Intel® Desktop Boards.

Intel® Processors.
Built by Intel. Better Together.
Why Choose Intel® Desktop Boards?
Four Good Reasons: Trust, Service, Reliability and Compatibility
Intel® Desktop Boards are built by Intel to the same high standards of quality and reliability that you know you can
count on from Intel® processors. Intel Desktop Boards integrate trusted chipset and component technologies to
ensure long-term system stability and customer satisfaction. Your customers will rest easier knowing that both the
processor and the motherboard in their PC are built and supported by Intel. And you can rest easier knowing that
when Intel Desktop Boards and Intel processors are working together, they’re working better for you.
Better Trust
Intel Desktop Boards are built by Intel to the same high standards
of quality and reliability that you know you can count on from
Intel processors.
• Trusted Technology: Intel Desktop Boards integrate trusted chipset
and component technologies to ensure long-term system stability
and customer satisfaction.
• Pure Intel: Customers can rest easier knowing that both the proces-
sor and the motherboard in their PC are built and supported by Intel.
With Intel Desktop Boards and Intel processors working together,
they’re working better for you.
Better Service and Support
Every Intel Desktop Board is backed by the world-class service and
support that your customers have come to expect from Intel.
• Leading Warranty: Intel’s three-year limited warranty with Advanced
Warranty Replacement is second to none in the industry.1
• Three-year AWR: Advanced Warranty Replacement offers you
immediate shipping of replacement products or spare parts for
the full three-year life of the warranty.
• Around-the-World Support: Customer support is available worldwide
from Intel-trained technicians who speak more than 20 languages
and provide service 24/7 via phone and e-mail.
Use the Intel Desktop Boards Compatibility Tool at http://processormatch.intel.com to access
the latest list of processors that Intel has validated for compatibility with specific Intel boards.
Better Reliability
Our board manufacturing practices combine top-quality
components and circuit design methods with the industry’s
toughest testing and validation processes. This focus on board
quality leads to improved system quality, helping to ensure
long-term system reliability and performance.
• 5K+ Testing: Intel Desktop Boards undergo a minimum of 5,000
hours of stringent hardware, software, environmental and inter­
operability tests, resulting in reliable products that surpass
industry specifications and work out-of-the-box.
• 2-in-1 BIOS: Intel’s unique single-chip fault-tolerant BIOS provides
the robustness of two-chip solutions in a single chip and ensures
that the system continues to boot and operate even if a sudden
power loss interrupts the BIOS update process.
• Extreme Shock and Vibe: Our extensive placement studies have
optimized the location of every component, enabling Intel Desktop
Boards to pass shock and vibe testing at an amazing 50g.
• Clean VR: Intel specs CPUs at 10mv of ripple voltage and, like all
other CPU specs, we meet that spec on every board. Don’t risk the
life of your customer’s CPU by pairing it with a board that allows
20, 30 or even 40mv of ripple.
Better Compatibility
The right Intel Desktop Board, coupled with the right Intel
processor, creates the right solution for you to provide the
ultimate in customer satisfaction.
• Top to Bottom Intel: Intel Desktop Boards are tested and validated
for compatibility with Intel processors, helping you deliver system
solutions that are “top-to-bottom Intel.”
• Intel Standards: Enjoy the confidence of assuring your customers
that their PC includes an industry-leading processor and an industry-
leading motherboard — both engineered to meet Intel standards.
 A Better Integrator Experience: Saving you Time and Money
Intel Desktop Boards offer you so much more than just a motherboard. We offer the expertise and experience of Intel as a leading technology
company. Intel product quality and reliability can help you save time and money by reducing service calls. And as part of Intel’s Reseller
Channel, you are part of an entire worldwide marketing program offering special pricing, marketing tools, updates, events, training and more
to keep you up to date on our products and innovations, improving your time to market and bottom line.

In addition to the extra value that Intel brings, our engineers have developed our own innovative software and partnered with leading
software vendors to create applications that work specifically with our desktop boards. These applications are designed to improve your
efficiency when integrating and customizing systems.

Integrator Tools
The Intel® Integrator Assistant and Intel® Integrator Toolkit software make BIOS customization fast and easy. The Intel Integrator Assistant
is great for limited PC builds, while the Integrator Toolkit is optimized for high-volume, fully automated manufacturing. In addition, the tools
provide you with the ability to ease tracking and support costs, as well as keep system BIOS, software and firmware up to date. Another Intel
innovation is the Intel® Express Installer which saves you time during custom software installation by installing drivers and value-add soft-
ware applications all in silent mode.

