна з мясцовым заканадаўствам па экалогіі.

UPOZORNÌNÍ

V případě výměny baterie za nesprávný druh může dojít k výbuchu. Je-li to možné,
baterie by měly být recyklovány. Baterie je třeba zlikvidovat v souladu s místními
předpisy o životním prostředí.

Προσοχή
Υπάρχει κίνδυνος για έκρηξη σε περίπτωση που η μπαταρία αντικατασταθεί από μία
λανθασμένου τύπου. Οι μπαταρίες θα πρέπει να ανακυκλώνονται όταν κάτι τέτοιο είναι
δυνατό. Η απόρριψη των χρησιμοποιημένων μπαταριών πρέπει να γίνεται σύμφωνα με
τους κατά τόπο περιβαλλοντικούς κανονισμούς.

VIGYÁZAT

Ha a telepet nem a megfelelő típusú telepre cseréli, az felrobbanhat. A telepeket
lehetőség szerint újra kell hasznosítani. A használt telepeket a helyi környezetvédelmi
előírásoknak megfelelően kell kiselejtezni.

98

Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information

AWAS

Risiko letupan wujud jika bateri digantikan dengan jenis yang tidak betul. Bateri
sepatutnya dikitar semula jika boleh. Pelupusan bateri terpakai mestilah mematuhi
peraturan alam sekitar tempatan.

OSTRZEŻENIE

Istnieje niebezpieczeństwo wybuchu w przypadku zastosowania niewłaściwego typu
baterii. Zużyte baterie należy w miarę możliwości utylizować zgodnie z odpowiednimi
przepisami ochrony środowiska.

PRECAUŢIE

Risc de explozie, dacă bateria este înlocuită cu un tip de baterie necorespunzător.
Bateriile trebuie reciclate, dacă este posibil. Depozitarea bateriilor uzate trebuie să
respecte reglementările locale privind protecţia mediului.

ВНИМАНИЕ

При использовании батареи несоответствующего типа существует риск ее взрыва.
Батареи должны быть утилизированы по возможности. Утилизация батарей должна
проводится по правилам, соответствующим местным требованиям.

UPOZORNENIE

Ak batériu vymeníte za nesprávny typ, hrozí nebezpečenstvo jej výbuchu.
Batérie by sa mali podľa možnosti vždy recyklovať. Likvidácia použitých batérií sa musí
vykonávať v súlade s miestnymi predpismi na ochranu životného prostredia.

POZOR

Zamenjava baterije z baterijo drugačnega tipa lahko povzroči eksplozijo.
Če je mogoče, baterije reciklirajte. Rabljene baterije zavrzite v skladu z lokalnimi
okoljevarstvenimi predpisi.

UYARI

Yanlış türde pil takıldığında patlama riski vardır. Piller mümkün olduğunda geri
dönüştürülmelidir. Kullanılmış piller, yerel çevre yasalarına uygun olarak atılmalıdır.

OСТОРОГА

Використовуйте батареї правильного типу, інакше існуватиме ризик вибуху.
Якщо можливо, використані батареї слід утилізувати. Утилізація використаних
батарей має бути виконана згідно місцевих норм, що регулюють охорону довкілля.

99

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

小心
如果更換的電池類型不正確,可能會有爆炸的危險。請盡可能將電池送至回收處。請依照當地的環保
規範來處理使用過的電池。

주의
배터리를 잘못된 종류로 교체할 경우 폭발 위험이 있습니다. 가능한 경우 배터리는 재활용해야
하며, 수명이 다한 배터리를 폐기할 때는 각 지역의 환경법을 따라야 합니다.

THẬN TRỌNG
Có nguy cơ xảy ra nổ nếu thay pin không đúng loại. Pin cần được tái chế nếu có thể
thực hiện được. Việc thải bỏ pin đã sử dụng phải tuân theo các quy định của địa
phương về môi trường.

100

Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information

101

Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification

102



Source Exif Data:
File Type                       : PDF
File Type Extension             : pdf
MIME Type                       : application/pdf
PDF Version                     : 1.5
Linearized                      : No
Author                          : Intel Corporation
Comments                        : 
Company                         : Intel Compatibility Engineering
Create Date                     : 2012:05:10 11:37:29-07:00
Keywords                        : "TPS, Technical Product Specification"
Modify Date                     : 2012:05:10 11:41:05-07:00
Source Modified                 : D:20120510183657
Tag New Review Cycle            : 
XMP Toolkit                     : Adobe XMP Core 5.2-c001 63.139439, 2010/09/27-13:37:26
Metadata Date                   : 2012:05:10 11:41:05-07:00
Creator Tool                    : Acrobat PDFMaker 10.0 for Word
Document ID                     : uuid:64ab03bc-152d-4a2b-b45e-fd92d500bda1
Instance ID                     : uuid:69e876db-5997-46a2-93cb-72b6ee102d1f
Format                          : application/pdf
Title                           : Intel® Desktop Board DQ77MK Technical Product Specification
Description                     : Product Name
Creator                         : Intel Corporation
Subject                         : TPS, Technical Product Specification
Producer                        : Adobe PDF Library 10.0
Headline                        : Product Name
Page Layout                     : OneColumn
Page Mode                       : UseOutlines
Page Count                      : 102
Warning                         : [Minor] Ignored duplicate Info dictionary
EXIF Metadata provided by EXIF.tools

Navigation menu