Intel® Desktop Board DG33BU Classic Series

The Intel® Desktop Board DG33BU Classic Series is built in the uATX form factor, supporting a range of processors including the Intel® Core™2 Quad (95W TDP) and Core™2 Duo. This board can support up to 8 GB of dual channel DDR2 800/667 MHz SDRAM. Premium features such as support for Intel® Viiv™ processor technology∇, Intel® High Definition Audio (enabling 5.1 surround sound), Intel® PRO 10/100/1000 Network Connection and 1394a deliver stability and new features for consumers to enjoy a great digital entertainment experience. This Intel Desktop Board comes with the software required to meet Intel® Viiv™ processor technology∇ brand verification requirements, which simplifies the task of building a PC based on Intel Viiv processor technology∇.

The Intel® Desktop Board DG33BU is Microsoft Windows Vista* Premium Ready. The Intel® 3 Series Chipset fully supports the visually stunning Windows Aero* user interface with amazing transition effects and realistic animations.

Product Information

Features and benefits

Form factor	microATX (9.60 inches by 9.60 inches [243.84 millimeters by 243.84 millimeters])
Processor	Support for an Intel® Core™2 Quad processor in an LGA775 socket with a 1066 MHz system bus Support for an Intel® Core™2 Duo processor in an LGA775 socket with a 1333 MHz system bus
Memory	Four 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets Support for DDR2 800 MHz, or DDR2 667 MHz DIMMs Support for up to 8 GB of system memory
Chipset	Intel® G33 Express Chipset
Audio	Intel® High Definition Audio subsystem in the following configuration: 6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem using the Realtek* ALC888 audio codec
Video	Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 onboard graphics subsystem with Intel® Clear Video Technology
I/O control	Legacy I/O controller for diskette drive, serial header, and PS/2* ports
LAN support	Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Peripheral interfaces	Twelve USB 2.0 ports Four Serial ATA IDE interfaces Two IEEE 1394a ports (1 external port, 1 internal header) One Parallel ATA IDE interface with UDMA 33, ATA-66/100/133 support One serial port header One diskette drive interface PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports
Expansion capabilities	Two PCI Conventional* bus add-in card connectors One PCI Express * x1 bus add-in card connectors One PCI Express * x16 bus add-in card connector
Microsoft Windows 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* including a new visual sophistication of the Windows Aero* interface.

Related products

Processor	Intel® Core™2 Quad processor Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
Chipset	Intel® G33 Express Chipset

∇ Verified services will vary, and content restrictions may apply. Wireless and network performance varies with specific hardware and software configurations, usage, and environmental interference. Use a wired connection for improved performance with video and other media. May require TV tuner card and/or remote which may be sold separately. Instant on/off feature works after initial boot, when activated. See www.intel.com/products/viiv/ for more information.