Intel® Integrator Assistant is Intel® Integrator Assistant Intel® Integrator Assistant enables a wide
more than 2X faster when takes almost 60% less time range of integration and customization
changing the BIOS splash screen. to change the boot order. tasks from within Windows.*
(seconds)

Time to change the BIOS splash Time to change the boot order Integration tasks that can be Comp. Comp. Intel Comp.
Time

screen using vendor utility performed from within Windows A B DG45ID C

70 60
Intel Intel
Update BIOS
DG45ID DG45ID
60 50 Update BIOS splash screen
Comp. A Comp. A
Comp. B Comp. B
Customize boot order settings
50
40 Comp. C Customize device management settings
40 Customize power settings
30
30
Customize security settings
20
Assign asset management values
20 Brand system information with custom
logo and text
10 10
Share custom configuration file among
similar customized systems
0 0
Median time to change the BIOS The Intel utility is the only one Tasks that the vendor utilized for the four desktop boards
splash screen using the vendor that enables changing the boot we tested let you perform from within Windows.
utility. The lower the numbers, order from within Windows.
the shorter the time.

Key findings of testing:

http://principledtechnologies.com/Clients/Reports/Intel/MotherboardTest1108.pdf

Third-Party Software
Intel is constantly adding and updating the bundled software available with our products.2 If you are looking to increase your revenue stream
and expand your business by becoming a service provider, we have additional applications that can help you achieve these goals. Citrix
Provisioning
Time tosoftware for splash
change the BIOS Desktops2 reduces support costs while increasing security and flexibility by allowing you to configure, manage
screen using vendor utility Time to change the boot order
and 60 streaming technology. Spiceworks IT Desktop is a complete network management and monitoring,
70 deliver standard software stacks via
2

Intel Intel
helpdesk,
60 DG45IDPC inventory and software reporting
50
solution to manage IT in small and medium businesses. Both of these, just a small example
DG45ID

Comp. A Comp. A
of
50 what is included, are bundled with select Intel Desktop Boards at no extra charge to the integrator.
Time (seconds)

Comp. B
40 Comp. B
40
You’ll find Integrator tools and software
30 included
Comp. C across the Intel Desktop Boards full product line. Intel has a wide range of products
30
designed to work better together allowing you to create solutions that meet your needs in your particular markets.
20
20

10 10

0 0
Median time to change the BIOS splash screen The Intel utility is the only one that enables
using the vendor utility. The lower the numbers, changing the boot order from within Windows*.
the shorter the time.
A Better User Experience: Innovating for your Customers
What do your customers want most? A high
performing system with better everything
Better graphics, better security, better sound, better performance,
better control and usability. Intel Desktop Boards with Intel developed
technologies assure you that you can offer them just that.
Intel is a world-wide leader in technological innovation. Architectural
advances at the processor and chipset level provide the user with the
maximum experience. Intel® Turbo Boost3 and Intel® Hyper-Threading4
technologies provide users with blazingly fast system performance.
Intel® HD graphics give your customers the most realistic, high defi-
nition visual experience. And for the times when customers need
assistance with issues, Intel® Remote PC Assist and Remote Wake
Technology allow you to easily provide them with the support
they need.
And the innovations aren’t just for the processors. Technologies in-
cluded with Intel Desktop Boards allow users to control and maximize
performance of their own systems as well. Intel custom designed an
over-clockable BIOS to enable your users to push the levels of system
performance to the upper limits. And the Intel® Desktop Control
Center allows users to control temperature and stability of their over-
clocked system with one single touch. Other unique features such as
the Back-to-BIOS switch are designed to keep users up and running
even as issues are encountered. And the innovations include tech-
nologies that customers won’t even see. Advanced ESD Suppression
protects the board from electrical shock and our Clean VR minimizes
voltage variations maximizing the life of your customer’s CPU.
Intel Desktop Boards include innovative third-party software that
your customers will appreciate at no extra charge. Popular titles
currently shipping include Norton Anti-Virus* which helps keep users
protected from viruses. Laplink PC Mover* help users easily migrate to
new hardware. ESET Smart Security* keeps PCs safe with advanced
proactive defenses without annoying system slowdowns. Phoenix
HyperSpace* provides “instant on/off” capability allowing the PC to
turn on immediately. And there is more. Intel is constantly updating
our bundled software to better meet user needs and expectations.
Intel Desktop Boards offer resellers the advantage of easy market-
ability, thanks to these premium Intel developed technologies and the
bundled software that simply work better together. Combine that
with Intel’s reputation for quality and reliability and you are sure to
deliver the best possible end user experience.
Better for the Environment
Discover the advantages of going green with Eco-Smart Intel® Desktop Boards. For example, the ~20W idle powera of a power-optimized
Intel Desktop Board offers system integrators a 33 percent savings over the ~30W idle power of a typical motherboard. With this additional
power margin, you can more easily meet specifications like Energy Star* and offer your customers more configuration options with room for
extra hard drives and memory.

