Intel DG965SS User Manual

Intel Desktop Board DG965SS Product Guide
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Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16
Card
CAUTION
When installing a PCI Express x16 card on the desktop board, ensure that the card is
fully seated in the PCI Express x16 connector before you power on the system. If the
card is not fully seated in the PCI Express connector, an electrical short may result
across the PCI Express connector pins. Depending on the over-current protection of
the power supply, certain desktop board components and/or traces may be damaged.
Installing a PCI Express x16 Card
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25.
2. Place the card in the PCI Express x16 connector (
Figure 18, A) and press down on
the card until it is completely seated in the connector and the card retention notch
snaps into place around the retention mechanism pin.
3. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw
(
Figure 18, B).
Figure 18. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card

Intel DG965SS Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Socket Type	LGA 775
Memory Type	DDR2
Memory Slots	4
Maximum Memory	8 GB
Memory Standard	DDR2 800/667/533
PCIe x16 Slots	1
PCIe x1 Slots	2
IDE Ports	1
USB Ports	8
Chipset	Intel G965 Express
Audio	Realtek ALC888
LAN	Intel 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet
Video Outputs	VGA
PCI Slots	3 x PCI
SATA Ports	4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s

Summary

1 Desktop Board Features

Processor

Details processor compatibility, socket type, and installation overview.

Main Memory

Describes supported memory types, slots, configurations, and capacity.

Desktop Board Components

Identifies major physical components on the motherboard layout.

Security Passwords

Details setting BIOS supervisor and user passwords for system security.

2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

Before You Begin

General safety precautions and preparation steps before installation.

Installation Precautions

Specific safety warnings for handling components and avoiding damage.

Installing and Removing the Desktop Board

Instructions for mounting and dismounting the motherboard.

Installing a Processor

Detailed procedure for installing the CPU into the LGA775 socket.

Installing DIMMs

Step-by-step guide for inserting RAM modules into the DIMM slots.

Removing DIMMs

Step-by-step guide for removing RAM modules from the DIMM slots.

Installing a PCI Express x16 Card

Instructions for installing an expansion card into the PCIe x16 slot.

Removing the PCI Express x16 Card

Instructions for removing an expansion card from the PCIe x16 slot.

Connecting Power Cables

Instructions for connecting main ATX and CPU power supply cables.

Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper

Clearing Passwords

3 Updating the BIOS

Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility

Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File

Updating the BIOS with Iflash

Recovering the BIOS

A Error Messages and Indicators