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... installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board DG43GT. iii Document Organization The chapters in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for general audiences. NOTE Notes call attention to important information. Preface This Product Guide gives information about BIOS error messages and beep codes...
... installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board DG43GT. iii Document Organization The chapters in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for general audiences. NOTE Notes call attention to important information. Preface This Product Guide gives information about BIOS error messages and beep codes...
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...Main Memory...14 Intel® G43 Express Chipset 15 Intel G43 Graphics Subsystem 15 Intel GMA X4500 Graphics Controller 15 External PCI Express x16 Graphics 16 Audio Subsystem 17 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 18 LAN Subsystem 18 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 19 ATA Support...19 PATA Interface 19 SATA Interfaces 20 Expandability...20 BIOS ...21 ATA Auto Configuration 21 PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 21 Security Passwords 21 Hardware Management Features 22 Fan Speed, Thermal, and Voltage Monitoring and Control 22 Chassis Intrusion 22 Power Management Features 23 ACPI...
...Main Memory...14 Intel® G43 Express Chipset 15 Intel G43 Graphics Subsystem 15 Intel GMA X4500 Graphics Controller 15 External PCI Express x16 Graphics 16 Audio Subsystem 17 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller 18 LAN Subsystem 18 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 19 ATA Support...19 PATA Interface 19 SATA Interfaces 20 Expandability...20 BIOS ...21 ATA Auto Configuration 21 PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 21 Security Passwords 21 Hardware Management Features 22 Fan Speed, Thermal, and Voltage Monitoring and Control 22 Chassis Intrusion 22 Power Management Features 23 ACPI...
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...PCI Express x16 Card 41 Removing the PCI Express x16 Card 42 Connecting a PATA (IDE) Cable 43 Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 45 Connecting to Internal Headers 46 S/PDIF Header 47 Front Panel HD Audio Header 47 Serial Port Header 48 Parallel Port Header 48 IEEE 1394a Header 49 Front Panel Header 49 Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 50 USB 2.0 Headers 50 Chassis Intrusion Header 51 Connecting to the Audio System 51 Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables 52 Chassis Fan Cables 52 Power Supply Cables 53 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 54 Clearing Passwords...
...PCI Express x16 Card 41 Removing the PCI Express x16 Card 42 Connecting a PATA (IDE) Cable 43 Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 45 Connecting to Internal Headers 46 S/PDIF Header 47 Front Panel HD Audio Header 47 Serial Port Header 48 Parallel Port Header 48 IEEE 1394a Header 49 Front Panel Header 49 Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 50 USB 2.0 Headers 50 Chassis Intrusion Header 51 Connecting to the Audio System 51 Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables 52 Chassis Fan Cables 52 Power Supply Cables 53 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 54 Clearing Passwords...
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.... Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 41 19. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 45 22. Removing the Battery 62 29. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35 13. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs 37 15. Installing a DIMM 39 18. Internal Headers 46 23. Location of the Clear CMOS Memory Jumper Block 57 28. Intel Desktop Board DG43GT Components 11 2. Lift the Load Plate 32 8. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 32 9. Back Panel Audio Connectors 51 24. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 54 27. LAN Status LEDs 18 3. Location...
.... Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 41 19. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 45 22. Removing the Battery 62 29. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35 13. Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs 37 15. Installing a DIMM 39 18. Internal Headers 46 23. Location of the Clear CMOS Memory Jumper Block 57 28. Intel Desktop Board DG43GT Components 11 2. Lift the Load Plate 32 8. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 32 9. Back Panel Audio Connectors 51 24. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 54 27. LAN Status LEDs 18 3. Location...
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... Audio 47 7. Clear CMOS Jumper Settings 57 17. Beep Codes 67 18. EMC Regulations 78 23. Intel Desktop Board DG43GT Components 12 3. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 55 16. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for AC '97 Audio 47 8. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 75 21. LAN Connector LEDs 19 5. Serial Port Header Signal Names 48 9. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 50 13. Intel Desktop Board DG43GT Product Guide Tables 1. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 51 15. BIOS Error...
... Audio 47 7. Clear CMOS Jumper Settings 57 17. Beep Codes 67 18. EMC Regulations 78 23. Intel Desktop Board DG43GT Components 12 3. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 55 16. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for AC '97 Audio 47 8. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 75 21. LAN Connector LEDs 19 5. Serial Port Header Signal Names 48 9. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 50 13. Intel Desktop Board DG43GT Product Guide Tables 1. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 51 15. BIOS Error...
