All our daily readers know already about
the new chipset intel p35 express. Motherboard
on base of this chip set got already a large
popularity between overclocker.
The overclock of new systems is more
simplified. But far from all PC are overclocked.
So Why to overpay if overclock do not interest ?
This especially concerns home cinemas and office
PC. All the required from similar configurations is
the support of basic multimedia technologies,
fast work and minimum noiseIntel DP965LT Assembly and packing
Let us note that is this review we used theengineering sample model and it is completely
predicted that retail product will be presented in
colorful and presentable packing.
The assembly of our test model contained :
- 1 X motherboard;
- 2 X SATA- cable red color;
- 1 X quick start guide ;
- 1 X book with BIOS update instructions ;
- 1 x home entertainment guide;
- 1 X IDE- cable 80;
- 1 x disk with drivers;
- 1 X diskette with RAID driver
form factor ATX, and support all processors
models (LGA775) with frequencies of system
bus from 800 MHZ , in addition this motherboard
will support future 45NM processor.
Just as the 800 MHZ system bus intel DP35DP
support also processors with system bus frequency 1333Mhz,
which are already announced. From many
side this motherboard repeats its predecessor,
DP965LT. intel DP35DP completely corresponds
to Intel VIIV 2007 platform . Processors with system
bus frequency 533 MHz are not supported, which also
was confirmed also in practice. Test with Celeron D result
in black screen (the system just refused to start )
Form Factor | ATX (12.00 inches by 9.60 inches [304.80 millimeters by 243.84 millimeters]) |
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Processor |
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Memory |
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Chipset |
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Audio | Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) subsystem in the following configuration:
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Video | Video support provided via PCI Express* graphics via add-in card |
I/O Control | Legacy I/O controller for serial port via header |
LAN Support | Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller |
Peripheral Interfaces |
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Expansion Capabilities |
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Microsoft Vista* Premium Ready | With a PC built with Intel Core 2 Duo or Intel Core 2 Quad processors, and the Intel® Desktop Board, you can experience a more responsive and manageable environment of Microsoft Windows Vista*. |
Intel DP965LT Special features
Around the processor there are no high elements,
which could prevent the installation of large radiators.
This allow to install a super-coolerwithout fan, which is frequently
claimed in multimedia configurations.
The processor power system appears unusually empty,
after looking to engineering solutions from overclocker
motherboard like ASUS, ABIT and other ; however if
we take in consideration the orientation of this motherboard ,
it becomes clear that the used solution is completely sufficient
for guaranteeing stable work for all contemporary CPU
running at default speed.
Network possibilities are managed by the chip
intel 82566DC gbE, which support all operating modes
and high-speed installations from 10Mbit \ s to 1Gbit \ s.
The sound chip support 8-channel , and corresponds to
the specifications intel HD audio. It Is produced
by Sigmatel , STAC9271D. This intel motherboard
is also equipped with fire Wire interface ,
for this there is a special controller from Texas instruments.
The fire Wire interface is widely used for digital
video cameras, external disk and other devices
connection , which require a high exchange rate .
Unfortunately, the installed chip support only
the speed 400Mbit \s.
Storage system is presented in the form of 6
serial ATA connector, moreover one of them
has eSATA connection. Intel ICH9R (South bridge)
support work in regime RAID in the levels 0, 1, 5 or 10.
All ports can work in the regime SATA-2 (3 Gbit \s ).
On this motherboard there are no port for keyboard or
mouse with (PS \ 2) connection. It is interesting to
observe the diskette with RAID- drivers intel ICH8 \ 9R
that is supplied in the complete set with the motherboard :-)
Intel DP35DP is prepared with 4- layer conductors,
which contributes to reduce the final motherboard
cost , and as consequence a larger accessibility for offices.
Overclocking motherboard frequently use more 6
or even 8 layer , intended to increase the stability
of the overclocked systems.
During the system assembly we have not any problems.
Memory are near the video card, but this did not create
obstacles for memory module or video card installation .
Intel DP35DP BIOS Possibilities
Intel BIOS is the simplest ever , But there is somesetting that can be adjusted .Let us note that the bios
used was a beta version : for example with the attempt
to change the language from English to any other the
system just hang up . There are no overclock functions ,
voltage do not have any adjustment settings, it is possible
to change only the basic memory latencies and
additional devices , controllers setings.
In addition , if we change the jumper connection
J7LB to position 2-3, the BIOS will allow some
additional configuration, among them it is possible
to note the function QST (Quiet system technology,
that monitor and control the fans speed ).
The Floppy- controller which is realized on this
motherboard, but connection was not established.
Memory configuration : it is possible to change
the frequency to (533 \ 667 \ 800 MHZ) and four basic latencies
The bios update procedure is a bit complex here:
First we have to place the BIOS file (* .bio) in the
flash disk, then we have to remove J7LB to clean
USB flash, which will indicate to the motherboard to
start the restoration BIOS procedure .
We did not succeed in installing the operating system
Windows XP using SATA- disk in RAID regime ,
moreover diskettes driver did not help . The operating
system reported about incorrect file iostor.sys.
With driver from Intel ICH8R we was able to begin
the installation ; however, during primary devices
detection we got the dark-blue screen of death with
the error STOP 0x0000000A. The installation
Of Microsoft Windows vista became possible
only after the use of driver from Intel ICH8R .
Intel DP35DP system performance :
To test the possibilities of this motherboard we usedthe processor core 2 Duo e6600, cooled by water
cooling system , 2 GB memory, which works on low
latencies, video card NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTS 640MB,
and RAID made by two disk seagate barracuda 7200.10.
For comparison we used the motherboard on base
of Intel p965 express : ASUS P5B deluxe wiFi \ AP.
Let us note that new chipset intel p35 do not
heat above +70 degree Celsiuss.
Processor power and voltage Control is achieved
by the chip intersil ISL6312, which is 4- channel
converter and corresponds to the standards intel
VR10 \ VR11. However, on this motherboard
where used only 3 phase converter.
Chipset cooling is simple and simultaneously effective.
The sufficiently dimensional aluminum radiator is
installed on the north bridge. New chipset heat less
than predecessor, and passive cooling is completely
sufficient. The radiator on the south bridge is also
made from aluminum with a small sizes.
This motherboard do not support SLI or Crossfire,
and has only one full slot for a graphic card PCI-Express x16.
For additional device this motherboard offer 3 slot PCI and 3 slot PCI-Express X1. This is completely sufficient for the majority of applications.
Intel motherboard , with rare exception ( 975XBX ), are not intended for overclock, and do not have frequencies or voltages controls . The utilized on Intel DP35DP generator silego SLG505YC264BT is not compatible with the popular overclock utilities clock Gen, SetFSB and similar. However, This generator support smooth frequency control, up to 720 MHz :-), possibly someone will write a program, which supports overclock for this and similar motherboards.
This allow to install a super-cooler without fan, which is frequently claimed in multimedia configurations.
