Intel DQ57TM User Manual

Intel® Desktop Board
DQ57TML
Technical Product Specification
June 2010
Order Number: E98643-001US
The Intel
®
Desktop Board DQ57TML 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 DQ57TML Specification Update.

Intel DQ57TM Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Chipset	Intel Q57
Socket	LGA 1156
Memory Type	DDR3
Memory Slots	4
Maximum Memory	16 GB
PCI Express x16 Slots	1
PCI Express x1 Slots	2
PCI Slots	1
SATA Ports	6
eSATA	1
USB Ports	12
Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Video Output	DVI, VGA
Audio	Realtek ALC888S

Summary

1 Product Description

1.4 Processor

Details supported Intel processors and their requirements.

1.6 System Memory

Covers DIMM sockets, DDR3 support, and memory configurations.

1.15 Platform Management and Security

Covers Intel AMT, vPro technology, and hardware management features.

1.16 Power Management

Details ACPI support, system states, and hardware power management features.

2 Technical Reference

2.1 Memory Resources

Details addressable memory and system memory map.

2.2 Connectors and Headers

Describes board connectors and headers, with caution for overcurrent protection.

2.3 BIOS Configuration Jumper Block

Explains jumper settings for BIOS setup modes.

2.4 Intel® Management Engine BIOS Extension (Intel® MEBx) Reset Header

Allows resetting Intel AMT configuration to factory defaults.

2.6 Electrical Considerations

2.7 Thermal Considerations

3 Overview of BIOS Features

3.6 Boot Options

3.7 Hard Disk Drive Password Security Feature

3.8 BIOS Security Features

4 Error Messages and Beep Codes

4.5 Port 80h POST Codes

5 Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information