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... Intel G43 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801JIB I/O Controller Hub (ICH10) • Intel G43 Express Chipset with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 (Intel® GMA X4500) • Support for dual independent displays via HDMI* and DVI-I ports • One PCI Express* 2.0 x16 connector • Two PCI Express 1.1 x1 connectors • One PCI* connector Onboard subsystem, featuring: • Independent 8-channel (7.1) back panel audio streams • 2-channel stereo front panel audio streams via an onboard header • Back panel...
... Intel G43 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801JIB I/O Controller Hub (ICH10) • Intel G43 Express Chipset with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 (Intel® GMA X4500) • Support for dual independent displays via HDMI* and DVI-I ports • One PCI Express* 2.0 x16 connector • Two PCI Express 1.1 x1 connectors • One PCI* connector Onboard subsystem, featuring: • Independent 8-channel (7.1) back panel audio streams • 2-channel stereo front panel audio streams via an onboard header • Back panel...
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... • 32 Mb symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI Express, PCI, LAN, PS/2 front panel, and serial port • ENERGY STAR* capable Hardware monitor with: • Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Intel® Quiet System Technology (Intel® QST) fan speed control • Voltage sensing to detect out of...
... • 32 Mb symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI Express, PCI, LAN, PS/2 front panel, and serial port • ENERGY STAR* capable Hardware monitor with: • Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Intel® Quiet System Technology (Intel® QST) fan speed control • Voltage sensing to detect out of...
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... exclusive graphics options. ICH10 is disabled. Intel GMA X4500 Graphics Controller The GMA X4500 graphics controller supports dual independent displays via HDMI and DVI-I /O paths. The GMCH also provides integrated graphics capabilities supporting 3D, 2D, and display capabilities. Either the integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 (GMA X4500) graphics controller is used or a PCI Express x16 add-in card is installed on the Desktop Board, the Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller is a centralized controller for the board's I connectors on the Intel G43 Express Chipset go...
... exclusive graphics options. ICH10 is disabled. Intel GMA X4500 Graphics Controller The GMA X4500 graphics controller supports dual independent displays via HDMI and DVI-I /O paths. The GMCH also provides integrated graphics capabilities supporting 3D, 2D, and display capabilities. Either the integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 (GMA X4500) graphics controller is used or a PCI Express x16 add-in card is installed on the Desktop Board, the Intel GMA X4500 graphics controller is a centralized controller for the board's I connectors on the Intel G43 Express Chipset go...
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... interface connectors: • One PATA connector that supports two devices • Four SATA connectors that support one device each PATA Interface The board's discrete PATA controller provides one bus-mastering PATA interface that is occurring 10 Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate For information about LAN software and drivers go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up to USB 1.1 operation. Desktop Board Features...
... interface connectors: • One PATA connector that supports two devices • Four SATA connectors that support one device each PATA Interface The board's discrete PATA controller provides one bus-mastering PATA interface that is occurring 10 Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate For information about LAN software and drivers go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up to USB 1.1 operation. Desktop Board Features...
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... access to access Setup. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. ATA Auto Configuration If you install a Serial or Parallel ATA device in your computer, the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for booting the computer, with the following the instructions in Chapter 3. PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you must enter either password...
... access to access Setup. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. ATA Auto Configuration If you install a Serial or Parallel ATA device in your computer, the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for booting the computer, with the following the instructions in Chapter 3. PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you must enter either password...
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... the following: • Fan speed monitoring and control • Thermal and voltage monitoring • Chassis intrusion detection Fan Speed, Thermal, and Voltage Monitoring and Control The board's fan speed, thermal, and voltage monitoring and control features include the following: • Monitoring of power supply voltages to enable Intel Quiet System Technology. • Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control, for Management (WfM) specification. See Figure 22 for the location of Intel Desktop Board DG43GT enable the board to be installed in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to detect...
... the following: • Fan speed monitoring and control • Thermal and voltage monitoring • Chassis intrusion detection Fan Speed, Thermal, and Voltage Monitoring and Control The board's fan speed, thermal, and voltage monitoring and control features include the following: • Monitoring of power supply voltages to enable Intel Quiet System Technology. • Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control, for Management (WfM) specification. See Figure 22 for the location of Intel Desktop Board DG43GT enable the board to be installed in the Channel A, DIMM 0 socket to detect...
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... the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ⎯ Power connectors ⎯ Fan headers ⎯ LAN wake capabilities ⎯ Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through system control. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was interrupted...