Intel also builds boards that support other energy-efficient capabilities, including voltage regulator (VR) designs that help reduce power loss
driving the CPU, and boards that implement VRD 11.1, which enables phase-shedding technology and allows the board to shut down unnec-
essary circuits when not in use.

To learn more about Intel® Eco-Smart Technologies and how to build a green PC, visit Intel.com/go/ecosmart.

60W System Idle Power Budget

The Intel® Desktop Board Advantage
Typical Motherboard
~30W
4W CPU VR Idle Powera
8W CPU Power-Optimized Intel®
Desktop Board Idle Powera
~20W 33% Savings

This value represents the average DC power consumed by the board

a

and 2 GB of memory excluding CPU power rails.

10W PSU Loss

26W Motherboarda

2.5W System Fan

1.5W Optical Drive

8W Hard Drive

Eco-Smart Intel® Desktop Board advantage

• Extra power margin enables system integrators to easily meet specifications like Energy Star
and offer more configuration options with room for extra hard drives and memory.

• Intel Desktop Board CPU VR uses conductive polymer capacitors providing outstanding frequency
characteristics, as well as reliability and durability.

• Intel® 4 series board designs support VRD 11.1 delivering phase-shedding technology, which allows
the board to shut down unneeded phases to enhance energy efficiency — up to 20% power savings!
Intel® Desktop Boards:
A Better Solution
Intel Desktop Boards cover a full spectrum of features, benefits
and price points to help you meet whatever needs your customers
might have. All Intel Desktop Boards are designed with our focus
on innovation and technology leadership, assuring your customers
of a product that’s built for quality and reliability.

To help you easily find the right Intel Desktop Board for any customer
need, our offerings are segmented into five families:

The Intel® Desktop Boards Extreme Series:

Built for Performance
Extreme Series boards combine unparalleled performance with
cutting-edge technology to satisfy the needs of serious gamers,
digital media professionals and entry-level workstation customers.

The Intel® Desktop Boards Executive Series:

Built for Business
Executive Series boards feature built-in manageability and security,
enabling you to offer customers a complete, reliable business
PC platform.

The Intel® Desktop Boards Media Series:

Built for Creativity
Media Series boards combine must-have performance with
leading-edge technology to offer your customers a peak digital
media experience — at work or at home.

The Intel® Desktop Boards Classic Series:

Built for Value
Classic Series boards are the right choice for budget-conscious
business customers and home users who need systems they
can count on for quality and performance.

The Intel® Desktop Boards Innovation Series:

Built for Opportunity
Innovation Series boards integrate the low-power Intel® Atom
processor to support inventive system design for home consumers
and unique vertical markets that need energy-efficient performance
in a small footprint.

Learn more at
intelbettertogether.com
 For More Information
Intel® Desktop Boards:
intel.com/go/idb

Intel® Desktop Boards Compatibility Tool:

processormatch.intel.com

Intel Customer Support:

support.intel.com

Intel Eco-Smart Technologies:

Intel.com/go/ecosmart

Intel and the Environment:

intel.com/go/environment

1
Intel’s three-year limited warranty with Advanced Warranty Replacement is available to eligible channel program members who purchase qualifying Intel desktop boards from Intel ® Authorized Distributors.
2
Please note that not all software titles are available on all desktop boards. For a full list of available software provided with each individual Intel ® Desktop Board and for technical specifications and additional information,
visit www.intel.com/go/idb.
3
Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology requires a platform with a processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology performance varies depending on hardware, software and overall system
configuration. Check with your platform manufacturer on whether your system delivers Intel Turbo Boost Technology. For more information, see http://www.intel.com/technology/turboboost.
4
Hyper-Threading Technology requires a computer system with an Intel processor supporting Hyper-Threading Technology and an HT Technology enabled chipset, BIOS and operating system. Performance will vary
depending on the specific hardware and software you use. See http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading/ for more information including details on which processors support HT Technology.
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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. All products
and dates specified are preliminary based on current expectations and are subject to change without notice. Availability in different channels may vary.
Please note that not all software titles are available on all desktop boards. For a full list of available software provided with each individual Intel ® Desktop Board and for technical specifications and additional information,
visit www.intel.com/go/idb.
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