... the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ⎯ Power connectors ⎯ Fan headers ⎯ LAN wake capabilities ⎯ Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. Desktop Board Features Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through system control. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was interrupted...
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... when using this feature can damage the power supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Failure to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Add-in cards that support this Desktop Board must be capable of the computer through a network. Intel Desktop Board DG43GT Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are off . LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake...
... when using this feature can damage the power supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Failure to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Add-in cards that support this Desktop Board must be capable of the computer through a network. Intel Desktop Board DG43GT Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are off . LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake...
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... remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the PATA (IDE) and SATA cables • Connect to the internal headers • Connect to the onboard audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using...
... remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the PATA (IDE) and SATA cables • Connect to the internal headers • Connect to the onboard audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using...
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..., be careful of: • Sharp pins on connectors • Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies • Rough edges and sharp corners on page 69. 28 To avoid overloading the power supply, make sure that instruct you to refer computer servicing to qualified technical personnel. Intel Desktop Board DG43GT Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Desktop Board, observe all the modules within the...
..., be careful of: • Sharp pins on connectors • Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies • Rough edges and sharp corners on page 69. 28 To avoid overloading the power supply, make sure that instruct you to refer computer servicing to qualified technical personnel. Intel Desktop Board DG43GT Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Desktop Board, observe all the modules within the...
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..., a fan with a 3-pin connector cannot use the onboard fan control, the fan will always operate at full speed. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Removing the Processor For instructions on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the 4-pin processor fan header (see Figure 12). Figure 12. However, since a fan with a 3-pin connector (Figure 12, B) can be used. A fan with a 4-pin connector as shown in Figure 12, A is recommended; Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan...
..., a fan with a 3-pin connector cannot use the onboard fan control, the fan will always operate at full speed. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Removing the Processor For instructions on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the 4-pin processor fan header (see Figure 12). Figure 12. However, since a fan with a 3-pin connector (Figure 12, B) can be used. A fan with a 4-pin connector as shown in Figure 12, A is recommended; Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan...
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... Digital Audio Out (Optical) Figure 23. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names Pin Signal Name 1 Intruder# 2 Ground Connecting to the Audio System After installing the audio driver, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. This header can be connected to a mechanical switch on the chassis to detect if the chassis cover is designed to this output. 51 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Chassis Intrusion Header Figure 22, I shows the location of the chassis intrusion header.
... Digital Audio Out (Optical) Figure 23. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names Pin Signal Name 1 Intruder# 2 Ground Connecting to the Audio System After installing the audio driver, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. This header can be connected to a mechanical switch on the chassis to detect if the chassis cover is designed to this output. 51 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Chassis Intrusion Header Figure 22, I shows the location of the chassis intrusion header.
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... outlet or power adapter). 3. Replace the cover, plug in the event of a failed BIOS update. Use this menu to save the current values and exit Setup. 10. Select Yes and press . Remove the computer cover. 55 Turn off all peripheral devices connected to select Clear Passwords. Remove the computer cover. 4. Use the arrow keys to the computer. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for booting.
... outlet or power adapter). 3. Replace the cover, plug in the event of a failed BIOS update. Use this menu to save the current values and exit Setup. 10. Select Yes and press . Remove the computer cover. 55 Turn off all peripheral devices connected to select Clear Passwords. Remove the computer cover. 4. Use the arrow keys to the computer. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for booting.
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... a removable USB device. Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive. (You can update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. Click on "Latest BIOS" to locate the latest BIOS files. Under the "Software and drivers" heading, click on the "BIOS Update" link and select the Express BIOS Update file. 3. Follow the instructions provided in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use...
... a removable USB device. Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive. (You can update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. Click on "Latest BIOS" to locate the latest BIOS files. Under the "Software and drivers" heading, click on the "BIOS Update" link and select the Express BIOS Update file. 3. Follow the instructions provided in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use...
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... .BIO file in the root directory will interrupt the BIOS update; Due to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. 2. Intel Desktop Board DG43GT Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly. 1. Configure the BIOS or use the F10 option during POST to boot to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm. 66 Manually run the IFLASH.EXE file from a BIOS update failure, go to the USB device...
... .BIO file in the root directory will interrupt the BIOS update; Due to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. 2. Intel Desktop Board DG43GT Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly. 1. Configure the BIOS or use the F10 option during POST to boot to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm. 66 Manually run the IFLASH.EXE file from a BIOS update failure, go to the USB device...